Building Bright Futures (BBF) is responsible for monitoring Act 76, Vermont’s child care law. BBF submits a report about Act 76 to the House Committee on Human Services and the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare every year. BBF is tracking the effects of the law’s changes to and investments in Vermont’s child care system.
Act 76 makes significant and historic investments and policy changes in the early childhood field by expanding eligibility for the Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP) for Vermont families. This includes increasing reimbursement rates for child care providers and small business owners, and outlining a potential path towards expanding access to high-quality pre-K, afterschool care, and summer care. Act 76 became law on June 20, 2023, and its elements have been implemented in stages from July 2023 to January 2026.
Act 76 Data Portal
The Act 76 Data Portal is a tool for policymakers and early childhood partners to access high-quality, up-to-date data on Vermont’s historic child care investments and policy changes. Data is visualized in a straightforward way with the ability to download full datasets for additional analysis.
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Vermont Early Ed Bulletin: Special Edition on Child Care Affordability
Vermont Early Ed Bulletin: Child Care Affordability, New Act 76 Data, and More
Findings from Fall 2025 Child Care Conversations
Early Childhood Grand Rounds on Monitoring Act 76
In March 2025, Building Bright Futures and Vermont’s Early Childhood Data & Policy Center hosted a panel on Act 76, Vermont’s historic child care bill, and other recent investments and programs in Vermont’s early education and child care system. Panelists shared insights into system-wide data, successes, and ongoing challenges, as well as the collaborative efforts of organizations contributing to these advancements.