Saplings’ Annual Report
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Who We Served in Fiscal Year 2023
37 Children * From 9 Towns * 47% Receiving Financial Assistance
Hello, friends & neighbors-
Craftsbury Saplings is dedicated to providing critical child care and high-quality early education to our community. We currently serve 19 children daily and more than 30 families annually from various towns in Northern Vermont.
We had a successful year serving families as we continued to foster a supportive work environment, engaged with our community and promoted child-centered exploration of self, relationships, and the natural world.
Thank you!
Melissa Jacobs Executive Director
Hannah Dreissigacker Board Chair
Rhys' deep love for the outdoors undoubtedly comes from how he spends his days at Saplings. We're continually in awe of the magic and wonder that the staff at Saplings foster in the garden, surrounding fields, and forest.
- Nat Winters
Our Program
Craftsbury Saplings provides full-time, year-round childcare to families in the greater Craftsbury area. We emphasize community collaboration and exploration of the natural world. We value and nourish each child’s innate wisdom, guiding them towards life-long learning.
Saplings offers high-quality publicly-funded Preschool programming and access to Vermont State’s Childcare Financial Assistance Program.
Finances
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Operating Expenses $416,541.75
Operating Income $439,553.15
Our Staff
We are grateful to have a wonderful group of caring professionals supporting children as they become a strong and empathetic community of young people. This work takes patience, reflection, and understanding.
Hillary Abbott (Administrative Assistant)
Michelle Brosseau (Teacher)
Hannah Brothers (Toddler Teacher)
Judy Carpenter (PreK Teacher)
Danielle Foster (Food Program)
Maddie Foster-Pudvah (Toddler Teacher)
Emily Gletsos (Program Director/Teacher)
Melissa Jacobs (Executive Director)
Victoria LaGuardia (PreK Teacher)
Heather Neal (Staff Coordinator)
Sarah Stone (PreK Teacher)
