Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center

We are a community based resource hub for all families to increase knowledge of and accessibility to high-quality early education and care programs/services. 

Promote evidence based education, family engagement and literacy support through activities that:

• recognize parents as their child's first teacher;
• build on family strengths
• bolster parent leadership
• create parental opportunities for mutual support and social connections; and
• build early and family literacy skills

Strengthen family protective factors:

• parental resilience
• social connections
• knowledge of parenting and child development
• concrete support in times of need
• healthy social and emotional development in children.  

The Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center (CECRC) is funded through a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and supported by the Clinton Public Schools.  

We are located in the Central Office Building, 

Clinton Public Schools, (150 School Street, Room 207), Clinton, MA.  

Administrative office hours:  Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:00pm. (School Year). 

We are always reachable by sending an email to rondinar@clinton.k12.ma.us (Regina Rondina is the CFCE Coordinator and Early Childhood Specialist) or leaving a message at 978-365-4218.   

We are inviting families to sign up weekly using our Sign-Up genius links to participate in our programs.  Programming information will be sent out on a weekly basis through email and through our newsletter.  If you would like to be added, please contact Regina at rondinar@clinton.k12.ma.us

Please continue reading for important information: 

Programming:

WEDNESDAYS/FRIDAYS - Our preschool room and children's gym will be open from 9 am to 12 pm and this time schedule will be divided into 2 sessions. Each group session will accommodate up to 20 families with 45 minutes plus 15 minutes to provide children a transition time before going home. Our program numbers and regulations are subject to change depending upon COVID-19 policies and protocols. We will make every effort to inform you as changes occur. 

• Each week a Sign Up Genius Link will be provided for sign up 
• Please bring socks! No street shoes or bare feet are allowed in the children's gym.
• As we are trying this new procedure to accommodate many families and at the same time following the COVID-19 regulations and protocols, we are asking that you can sign up for ONE SESSION ONLY. You and your children could stay and play longer if there's still an opening after your session.  

Programming:

THURSDAYS @ 10:00am – 11:30 a.m. 

Parents/guardians and children are invited to join us for interactive stories, music, creative movement, and games.

• Each week a Sign Up Genius Link will be provided through email for sign up 

FRIDAYS - Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) The ASQ is a simple tool to help you track your child’s growth & development. Send us an email if you need assistance in feeling up and we can schedule a remote or virtual meeting on Fridays.  You can also fill up the forms online. Contact Ms. Regina (rondinar@clinton.k12.ma.us) with any questions. Please see the information below to access online ASQ tool.

• Link to English ASQ
• Link to Spanish ASQ

Below are links to the Zoom Information Page and the CECRC Play School Registration form. You may fill in the form and bring it with you when you visit the Play School. Form will also be available at the Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center.

Please email Pat Hammond at hammondp@clinton.k12.ma.us for an in-person or zoom meeting

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center is an interactive, parent/child learning, literacy and engagement program for families with young children (ages 0-6). We offer Parent Support as well as resources/referrals.

The CECRC is funded through the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Please contact Ms. Regina Rondina at rondinar@clinton.k12.ma.us with any questions. You can also leave a message at: Tel. 978-365-4218

Visit us on Facebook: 

• Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center/ParentChild+

Visit us on YouTube!: 

• ClintonWestboylstonCFCE

Please contact us with any questions, you can also leave a message at 978-365-4218

Regina Rondina, CFCE Coordinator and Early Childhood Specialist, rondinar@clinton.k12.ma.us

Pat Hammond, Family Support Specialist, 

hammondp@clinton.k12.ma.us

Megan Gershon, ParentChild+ Coordinator, 

gershonm@clinton.k12.ma.us

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This is an unique early learning program for young children (birth - 8 years) and their parents/grandparents/guardians/family members to experience together.  We are open during the Clinton Public Schools Academic year.  We close for the summer and open usually one week after school is in session. 

Play School/Children's Gym is held at the Central Office Building/Clinton Public Schools, 150 School Street, Room 207/208, Clinton, MA and is open to all families in our area with children ages 0-6. We are also open for physical, occupational and ABA services/therapy.  

If you are a parent of a 16 month to 4 year old child and live in Clinton/Lancaster or West Boylston, you may be eligible for a special early literacy and language program that will help prepare your child for later school success.

The ParentChild+ Program will send an Early Learning Specialist (ELS) to your home twice a week to meet with you and your child. At the first visit she will drop off a free toy or book (socially distancing) and explain how you can use the book or toy to help your child learn. The second visit will be an outside or remote 30 minute “review” that will include an activity with your child and time for you to ask questions or share concerns.

Your child will keep the free educational toys and books, and the Early Learning Specialist will show you fun ways to help your child learn through play and reading books!

Please contact ParentChild+ Coordinator, Megan Gershon, at gershonm@clinton.k12.ma.us or at 987-365-4217 if you have questions regarding the program.

The members of Clinton Area Partners work together to support optimal development in young children and families, and enhance the effectiveness of local programs to achieve this very important goal. We share resources and information and collaborate on a number of community events 

We meet approximately 4 times per year

Our members represent the following community partners:

• Bigelow Free Public Library
• Child Care Resources
• Clinton Adult Learning Center
• Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center
• Clinton Family Child Care Providers
• Clinton ParentChild+ Program 
• Clinton Public Schools
• Clinton Senior Center
• Clinton SPED PAC
• Early Intervention
• MOC Head Start
• UMass Memorial/Clinton Hospital
• WHEAT (Wachusett Health Education and Action Team)/United Way of Tri-County
• WIC (Women, Children, & Infant Program)