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Prequalified Program
A list of Vermont Prequalified Programs can be found HERE using the form to choose your town and using the Prequalified Pre-K drop down
Licensed
Licensed Program
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The PreK must be licensed or registered by the Department of Children and Families and is in good regulatory standing.
Program must provide secular pre-K education.
Accredited
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) or Vermont's Step Ahead Recognition System (STARs)
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The PreK must be accredited by the NAEYC or Vermont's STAR with at least 4 STARS or 3 STARS with an approved plan to achieve 4 STARS.
VELS
Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS)
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The PreK must be aligned with the Vermont Early Learning Standards.
EC Staff
Early Childhood (EC) Educator
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The PreK must have at least one licensed early childhood or early childhood special educator on staff or supervising during the funded hours.
First Roots Wild Roots is a Prequalified Program.
To ask us more or discuss possible enrollment for 2023/24>>
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