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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Designing Space for Children

November 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Make environmental design components work for your program. Lighting, wall color, flooring, room equipment, activity ...
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Art is Life: Empowering Diverse Learners Through Art

November 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - The arts are a powerful tool that can be used in the early education classroom ...
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Family Child Care Statewide Network Meeting

November 19, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Family Child Care Home Owners and staff will come together on a monthly basis to ...
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Take Note

New Report Highlights Strengths and Gaps in Vermont’s
Early Childhood Education Higher Ed Pathways