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Become a Family Child Care Provider Welcome to Child Care of the Berkshires. We offer new family child care providers start-up coaching, help with education and licensing and mini grants for supplies and equipment. We offer sign on bonuses when new providers join our system. ​ Join the Child Care of the Berkshires system as a family child care provider and enjoy these benefits: BECOME A PROVIDER Interested in becoming a Family Child Care Provider? Please fill out the form below and our staff will contact you. First name Last name Email Phone Address SEND INQUIRY Thank you for your inquiry! Get started today, contact Kara Daoust at kdaoust@ccberkshire.org , 413-603-8104 Join the Child Care of the Berkshires system as a family child care provider and enjoy these benefits: ​ 13 Paid Holidays, 5 Paid Training Days and 5 PTO days per year Sign-on bonus, Educational Incentive Stipends, Grant Supports, Liability Insurance Reimbursements, Assistance with Child Enrollment and Parent Fee Collection Service Serving Pittsfield and Berkshire County

Request for Proposal Audit Services for a 3-Year Contract starting Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022 Child Care of the Berkshires, with administrative offices located at 210 State Street, North Adams, MA 01247, is seeking proposals for professional accounting services including the financial and compliance audit and completion of the Uniform Financial Report for FY 2022 ending 6/30/2022. Please download the bid packet below for proposal and submission instructions. Proposals must be submitted and received no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 13, 2022. Requst for Proposal - Audit Services (PDF) INQUIRIES AND PROPOSALS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: Name: Sharon Pessolano Title: Director of Finances Entity: Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc. Address: 210 State Street, North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: (413) 663-6593 Email:spessolano@ccberkshire.org

Family Child Care What is family child care? ​ It's a form of child care operated out of an independent educator's home. ​ There is a small group of mixed ages of children ranging from 4 weeks to 12 years in a smaller, nurturing setting . The educator is licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care. Family day care placements are available with our wonderful educators throughout the Central and Northern Berkshires, from Pittsfield to Williamstown. ​ What is great about Family Child Care? ​ A small group setting Siblings can spend the day together More flexibility in meeting an individual child's needs A learning environment filled with toys, books and educational materials to promote hands-on learning Nutritious meals and snacks prepared by the educator Educators receive support and coaching from a CCB Educational Specialist. ​ ​ Contact ​​ Tammy Hoag Family Child Care Director Child Care of the Berkshires Phone: (413) 663-6593 x 124 ​

To view and apply for a current job position, please click HERE Employment Application Child Care of the Berkshires is seeking nurturing , kind , patient, and reliable Early Educators to join our amazing team of professionals. Full and Part Time Positions Available - Must Be 18 Years Old - Willing to Train Click above for all current postings or email/mail a completed application to the addressed below. Please call or email for more details. CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES ​ Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc. P.O. Box 172, 210 State Street North Adams, MA 01247 ​ (413) 663-6593 ​ hr@ccberkshire.org In accordance with federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. ​ Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. ​ To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf , from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to the USDA by: ​ 1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or ​ 2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or ​ 3. Email program.intake@usda.gov ​ This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Welcome to Child Care of the Berkshires Amy Hall, MSW President/CEO Welcome to CCB: Child Care of the Berkshires mission is to strengthen families through high quality child care, education, support services and advocacy. We partner with families to support childrens growth and healthy development. Our dedicated staff care for children and support parents in their role as their childs first teacher. We believe that children learn and grow through play; our classrooms are set up to encourage childrens development and our play based curriculum encourage continued social emotional growth. We are glad you are visiting our website and we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to us to schedule an appointment to visit our child care centers or homes or to participate in our Family Center or home visiting programs. We look forward to partnering with you and your family. Amy Hall, MSW President and CEO

