# 33 V.S.A. § 3501: Division of Child Development; duties

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3501

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 V.S.A. § 3501
- **Heading:** Division of Child Development; duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 33 / Chapter 35 / Section 3501

## Text

The Division of Child Development shall:

(1) encourage the development of a comprehensive child care services system that promotes the wholesome growth and educational development of children;

(2) facilitate the development of child care facilities;

(3) encourage and promote the provision by child care providers of parenting education, developmentally appropriate activities, and primary prevention services;

(4) facilitate cooperation between the private and public sectors to promote the expansion of child care services;

(5) promote continuing study of child care needs and the most effective methods by which these needs can be served through governmental and private programs;

(6) coordinate activities of the Division with other State agencies serving children and families;

(7) strive to make the State a model employer by encouraging it to offer a variety of child care benefit options to its employees;

(8) provide training for child care providers;

(9) support resource and referral services for parents and providers; and

(10) promote the involvement of businesses and communities in the development of child care services throughout the State by providing technical assistance to providers and potential providers of child care services.

## Nearby sections

- [33 V.S.A. § 3501 § 3501. Division of Child Development; duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3501.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3502 § 3502. Child care facilities; school age care in public schools; 21st Century Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3502.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3503 § 3503. Corporal punishment prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3503.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3504 § 3504. Cannabis and tobacco use prohibited at child care facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3504.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3505 § 3505. Supplemental child care grants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3505.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3511 § 3511. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3511.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3512 § 3512. Child Care Financial Assistance Program; eligibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3512.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3513 § 3513. Protective and family support child care services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3513.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3514 § 3514. Payment to providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3514.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3515 § 3515. Child care quality and capacity incentive program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3515.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3516 § 3516. Child care waitlist and application fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3516.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3517 § 3517. Child care tuition rates](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3517.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3518 § 3518. Child care provider ownership disclosure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3518.md)
- [33 V.S.A. § 3519 § 3519. Diversity, equity, and inclusion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T33_C35_S3519.md)

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