$70,000 over the Years
Matt, a parent from Bakersfield, talks about how much his family has paid for child care for his two children.
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Our Family Really Tries
Rebecca, a center-based provider/teacher from St. Albans, talks about her financial challenges in paying for child . . .
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$70,000 over the Years
Matt, a parent from Bakersfield, talks about how much his family has paid for child care for his two . . .
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You Cannot Find Infant Care Anywhere
Heather, a parent from Fairfax, shares the difficulties finding childcare during her transition back to . . .
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An Overburdened System
Alix, district director of DCF from St. Albans, discusses how Vermont is doing taking care of its . . .
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If I Ran My Own Center
Rebecca, a center-based provider/teacher from St. Albans, discusses what quality means to her in the child care . . .
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The Importance of Play
Kathryn, a special educator from Hubbardton, talks about the importance of play and laying a foundation for . . .
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Being a Foster Parent
Pamela, a parent from Wallingford, talks about her experiences as a foster parent.
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Putting Your Life Back Together
Holly, a parent from Norwich, talks about putting her life back together with the help of child care for her . . .
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Affordability Is the Biggest Thing
Megan, a parent from East Thetford, describes how lucky her family is to get help paying for child care.
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It Starts When They're Young
Dawna, a center-based provider/teacher from North Hartland, talks about a crucial time in a young person's . . .
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The Importance of the Early Years
Sarah, a state representative from Tunbridge, discusses Vermont's commitment to young children and our . . .
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A Good Role Model
Christina, a parent from Hartford, shares her thoughts about the importance of child care for her . . .
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A Small Snowball Rolling Down a Hill
Christopher, a family educator at a child care center in Norwich, talks about the benefits of parent education in . . .
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My Biggest Hope for Them
Ashlie, a parent from Norwich, shares her biggest hope for her children.
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Living in Poverty
Carly, family support at a family center from Wilder, talks about the struggles of families in poverty.
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A Safe and Nurturing Place for Children
Carly, family support at a family center from Wilder, shares her wishes for Vermont's children.
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Preventing Problems Later in Life
Julie, of Newport, discusses the need for resources for prevention in early childhood care and education.
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Few Options for Care
Julie, a resident of Newport, talks about the child care climate of Orleans County.
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Transitions
Bryanne, a director of a child care center that is closing from Orleans, talks about the impacts of a closing child . . .
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Newport Needs
Julie, of Newport, discusses the need for high-quality child care in Newport.
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It Takes a Village
Judy, a child care coordinator from Richmond, stresses the importance of community and supports for . . .
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Fund It When They're Younger
Sandy, a grandparent from Lyndonville, details the need for early childhood education funding.
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Connecting with Families
Bryanne, a director of a child care center that is closing from Orleans, discusses the close relationships providers . . .
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Child Care and Rent Aren't My Only Bills
Katie, a parent from Orleans, talks about the financial struggles of child care and other bills.
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A Shared Service Model
Jennifer, former manager at a child care center from Derby, talks about what she would do with a magic . . .
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A Lifesaver for Them
Sandy, a grandparent from Lyndonville, shares her story about her grandchildren who have benefited from high-quality . . .
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A Lot of Exclusion Happens
Jen, a child care coordinator, talks about specialized care in the child care setting.
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I'll Be Picking Up the Tab
Hope, a grandparent from Barnet, expects that she'll need to help pay for the high costs of her grandchild's child . . .
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Socialization Is Huge
Dana, a health coordinator from Middlesex, discusses the importance of social contact in the early years.
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71% of Our Staff Have a BA or Higher
Deidre, an early childhood services manager from Montpelier, talks about the foundation of a quality child care . . .
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A Phenomenal Experience
Dana, a parent from Middlesex, talks about her positive experiences with child care for her twins.
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Child Care Is Important Early On
Crystal, a parent from Berlin, discusses what quality child care did for her daughter and her struggle to find infant . . .
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During Our Deployments
Christina, program security manager for the VT Air National Guard from Williston, talks about being away from her kids . . .
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Drill Weekends Once a Month
Christina, program security manager for the VT Air National Guard from Williston, discusses the requirements of being . . .
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If I Have to Pay for Child Care
Brent, master sergeant in the Vermont Air National Guard from Essex Junction, talks about the importance of child care . . .
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From a Military Standpoint
Brent, master sergeant in the Vermont Air National Guard from Essex Junction, discusses the home child care program on . . .
