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Childcare/Preschool

Voucher Referral Help Session: 
How do you apply? How do vouchers work?
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 2:30-4:00 pm
Bridge Street School Library

Vouchers can cover the cost of childcare for children ages 0-5 and after-school care for children in grades K-2.

How do you sign up, how does it work?

Come meet with voucher representatives to get your family on the state voucher waitlist. 
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​Questions? Text Laura at 413-341-9158 in English or Spanish




Sesión de ayuda para referencia de cupones:
¿Cómo se solicita? ¿Cómo funcionan los vales?
Miércoles, 27 de sept de 2023, de 14:30 a 16:00 horas
Biblioteca escolar de Bridge Street
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Los vales pueden cubrir el costo del cuidado infantil para niños de 0 a 5 años y el cuidado después de la escuela para niños en los grados K-2. Venga a reunirse con representantes de vales para incluir a su familia en la lista de espera de vales estatales.
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¿Preguntas? Envíe un mensaje de texto a Laura al 413-341-9158 en inglés o español

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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:
  • 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
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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 Applications 
Applications are either accepted or placed on the waitlist depending on space availability.
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  • NPS Public Preschool application:  in ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL
  • NPS Public Preschool brochure:  in ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL
  • Northampton Public Schools' Early Childhood Center page.
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:
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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

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
  • 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
These private preschools are part of the Northampton Preschool Partnership which offers program fee subsidies.  They offer small class cohorts and smart, caring teachers. Full day placements available; part time placements may be considered.
  • 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.  
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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

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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
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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.
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MA Department of Early Education and Care website
www.mass.gov/eec

​www.mass.gov/guides/early-education-and-care-financial-assistance-for-families
  1. Lists of all licensed early education and care centers and providers
  2. Information on choosing child care and available subsidy programs  
  3. Information on EEC subsidy waitlist 
  4. Child care vouchers (subsidies) available to families who qualify.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About NHFC
    • Our Events >
      • Caregiver Cafes
      • Workshops
    • Connected Programs >
      • Northampton Parents Center
      • Hadley Playgroup
      • Meadowbrook Playgroup
    • Photo Gallery
  • For Kids
    • Mon-Thurs Playgroups
    • Local Fun! >
      • Play Events!
      • Story Walks
      • Fun Family Places to Enjoy
    • At-Home Activities >
      • ART
      • BEAUTIFUL
      • EXPERIMENTS
      • GOOFY FUN!
      • MUSEUMS & FIELD TRIPS
      • MUSIC
      • NATURE/ANIMALS
      • READING
    • Assessing Development >
      • ASQ: Your Assessment Tool
      • Early Intervention
    • Week of the Young Child
  • For Parents
    • Parenting Workshops
    • ParentChild+
    • Northampton Public Preschool
    • Childcare/Preschool
    • Northampton KINDERGARTEN
    • Hadley KINDERGARTEN
    • PARENTING ideas
    • Baby Resources
    • Traumatic Events and Young Children
    • Practical SUPPORT & RESOURCES
    • RECURSOS ESPAÑOLES
    • Car Seat Checks
  • In Our Community
    • United Way Diaper Drive
    • Forbes Library
    • Hadley Public Schools
  • Contact