Executive Director, Ginelle Hunter, Executivedirector@arlingtonareachildcare.org
1-802-375-6039
Assistant Director and Family Advocate, Kayla Croft, assistantdirector@arlingtonareachildcare.org
1-802-375-6039
Arlington Area Childcare Inc.
Non For Profit- Board of Trustees
Board President-Mary Fran Charbonneau Board Secretary- Sandy Wright
Board Treasurer- Tiffany Granger
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide children (birth to school age) and their families with a safe, nurturing environment that will allow them to meet their full potential. Children will learn through play based, meaningful experiences based on individual development in a consistent continuum across the ages. Arlington Area Childcare program will continue to grow through professional development and parenterships with families and community.
Our vision is to be a leading early education center in the Arlington area, recognized for providing a safe, nurturing environment where children from birth to school age can thrive and reach their full potential. We envision a dynamic learning community where children learn through play-based, meaningful experiences tailored to their individual development, ensuring a consistent continuum of growth and learning across all ages. Through ongoing professional development and strong partnerships with families and the community, Arlington Area Childcare will continue to grow and evolve, setting the standard for excellence in early childhood education.
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The above photo is of Assistant Director Kayla Croft and Ginelle Hunter, Executive Director, with lead teacher Andrea Burdick attending the Let's Grow Kids Act 76 Rally to support the Childcare Bill.
Arlington Area Childcare Inc. is Southern Vermont's only Early Education Center to be SEED and SEW Accredited. Could you tell me what this means??
Educators can create a comprehensive approach to nurturing emotional intelligence in tiny humans by combining high-quality professional development, expert coaching, and parent support. Professional development provides educators with the knowledge and skills needed to understand emotional intelligence principles and implement effective classroom strategies. Expert coaching offers ongoing guidance and support to educators, helping them refine their practices and address individual student needs. Additionally, involving parents in the process ensures that emotional intelligence skills are reinforced at home and in the classroom, creating a cohesive and supportive environment for children to develop essential social and emotional competencies. Together, these research-backed practices form a powerful framework for fostering emotional intelligence in young children, laying the foundation for their lifelong well-being and success.
AACI houses a Food Cupboard and Diaper Bank for in need families from the surrounding towns of Arlington, Sunderland, and Sandgate.
Please inquire with our Family Advocate and Assistant Director, Kayla Croft at 1-802-375-6039.
To the left is just some of AACI's impressive teaching team.
Alexis Pratt- Lead Toddler Teacher
Skye Furciniti- Assistant Teacher
Andrea Burdick- Lead Infant Teacher
Ivy Harwood- Assistant Infant Teacher/Floater
Samantha Steves-Lead Toddler Teacher
Morgan Lindsay- Assistant Toddler Teacher
Cassidy Pickering-Lead Toddler Teacher
Samantha Joy- Assistant Toddler Teacher
Kayla Croft- Assistant Director/Family Advocate
Cecille Scrivens- Lead Preschool Teacher
Harmony Gonzalez-Assitant Preschool Teacher
Nicole Morse- Culinary Arts Specialist
Ginelle Hunter- Executive Director
Mary Sommer- Business Manager
Jason Bowen- Lead Afterschool Teacher/Float
Lynn Wachtel- Floater
Caytlyn Springer- Floater
We are deeply grateful for the generous support and commitment of our donors and supporters. Your contributions have a profound impact on the lives of the children and families we serve at Arlington Area Childcare Inc. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, we are able to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Your support not only helps us fulfill our mission but also strengthens our community as a whole. Thank you for your continued belief in our work and for making a difference in the lives of those we serve."
Keelan Family Foundation
Town Boards of Arlington, Sunderland, and Sandgate Vermont.