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Shared Services VT is here to support your child care business through Act 76 changes and beyond. You will find a job posting tool, policies, templates, and more. Use your connections to Vermont programs, like SPARQS, BTAP and Northern Lights at Shared Services VT.

Save Time, Save Money, Raise Quality

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Save Time

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Save Money

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Raise Quality

Vermont First Children's Finance

First Children’s Finance VT is the host of BTAP (Business and Technical Assistance Program). The Vermont team also offers training and help with business decisions. There is no charge to your Vermont child care business for our services.

System for Program Access to Resources for Quality Supports (SPARQS)

SPARQS purpose is to support a culture of quality throughout Vermont’s early childhood education programs. SPARQS is funded by Vermont’s Child Development Division (CDD). SPARQS is administered by the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children (VTAEYC).

ECE Jobs

Staffing is the #1 challenge in child care. Check out VT's all-in-one tool for both job seekers and for employers. (You will need to login to Shared Services.)

Act 76 Changes Everything

Act 76 (H.217), an act related to child care and early childhood education, became law on June 20, 2023. The law makes major investments in Vermont’s child care system, and mandates policy changes that will impact child care in both early childhood and school-age settings.

Child Care & Early Childhood Education Trainings

First Children's Finance, among other sponsors, host several trainings throughout the year that positively impact child care centers and family child care homes. These trainings allow for growth and learning among peers and colleagues. Trainings range from financial assistance to marketing development to cohorts & more. Trainings vary from in-person to hybrid and virtual. Many of the trainings can be used for professional development credit.

Training Calendar via Northern Lights CCV