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.
The Milton Activities Fair is back by popular demand! Do you wish you knew what sports are offered for your child? Are you looking to get involved with scouts, or take an art class? This is a one-stop shop for everything you need in Milton. Join us for the fall Community Dinner and check out all the wonderful things going on in Milton! More info is available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/736935626517153/ If you would like to volunteer at the Let’s Grow Kids table, please contact Natalie Glynn at natalie@letsgrowkids.org or 802-391-4018.
Please join us for a conversation about high-quality child care in Vermont with Governor Scott and Gubernatorial Candidate Christine Hallquist.
Each candidate will share their thoughts on the role of child care in our state and answer questions from the audience.
