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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.

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

Pay My Bill Your child care tuition account, invoices, and tax statements can be accessed through MyProcare . Click the button below to log in using the email address you provided to your program during enrollment. MyProcare.com Automated Payment Processing Your program also supports automated payment processing by withdrawing your weekly tuition fee from your bank account every Monday (or the first business day of the week). To enroll, please print and complete the form below and submit it to your program. Automated Payment Processing Enrollment Form If you require assistance using the parent portal or have questions about the automated payment program, please contact Sarah Lipinski at slipinski@ccberkshire.org . For billing questions, please call our Administrative Office: (413) 663-6593

Administration Office of Child Care of the Berkshires Management Human Resources Accounting/Billing ​ ​ Office Location: 210 State Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: (413) 663-6593 Fax: (413) 663-5567 Administrative Staff: ​ Amy Hall, MSW President/CEO ahall@ccberkshire.org ​ Tamara Stephens, MA Program Manager, Child Care Services tstephens@ccberkshire.org ​ Karen Rowe Program Manager, Family Support Services krowe@ccberkhshire.org ​ Sharon Pessolano Director of Finance spessolano@ccberkshire.org ​ Jana Kumar HR Director hr@ccberkshire.org ​

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Waitlist Application Submit a preliminary waitlist application to your preferred program today! Our programs enroll children on a rolling basis as space becomes available. You will have the option to select other programs that you are interested in applying for if space is not available at your preferred location. ​ Subsidy Funding To enroll on the Child Care Subsidy Waitlist for a state-funded VOUCHER or CONTRACT , please call Child Care Resources at (978) 602-8650. More information about funding eligibility can be found on the Department of Early Education and Care website HERE . Family Child Care We offer subsidized placements at family child care programs in North Adams, Adams, Cheshire, Pittsfield, Lanesborough, and Williamstown. Click to submit FCC enrollment application > Monument Square Our early childhood center in North Adams serves infants through school age children. We accept full tuition-paying families and offer a wide range of financial support. Click to submit MSQ enrollment application > Magic Seasons Our preschool and school age program in Adams offers before and after school care, full- and part-time care, and school closure only schedules. We accept full tuition-paying families and offer a wide range of financial support. Click to submit MS enrollment application >

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

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

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program ​ The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides home-visiting and case-management services to families whose children have high levels of lead poisoning and live in Berkshire, Franklin, or Hampshire County. Our current services are delivered virtually during the pandemic. The program aims to lower elevated lead levels in children under the age of six by offering support to families as they go through the process of mandated retests, and it strives to make environments safe for the young children who live in them. In additional to families, the Community Health Worker works with health care professionals, homeowners, landlords, realtors, and other community stakeholders. ​ ​ Lead poisoning is preventable! Below are tips on keeping you and your family lead-safe! For more information on lead prevention, visit: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention-program CONTACT US ​ Sean Carollo, Director/ Case Manager ​ (413) 663-9242 scarollo@ccberkshire.org ​ ​

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

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