Did you know in Chittenden County there are:
Over 400 licensed child care programs.
160 licensed child care centers.
248 registered family homes.
200 choices for after school, vacation and summer camps.

Selecting child care is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.

We'll help you do the research, guide you through the process of investigating your options, and answer all your questions as you and your child transition to a new child care setting.

Child Care Resource makes referrals to child care programs that have been licensed or registered with the State of Vermont as well as camps and after-school enrichment programs.

With up-to-date information on child care providers and programs in Chittenden County, we give you the basics you'll need to begin your search. We'll find the programs that match your needs by age and schedule. We'll give you rates and our most recent information about openings.

Then we'll tell you more. How long have they been in business? Does the program require a deposit or a signed a contract? How flexible is their schedule? Do they offer a sibling discount? What kind of training do the staff have?

If you're interested in finding someone who can come to your home, our in-home packet prepares you to be successful.

Many parents also rely on the informal care given by a family member or neighbor. We can provide advice and support to make these arrangements work well.

The right child care program can be hard to find. We're here to help until you've found the program that's right for you.

Disclaimer

Child care programs are chosen based on your stated needs. We try to give you up-to-date information.Each program gave us this information. We share these descriptions of programs as referrals, not as advice or recommendations. You should always visit before deciding on a child care program.

Get started now with your own child care search!

Our General On-Line Child Care Search option will give you some basic information about providers you may want to consider right now. To go further with your search, choose one of the options below.

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Community Service Policy

Child Care Resource strives to provide high quality service to the community. It is our goal to treat everyone in a respectful and thoughtful manner. We will give prompt attention to any concern, referring the individual to the appropriate staff member or Executive Director as needed. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the Child Care Referral Service, please contact the Referral Supervisor to express your concerns at 802-863-3367, ext. 16. If you continue to have concerns, call the Executive Director at ext. 18. Child Care Resource will make every effort to evaluate and address concerns or complaints, and will use feedback to make improvements as appropriate to the situation.