Letter to the editor: Childhood guide was a winner

I am writing to reiterate what Kathryn Torres, Kelly Flynn and Jody Brakeley all said over the last two weeks. They wrote about the Early Childhood Guide included in the April 3 edition of the Addison Independent. I truly read it cover to cover.

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. This is a perfect way to highlight The Month of the Young Chil … (read more)

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!

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.

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 beliefs that children come first in all we do.

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 and teachers is needle felting, an artistic and sensory-rich acti … (read more)

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.

Childcare is essential for working parents and the economy. But most importantly high-quality childcare is essential for a child’s development.

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.

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 children.

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.

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 that could soon change.

Families participating in WIC can buy healthy foods each month using a WIC EBT card at WIC-approved grocery stores.

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.

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 ball, books, and sensory toys.