Early childhood educators
make a difference

Ready to improve early childhood education? Become a VTAEYC Member.

Early Childhood Education
is Worth Investing In

We advance equity and excellence in early childhood education with early childhood educators as our foundation. As a membership organization, we provide resources and advocate for policies that move early childhood education forward now and for the future.

Membership

We are a professional membership organization that promotes high-quality early learning for children birth to age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research.

Our Programs

We offer career supports, financial aid opportunities, grants, student loan repayment programs, and more to help early childhood educators start and continue a career in ECE. 

SPARQS

We administer the System for Program Access to Resources for Quality Supports (SPARQS). The purpose of SPARQS is to support a culture of quality throughout Vermont’s early childhood education programs.

Get Involved

Join us in learning about the ECE Profession in Vermont, advocacy, our Annual Conference and events, donating, volunteering, and connecting with our Exchange Fellowship program.

VTAEYC in 2024

Current Members
581 +
Program Recipients
799 +
Quality Engagements
2063 +
Engaged with shaping the ECE Profession
2672 +

Upcoming Events

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Wee Engineer- Preschoolers Can!

October 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Imagine a class of preschoolers in dynamic discussion as they explore the properties of sponges ...
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The Effects of Trauma and Stress on the Developing Brain

October 4, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm - Each year, millions of young children experience trauma or live in highly stressful environments—experiences that ...
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Supporting Scientific Thinking: Using Wonder, Play, and Storytelling

October 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Children are natural scientists. They constantly explore the world around them using all of their ...
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Take Note

Advocates Celebrate Vermont Senate Advancing Bill to
Recognize
Early Childhood Educators as Professionals