Montpelier, Vermont. May 27, 2025  –  Turtle Island Children’s Center has been busy relocation planning and the Turtle Island’s Board of Directors are providing this update.

Turtle Island has been fortunate to call Elm Street, Montpelier home for the past 35+ years.

 

In December 2024, a tenancy termination notice was received with a move-out deadline of June 30, 2025. We are grateful that the landlord has since agreed to a short-term extension through September 30, allowing time to complete the school year and transition. Turtle Island’s goal is to relocate and continue to serve Vermont families in the wider community.

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During the search for a new home, Turtle Island reached out far and wide inquiring on available properties. One contact was to Washington Central Unified Union School District (WCUUSD) who responded with interest in exploring a partnership. WCUUSD evaluated each school and identified Doty as a site that could potentially meet both the district’s needs and be a suitable home for part of Turtle Island’s program. 

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This partnership proposal has prompted a range of responses, and we’re listening closely to the community. Like WCUUSD and the Worcester community, Turtle Island is working hard to find a path forward that supports the children and families we serve while honoring our staff and the local community. 

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In addition to exploring a partnership with Doty, Turtle Island is in active lease negotiations with the City of Montpelier about space at 203 Country Club Road in the former Elks Club. This site can initially serve 26 to 40 children, depending on the renovation timelines. 

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The situation is complex, and Turtle Island is committed to collaborate and create solutions that serve Turtle Island enrolled families, future families attending our program, and the wider Central Vermont communities.

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Turtle Island Board Of Directors

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Questions? Feel free to reach out to the Board directly, submit via the Contact Us form.​