Early Childhood Focus

Closed South Burlington Child Care Leaves Parents in a Bind

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:57:33 PST

EXCERPT FROM: Burlington Free Press
By Matt Ryan
SOUTH BURLINGTON -- The unexpected closing of Dinosaur Daycare in South Burlington last week sent Heather Hayes scrambling to find child care for her 4- and 5-year old daughters. Hayes preferred the girls stay together.

Windham Childcare to Take Over Evening Care Program

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:04:44 PST

EXERPT FROM: Battleboro Reformer
By Howard Weiss
BRATTLEBORO -- Vermont's first evening care program will be under new management on the first day of the new year.

Johnson State College to Drop Child Care

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:33:04 PST

EXCERPT FROM: The Burlington Free Press
By Tim Johnson
The child care center at Johnson State College will close June 30, a victim of budget cuts expected to sweep through the state college system.

Child Care Worker Charged In Baby's Death

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:51:28 PST

EXCERPT FROM: WPTZ Plattsburgh News
By News Staff
WILLIAMSTOWN, Vt. -- Vermont State Police say a day care provider has been charged in the death of a baby boy who suffocated while in her care.

Vt. Officials to Explain Child Care Assistance

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:16:06 PST

BRATTLEBORO -- State and local child care officials will be in town tonight to talk about changes in Vermont�s financial assistance program.

State Will Restructure Subsidized Child Care

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:45:56 PST

MONTPELIER -- The Joint Fiscal Committee, the Legislature's off-season financial oversight panel, endorsed a plan Thursday that will restructure the state's subsidized child care program.

Pre-schooler Program Gives Kids Educational Booster Seat

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:40:17 PST

ST. ALBANS CITY � Gov. Jim Douglas and legislative candidates from around the county toured the Barlow Street Preschool Friday morning, in an event organized by Pre-K Now, an advocacy group.

Head Start Makes Headway for Kids

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:13:08 PST

For the first time, more than 150 preschoolers and their families are one step closer to getting the best start, courtesy of Rutland County Head Start. The Rutland-based early childhood education and enrichment program, servicing 154 children between the ages of 3 and 5 from income-eligible families, is a "leader in a national effort" to make local youngsters better prepared for school, and life, according to a federal agency that sets the standards for preschool education.

Parents, Providers Say Quality Child Care Comes With a Price Tag

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:44:08 PST

ADDISON COUNTY � Look for parents in Addison County and around the state this week sporting buttons that declare �This employee made possible because of daycare� and �Support Vermont�s economy, support quality childcare.�

Child Care Providers Need A Plan In Case Of Disaster

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:32:22 PST

It's hard enough for parents to say goodbye to their kids at drop-off time at preschool or the baby sitter's house. Add in the threat of a major storm or other disaster, and the thought of being unable to reach them can make things scary.

Advocates call for increases in funding support for child care

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:37:02 PST

MONTPELIER - As small children crawled around the maze of brightly-colored toys at the Family Center of Washington County on Thursday afternoon, Lee Lauber couldn't help but think about the static level of funding she sees from the state each year.