Vermont Childcare Licensing
Vermont Childcare Training Hour Requirements (2026)
Vermont childcare staff must complete both pre-service (orientation) training before working with children and ongoing annual training each year. All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities each 365 days within the three-year license period (Vermont Family Child Care Home Licensing Regulations § 7.4.4; Center Based regs § 7.4.4).
Licensing Agency
Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division (CDD) — Child Care Licensing Unit →Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamVermont Training Hour Requirements: The Specifics
No fixed clock-hour count is set
Vermont Family Child Care Home Licensing Regulations § 7.1.3
the family child care provider must complete a Division-approved orientation training session prior to beginning care, and staff must complete a Division-approved orientation training session prior to being left alone with children (Vermont Family Child Care Home Licensing Regulations § 7.1.3
approved orientation training session prior to being left alone with children (Vermont Family Child Care Home Licensing Regulations § 7
All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities each 365 days within the three-year license period (Vermont Family Child Care Home Licensing Regulations § 7.4.4
Regulations § 7.4.4
Vermont Training Hour Requirements at a Glance
| Pre-service training | No fixed clock-hour count is set; the family child care provider must complete a Division-approved orientation training session prior to beginning care, and staff must complete a Division-approved orientation training session prior to being left alone with children (Vermont Family Child Care Home Licensing Regulations § 7.1.3; Center Based regs § 7.1.3). |
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| Annual training | All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities each 365 days within the three-year license period (Vermont Family Child Care Home Licensing Regulations § 7.4.4; Center Based regs § 7.4.4). |
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Vermont Training Hour Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pre-service training hours does Vermont require?
No fixed clock-hour count is set; the family child care provider must complete a Division-approved orientation training session prior to beginning care, and staff must complete a Division-approved orientation training session prior to being left alone with children (Vermont Family Child Care Home Licensing Regulations § 7.1.3; Center Based regs § 7.1.3).
How many annual training hours does Vermont require?
All staff, with the exception of substitutes, shall complete fifteen (15) clock hours of annual professional development activities each 365 days within the three-year license period (Vermont Family Child Care Home Licensing Regulations § 7.4.4; Center Based regs § 7.4.4).
Does CPR/First Aid count toward Vermont training hours?
States differ on whether CPR and First Aid certification counts toward required training hours. Confirm with the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division (CDD) — Child Care Licensing Unit before relying on it for your annual total.
Vermont childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Vermont administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Child Development Division (CDD) — Child Care Licensing Unit before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.