Kingdom Child Care Connection

Kingdom Child Care Connection is the local child care resource and referral agency for Caledonia, Essex & Orleans counties. We offer resources for child guardians, parents and child care programs.

 

Through this program, we will help determine your status for child care subsidy. Families qualify for this program based on gross income, family size and their need for service. Eligibility is based on the need for services including: employment, self-employment, training, work search, and parent with special health needs.  Payments are made directly to the child care provider from the state of Vermont.

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Child Care Financial Assistance Program

Through this program, we help determine your status for child care subsidy. Families qualify based on gross income, family size and their need for service. Eligibility is based on the need for services including: employment, self-employment, training, work search, and parent with special health needs. Payments are made directly to the child care provider from the state of Vermont.

 

Contact Information

Caledonia & Southern Essex Counties

Last Names A-L: Cathy LaBounty, 802-748-1992 x 321 or cathy@umbrellanek.org
Last Names M-Z: Phoebe Courtot, 802-748-1992 x 323 or phoebe@umbrellanek.org

 

Orleans & Northern Essex Counties

Last Names A-Z: Jackie Jeorg, 802-487-9041 or jackie@umbrellanek.org

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Children’s Integrated Services Specialized Child Care (CIS)
CIS brings parents and professionals together to identify areas where your child may need additional support, including specialized child care. Specialized child care is for children in protective services, children with special health needs, and families experiencing significant stress in areas such as shelter, safety, emotional stability, substance abuse, and children’s behaviors. The CIS Child Care Coordinator works with the family and the child care provider to ensure that the child’s needs are being met.

 

Contact Information:

Caledonia & Southern Essex Counties

Kimberlie Buxton, 802-748-1992 x 322 or kimberlie@umbrellanek.org

Orleans & Northern Essex Counties

Carlie Lavallee, 802-624-4157 or carlie@umbrellanek.org

 

Child Care Referral Program For Caregivers & Parents
For Parents

The Child Care Referral Program has up to date information regarding the different child care options available in Caledonia and Southern Essex counties. The referral program is free, and connects parents who are looking for child care providers who match their needs and have openings. The referral program also provides parents with information on how to locate a quality child care program, questions to ask providers when they call or visit them, and ways to build a successful partnership with their child care provider.

 

Contact Information:

Caledonia & Southern Essex Counties

Phoebe Courtot, 802-748-1992 x 323 or phoebe@umbrellanek.org

 

Orleans & Northern Essex Counties

Jackie Jeorg, 802-487-9041 or jackie@umbrellanek.org

 

For Providers
Registered or licensed child care providers in the state of Vermont are listed on the state’s Bright Futures Information System, and can opt in to the free marketing/referral service offered by KCCC. Every month you will receive a call from KCCC inquiring about openings so that our referral database has accurate information for families. We work with you to market your program to fill child care slots to your preferred capacity.

 

Contact Information

Caledonia & Southern Essex Counties

Phoebe Courtot, 802-748-1992 x 323 or phoebe@umbrellanek.org

Orleans & Northern Essex Counties

Jackie Jeorg, 802-487-9041 or jackie@umbrellanek.org