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We have openings for Summer Camp!
We are delighted to share that Turtle Island Children's Center has openings for our Summer Camp program for children entering 1st-4th grades (aged 6-10).
Please email Phoebe Stone with the following information: your child's name, birth date and weeks you'd like your child(ren) to attend. Thank you!
We have 2026-2027 openings for PreK students
We are delighted to share that Turtle Island Children's Center has openings in our PreK program for children who turn 3 or 4 on or before 8/31/2026.
Please email Phoebe Stone with the following information: your child's name, birth date and your schedule needs. Thank you!
No-one to enroll? Please share with your Montpelier community and help get our PreK Program filled to capacity!
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"I love Turtle Island. Turtle Island is alive!"
CN, age 4
WELCOME TO
Turtle Island Children's Center
Open 8:00am -3:30pm Monday through Friday
with optional Before and After Care
ABOUT TURTLE ISLAND CHILDREN'S CENTER
Turtle Island Children's Center (TICC) is a full-day early care and learning center for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in central Vermont.
The school was established in the fall of 1982 by Meg Baird and a group of parents and educators interested in creating an early education program where children’s interests and needs would drive the curriculum. The center originated in Meg’s home, providing preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds and an after-school program. In February 1983, the program moved to Woodrow Avenue and added a Kindergarten program.
In 1986, another expansion brought infants and toddlers. TICC took up residence at 659 Elm Street in 1990. TICC was reincorporated in 1998 as a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation.
In the fall of 2025 Turtle Island moved to it's current location at 203 Country Club Road in Montpelier. Situated on over 100 acres of public land, we have been enjoying building trails and exploring the landscape!
