Between 2018 and 2025, the number of children under age 9 identified as experiencing homelessness in Vermont increased by 273 percent, based on McKinney-Vento data from the Vermont Agency of Education. #vtchildcare #vtschools #vtpoli
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The new online training that gives mandated reporters the knowledge and tools they need to recognize child abuse and neglect and understand their responsibilities under Vermont law. #vthealth #vtchildcare #vtpoli #vtlaw
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The grants support projects in 10 counties and reflect the many ways communities are working to strengthen Vermont's child care system. #vtchildcare #vteconomy
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Massachusetts families spend the highest percentage of their income on childcare, with parents dedicating over 30% of their earnings to centre-based childcare services. Vermont ranks ninth at 26.25%. #vtchildcare #vteconomy
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The Woodlands Campus, located at 1538 VT-66, Randolph, VT, is opening on a phased schedule, with classrooms for younger children — approximately 6 weeks to 3 years — opening first. #vtchildcare
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The Senate’s passage of S.206 brings Vermont one important step closer to the stable, qualified, respected early childhood educator workforce we need to meet families’ child care needs. #vtchildcare #vtschools #vtpoli
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Potential repercussions for CDD from noncompliance with background check requirements include forfeiture of up to $505,731 of federal funds to the State, as well as funding to Vermont’s seven Head Start organizations. #vtpoli #vtchildcare
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Nearly half of the remaining unmet need is for infant care (birth to 24 months), the most labor-intensive and expensive child care to provide. #vtchildcare #vtschools
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Over the past two years, more than 100 new child care programs have opened, creating over 1,700 spaces for children and 400 new early childhood educator jobs. #vtchildcare #vtschools
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Families earning up to 575% of the federal poverty level—about $184,862 for a family of four as of October 2024—are now eligible for tuition assistance. #vtchildcare #vtschools #vtpoli
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