Early Childhood Guide
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Letter to the editor: Our county is blessed by its early childhood educators
Thank you to all our early childhood educators, and their vast network of support for creating a comprehensive, interesting, informative and enjoyable Early Childhood Guide for this community.…
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Letter to the editor: Childhood guide strengthens our community
We’re writing to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Addison Independent for the recent Early Childhood Guide insert. What a helpful and inspiring resource!
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Growing our childcare options in Addison County
Have you noticed new childcare programs springing up all over Addison County? To name a few, the Salisbury Children’s Center opened last fall next to the town offices.
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Addison County is at the forefront of childcare in Vermont
Addison County has long been revered as a leader in early childhood education in Vermont for a number of reasons. It boasts high-quality, long-standing programs with clear philosophical…
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Needle felting’s impact on children and educators
At Mary Johnson Children’s Center, we believe in the power of experiences that engage children deeply, sparking wonder and exploration. One such experience that has captivated both children…
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Uncertain times for childcare funding
In Vermont, Medicaid dollars are the underpinnings of all services for children and families and any work that is within the Agency of Human Services.
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Infants learn during every part of their day
Childcare is essential for working parents and the economy. But most importantly high-quality childcare is essential for a child’s development.
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Therapeutic care: Creating an environment of safety, resiliency and warmth for children
Therapeutic childcare is a deep dive into social emotional development with a lens on building resiliency, strengthening and developing executive functioning skills, and on healthy attachments.
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Meet the third teacher in the classroom: The environment
There is a small sign at our preschool, titled “Messages In The Environment,” for adults to read, detailing the kind of environment we want to be presenting to…
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What children need physically to be ready to learn
Tasha Ball of the Willowell Foundation talks with Taryn Levy, who has been a physical therapist for 22 years, working in pediatrics for 20 years.
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New childcare spots opening in Addison County
Securing a childcare spot can still be a daunting proposition for new parents and recent transplants, as local centers are pretty much full and compiling waiting lists. But…
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Give WIC to your family
Families participating in WIC can buy healthy foods each month using a WIC EBT card at WIC-approved grocery stores.
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Early Childhood Guide: The state of Vermont’s children
Each year, Building Bright Futures and Vermont’s Early Childhood Data and Policy Center release a report on the well-being of young children and families in Vermont.
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Early Childhood Guide: This outdoor classroom provides tools for social-emotional learning
Beneath a tree, at the edge of our outdoor classroom, there is a blanket with a box filled with self-regulation tools. There is a feelings chart, a breathing…
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Early Childhood Guide: Reading to your child is a lifelong gift
One of my favorite times of day as a parent is curling up with my kids to read to them at bedtime. In addition to being a rare…