Health and Safety Requirements
Provider Requirement Levels.
Vermont Child Care Apprenticeship Program A program combining on-the-job training with college courses, leading to a Dept of Labor certificate.
- Steps to achieve: Apply to become an apprentice through the Vermont Child Care Industry and Careers Council.
Reimbursable Training Information through the State.
Vermont Tuition Assistance Grant Pays for early childhood courses for providers who don't qualify for other financial aid.
- Description: Pays for early childhood courses for providers who don't qualify for other financial aid.
- How to apply: Apply through the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC).
Opening a Childcare Facility in Vermont
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Agency: Department for Children and Families (DCF) - Child Development Division (CDD).
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Contact: 1-800-649-2642
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Website: Vermont CDD
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Steps: Contact the "Child Care Business Technician" for your area. You must complete the "Starting a Child Care Business" inquiry form online.
Training we do not offer
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Vermont Mandated Reporter: Must be the specific module on the Vermont.gov portal.
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Northern Lights Specific Modules: Some credentialing courses are specific to the Northern Lights career ladder system (though many general CEUs transfer).
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
