Welcome to Craftsbury Saplings.
A COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTER
Our Center
We are a non-profit community children’s center in Craftsbury, VT. We provide early education to children 15 months to 5 years. We connect children & families to the broader community & the natural world.
We are open year-round from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Inquire →
Our Philosophy
We know that the first five years are the most critical time in human development. At Saplings, we value and nourish each child’s innate wisdom, guiding them toward lifelong learning.
Saplings is a 4 STARS-accredited program. Learn more →
We’re expanding!
There’s still a huge unmet need for child care in our area. We’re growing to help meet that need. We expect to open our doors to more families in the fall of 2026.
We’re hiring!
We are a small, dedicated team of professional teachers and administrators. Are you passionate about early education? We strive to maintain a healthy, supportive work environment through collaborative leadership and professional development opportunities. Open positions →
Support Saplings
Your community’s children need you! Tuition and government support cover about three quarters of the cost of serving our mission. As a non-profit childcare center, we rely on generous supporters like you to cover the other quarter of our operation cost.