What To Look For When Choosing A Childcare Provider
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Local choices include family childcare, center-based childcare, parent co-ops and public schools. There are many licensed providers in Falmouth and Mashpee, for the most up-to-date list visit Early Education & Care (EEC). Visiting several programs can help in the decision making process. Ask as many questions as you need to, to ensure a good fit.
Things to keep in mind when choosing a provider:
While your child is enrolled in a program, it is essential to communicate with the provider. Let them know how your child is doing at home and if you have any questions or concerns, be sure to address them immediately. Early Education and Care (EEC) Childcare Provider Directory
Falmouth and Mashpee Falmouth Center-Based Programs
Falmouth Public Schools Integrated Preschool Program Email: jrapoza@falmouth.k12.ma.us Phone: 508-548-0220 x7191 A district-wide program bringing typically-developing 3 & 4 year old students and students with IEPs together. 4-day afternoon session available at East Falmouth and Teaticket Elementary; 5-day morning session available at East Falmouth. Preschool screenings for children at least age 2.9 years are held three times per year. Falmouth High School Preschool 874 Gifford Street Ext., Falmouth, MA 02540 Phone: 508-540-2200 Ext. 3046 In-school program serving children 3.5 to 5 years old where student interns assist and teach with the director. Open 7:45am to 1:45pm with half-day and full-day options. Falmouth School Age Programs N. Falmouth, Morse Pond, Mullen Hall, Teaticket & E. Falmouth Email: sdickinson@ymcacapecod.org Phone: 774-212-7276 Before and after care programs serving school-age children. Open 7:00-9:00am; 3:30-5:30pm (12:40pm-5:30pm on early release days). Friendship Garden Nursery School www.fgnsinc.com 460 Locustfield Road East Falmouth 02536 Email: robin@fgnsinc.com Phone: 508-540-6394 Programs serving children ages 1 year, 3 months to 5 years. Open 8:00am to 4:30pm year round (except holidays) with flexible scheduling and part day options. CCN vouchers and Wampanoag vouchers accepted. Little Kids, Inc. 590 N. Falmouth Highway, N. Falmouth 02556 www.littlekidsinconline.net Email: taminman30@yahoo.com Phone: 508-563-7236 Programs serving children 1 month to 6 years old. Open 7:45am to 5:00pm year round (except holidays) with full and part-time options available. Little Milestones Childcare Center 805 Teaticket Highway, East Falmouth 02536 www.littlemilestonesfalmouth.com Email: littlemilestonesfalmouth@gmail.com Phone: 508-388-7802 Programs serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers; before and after-care available for children up to age 8. Open 8:30am to 4:15pm year round with full and half-day programs and open enrollment throughout the year. Magic Years 222 Trotting Park Road, East Falmouth 02536 Email: magicyearsfalmouthma@aol.com Phone: 508-548-7255 Programs serving children age 1 month to 4 years. Open 7:00am to 5:00pm year round (except holidays) with flexible scheduling options. CCN vouchers accepted. The Sandpiper Nursery School www.thesandpipernurseryschool.com 184 B Jones Rd. (in the Homeport Office Complex) Falmouth Email: sandpipernora@aol.com Phone: 508-548-1050 Programs serving children ages 2 .9 to 6 years. Open 9:00am to 12:00pm, with any combination of extended hours, and flexible scheduling (at least 2 days per week). Field trips for oldest classes with Sandpiper Nursery School bus and a flexible separate 8 -week summer program. West Falmouth Preschool www.westfalmouthpreschool.org 28 Blacksmith Shop Road West, Falmouth 02574 Email: westfalmouthpreschoolinc@gmail.com Phone: 508-540-2957 A parent-cooperative serving children ages 2 .9 to 5 years. Open 9:00am to 1:00pm with 2-day and 3-day options and tuition assistance available. YMCA Cape Cod Head Start & Early Head Start Falmouth Hospital Campus 67 B Ter Heun Dr., Falmouth 02540 www.ymcacapecod.org/programs/childcare/head-start/ Phone: 508-362-6500 x 1005 Federal programs serving children 3 months to age 5. Open 7:00am to 5:30pm. Applications for eligible families are available online. Head Start accepts eligible 3 and 4 year olds until they can enter kindergarten; Early Head Start accepts eligible infants and toddlers. YMCA Cape Cod North Falmouth Early Education Center Congregational Church 155 Old Main Rd., N. Falmouth 02556 www.ymcacapecod.org/programs/childcare/schoolage/north-falmouth Phone: 508-362-6500 x1605 Programs serving children age 3 months to 5 years. Open 7:30am to 5:30pm; early drop-off and late pick-up option at no additional charge. Vouchers accepted; YMCA scholarships available. Licensed Family Childcare Programs in Falmouth East Falmouth
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Mashpee Center-Based Programs Universal PreK Program K. C. Coombs School 152 Old Barnstable Rd., Mashpee 02649 https://kcc.mpspk12.org/prekandk Phone: 508-539-1550 x5108 A program for students entering kindergarten the following year (4 years old before August 31) at no cost to families living in Mashpee. Open Monday through Friday 9:05am to 2:45pm. Bussing not provided. Mashpee Integrated Preschool K. C. Coombs School 152 Old Barnstable Rd., Mashpee 02649 https://kcc.mpspk12.org/prekandk Phone: 508-539-1550 x5108 A program bringing typically-developing 3 year old students and students with special needs together at no cost to families. If registrations exceeds available slots, a lottery will be held. 2-day, 3-day and 4-day options available. Bussing not provided. Boys and Girls Club 31 Frank E. Hicks Drive, Mashpee, MA 02649 www.boysgirlsclubcapecod.org Email: info@boysgirlsclubcapecod.org Phone: 508-477-8845 Before and/or after care programs for grades 1-8 open 7:30am to 8:50am; 3:00pm to 6:00pm. First Verse Preschool Steeple Street Academy 40 Steeple Street, Mashpee, MA 02649 http://steeplestreetmusic.com/preschool Email: kbecrelis@gmail.com Phone: 508-681-8422 Full-day (8am-5pm) or half-day (8am-noon) year-round program serving children 15 months to 6 years. Kids Klub Preschool & Childcare 501 Great Neck Rd. Mashpee, MA 02649 https://www.mashpeema.gov/mashpee-recreation-department/pages/kids-klub-preschool-childcare Email: acunha@mashpeema.gov Phone: 508-539-9361 Full-day, year round program serving toddlers (15 months - 2.9 years) and preschoolers (2.9 to 6 years) from 7:00am to 5:30pm. Mashpee Creative Children’s Center www.mashpeecreative.com 133 Shell Back Pl., Mashpee, MA 02649 Email: mashpeecreative@gmail.com Phone: 508-477-6355 Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs serving children ages 2.9 to 7 years from 9:00am to 1:00pm with 2-day to 5-day options. Additional options include an Academic Enrichment program from 1:00 to 3:00pm and a Summer Preschool Program. Licensed Family Childcare Programs in Mashpee
Additional Childcare Resources Child Care Network (CCN) www.cacci.cc Phone: 508-778-9470 Cape Cod's free resource and referral services help families identify and access high quality, affordable early education and out-of-school time programs. Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Licensed Child Care Search https://eeclead.force.com/EEC_ChildCareSearch A geographically-searchable online directory of licensed child care programs across the state. If a Cape & Islands program you are researching does not appear in your search results, you may call EEC Region 5 Office in Taunton (508-828-5025) to confirm whether the program is licensed by EEC. EEC can provide information about restrictions on a license, non-compliance citations, and sanctions. Early Intervention Services www.kdc.org/early-intervention Phone: 508-418-5540 Serves children birth to 3 years old who have developmental delay or disabilities, or who are at risk for developmental concerns. All families are entitled to a developmental evaluation to determine eligibility which is billed to insurance or the Department of Public Health, with no cost to the family. |
