Know an early childhood educator who
goes above and beyond?
Help us celebrate their impact by nominating them for
VTAEYC’s Early Childhood Educator of the Year Award by July 1.
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 learning about the ECE Profession in Vermont, advocacy, our Annual Conference and events, donating, volunteering, and connecting with our Exchange Fellowship program.
VTAEYC in 2026
Latest News
Upcoming Events
Early Childhood Educators: Vermont Department of Health Q&A
VTAEYC Virtual Policy Committee Meeting
Building the Playful Path to Self Regulation
Take Note
The 2025-2026 Legislative Biennium: Two Years of
Child Care Investment and Progress