The first years are most critical for future success.
Yet, too many Vermont infants and toddlers don't have access to high-quality early learning opportunities.
We must make sure every Vermont child who needs it has access to high-quality, affordable child care.
Let's Grow Kids is a statewide campaign about the need for more high-quality, affordable child care in Vermont to better support our children, families, women, communities and economy.
More than 70% of Vermont children under age 6 have all of their parents in the labor force, meaning they're likely to need care. Yet, half of those infants and toddlers don't have access to any regulated care, and nearly 80% don't have access to high-quality programs.
Vermont's child care shortage disproportionately impacts women, who are three times more likely to leave their careers than men when families can't find child care. It also has a negative ripple effect on our businesses, schools, communities, health care system and economy as a whole.
Our goal is to gain public support for increased, sustainable investment that gives every family affordable access to high-quality child care.
Learn what Legislators support, who can influence them, and how this connects to our campaign. *Bring a laptop if you have one, or we can share. If you’re passionate about creating positive, lasting change for Vermont children – please join us! Snacks provided. RSVP to Shayla at shayla@letsgrowkids.org or 802-448-4409
As more and more Vermonters decide to take action for early childhood, volunteers in every region of the state are rising to leadership roles within their communities and organizing for change. This Action Team will meet once a month to determine strategic action steps to keep the movement for high-quality, affordable child care growing across the state. If you'd like to be a changemaker for children and meet people in your area who share the same interest, please join us! Snacks will be provided.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Shayla Zammuto at shayla@letsgrowkids.org or 802-448-4409, or Natalie Glynn at natalie@letsgrowkids.org or 802-391-4018.
Join Let's Grow Kids at the Gallery Walk Street Festival!
Families are invited to a day of science play and discovery, hosted by ECHO and Let’s Grow Kids. Kids will have hands-on experiences for exploration with a science workshop, games, bubble play, movement activities, a crafting station, and more! To sign up to volunteer, contact Shayla at shayla@letsgrowkids.org
As more and more Vermonters decide to take action for early childhood, volunteers in every region of the state are rising to leadership roles within their communities and organizing for change. This Action Team will meet once a month to determine strategic action steps to keep the movement for high-quality, affordable child care growing across the state. If you'd like to be a changemaker for children and meet people in your area who share the same interest, please join us! Snacks will be provided.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Natalie Glynn at natalie@letsgrowkids.org or 802-391-4018.
