Early Childhood Education
is Worth Investing In
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.Â
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 advancing early childhood education as a profession in Vermont, advocate, donate, volunteer, and learn about our Exchange fellowship program.
VTAEYC in 2023
Latest News
SPARQS Update: Trainings and Quality Resources Designed for You
VTAEYC News: Summer refresher, loaded with opportunities
VTAEYC News: Full Circle at VTSU Graduation
Upcoming Events
Early Childhood Educators Institute 2024
Roundtable Update from Advancing ECE as a Profession
STARS CQI Planning and Application Support for Family Home and Center Based Programs CoP
Take Note
Vermont graduates with early childhood education degrees: apply by July 15 and you may be eligible for a *supplemental payment of $4,000* toward your student loan debt!