Vermont STARS Pre-K Program

Kaplan is proud to extend its long-standing commitment to Vermont's early childhood teachers, caregivers, parents, and children through its support of the STep Ahead Recognition System (STARS) Program. For 40 years, Kaplan has worked in close partnership with the early childhood community to support the vision and creation of quality caring and learning environments for children and families. This website is designed to continue that tradition of support. At the click of a button, Vermont STARS Programs can access the information and resources that they need to design and operate great programs for children and families.

Vermont's Pre-K Program is a wonderful way to support children's future success. Working together, early childhood teachers, caregivers, and parents can ensure that children are ready for a great kindergarten year. Kaplan is committed to being part of the success story and has worked hard to develop and provide resources for school districts, private providers, parents, and children that will be the foundation of many successful programs.

STARS Program Details

To qualify for your STARS Discount:

• Send in a copy of your current STARS certificate:
  
  Mail

  Kaplan Early Learning Company
  1310 Lewisville Clemmons Rd
  Lewisville, NC 27023
  Fax

  1-800-452-7526
  Email

  [email protected]
• Once in the system enjoy your Kaplan Discounts
• You do not need to send in another certificate until you move to the next STARS level
• Contact Kaplan if you want to use online ordering through your My Kaplan account

Correlations & Classroom Lists

Curriculum Correlations and Resources

• Early Childhood Rating Scale (ECERS) Resources
• Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS)
  • ITERS Infants (0-12 months)
  • ITERS Toddlers (12-24 months)
  • ITERS Twos (24-36 months)

General Classroom Lists

• Infant Classroom
• Toddler / Twos Classroom
• Preschool Classroom
• Kindergarten Classroom
• Afterschool Classroom
• Spanish, Bilingual & ELL Materials

Other Resources

Statewide Resources

Professional Associations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• National Child Care Association (NCCA)
• National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)
• National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP)
• National Head Start Bureau

Additional Resources

• T.E.A.C.H. - an early childhood scholarship program
• National CDA

Accrediting Bodies

• NAEYC Accredition
• NACCP Accredition
• Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment (APPLE)

Some of the preceding links are external to Kaplan Early Learning Company's web site. Kaplan Early Learning Company cannot attest to the accuracy of information provided by these sites. Linking to a web site does not constitute an endorsement by Kaplan Early Learning Company, or its employees, of the sponsors of the site or the products presented on the site.

Local Representative

Pam Tester
1-800-334-2014 Ext: 6122
[email protected]

Kaplan Early Learning Company provides dedicated professionals to support our partnership and ensure your complete satisfaction. Please contact our Total Customer Care Team at 1-800-334-2014 if you have any questions.