About Us

Success By Six is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides resources to families in our community with children up to age six. Our primary goal is to promote and support healthy development while improving school readiness. We organize and facilitate various free parent workshops, educational opportunities, and parent/child activities; including playgroups, story hours, and kindergarten transition services.

In November of 2003, Fairfax Success By Six became an official Standing Committee of our school's Parent Teacher Student Association (BFA-PTSA) as outlined in their Bylaws. This collaboration allowed the BFA-PTSA to partner with us in helping parents build a positive relationship with the school. In addition to helping us fulfill our objective to make parents and children feel welcome, comfortable, and safe in a school environment, the BFA-PTSA became our fiscal agent.

We are very fortunate and grateful to have such a supporting community. Community members volunteer their time and talents to facilitate our activities and services. Our local librarians and school personnel donate their time, space, and resources. Local businesses also generously make contributions of products and services. All of which comes together to promote healthy development and school readiness for the children of Fairfax.

During the school year, we provide a variety of weekly as well as monthly activities. In addition, we hold special family events, such as the Annual Birthday Bash which is held the first Saturday in April. All of these programs encourage better outcomes for families and their children in Fairfax.

The benefits to our community are countless. Families with newborns are made to feel welcomed and valued by the community. Our children are able to engage in activities that foster physical, emotional, psychological, and cognitive growth. Our children gain skills, such as the ability to work through conflicts, which will aid them during their transition to kindergarten, and develop an excitement to come to our Community Library. Meanwhile, parents are given ideas about healthy, safe, and fun activities that their children can do at home. In addition, parents receive information about healthy child development and become aware of community resources. Parents gain the support and encouragement they yearn for through parent workshops and sharing stories and ideas with other parents. Ultimately, our children are healthier and more prepared for the requirements placed upon them when they begin school, and parents are more confident and informed.

Fairfax Success By Six is funded in large part by a mini-grant from Franklin County Success By Six, that in turn receives its funding through the Vermont Legislature. Unfortunately, funding amounts do not cover all of the expenses of operating our local programs. In the past, we have received additional money from the Town of Fairfax to help offset our operating costs.

If you would like to receive more information or have questions about Success By Six, please contact us by email.