Northampton Parents Center

A Community Drop-in Center for Children, Caregivers, and Families

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NPC CLOSED June 16 – June 27
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NPC CLOSED June 16 – June 27

By NPC Admin  / June 12, 2025
NPC is CLOSED for the next two weeks, starting Monday, June 16, until Friday, June 27. We reopen at Bridge Street School for our first summer playgroup on Tuesday, July 1. See you all again very soon!
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Wednesday Playgroup at Hampshire YMCA
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Wednesday Playgroup at Hampshire YMCA

By NPC Admin  / June 10, 2025
Tomorrow's playgroup on Wednesday, June 11 will be OUTSIDE at the Hampshire YMCA. This is the last outdoor playgroup at the YMCA before the start of the Summer Playgroup schedule. Don't forget bug spray and see you there!
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Focus Group on Tuesday, June 10
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Focus Group on Tuesday, June 10

By NPC Admin  / June 8, 2025
This Tuesday, June 10, the MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) will conduct a site visit to Northampton. Two EEC staff who lead the funding and implementation of family engagement programs statewide will be visiting Northampton Parents Center during playgroup. As part of their visit, they'd like to...
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Tag Sale TOMORROW, Saturday, June 7!
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Tag Sale TOMORROW, Saturday, June 7!

By NPC Admin  / June 6, 2025
NPC's Annual Tag Sale (and one of our two fundraisers of the year) is TOMORROW, Saturday, June 7, 2025! Gently used items are pay-what-you-want and 100% of funds go to support NPC's free programs! Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pmLocation: Front lawn of the Unitarian Society,...
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THIS Sunday! NPC’s annual End of Year Picnic & Reunion
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THIS Sunday! NPC’s annual End of Year Picnic & Reunion

By NPC Admin  / May 30, 2025
NPC’s annual End of Year Picnic & Reunion will be this Sunday, June 1, from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Look Park! Alumni from any era, friends, community members, and ALL families are welcome to join. Please come celebrate with us :) Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025Time: 3:00 pm...
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About

Northampton Parents Center (NPC) is a drop-in center for children and their caregivers. … Continue Reading

Playgroups

Playgroup runs Monday through Thursday, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The 2025 schedule begins … Continue Reading

Northampton Parents Center

Northampton Parents Center is a nonprofit cooperative drop-in center for children, birth to kindergarten age, and their caregivers. Since 1986, Northampton Parents Center (NPC) has provided a safe, nurturing environment for families with young children to socialize. Free daily drop-in playgroups are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. More information here.

The Parents Center is located in the lower level of Edwards Church at the corner of State and Main Streets in downtown Northampton.

Mission Statement

Since 1986, the mission of Northampton Parents Center has been to provide a safe and friendly space for young children and their caregivers to meet and play; to find support and resources; and to create connections and friendships.

Support

Generously supported by your donations, and partially funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care administered by Northampton Public Schools. Additional funding provided by City of Northampton ARPA funds and the United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region.

All donations to NPC are tax deductible. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Donors

Northampton Area Pediatrics

IN KIND DONORS
Edwards Church
Woodstar Cafe

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