Act 76
Coverage of Act 76 in the Nexus archive.
- Vermont’s childcare shortage is really a housing problem
Vermont's childcare shortage is linked to a housing crisis, as home-based childcare providers struggle to find affordable, suitable homes. Public investment since 2023 has reduced the childcare gap by 19%, but low homeowner vacancy rates (1.2%) and regulatory barriers hinder expansion. Examples like Sabrina Weber and Josephine Boardman highlight challenges in securing stable housing and compliance for home-based childcare businesses.
- Inside Vermont’s Decade-Long Effort to Change Childcare
Vermont passed Act 76 in May 2023 to improve early care and education through dedicated funding, livable wages for educators, and financial support for families. The law followed two decades of advocacy by Let’s Grow Kids, a nonprofit that sunsetted its operations in 2025 after a decade of work to ensure childcare accessibility and affordability.