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Strong and Engaged Citizens
Peter, superintendent of the Addison Central Supervisory Union, discusses the positive direction Vermont is heading . . .
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Providing All Kids What They Need
Peter, superintendent of the Addison Central Supervisory Union, talks about universal pre-K in Vermont.
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You Get What You Pay For
Melanie, a parent from Weybridge, discusses child care: the need for more infant care and the high costs of quality . . .
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I Always Wish There Were More Resources
Melanie, a family center nurse from Weybridge, discusses her hopes for young children.
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If I Had a Magic Wand . . .
Megan, a parent from Middlebury, shares what she would do with a magic wand.
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I Wish I Had More Time
Keisha, a parent from West Addison, talks about her daily routine of school and parenting.
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It's Expensive to Not Give Good Services to Kids
Jack, a pediatrician from Middlebury, explains that prevention is less expensive than intervention.
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Children Don't Get to Slow Down
Kathleen, an early childhood teacher from Cornwall, discusses structure in the child care setting.
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Active Learning
Kathleen, an early childhood teacher from Cornwall, discusses what it looks like when kids engage in active . . .
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Being a Rural State
Caroline, president of the National Bank of Middlebury, talks about the child care challenges of a rural . . .
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We're Asking a Lot of Providers
Amethyst, a resource specialist at a children's center from Ferrisburgh, discusses the impacts of trauma on children, . . .
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The New Morbidity in Pediatrics
Jack, a pediatrician from Middlebury, talks about the growing needs for child services.
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That's What My Magic Wand Would Do
Jack, a pediatrician from Middlebury, shares what he would do with his magic wand.
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Social Emotional Growth
Becky, a parent / child center program coordinator from Whiting, shares the benefits of quality child care on a child.
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Not in Sync
Caroline, president of the National Bank of Middlebury, talks about the out of sync nature of work and . . .
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I Love My Work
Ashley, a parent from Middlebury, explains the tough child-care decision her family made to balance personal and . . .
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It's Not Sustainable
Donna, the director of a parent child center in Middlebury, discusses the hardships families face when trying to make . . .
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Engaging Families to Make Change
Donna, the director of a parent child center in Middlebury, discusses the importance of engaging families to . . .
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As a Business
Caroline, president of the National Bank of Middlebury, discusses the intersection of work and having a . . .
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Just Watching Kids All Day
Megan, a parent and development assistant at family center from Colchester, discusses the need for more funding in . . .
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A Holistic Perspective
Kim, a director of residential and community treatment for a family center, discusses the need for a holistic approach . . .
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They Can Be Anything They Want to Be
Kathy, a parent from Colchester, shares her hopes for her boys.
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Child Care Is Our Money-Losing Area
Kathy, a financial coordinator for a family center, discusses the financial struggles of child care . . .
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Services Fight against Each Other
Kathy, a teacher from Burlington, discusses the need for programs to help kids and their parents.
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The Right to Joyous Childhoods
Judy, a child care coordinator from Richmond, talks about the importance of a joyous childhood.
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I Have Been Lucky
Grace, a parent from Burlington, discusses the positive impact child care has had on her and her daughter's . . .
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It Takes a Village
Jennifer, previously a manager at a child care center from Derby, talks about the closing of that center in . . .
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The Financial Equation Doesn't Work
Anne, a parent from Wolcott, talks about the child care financial dilemma that faces many families and providers in . . .
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My Days Are Mostly Spent at Home
Deidre, a parent from Elmore, shares her experiences as a stay-at-home mom.
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A Stressful Time for Families
Anne, a parent from Wolcott, discusses the joyous but difficult time when adapting to having a new member of the . . .
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How to Make My Employees Happy
Emily, a business owner and parent from Middlebury, talks about making business decisions that take families into . . .
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A Different Way of Conceptualizing Work and Family
Emily, a business owner and parent from Middlebury, talks about balancing work and family.
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Juggling Act for Parents
Sally, a grandparent from Fairlee, discusses the new challenges that parents and providers face and a potential . . .
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Working Together across Business and Education
Dan, manager and co-owner of Dan and Whits Country Store in Norwich, talks about his connections to education and . . .
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It Pays to Be Family Friendly
Dan, manager and co-owner of Dan and Whits Country Store in Norwich, talks about the benefits of being a . . .
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It's Really, Really Expensive
Trevor and Caitlin, parents from Brattleboro, talk about the high cost and importance of early childhood . . .
