Early Childhood Overview
Early Childhood Overview
"Early years are learning years!"
Clinton's commitment to support early learning is apparent in the many high quality programs and services we offer to nurture positive development in young children, assist families, and support our thriving community of early education and care professionals. Visit each program's page for specific details.
CLINTON PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Clinton High School Preschool:
NAEYC accredited early education program for three-year-olds; held in conjunction with the CHS Child Development program.
Clinton Elementary School Preschool:
Integrated early education program for three and four year old children (those with typical development and/or identified special needs/ disabilities).
If you have questions about either preschool program, please contact Courtney Noll at 978-365-4230 x15512 or email nollc@clinton.k12.ma.us
GRANT FUNDED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center:
Offers programs, services, and resources for families with young children and early education & care professionals. Includes "Play School" and the Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center (CECRC) which maintains an extensive lending library of early childhood resources and is a central location to access various community resources.
We are located at 150 School Street - Room 207.
We are open when school is in session Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Play School/Childrens' Gym:
Moderately structured early learning program for parents/guardians and young children (ages 0 - 6 years) to experience together.
Held at the CECRC (150 School Street).
ParentChild+ (serving Clinton, Lancaster, and Marlboro families):
Home based early literacy and parenting support program for families with children ages 16 mths. - 4 years.
* Primary funding for these programs comes from a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant (CFCE) from the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Clinton Area Partners Council (CECAC):
Town-wide network of early childhood and family service programs, local businesses and organizations, and concerned citizens working together to support optimal development in young children.
Women Infant & Children (WIC) Program:
WIC has a great office in Clinton, conveniently located at the Church of the Good Shepherd (209 Union Street).
Call 978-345-6272 for details.
MASSACHUSETTS STATE RESOURCES
Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care (EEC): State agency that provides information on all licensed early education and care and school-aged programs; centralized database for child care subsidies; licensing, professional development, and scholarship programs; parenting resources; and much more.
