Getting a Great Start in the Vergennes Area
A Resource Guide for families with young children in Addison, Ferrsiburgh, Panton, Waltham, & Vergennes
"You and your family are important members of our community. Enjoy what we have to offer...get involved to make it even better!"
| COMMUNITY SERVICES | ||
| Addison County Child Care Services | 388-4304 | Provides information on child care availability in registered homes, and subsidy information. |
| Bixby Memorial Library | 877-2211 | Bixby Memorial Library Historic building located in Vergennes, providing story hour, special events, Summer reading program, and more. Story hour 10:30-11:15 Thursdays, Free! |
| Children’s Upstream Services (CUPS) | 388-3171 | Serves children birth through six who are experiencing emotional/behavioral challenges. Assessment, intervention and referrals are provided. |
| Family, Infant, and Toddler Project (FITP) | 388-1437 | Provides resources for children birth to three who have a delay in development or a health condition that may lead to a delay in development. |
| Health Dept. | 388-4644 | Contact with a nurse. Local Women, Infant & Children (WIC) clinic providing free milk, juice, and more for children under 5 and pregnant mothers. Provides lead screening, and overall health/development information. |
| Open Tot Gym | Ferrisburgh Central School Gym, Fridays 9:30-11 for children birth-5 with caregiver, free. | |
| Parent Child Center | 388-3171 | Provides support for parents of young children to increase their parenting, educational and vocational skills. |
| Parent to Parent of Vermont | 800-800-4005 | Offers a variety of services for families with children
with special needs. |
| Playgroups |
388-3172 or |
Vergennes hosts 2 playgroups a week, co-sponsored by the Parent Child Center, and Addison Northwest Supervisory Union. Opportunity for parents and children (0-5) to meet, play, and talk together. Wednesday & Fridays 9:30-11:00 am (Sept.-June) at Vergennes Congregational Church. Free, snack provided. |
| United Way | 800-727-3687 | Statewide health and human services information and referral program; information about food, housing, health insurance or any other community resources. |
| SCHOOLS | Get to know your schools!!!!!! Playgrounds, Library, Summer Programs, Special Events, Kindergarten screening, registration, and more!! | |
| The Evergreen Preschool | 877-6702 | Private preschool program serving children Aged three to
five. Scholarships available. |
| Early Childhood Program | 877-2867 | Public preschool screening, evaluations and educational programs, serves all towns in District. |
| Elementary Schools in District | ||
| Addison Central | 759-2131 | |
| Ferrisburgh Central | 877-3463 | |
| Vergennes Union | 877-3761 | includes City of Vergennes, Panton, & Waltham |