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Still Connected with Early Providers
Robin, a community organizer from Brattleboro, stresses the importance of connections between provider and . . .
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Finding Care in a Rural Community
Renee, a preschool teacher from Arlington, discusses the hardships of child care in a rural state like Vermont.
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Rewarding Work
Jodi, a preschool teacher from Dorset, shares why she loves her work in early childhood education.
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What Is Good Early Childhood Care
Darlene, co-director of a child care center in Bennington, shares her views on high quality early childhood . . .
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Doing It at the Child's Pace
Darlene, co-director of a child are center in Bennington, discusses their approach to early childhood . . .
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True Friendships Develop Young
Mary, an early interventionist from Marlboro, shares how transformative friendships start at a very young . . .
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Teachers Face Complex Issues
Mary, an early interventionist from Marlboro, discusses the complex issues that teachers/providers are seeing in their . . .
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Tremendous Respect for Educators
Stephanie, a parent from Shaftsbury, talks about her respect for her son's teachers.
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It's Hard to Feed Your Family
Renee, a preschool teacher from Arlington, discusses the struggles of being an early childhood educator.
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More Children with Challenges
Donna, a reading recovery teacher from Irasburg, discusses the role of a provider in the lives of children with more . . .
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When People Need Treatment
Kim, a director of residential and community treatment at a family center in Burlington, discusses the importance of . . .
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I'm a Better Mom Because I Work
Emily, a business owner and parent from Middlebury, discusses the importance of work in her life as a . . .
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Keeping a Toe in the Workforce
Anne, a parent from Wolcott, talks about her desire to keep a toe in the workforce to bring more dimension to her . . .
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The Importance of Stable Child Care
Kathy, a financial coordinator at a Burlington family center, discusses the sacrifices families make in order to have . . .
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It Impacts Everybody
Judy, a child care coordinator at a family center in Burlington, emphasizes that the health and well being of young . . .
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The Best Decision Americans Ever Made
Robert Putnam, a Harvard social scientist and author, discusses the advent of the high school in America and how it . . .
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As a Parent That Works Full Time
Janean, a parent from North Bennington, talks about the struggles with finding a child care situation that met the . . .
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I Think She Really Enjoys Being There
Jessica, a parent from South Burlington, discusses her daughter's positive experiences with child care.
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Why Do We Have Turnover?
Lydia, a center-based provider/teacher from Shelburne, discusses the issue of high turnover in child care . . .
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A Far-Reaching Role
Darlene, co-director of a child care center in Bennington, discusses the important skills needed to be an early . . .
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Making It Work
Janel, a parent from Johnson, talks about the challenges she faces with making it all work.
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The Happiest Moment of My Day
Emily, a business owner and parent from Middlebury, talks about the importance of dialogue around issues of child care . . .
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Cost Is a Major Factor
Jessica, a parent from South Burlington, talks about being a National Guard family.
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The Value of This Work Is Immeasurable
Kylie, an early childhood educator from Richmond, explains why she works with young children.
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A Pay Difference for Early Educators
Renee, a preschool teacher from Arlington, talks about the large pay difference in the education field.
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Eleven Dollars an Hour
Lydia, a center-based provider / teacher from Shelburne, discusses her salary.
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It Worked Out at the Very Last Minute
Jessica, a parent from South Burlington, shares her experiences with finding child care for her daughter.
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Making That Investment in the Formative Years
Dan, manager and co-owner of Dan and Whits Country Store in Norwich, discusses the importance of the early, formative . . .
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Our Family Really Tries
Rebecca, a center-based provider/teacher from St. Albans, talks about her financial challenges in paying for child . . .
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$70,000 over the Years
Matt, a parent from Bakersfield, talks about how much his family has paid for child care for his two . . .
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You Cannot Find Infant Care Anywhere
Heather, a parent from Fairfax, shares the difficulties finding childcare during her transition back to . . .
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An Overburdened System
Alix, district director of DCF from St. Albans, discusses how Vermont is doing taking care of its . . .
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If I Ran My Own Center
Rebecca, a center-based provider/teacher from St. Albans, discusses what quality means to her in the child care . . .
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The Importance of Play
Kathryn, a special educator from Hubbardton, talks about the importance of play and laying a foundation for . . .
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Being a Foster Parent
Pamela, a parent from Wallingford, talks about her experiences as a foster parent. Produced with facilities . . .
