EARLY EDUCATION &

Family Child Care

Valley Opportunity Council Early Education Programs support families in Holyoke, Chicopee, Greater Springfield, and nearby regions. Reach out to us today to arrange a visit or enrollment.

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Our Programs

Care programs for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years across Holyoke, Chicopee, and South Hadley to include before and after-school programs for children ages 5 to 12, with eligibility requirements for kindergartners, as well as center-based child care at eight locations to support working parents. Additionally, VOC Home hosts Early Education Summer Programs for children in kindergarten through age 12 at various sites, and facilitate a Family-Based Child Care network, where licensed educators provide early education in a home setting for infants to school-age children.

  • Before and After School

    Before and After School
    VOC offers school-age programs in Chicopee and South Hadley, including before-school, after-school, and summer programs with activities for children ages 5 to 12. However, to be eligible for the after-school program, 5-year-olds must be enrolled in Kindergarten.
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  • Center-Based Child Care

    Center-Based Child Care
    VOC operates eight child care centers in Holyoke, Chicopee, and South Hadley for children ages 6 weeks to -12 years old. Our goal is to assist parents who are working, in training leading to employment, or have other special needs.
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  • Early Ed Summer Programs

    Early Ed Summer Programs
    Our Early Education Summer Programs are for children Kindergarten to 12 years old and we offer programs in 3 locations: 35 Mt Carmel Ave and 374 Montgomery Street in Chicopee and 27 Morgan Street in South Hadley.
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  • Family-Based Child Care

    Family-Based Child Care
    Family-Based Child Care is a community-based network of educators who offer early education and care to children in a home setting. Educators are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, and offer early care and education for children from infancy to school age.
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