Head Start in Vermont
Head Start is free preschool for children 3 to 5 from families who qualify, and Early Head Start serves babies and toddlers. Families qualify by income, or when they receive public assistance, a child is in foster care or the family has no stable home.
- Head Start and Early Head Start centers listed
- 37
- towns
- 24
- towns have their own Head Start page
- 2
- of all Vermont daycares
- 4%
Map of Vermont: each dot is a town with Head Start and Early Head Start centers, sized by how many are listed
Head Start
Head Start and Early Head Start in Vermont
- Head Start centers (ages 3 to 5)
- 29
- Free preschool for children from families who qualify.
- Early Head Start centers (birth to 3)
- 21
- For babies and toddlers, and many programs also serve expectant families.
- on the federal Head Start site list
- 34
- The Office of Head Start lists a site at these daycares. The others say Head Start in their name, on their website or on their state record.
Vermont
Largest towns for Head Start in Vermont
Programs
Programs in Vermont
Counts come from the state record and what each daycare says it offers. A daycare without a tag may still offer the program; ask.
| Program | Listed |
|---|---|
| All daycares | 1,041 |
| Take infants | 625 |
| Child care centers | 642 |
| Accept subsidy | 33 |
| In-home daycares | 399 |
| Christian & church daycares | 13 |
| Montessori schools | 11 |
| Preschools & pre-K | 886 |
| Early morning daycare | 115 |
| Part-time daycare | 33 |
| After-school care | 696 |
| Head Start | 37 |
The Vermont state record
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division licenses daycares in Vermont.
- License list
- The state's public list of licensed child care
- Ages served
- The ages on each license
- Inspections
- Every visit the state publishes back to 2008
- Cited rules
- The inspector's finding, in the state's own words
- Corrections
- Correction dates as the state records them
Before you enroll
Applying to Head Start in Vermont
- 1
Check that you qualify
Families qualify by income, or when they receive TANF, SSI or SNAP, a child is in foster care or the family has no stable home. Programs may take some other children too.
- 2
Have your papers ready
Ask the program which papers to bring, such as proof of your child's age and of your family's income or benefits.
- 3
Ask about the waitlist
There are not enough places for every child who qualifies. If no place is open now, ask to join the waitlist.
- 4
Ask about the day
Some programs run full days, some part days or the school year only, and some visit families at home. Ask which fits your family.
Vermont
Cost, inspections and ratios in Vermont
A to Z
All 24 Vermont towns with Head Start, A to Z
B5 towns
- Barre City1 center
- Bennington5 centers
- Brattleboro5 centers
- Brighton1 center
- Burlington2 centers
M2 towns
- Middlebury1 center
- Morrisville2 centers
P1 town
- Pownal2 centers
R1 town
- Rutland2 centers
S3 towns
- Shaftsbury1 center
- Springfield1 center
- St Albans1 center
T1 town
- Troy1 center
W4 towns
- Waitsfield1 center
- Washington1 center
- West Fairlee1 center
- Westminster2 centers
No town on this list matches. Check the spelling, or search by ZIP code above.
Nearby
Nearby states
Questions
Questions about Head Start in Vermont
How many Head Start and Early Head Start centers are in Vermont?
37 Head Start and Early Head Start centers are listed in 24 Vermont towns. Head Start programs also run classrooms in public schools and home-based services that may not be on this list; the Office of Head Start's locator lists every site.
Which Vermont town has the most Head Start and Early Head Start centers?
Bennington, with 5 listed. Next are Brattleboro (5) and Burlington (2).
Who qualifies for Head Start?
Children from families whose income is at or below the federal poverty guidelines, families that receive TANF, SSI or SNAP, children in foster care and children experiencing homelessness. Programs may also take some children who do not meet these rules, so ask.
Is Head Start free?
Yes. Head Start and Early Head Start cost nothing for families who qualify.
What ages does Head Start serve?
Head Start preschool is for children 3 to 5. Early Head Start is for babies and toddlers from birth to 3, and many programs also serve expectant families.
How do I apply for Head Start?
Call or visit the Head Start program near you; it explains the papers you need. If no place is open now, ask to join the waitlist. The Office of Head Start's apply page links to its national locator.
Who licenses daycares in Vermont?
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Child Development Division licenses daycares in Vermont. It publishes its inspections and the rules it cited, and we copy them onto each listing.