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Putting Your Life Back Together
Holly, a parent from Norwich, talks about putting her life back together with the help of child care for her . . .
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Affordability Is the Biggest Thing
Megan, a parent from East Thetford, describes how lucky her family is to get help paying for child care. Produced . . .
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It Starts When They're Young
Dawna, a center-based provider/teacher from North Hartland, talks about a crucial time in a young person's . . .
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The Importance of the Early Years
Sarah, a state representative from Tunbridge, discusses Vermont's commitment to young children and our . . .
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A Good Role Model
Christina, a parent from Hartford, shares her thoughts about the importance of child care for her . . .
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A Small Snowball Rolling Down a Hill
Christopher, a family educator at a child care center in Norwich, talks about the benefits of parent education in . . .
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My Biggest Hope for Them
Ashlie, a parent from Norwich, shares her biggest hope for her children. Produced with facilities provided by . . .
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Living in Poverty
Carly, family support at a family center from Wilder, talks about the struggles of families in poverty. Produced . . .
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A Safe and Nurturing Place for Children
Carly, family support at a family center from Wilder, shares her wishes for Vermont's children. Produced with . . .
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Preventing Problems Later in Life
Julie, of Newport, discusses the need for resources for prevention in early childhood care and education. Produced . . .
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Few Options for Care
Julie, a resident of Newport, talks about the child care climate of Orleans County. Produced with facilities . . .
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Transitions
Bryanne, a director of a child care center that is closing from Orleans, talks about the impacts of a closing child . . .
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Newport Needs
Julie, of Newport, discusses the need for high-quality child care in Newport. Produced with facilities provided by . . .
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It Takes a Village
Judy, a child care coordinator from Richmond, stresses the importance of community and supports for . . .
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Fund It When They're Younger
Sandy, a grandparent from Lyndonville, details the need for early childhood education funding. Produced with . . .
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Connecting with Families
Bryanne, a director of a child care center that is closing from Orleans, discusses the close relationships providers . . .
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Child Care and Rent Aren't My Only Bills
Katie, a parent from Orleans, talks about the financial struggles of child care and other bills. Produced with . . .
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A Shared Service Model
Jennifer, former manager at a child care center from Derby, talks about what she would do with a magic . . .
Watch Now » -
A Lifesaver for Them
Sandy, a grandparent from Lyndonville, shares her story about her grandchildren who have benefited from high-quality . . .
Watch Now » -
A Lot of Exclusion Happens
Jen, a child care coordinator, talks about specialized care in the child care setting. Produced with facilities . . .
Watch Now » -
I'll Be Picking Up the Tab
Hope, a grandparent from Barnet, expects that she'll need to help pay for the high costs of her grandchild's child . . .
Watch Now » -
Socialization Is Huge
Dana, a health coordinator from Middlesex, discusses the importance of social contact in the early years. Produced . . .
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71% of Our Staff Have a BA or Higher
Deidre, an early childhood services manager from Montpelier, talks about the foundation of a quality child care . . .
Watch Now » -
A Phenomenal Experience
Dana, a parent from Middlesex, talks about her positive experiences with child care for her twins. Produced with . . .
Watch Now » -
Child Care Is Important Early On
Crystal, a parent from Berlin, discusses what quality child care did for her daughter and her struggle to find infant . . .
Watch Now » -
During Our Deployments
Christina, program security manager for the VT Air National Guard from Williston, talks about being away from her kids . . .
Watch Now » -
Drill Weekends Once a Month
Christina, program security manager for the VT Air National Guard from Williston, discusses the requirements of being . . .
Watch Now » -
If I Have to Pay for Child Care
Brent, master sergeant in the Vermont Air National Guard from Essex Junction, talks about the importance of child care . . .
Watch Now » -
From a Military Standpoint
Brent, master sergeant in the Vermont Air National Guard from Essex Junction, discusses the home child care program on . . .
Watch Now » -
Strong and Engaged Citizens
Peter, superintendent of the Addison Central Supervisory Union, discusses the positive direction Vermont is heading . . .
Watch Now » -
Providing All Kids What They Need
Peter, superintendent of the Addison Central Supervisory Union, talks about universal pre-K in Vermont. Produced . . .
Watch Now » -
You Get What You Pay For
Melanie, a parent from Weybridge, discusses child care: the need for more infant care and the high costs of quality . . .
