Licensed Daycare in Vermont
Find the right daycare in Vermont in under 5 minutes. 429 licensed centers — filter by age, cost, and subsidy. Verified weekly against Vermont DCF — Child Development Division. Free, no signup.
Vermont Childcare Licensing
In Vermont, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Vermont DCF — Child Development Division. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:5 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Vermont DCF — Child Development DivisionWhat's distinctive about Vermont: Vermont has scarce supply outside Burlington and Montpelier. CCFAP subsidies cover up to $200/week per child for income-eligible families; the state pays providers above-market rates to retain teachers.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Vermont DCF — Child Development Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $1,380/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $1,080/mo
Vermont Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Vermont families can apply for Vermont Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (800) 649-2642
Official Vermont & Federal Resources
Independently verify any provider, check subsidy eligibility, and access national child-care databases — all official .gov sources.
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Daycare in Vermont — Frequently Asked Questions
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