Serving children birth to age 5, Vermont’s early care and learning system is comprised of many individuals, programs, coordinating bodies and initiatives. These diverse stakeholders help Vermont children access quality early care and learning programs and assist families in navigating and affording this complex system. Furthermore, many of these same stakeholders, along with other partners and organizations, do critical work in supporting Vermont’s early childhood providers and professionals. The child care and early learning programs that support children ages birth to five are possible because of a multifaceted system of dedicated early care and learning professionals, service specialists, program administrators, federal and state resources and many other critical system elements. Research tells us that these first years are fundamental to preparing children for future success in work, relationships and life. The cognitive, developmental and social growth that occurs during this time makes the environment in which children are cared for incredibly important.  With more than 70% of Vermont children five and under likely to need some type of child care, the state’s early care and learning system is a vital part of ensuring young children have access to high-quality options. Our goal for this report is to make information on this system accessible and easy(ier) to understand. (author abstract)