The Early Education and Care Program brings together a mix of young children in an enriched, developmentally appropriate learning environment. First accredited in 1996 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the EEC program promotes independence, self-esteem and growth in the areas of motor skills, language development, play skills and social competency.

The EEC program enrolls 169 children, from six weeks through 12 years of age. The program includes a preschool curriculum and a before and after-school enrichment program for school age children.

EEC Community Collaborations

VAC is establishing Preschool and After-school Enrichment Programs at satellite locations through collaborations with elementary schools. VAC now provides an:

• After-school Enrichment Program for half-day kindergarten students and school age children (ages 5-12) at Barstow Memorial School in Chittenden.  The program operates Monday through Friday until 5:30 p.m.
• A Preschool Program and After-school Enrichment Program (children ages 3-2) at Sherburne Elementary School in Killington, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• An Enrichment Program at Poultney Elementary School with hours of operation from
  2:40 p.m. to 5:30  p.m., Monday through Friday.
• After-school Enrichment Program at Stockbridge Center School for children in K-6th grade.
  The program operates Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.