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Welcome to Child Care of the Berkshires Child Care of the Berkshires operates three licensed child care centers and a system of licensed family child care providers located throughout Berkshire County. Learn More Family Support Child Care of the Berkshires offers a variety of essential family support programs that include home visits, play groups, parent education, and information and referrals to needed resources in the community. Learn More Child Care

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More News! 12/9/2019 - By Tammy Daniels, IBerkshires Child Care of the Berkshires Ready for Next Renovation Step 3/7/2019 - IBerkshires North Adams Awarded Grant to Expand Pre-Kindergarten 4/6/2018 - By Andy McKeever, IBerkshires 'Step Up' Event Raises Awareness of Child Abuse in Berkshires 6/10/2017 - By Tammy Daniels, IBerkshires Child Care of Berkshires Plans $1.75M Renovation of Haskins School 3/31/2017 - The Leominster Champion Leominster schools to benefit from $250K state grant 2/2017 - ParentChild+ PCHP’s Child Care of the Berkshires Site in MA Awarded $250,000 Grant 2/13/2016 - By Adam Shanks, The Berkshire Eagle Child Care of Berkshires signs 25-year lease of former North Adams school 3/26/2015 - By Gillian Jones, The Berkshire Eagle on YouTube Child Care of the Berkshires sponsors Ooey Gooey night at the Adams Youth Center For Press and Media Inquiries, Please email mfortini@ccberkshire.org

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. I am interested in receiving more information about the Healthy Families Program Welcome to Healthy Families! T he Healthy Families Program is a FREE pregnancy and parenting support program for first-time mom s and dads who are ag e 25 years and under and live in B erkshire Co . ​ Here are some of the ways we look forward to partnering with you and your baby in your journey as a new parent : Help you as you prepare for your baby’s birth. ​ Focus on how your newborn is growing and developing and share information and activities you can do to help foster your baby’s growth. ​ As your baby gets older, look at ways to provide positive discipline, deal with temper tantrums and safety-proof your home. ​ Connect you with other young parents at our play groups and special events. ​ Our visits can take place in your home, at our office (we have a nice space with toys) or another place where you would be most comfortable. ​ We can begin services during your pregnancy or in your child's first year, and ca n continue for up to 3 years! ​ Young and Thriving in Berkshire County Building Healthy Families Together Check out this video to hear what other young parents say about the program Meet our Team: Ctaci, Becky, Kathy, Tujuna, Carolyn and Annie CONTACT US ​ Becky Krysiak, Program Director or Annie Monti, Supervisor ​ Call: (413) 445-4324 Text: (413) 358-0287 bkrysiak@ccberkshire.org amonti@ccberkshire.org ​ Check us out on Facebook! Our program's Store All new families receive a beautiful handmade baby quilt! We have diapers available when families may need them Our program's Store 1/6 Healthy Families Massachusetts is a statewide program of the Children's Trust. Additional funding provided by the Department of Public Health and Berkshire United Way.

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Check us out on Facebook! For Press and Media Inquiries, or other questions Please call 413-663-6593 Click Here To See Our Annual Reports Our News! 2/2/2024 - The Berkshire Eagle Northern Berkshire County school districts get almost $1 million from state to expand preschool programming 8/16/2023 - Child Care of the Berkshires Scho ol Age Program Recycling Project 7/20/20 22 - Berkshire Child Care Leader Retiring After 39 Years 1/17/2022 - By Larry Parnass, The Berkshire Eagle Finding child care in the Berkshires went from hard to horrible since the pandemic. We look at the reasons behind the child care staffing crisis 10/26/2021 - Northern Berkshire United Way, YouTube NBUW Caring for Community 10/19/2021 - By Nancy Eve Cohen, New England Public Media Hiring crisis in child care: 'We're stuck in a market that's broken' 10/2021 - Wild Oats Market Wild Oats - Our October Round Up Donation 9/23/2021 - Berkshire United Way, YouTube Healthy Families | Child Care of the Berkshires 4/13/2021 - By Brittany Polito, IBerkshires Bloom Brothers Pays $375K in Taxes to Pittsfield, Makes Charitable Donations 7/2/2020, STO Building Group STRENGTHENING FAMILIES IN MASSACHUSETTS 6/25/2020, By Stephen Dravis, IBerkshires Child Care Leader Recognized by State Women's Commission 3/1/2020 - By Rebecca Dravis, IBerkshires Child Care of the Berkshires Celebrates 50 Years View More Staff Enrichment & Development @ Mass MoCA Staff Enrichment & Development @ Mass MoCA Staff Enrichment & Development @ Mass MoCA

