Guild of Saint Agnes-Family Childcare

About Guild of Saint Agnes-Family Childcare

At the Guild of St Agnes, we aim to provide quality, affordable early childhood education and school-age programs to families in Central Massachusetts. Our supportive and nurturing environment is a safe haven for children aged four weeks to twelve years. We are proud to be one of the largest early education and care agencies in Central Massachusetts, with 8 childcare sites, 130 licensed family homes, and 11 school-age programs, all licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care. Moreover, we have achieved the highest distinction of quality in childcare, with our centers being accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This is the premier designation in the United States for identifying top-notch childcare services. Consequently, at the Guild of St Agnes, we strive to ensure that all children have access to high-quality educational and care services. At the Guild of St Agnes, we believe that all children deserve the best start in life and that is why we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and high-quality environment for children aged four weeks to twelve years. With approximately 1,600 children served at 8 childcare sites, 130 licensed family homes, and 11 school-age programs, we are the largest early education and care agency in Central Massachusetts. Moreover, all of our services are licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care and our Centers are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This ensures that our services meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

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INFANT & TODDLER CARE

Quality infant-toddler care is exceptionally important since the first three years of life is a highly significant period in the development of a child’s brain. During this time the framework of a child’s brain is formed through the interactions the child makes with the people and things in his or her environment. If the interactions are comparatively limited then this results in the brain formation becoming relatively simple while varied and frequent interactions contribute to creating a more complex brain structure. Loving, frequent, and varying interactions with caring adults result in the structure of the child’s brain growing strong and becoming complex. This then sets up the child well to become progressively socially, emotionally, and cognitively involved with the people and things in his or her surroundings.

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PRESCHOOL CARE

In all of our classrooms, we use stimulating and engaging learning materials so that your child explores and has fun learning. Since young children learn best through play and by direct interactions with objects they can see and touch, classrooms are designed as learning centers with hands-on manipulative objects, and a variety of materials that allow children to make decisions on their own, thus learning through playful interactions. These include blocks and toys, a dramatic play and art center, music, sensory play, a reading/book corner, a writing center, and a science center.

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SCHOOL AGE CARE

The Guild of St. Agnes offers school-age programs in the Fitchburg, Gardner, and Worcester communities. The Guild transports from several schools to the center. Open to children enrolled in kindergarten through grade 6, these programs are designed to meet the full range of each child’s developmental, social and emotional needs. Homework assistance, enrichment, and recreational activities along with health and life skills training make up our daily activities. We know that children who are safe and feel nurtured become responsible and resilient adults, which are our goals and the foundation of our program.

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