Watch Now » -
I Always Wish There Were More Resources
Melanie, a family center nurse from Weybridge, discusses her hopes for young children. Produced with facilities . . .
Watch Now » -
If I Had a Magic Wand . . .
Megan, a parent from Middlebury, shares what she would do with a magic wand. Produced with facilities provided by . . .
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I Wish I Had More Time
Keisha, a parent from West Addison, talks about her daily routine of school and parenting. Produced with facilities . . .
Watch Now » -
It's Expensive to Not Give Good Services to Kids
Jack, a pediatrician from Middlebury, explains that prevention is less expensive than intervention. Produced with . . .
Watch Now » -
Children Don't Get to Slow Down
Kathleen, an early childhood teacher from Cornwall, discusses structure in the child care setting. Produced with . . .
Watch Now » -
Active Learning
Kathleen, an early childhood teacher from Cornwall, discusses what it looks like when kids engage in active . . .
Watch Now » -
Being a Rural State
Caroline, president of the National Bank of Middlebury, talks about the child care challenges of a rural . . .
Watch Now » -
We're Asking a Lot of Providers
Amethyst, a resource specialist at a children's center from Ferrisburgh, discusses the impacts of trauma on children, . . .
Watch Now » -
The New Morbidity in Pediatrics
Jack, a pediatrician from Middlebury, talks about the growing needs for child services. Produced with facilities . . .
Watch Now » -
That's What My Magic Wand Would Do
Jack, a pediatrician from Middlebury, shares what he would do with his magic wand. Produced with facilities . . .
Watch Now » -
Social Emotional Growth
Becky, a parent / child center program coordinator from Whiting, shares the benefits of quality child care on a child.
Watch Now » -
Not in Sync
Caroline, president of the National Bank of Middlebury, talks about the out of sync nature of work and . . .
Watch Now » -
I Love My Work
Ashley, a parent from Middlebury, explains the tough child-care decision her family made to balance personal and . . .
Watch Now » -
It's Not Sustainable
Donna, the director of a parent child center in Middlebury, discusses the hardships families face when trying to make . . .
Watch Now » -
Engaging Families to Make Change
Donna, the director of a parent child center in Middlebury, discusses the importance of engaging families to . . .
Watch Now » -
As a Business
Caroline, president of the National Bank of Middlebury, discusses the intersection of work and having a . . .
Watch Now » -
Just Watching Kids All Day
Megan, a parent and development assistant at family center from Colchester, discusses the need for more funding in . . .
Watch Now » -
A Holistic Perspective
Kim, a director of residential and community treatment for a family center, discusses the need for a holistic approach . . .
Watch Now » -
They Can Be Anything They Want to Be
Kathy, a parent from Colchester, shares her hopes for her boys. Produced with facilities provided by Vermont . . .
Watch Now » -
Child Care Is Our Money-Losing Area
Kathy, a financial coordinator for a family center, discusses the financial struggles of child care . . .
Watch Now » -
Services Fight against Each Other
Kathy, a teacher from Burlington, discusses the need for programs to help kids and their parents. Produced with . . .
Watch Now » -
The Right to Joyous Childhoods
Judy, a child care coordinator from Richmond, talks about the importance of a joyous childhood.
Watch Now » -
I Have Been Lucky
Grace, a parent from Burlington, discusses the positive impact child care has had on her and her daughter's . . .
Watch Now » -
It Takes a Village
Jennifer, previously a manager at a child care center from Derby, talks about the closing of that center in . . .
Watch Now » -
The Financial Equation Doesn't Work
Anne, a parent from Wolcott, talks about the child care financial dilemma that faces many families and providers in . . .
Watch Now » -
My Days Are Mostly Spent at Home
Deidre, a parent from Elmore, shares her experiences as a stay-at-home mom. Produced with facilities provided by . . .
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A Stressful Time for Families
Anne, a parent from Wolcott, discusses the joyous but difficult time when adapting to having a new member of the . . .
Watch Now » -
How to Make My Employees Happy
Emily, a business owner and parent from Middlebury, talks about making business decisions that take families into . . .
Watch Now » -
A Different Way of Conceptualizing Work and Family
Emily, a business owner and parent from Middlebury, talks about balancing work and family. Produced with facilities . . .
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Juggling Act for Parents
Sally, a grandparent from Fairlee, discusses the new challenges that parents and providers face and a potential . . .
