Encouraging developmental growth in a loving and secure environment
Arlington Area Childcare Inc. has been a four-star early childhood education (ECE) program in Vermont for many years. This significant achievement reflects our commitment to providing the highest quality care and education for young children.
The Vermont Step Ahead Recognition System (STARS) rates programs based on their performance in critical areas such as staff qualifications, program practices, and family engagement. A four-star rating signifies that our center meets rigorous standards and goes above and beyond in fostering a nurturing, educational, and safe environment. It means that we are dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence in early childhood education, ensuring that your child receives the best possible start during these critical developmental years.
By choosing a four-star program, you can be confident that your child is in a setting that prioritizes their growth, well-being, and future success.
Grow their creative confidence
"Each creative activity is an opportunity for your child to embrace a new challenge. Through hands-on learning, your child is more likely to remain engaged and to build upon their creative problem-solving skills. Play-based learning further enhances this experience by allowing children to explore, experiment, and discover in a natural and joyful way. Through play, children develop critical thinking abilities, social skills, and a love for learning that lays the foundation for lifelong success."
Arlington Area Childcare Inc. is Southern Vermont's only Early Education Center to be SEED and SEW Accredited. Could you tell me what this means??
Educators can create a comprehensive approach to nurturing emotional intelligence in tiny humans by combining high-quality professional development, expert coaching, and parent support. Professional development provides educators with the knowledge and skills to understand emotional intelligence principles and implement effective classroom strategies. Expert coaching offers ongoing guidance and support to educators, helping them refine their practices and address individual student needs.
Additionally, involving parents ensures that emotional intelligence skills are reinforced at home and in the classroom, creating a cohesive and supportive environment for children to develop essential social and emotional competencies. Together, these research-backed practices form a robust framework for fostering emotional intelligence in young children, laying the foundation for their lifelong well-being and success.
Our lead Supporters
*Let's Grow kids
•Building Bright Futures
*Vermont Afterschool
•Vermont Children's Trust Fund
*VTAEYC
•Vermont Community Foundations
*Grow America
*Stratton Community Foundation
*Let's Grow kids •Building Bright Futures *Vermont Afterschool •Vermont Children's Trust Fund *VTAEYC •Vermont Community Foundations *Grow America *Stratton Community Foundation
Support us
Donations are the lifeblood of nonprofit early childhood education (ECE) centers, playing a crucial role in sustaining and enhancing the programs that nurture our youngest learners. Unlike for-profit institutions, nonprofit ECE centers rely heavily on the generosity of donors to cover operational costs, provide scholarships, improve facilities, and offer enriching educational experiences.
These contributions directly impact the quality of care and education we can provide, allowing us to maintain smaller class sizes, hire highly qualified educators, and implement innovative, research-based curricula. Donations also enable us to support families in need, ensuring every child has access to a strong educational foundation, regardless of solid financial situation.
By giving to an ECE nonprofit, donors invest in the future of our children and our community, helping shape tomorrow's leaders and thinkers.
