NORTHAMPTON PARENTS CENTER
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The Center is for children from birth through kidergarden and those who care for them. All are welcome!

We are a co-operatve providing:

  • Amusing and educational spaces for: climbing, riding toys, crafts, puzzles, books, trains, dramatic play, building blocks, and other forms of exploring
  • A place for families to meet, socialize, and have fun
  • A lending library for parents
  • Community resource information
  • Nutritious snacks for the kids and coffee and tea for the grown-ups

Location

We have three large rooms in the basement of the Edwards Church,
corner of Main & State Streets in downtown Northampton. Thanks to the
generosity of the church, space is rented for a nominal fee. (The Center
is not church-affiliated) Please use the rear entrance off State Street, and leave all strollers outside the back door. Do not park in the church lot.

Schedule

We're open mid September to late May. We follow the Northampton public school calendar for vacations and holidays. Please see "events" page for more information.

Monday -- Thursday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Snack time 10:15 to 10:45
Clean up begins at 11:10
Circle time starts after clean up
Music Classes most Thursdays from 10:45 to 11:30

If schools are closed due to the weather, the Center will not be open. Unexpected closings will be announced on our message line at
(413) 582-2636.

How Much Does it Cost?

Visitors contribute $2-$5 per visit, or become members for $100 (that's for the whole year!). Financial assistance is available. No one will be turned away because of an inability to pay. The first visit is always free.

Funding

The Northampton Parents Center is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that
operates on a small budget. Our funding comes from membership and daily donations, fundraising events, donations from community members and in
part from the Hampshire County Family Network, a grant from the
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care administered by Hampshire Educational Collaborative.

Illness

Children and parents who are sick should stay home to protect themselves and others at the Center. If there is any doubt about whether a person is contagious, please consult your physician.

Please do not visit the Center if you or your child(ren) have been recently exposed to or ill with any communicable disease such as:

  • Chicken Pox
  • Measles
  • German Measles (Rubella)
  • Whooping Cough
  • Mumps
  • Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Impetigo

Or you or your child(ren) are currently ill with:

  • Cold with a cough
  • "the Flu"
  • Fever
  • Diarrhea
  • Unusual Behavior: If your child is displaying any unusual behavior and you think they may be developing an illness, please err on the side of caution and stay home. This is the time when illnesses are often in their most contagious phase.






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The Northampton Parents Center: a drop in center for caregivers and kids from age birth-4. All are welcome!
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©2005 Northampton Parents Center. Developed by Leslie Tane Design. Updated and revised in 2006 by Lei Fay