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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VOC Child Care & Early Education Centers
VOC operates eight child care centers in Holyoke, Chicopee, and South Hadley.
Cabot Manor Early Education and Care Center
- Located at 106 Stonina Drive, ChicopeeMore Information
- Serving children 2.9 to 5 years old
- Open 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
- NAEYC Accredited
- Level 4 on the QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement Scale), the highest level possible.Churchill Homes Early Education and Care Center
- Located at 334 Elm Street, HolyokeMore Information
- Serving children 12 months to 5 years
- Open 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
- NAEYC Acredited
- Level 3 on the QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement Scale)Gorse Children's Center
**Gorse Children's Center**More Information
- Located at 27 Morgan Street, South Hadley
- Located on the campus of Mount Holyoke College
- Serving children 6 weeks to 12 years old
- Open 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
- NAEYC Accredited
- Level 4 on the QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement Scale), the highest level possible.Montgomery Street Early Education and Care Center
- Located at 374 Montgomery Street, ChicopeeMore Information
- Serving children 2.9-12 years
- Open 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
- After School program available
- Level 2 on the QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement Scale)Mt. Carmel Early Education and Care Center
- Mt-Carmel-for-web-2.jpgLocated at 35 Mt. Carmel Ave, ChicopeeMore Information
- Serving children 12 months to 12 years
- Open 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
- NAEYC Accredited
- Level 4 on the QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement Scale), the highest rating possibleVOC Early Education & Care at Donahue School
- Located at 210 Whiting Farms Road in HolyokeMore Information
- Children must be 3 years old by September 1st
- Must live in Holyoke
- Open from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PMVOC Early Education & Care at Kelly School
- Located at 216 West Street in HolyokeMore Information
- Children must be 3 years old by September 1st
- Must live in Holyoke
- Open from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PMVOC Early Education & Care at Lawrence School
- Located at 156 Cabot Street, HolyokeMore Information
- Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2019
- Must not be currently enrolled, or enrolled within the past 6 months, in a child care or preschool program
- Must be a resident of Holyoke
- Open 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
- Open year-round
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We provide a complete education program, meals, opportunities for parent involvement, and after-school care (at Chicopee locations). All Center-Based classrooms are staffed by qualified Early Education teachers.
- Each center provides a full schedule of age-appropriate activities that promote child development and learning
- Activities include pre-kindergarten literacy, art, science, math, language development, large motor development and social development
- Teachers nurture children’s physical, cognitive, language and social-emotional development to ensure they are ready for school
- All classrooms follow The Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Nutritious breakfasts, lunches and snacks are served daily
- Parents are welcome to visit and encouraged to participate in Center activities
- All Centers adhere to standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
The National Association for the Education of Young Children administers the largest and most widely recognized accreditation system for early childhood schools and child care centers. Accredited programs provide a safe environment, trained teachers, activities appropriate to children's ages, ongoing professional development, respect for cultural diversity, and ongoing systematic evaluation. Please visit the NAEYC Website for more information.
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(413) 552-1559 Ext 329
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue 3rd Floor
Chicopee, MA 01103
Eligibility
Eligibility
For Center-Based Child Care Tuition Assistance (must have one of the following service needs):
- Working 30+ hours
- Attending school part-time (6 credits) and working part-time (total school and work time must add up to at least 30 hours)
- Parent attending postsecondary education full time, or a full-time training program (12 credits)
- Parent attending high school
- Parent of a child with a documented special need
- Parent who is incapacitated
- Grandparent or foster parent who has custody of a child and is seeking to enroll her/him
- We accept vouchers, contracts, and private pay
Transportation
Transportation may be available to participants who:
- Live more than one-half (1/2) mile from the program
- Do not have access to a vehicle
- Do not have access to public transportation
- Have a verified and documented disability/special need that prevents them from transporting their child(ren)
- Have a work schedule that prevents them from transporting their child(ren) to or from care
Meet Our Team
Robin Hernandez
Michelle Gregoire
Jyton Hunter
Heather Carr
Vevelin Pabon
Joanna Quintana
Jessica Roy
Leyda Quinones
Laura Toniatti
Renee Pierre
Ashley Goff
Eliane Roman
Melanie Colon
ProCare Mobile App
The child care mobile app allows parents to be immersed in their children’s day-to-day activities, including tracking developmental milestones, sharing photos and videos as well as enabling two-way communication. The Procare child care mobile app is available for Apple iOS and Android devices and can be downloaded in their respective app stores:
