A local nonprofit is reaching out to parents of young children in Addison County to find out how they’re navigating the childcare challenges of these pandemic times. The group, called Early Care and Learning Partnership, has created a short survey asking parents about how they are balancing work and childcare, and what additional support they […]
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The Addison County Child Care Directors group is working with folks from the Makery at the Hannaford Career Center to provide masks for kids in their programs. The need is great, according to Darla Senecal of Building Bright Futures: More than 1500 masks have been requested. To fill these requests, the volunteer sewing team is
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This story was first published in the Addison Independent. BRISTOL — Every day, before they head off to toil on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, parents in the Mount Abraham Unified School District who’ve been designated “essential workers” drop their children off at Bristol Elementary School. There staff in the district’s Expanded Learning Program
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Do you you need affordable drop-in child care? Single Mom Launches National Parental Leave Project Starting July 1st Bridget Gosselin will be providing child care for families in Middlebury as part of a fundraiser for the Parental Leave Project. Bridget holds a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Vermont. Prior to
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{last link was broken, oops} Today we’re giving away FREE food again (3 meals for 2 people) from Blue Apron. Entering is easy… We need you to complete the Addison County Early Childhood Survey! The purpose of this survey is to learn more about families with young children who live or work in Addison County. The information from this
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Here is the next installment of the informational video series featuring local experts discussing the importance of quality early childhood experiences for Vermont’s children. In this Growing Bright Futures video, host Cheryl Mitchell talks with Johanna Vaczy about the STARS certification for early education programs. Enjoy! Growing Bright Futures Video series is brought to you by
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As a parent and an educator finding the right learning environment for my son was extremely important. After visiting almost every elementary option within a 20 miles radius of our home in Middlebury, I knew Aurora was our choice when my then 4 year old visited and didn’t want to leave. -C.B., current Aurora School parent.
Summer camp/childcare planning is about as fun as pulling out your own toenails. That’s why we’ve complied an oh-so-useful list of local summer camps. You’ll find all the information you need to start researching right here. But first, please take this quick and painless 3 minute survey! Your answers will help MiniBury and our local camps serve you
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