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 negitive 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.
Join us at the annual Vermont Maple Festival in downtown St. Albans! A maple exhibit hall and contests, antiques, crafts, fiddler's variety, youth talent, a sap run road race, sugarhouse tours, pancake breakfasts, carnival, historical museum, entertainment, and traditional maple treats. Other activities include Pony rides, concessions, and exhibits on Main St., great food, maple cotton candy, carnival rides and games for children of all ages.
Open to all community members who are passionate about creating positive, lasting change for Vermont children!
*Snacks will be provided!
To learn more and RSVP, contact: Shayla Zammuto | 802-448-4409 | shayla@letsgrowkids.org or
Natalie Glynn | 802-391-4018 | natalie@letsgrowkids.org
Join us for this FREE innovative and intensive 6-part training series led by Ellen Drolette and Lisa M. Guerrero, M.Ed.
May 3rd-June 7th Thursdays 6 pm- 9pm. Click HERE to learn more and register.
Learn to research what your local legislator cares about, programs they support, and how we can connect them to our issue of accessing high-quality, affordable child care based off our research. If you're passionate about providing all Vermont children with a strong start in life, please join us! *Bring a laptop/tablet or we can share. (Snacks will be provided. )
For more information, contact Natalie Glynn by phone: 802-391-4018 or by email: natalie@letsgrowkids.org.
