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
Mar 29, 2014
Vermont’s 2013 Early Childhood Framework, released at the Governor’s Early Childhood Summit last October, together with the 2014 Early Childhood Action Plan, propel Vermont one step closer to realizing our collective vision: the promise of every Vermont child.
To see the newly completed action plan, visit VT Early Childhood Action Plan
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.
Read the Article...
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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 21
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 21
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 learn 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 21
We facilitate free, weekly playgroups for families and caregivers with children birth to age five and 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 (802) 685-2264 Toll Free: (888) 685-2264
Apr 21
Gilman – Gilman Head Start
Mondays* (except Holidays) 9:00-11:00 a.m.
*Please call to confirm
19 Parish St., Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5997
Apr 21
Playgroups are FREE and open to all parents and caregivers with children ages birth to five (unless otherwise noted). 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.
Please be aware that Playgroups do not meet if the Hartford School District is closed due to inclement weather.
For questions about playgroup, contact The Family Place Parent Child Center ( 802)649-3268 or Toll Free 1-800-639-0039
Apr 21
The Miller Center hosts the Burlington Playgroup on Monday mornings from 9:00-10:30 a.m. (gym time is 9:00- 10:00 a.m.) open to children birth to age 5.
Beth 578-6471
Apr 21
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 21
Mondays, Jericho Community Center, 9:30-11:00 am, prenatal-5 years
Heather 899-4415, underhillplaygroup@yahoo.com
Apr 21
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