Watch Now » -
Working Together across Business and Education
Dan, manager and co-owner of Dan and Whits Country Store in Norwich, talks about his connections to education and . . .
Watch Now » -
It Pays to Be Family Friendly
Dan, manager and co-owner of Dan and Whits Country Store in Norwich, talks about the benefits of being a . . .
Watch Now » -
It's Really, Really Expensive
Trevor and Caitlin, parents from Brattleboro, talk about the high cost and importance of early childhood . . .
Watch Now » -
Still Connected with Early Providers
Robin, a community organizer from Brattleboro, stresses the importance of connections between provider and . . .
Watch Now » -
Finding Care in a Rural Community
Renee, a preschool teacher from Arlington, discusses the hardships of child care in a rural state like Vermont.
Watch Now » -
Rewarding Work
Jodi, a preschool teacher from Dorset, shares why she loves her work in early childhood education. Produced with . . .
Watch Now » -
What Is Good Early Childhood Care
Darlene, co-director of a child care center in Bennington, shares her views on high quality early childhood . . .
Watch Now » -
Doing It at the Child's Pace
Darlene, co-director of a child are center in Bennington, discusses their approach to early childhood . . .
Watch Now » -
True Friendships Develop Young
Mary, an early interventionist from Marlboro, shares how transformative friendships start at a very young . . .
Watch Now » -
Teachers Face Complex Issues
Mary, an early interventionist from Marlboro, discusses the complex issues that teachers/providers are seeing in their . . .
Watch Now » -
Tremendous Respect for Educators
Stephanie, a parent from Shaftsbury, talks about her respect for her son's teachers. Produced with facilities . . .
Watch Now » -
It's Hard to Feed Your Family
Renee, a preschool teacher from Arlington, discusses the struggles of being an early childhood educator. Produced . . .
Watch Now » -
More Children with Challenges
Donna, a reading recovery teacher from Irasburg, discusses the role of a provider in the lives of children with more . . .
Watch Now » -
When People Need Treatment
Kim, a director of residential and community treatment at a family center in Burlington, discusses the importance of . . .
Watch Now » -
I'm a Better Mom Because I Work
Emily, a business owner and parent from Middlebury, discusses the importance of work in her life as a . . .
Watch Now » -
Keeping a Toe in the Workforce
Anne, a parent from Wolcott, talks about her desire to keep a toe in the workforce to bring more dimension to her . . .
Watch Now » -
The Importance of Stable Child Care
Kathy, a financial coordinator at a Burlington family center, discusses the sacrifices families make in order to have . . .
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It Impacts Everybody
Judy, a child care coordinator at a family center in Burlington, emphasizes that the health and well being of young . . .
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The Best Decision Americans Ever Made
Robert Putnam, a Harvard social scientist and author, discusses the advent of the high school in America and how it . . .
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As a Parent That Works Full Time
Janean, a parent from North Bennington, talks about the struggles with finding a child care situation that met the . . .
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I Think She Really Enjoys Being There
Jessica, a parent from South Burlington, discusses her daughter's positive experiences with child care. Produced . . .
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Why Do We Have Turnover?
Lydia, a center-based provider/teacher from Shelburne, discusses the issue of high turnover in child care . . .
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A Far-Reaching Role
Darlene, co-director of a child care center in Bennington, discusses the important skills needed to be an early . . .
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Making It Work
Janel, a parent from Johnson, talks about the challenges she faces with making it all work. Produced with . . .
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The Happiest Moment of My Day
Emily, a business owner and parent from Middlebury, talks about the importance of dialogue around issues of child care . . .
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Cost Is a Major Factor
Jessica, a parent from South Burlington, talks about being a National Guard family. Produced with facilities . . .
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The Value of This Work Is Immeasurable
Kylie, an early childhood educator from Richmond, explains why she works with young children. Produced with . . .
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A Pay Difference for Early Educators
Renee, a preschool teacher from Arlington, talks about the large pay difference in the education field. Produced . . .
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Eleven Dollars an Hour
Lydia, a center-based provider / teacher from Shelburne, discusses her salary. Produced with facilities provided by . . .
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It Worked Out at the Very Last Minute
Jessica, a parent from South Burlington, shares her experiences with finding child care for her daughter. Produced . . .
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Making That Investment in the Formative Years
Dan, manager and co-owner of Dan and Whits Country Store in Norwich, discusses the importance of the early, formative . . .
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