STARS PROGRAM | VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
280 State Drive, Nob 1 North, Waterbury, VT 05671-1040
Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:45am-4:30pm
8022410168
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FAX | Children's Integrated Services
8006482642
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Information & Services | STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS)
8022410800
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Information & Services | Bright Futures Information System (BFIS) Help Desk
8022410849
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FAX | Child Care Financial Assistance
8006492642
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Toll Free | Child Care Consumer Line
8022410846
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FAX | General Child Development Division (CDD)
8022410837
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Information & Services | Licensor of the Day
8022410848
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FAX | Licensing, Bright Futures, Financial Assistance
8006492642
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Information & Services | CDDIS Help Desk
8022410847
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FAX | Bright Futures Information System (BFIS)
Service area
Vermont state
Provides a Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) for Vermont's child care centers, preschools, and after school programs. Programs that participate in STARS are those that go above and beyond state regulations to provide professional services that meet the needs of children and families. Families who send their children to centers that have received a 3-Star, 4-Star or 5-Star rating and who meet income guidelines may qualify for a low-income child and dependent care tax credit on their state income tax.
Last Assured
09/26/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
VERMONT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
The Vermont Department for Children and Families - Child Development Division's (CDD) goal is to increase access to high-quality services that are developmentally beneficial for children and strengthen families by working with programs within communities to coordinate and deliver services that meet families' needs. Direct services for children and families include regulating early childhood and afterschool programs; early intervention services; information, resource and referral for families; parent education and family support services. CDD also provides technical assistance, professional development, and mentoring opportunities to Vermont's early childhood and afterschool workforce.