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Licensed Daycare in Hardwick, Vermont

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Hardwick?

Statewide averages in Vermont run roughly $1380/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Hardwick daycares?

All licensed Vermont centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Hardwick typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Hardwick?

Vermont families can apply for Vermont Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) (intake: (800) 649-2642). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,380/mo

Vermont avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Hardwick

ChildCare Aware reports the Vermont average full-time cost at $1,380/month for infant care and $1,080/month for preschool. City-level prices in Hardwick vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Vermont families may also qualify for Vermont Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) (intake: (800) 649-2642).

Full Vermont licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Vermont DCF — Child Development Division
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 110 kids

ZIP codes covered

05843 1

Program types in Hardwick

Preschool Program

1 centers

All Hardwick licensed centers

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M Preschool

Montpelier KinderCare #16

Hardwick

Preschool (2-5) Cap 110

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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Hardwick, Vermont?

Our directory lists 1 licensed childcare centers in Hardwick, Vermont, sourced from Vermont DCF — Child Development Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Hardwick?

Statewide averages in Vermont run roughly $1380/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Hardwick daycares?

All licensed Vermont centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Hardwick typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Hardwick?

Vermont families can apply for Vermont Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) (intake: (800) 649-2642). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Hardwick daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Vermont DCF — Child Development Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.