Early childhood educators
make a difference
Ready to improve early childhood education? Become a VTAEYC Member.
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!