Our History The CCB Story T he Northern Berkshire Child Care Committee (NBCCC) was organized in 1969 by a group of concerned and committed women to address the need for day care in Northern Berkshire County. Its first and temporary home was located in a church on the Monument Square in North Adams; it took 10 years for the NBCCC to relocate to a new home in the Haskins Elementary School. During these early years, its programming expanded to include a network of family child care providers for in-home care funded with a patch work of sources, including the Northern Berkshire United Way, a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and donations from churches and private citizens. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The agency changed its name to Child Care of the Berkshires in 1982 to better reflect its expanding geographic growth to Pittsfield, Stockbridge and Great Barrington. New child care centers began to emerge – the Norman Rockwell Center on the campus of Berkshire Community College, the Main Street Center in Williamstown and the Redfield Infant Toddler Center in Pitt sfield. In 1986 the agency purchased its first computer. CCB has grown significantly in the last 30 years. It has organized its administrative structure into two main service components: child care and family support headed by two program managers. The family support services include parenting support for first-time adolescent parents, an early literacy home-visiting program, an active and unique family center, and a childhood lead poisoning prevention and support program. In the child care division, some of the centers have been relocated to new sites; some have closed, and others have expanded their capacity. CCB has embraced NAEYC accreditation as a measure of high quality programming that includes a literacy-based curriculum, hands-on activities and a focus on STEM – science, technology, engineering and math. The agency is committed to high quality environments that enhance a child’s comfort and safety, promote independence, and learning and social-emotional skills. CCB values parents as the child’s first teacher and the most influential person in a child’s development. T hroughout all programming, there is an emphasis on active and respectful parent engagement and a focus on parents’ strengths rather than deficits. Our passion and dedication remains as reflected in our mission statement: The mission of Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc. is to strengthen families through high quality child care, education, support services and advocacy. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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Meet CCB's Board of Directors Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors made up of volunteers representing a cross section of the community with specific areas of experience and expertise. Board members are elected to serve three-year terms. CCB's Board meets bi-monthly and is responsible for the overall governance of the Agency, ensuring financial stability, development/advancement, long range planning, compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and hiring and supervision of the President/CEO. Anne Guest Board Chair Retired Royalty Manager James Brosnan Treasurer Superintendent, McCann Technical High School Alison Bost Clerk Retired Attorney Lisa Birge Governance Chair Paraprofessional, North Adams Public Schools Tracy Allen Retired Finance Analyst Lindsey Codwise Community Programs Officer, Berkshire Bank Foundation Alison Foehl Computer Teacher, Williamstown Elementary School Lee Leonesio Mullins Retired Kindergarten Teacher, North Adams Public Schools Erik Ray Community Banking Officer, Mountain One Bank David Rice Vice President of Investments, Park Square Financial Advisors of Raymond James Valerie Schueckler Retired Finance Director, Berkshire United Way Sue Strizzi Retired 8th Grade Teacher, Mt. Greylock School Tom Simon Director of Support Services, North Adams Public Schools Karen Vogel Flex Services Program Coordinator, Berkshire Health Systems

Our Family Support Programs Child Care of the Berkshires offers a variety of family support programs, providing a range of services including: home visiting, support groups, playgroups, parent education, fun family engagement events, information and referrals. The Family Center The Family Center believes that parents are the child’s first teacher and that play is how children learn. Our groups and events focus on supporting families with children birth through age 8. Parent Child+ ParentChild+ is an early literacy program that offers FREE books and toys to help parents support their children's learning. It serves families with children ages 18 months to 3 years. Healthy Families Healthy Families provides support and key parenting information through home visiting for first-time young parents, age 25 and under. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides home visiting and case-management services to families whose children have high levels of lead poisoning.

Northern Berkshire Locations Monument Square Early Childhood & School Age North Adams, MA Call (413) 664-4657 Infant through School Age classrooms Family Child Care Northern Berkshire Office North County Call (413) 664-3256 Infant through School Age care Magic Seasons Before & After School Care Adams, MA Main Office (413) 664-4657 School Age classrooms (413) 743-2905 The Family Center Families with Young Children North Adams, MA Call (413) 664-4821 Resources and activities Healthy Families North County Call (413) 445-4324 First time parents, under age 26 , beginning at pregnancy. Childhood Lead Call (413) 664-3256 Works to prevent lead poisoning in children under the age of six. ​ Administrative Office North Adams, MA Call (413) 663-6593 Human resources, accounting and management ParentChild+ North County Call (413) 664-4821 Early Literacy/School Readiness Parenting Partnership North Adams, MA Call (413) 664-4725 Support and resources for parents.

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