Apr 23, 2014
Welcome to the How Are Vermont’s Young Children? Report, 2014 Edition. Click How Are Vermont’s Young Children? 2014 Edition The purpose of the 2nd Edition, How Are Vermont’s Young Children? report, is to provide a factual depiction of the state of young child and family wellbeing in Vermont, 2014. We
Apr 15, 2014
LET’S GROW KIDS: FOCUS ON THE FIRST YEARS CAMPAIGN A statewide campaign of Vermont organizations and individuals funded by a collaboration of private foundations seeks to raise awareness about the importance of the earliest years in the lives of Vermont’s children. Click here to get involved or join
Apr 05, 2014
Learn more about Vermont’s recent Race to the Top grant in the amount of $36.9million dollars. See a recent presentation made to Building Bright Futures State Advisory Council on March 24, 2014. VT’s RTTT-ELC Power Point Presentation
Read: Adverse Effects of Toxic Stress on Young Children
Research shows that traumatic stress early in life impacts brain development and has negative consequences throughout childhood.
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VNA Family Room 862–2121 or 860–4420 St. Joseph’s School (20 Allen Street) For current information on Family Room offerings click on link:
http://www.vnacares.org/health-care-services/family-childrens-services/family-room
Apr 24
This playgroup offers children structured opportunities for play, song & dance, crafts, snack, and circle time! Parents have a blast, too, getting to know one another and learning about community resources for families with young children. Follows the school calendar so be sure to check that school’s in session before heading out to join us!
Apr 24
The Playroom is a free, drop-in play space open to the public in Morrisville, VT. It’s a great place to come on a rainy or snowy day, to let your children explore new toys and meet new friends. Parents or care providers must remain with children at all times.
Apr 24
Weekly playgroup on Wednesdays. Playgroups are open to everyone with young children. Call Molly at 802-376-6204 with questions.
Apr 24
NEKCA Early Head Start Play Group- St. Johnsbury
Tuesdays 9:30- 12 Thursdays 9:30-11
NEKCA: Parent Child Center
115 Lincoln Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-6040
Apr 24
Burlington Playgroup meets Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9:30- 11:00 am (open gym play from 9:30-10:30) followed by snack (bring your own snack) and stories. Free. Open to parents/ caregiver and children up to age 5.
Beth 578-6471
Apr 24
Thursdays, Preschool playgroup for ages birth to 5 years, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Essex Junction Recreation and Parks.
Jenn Hall 878-1613, bbfessexvt@gmail.com
Apr 24
Milton Family Community Center Playgroup for children birth to age 5 years, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30- 11:00 a.m. at Milton Public Library community room.
Erica 893-1457
Apr 24
Leo O’Brien Civic Center is the home of the South Burlington playgroups for children birth to 5 years on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Colleen 489-0410, christman.colleen@gmail.com
Apr 24
We facilitate free, weekly playgroups for families and caregivers with children birth to age five. We provide large and small motor activities, crafts, stories, and manipulatives as well as a snack. Playgroups are a great way for connect with other families, find out about other resources in the area, and begin conversations about child development and parenting.
Playgroups that are held in schools ARE NOT held when school is not in session.
For more information or directions, please call Orange County Parent Child Center ( OCPCC) (802) 685-2264 Toll Free: (888) 685-2264
