A non-profit community children’s center in Craftsbury, Vt., providing early education to children 15 months to 5 years. We connect children & families to the broader community & the natural world. We know that the first five years are the most critical time in human development. At Saplings, we value and nourish each child’s innate wisdom, guiding them toward lifelong learning.

Inspired by the ideals and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Child Haven International is a registered not for profit charity founded in 1985. We assist children and women in developing countries, who are in need of food, education, health care, shelter and clothing, emotional and moral support. Child Haven has five homes in India, one in Nepal, one in Tibet in China and one in Bangladesh. Our homes accept children who are disabled, parentless, or from socially disadvantaged situations - and who are destitute, i.e. do not receive even one good meal a day.