Magic Seasons Preschool & School Age Program NOW OPEN! ​ If you are interested in preschool or school age care, please call the Monument Square office (664-4657) or the Family Child Care Office (664-3256) for latest information or click HERE to submit a waitlist application. ​ ​ Our school-age center provides before and after school care as well as full-time care during school vacations and snow days. The site is licensed for 20 children. Our activities are planned to engage the minds and bodies of older children. At Magic Seasons Center your children will get a positive learning and educational experience every day that they are with us. ​ We are located at 46 Howland Avenue, Adams, MA 01220 and on the bus route of the Adams Cheshire School District and follow their school calendar. ​ ​ CONTACT US ​ Rosa Hernandez-O'Neil Program Director Magic Seasons School Age Center ​ Main Office (413) 664-4657 FAX (413) 664-4307 Magic Seasons Center (413) 743-2905 ​ rhernandezoneil@ccberkshire.org ​ Holiday Closure Calendar Enrollment Packet Parent Handbook Food Packet Income Food Packet Enrollment

Welcome to the Family Center! The Family Center is the place for ALL families with young children to come together. We outreach and support families in the 11 towns of Northern Berkshire County. Parent Education We offer single session parenting workshops and longer weekly parent education classes. Topics include positive discipline, child development and self care for parents. Playgroups Playgroups are a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and children, to help your child learn social skills and learn more about child development. Clothing Exchange The FREE Children's Clothing exchange is a room full of lightly used clothing. It includes newborn to size 12 clothing and children's shoes and books. Parent can come to shop and/or can donate clothing their children have outgrown. Community Resources Our friendly staff can help you get connected to the local resources to meet your family's individual needs. We provide warm hand-offs or simple phone numbers. Call us at 664-4821. Family Fun Events The Family Center plans large and small events for families with young children throughout the year. Some of our most well known events include Touch a Truck and Ooey Gooey Night. ParentChild+ ParentChild+ offers individual coaching and support to assist parents in building their child's vocabulary and other pre-reading skills. Our program is free and the books and toys are gifts to support you as your child's first teacher so you can help your child prepare for school and for life. Meet the Family Center Team 1[1] 4[1] 2[1] 1[1] 1/10 CONTACT US ​ Bethany Prince-Malloy Program Director The Family Center ​ (413) 664-4821 bprince@ccberkshire.org ​ Check out our Facebook page! Join our Facebook group! The Family Center is funded by a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and by the Children’s Trust, the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Williamstown Community Chest and the Northern Berkshire United Way.

We Are Monument Square Monument Square Early Childhood and School-Age Center The Monument Square Center is a family-oriented child care center, offering a welcoming, nurturing, developmentally appropriate educational environment that focuses on enhancing a child's growth and development. We care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children in seven separate classrooms. ​ We believe all children deserve to have access to an early childhood education program with caring and inviting teachers. Come explore our center today to see if it’s a good fit for you and your family! ​ We provide: ​ Experienced and nurturing educators Wonderfully equipped classrooms and educational toys Year round field trips into the community Nutritious meals - breakfast, lunch and snacks Large, open outdoor play spaces that are natural classrooms Parent involvement opportunities ​ ​ We provide: ​ Experienced and nurturing educators Wonderfully equipped classrooms and educational toys Year round field trips into the community Nutritious meals - breakfast, lunch and snacks Large, open outdoor play spaces that are natural classrooms Parent involvement opportunities CONTACT US ​ Kelly Phillips, B.A. Program Director Monument Square Early Childhood Center 210 State Street North Adams, MA 01247 ​ (413) 664-4657 FAX (413) 664-4307 ​ kphillips@ccberkshire.org ​ FY23 Enrollment Packet Parent Handbook FY24 Holiday Closure Calendar Food Packet Enrollment Food Packet Income

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To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Welcome to ParentChild+ ​ ParentChild+ is a free, fun program that provides families with an assortment of free, high quality educational books and toys! Twice a week, Early Learning Specialists visit participants’ homes for 30 minutes, to read and play with caregivers and their children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Our Learning Specialist bring lots of ideas and activities to help children learn and be ready for school! All families in Northern and Central Berkshire County are eligible for the program. ​ ​ If you’re looking for a fun way to help your child learn through play... ​ Check us out on Facebook! Meet our Staff and Contacts ​ Northern Berkshire ParentChild+ For more information contact: ​ Christen Romanick Program Director (413) 663-0234 (call or text ) cromanick@ccberkshire.org ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Central Berkshire ParentChild+ For more information contact: ​ Johna Lemoine Program Director (413) 672-2577 (call or text) jlemoine@ccberkshire.org ​