Looking for a local preschool for your child?
On this page, you can look through options in our area, and check out their websites. There is information about:
On this page, you can look through options in our area, and check out their websites. There is information about:
- Local Center-Based Programs
- Local Family Day Cares
- How to choose a daycare
- Applying for state-funded childcare vouchers (subsidies)
- Northampton's Preschool Partnership Initiative
- Northampton Preschool Fair -- a video of a virtual "fair" with local programs
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virtual Annual Preschool Fair Recording from January 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm: click here to view Representatives from Greater Northampton area preschools and other local organizations serving families with young children presented their program, all followed by a general Q/A. Download helpful lists of local early education care options here: NORTHAMPTON-based Child Care & Preschool Options: English and Español SUROUNDING TOWN Child Care & Preschool Options: English and Español |
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Northampton Public Preschool Fall Applications due by Feb 28 to be entered into the lottery. Applications received after Feb 28 will either be accepted or placed on the waitlist depending on space availability.
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OPTIONS for Local Childcare & Preschool Programs:
Northampton: both large-group centers and home family day cares (FCCs).
Surrounding Towns: large-group centers with links to find home family day cares (FCCs).
Download helpful lists of local early education care options here:
NORTHAMPTON-based Child Care & Preschool Options: English and Español
SUROUNDING TOWN Child Care & Preschool Options: English and Español
Northampton: both large-group centers and home family day cares (FCCs).
Surrounding Towns: large-group centers with links to find home family day cares (FCCs).
Download helpful lists of local early education care options here:
NORTHAMPTON-based Child Care & Preschool Options: English and Español
SUROUNDING TOWN Child Care & Preschool Options: English and Español
Check this Mass EEC address for the most up-to-date options: https://eeclead.force.com/EEC_ChildCareSearch
General Information about Childcare in Massachusetts / La selección del programa de cuidado de niños
General Information about Childcare in Massachusetts / La selección del programa de cuidado de niños
Northampton Preschool Community Partnership (CPPI)
Northampton Public Schools are operating a community partnership grant in collaboration with three local community preschools. Some have spaces that are subsidized by the grant, or supported to have itinerant SPED services at the grant:
1. Community preschool grant-subsidized openings
2. State voucher-funded openings
Community Action Head Start on Vernon Street in Northampton has openings -- this is a wonderful program that has been around a long time, full of skilled teachers and support for your growing child's mind and body.
1. Community preschool grant-subsidized openings
- Cloverdale Cooperative Nursery School
- Gummybears Home Day Care (Zilla Lamour FCC)
- Community Action at Vernon Street (Head Start)
- Meadowlark Childcare Center
- New Village
- Children's House at Northampton Montessori
- Nonotuck Community School
- Contact the programs directly for more information on spaces and fees. See "OPTIONS for Local Childcare & Preschool Programs" above for the full list with contact information.
- Contact Laura Frogameni at 413-587-1471 x1 at the Northampton Public Schools Early Childhood Center for information about the Northampton Preschool Partnership.
2. State voucher-funded openings
Community Action Head Start on Vernon Street in Northampton has openings -- this is a wonderful program that has been around a long time, full of skilled teachers and support for your growing child's mind and body.
- Have a voucher? Click here to apply for a spot at Northampton's Head Start program, or call the Enrollment Office at 413-387-1250.
- Need a Child Care Voucher? Call Seven Hills Child Care Resources at 413-272-2207 for information on how to access a child care voucher.
STATE-WIDE RESOURCES
Seven Hills: Child Care Resources & Voucher Services
GREENFIELD AREA, Unit 4 21 Mohawk Trail, Greenfield, MA 01301 Phone: 413-272-2207 Hours: M-F 8:00 am-4:00 pm SevenHills.org Call Seven Hills Child Care Resources at 413-272-2207 for information on how to access a child care voucher Scan the QR code with your phone to connect to their website. |
MA Department of Early Education and Care website
www.mass.gov/eec www.mass.gov/guides/early-education-and-care-financial-assistance-for-families
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