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Welcome to Child Care of the Berkshires Amy Hall, MSW President/CEO Welcome to CCB: Child Care of the Berkshires mission is to strengthen families through high quality child care, education, support services and advocacy. We partner with families to support childrens growth and healthy development. Our dedicated staff care for children and support parents in their role as their childs first teacher. We believe that children learn and grow through play; our classrooms are set up to encourage childrens development and our play based curriculum encourage continued social emotional growth. We are glad you are visiting our website and we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to us to schedule an appointment to visit our child care centers or homes or to participate in our Family Center or home visiting programs. We look forward to partnering with you and your family. Amy Hall, MSW President and CEO

Become a Family Child Care Provider Welcome to Child Care of the Berkshires. We offer new family child care providers start-up coaching, help with education and licensing and mini grants for supplies and equipment. We offer sign on bonuses when new providers join our system. ​ Join the Child Care of the Berkshires system as a family child care provider and enjoy these benefits: BECOME A PROVIDER Interested in becoming a Family Child Care Provider? Please fill out the form below and our staff will contact you. First name Last name Email Phone Address SEND INQUIRY Thank you for your inquiry! Get started today, contact Kara Daoust at kdaoust@ccberkshire.org , 413-603-8104 Join the Child Care of the Berkshires system as a family child care provider and enjoy these benefits: ​ 13 Paid Holidays, 5 Paid Training Days and 5 PTO days per year Sign-on bonus, Educational Incentive Stipends, Grant Supports, Liability Insurance Reimbursements, Assistance with Child Enrollment and Parent Fee Collection Service Serving Pittsfield and Berkshire County

Child Care Programs Child Care of the Berkshires operates three licensed child care centers as well as a system of family child care providers. Monument Square Early Childhood and School Age Center North Adams Caring for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years Norman Rockwell Early Childhood Center Pittsfield Caring for children ages 18 months to 6 years Magic Seasons School Age Center Adams Caring for children ages 5 to 12 Family Child Care Berkshire County Caring for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Massachusetts Child Care Financial Assistance FAQs Click here for the Financial Assistance Wait list Registration These links are for the State of Massachusetts child care financial assistance program. Child Care of the Berkshires accepts enrollment applications throughout the year based on space and funding availability. Contact our offices now for current openings. Licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Accredited by the National Education for Young Children (NAEYC)

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Request for Proposal Audit Services for a 3-Year Contract starting Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022 Child Care of the Berkshires, with administrative offices located at 210 State Street, North Adams, MA 01247, is seeking proposals for professional accounting services including the financial and compliance audit and completion of the Uniform Financial Report for FY 2022 ending 6/30/2022. Please download the bid packet below for proposal and submission instructions. Proposals must be submitted and received no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 13, 2022. Requst for Proposal - Audit Services (PDF) INQUIRIES AND PROPOSALS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: Name: Sharon Pessolano Title: Director of Finances Entity: Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc. Address: 210 State Street, North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: (413) 663-6593 Email:spessolano@ccberkshire.org

Pay My Bill Your child care tuition account, invoices, and tax statements can be accessed through MyProcare . Click the button below to log in using the email address you provided to your program during enrollment. MyProcare.com Automated Payment Processing Your program also supports automated payment processing by withdrawing your weekly tuition fee from your bank account every Monday (or the first business day of the week). To enroll, please print and complete the form below and submit it to your program. Automated Payment Processing Enrollment Form If you require assistance using the parent portal or have questions about the automated payment program, please contact Sarah Lipinski at slipinski@ccberkshire.org . For billing questions, please call our Administrative Office: (413) 663-6593

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Our Administrative Team Amy Hall Amy Hall is the President and CEO. She has been with CCB for over 24 years, with previous experience as the Program Manager of Family Support Programs, and as the Program Director of the Family Center and Healthy Families Programs. Amy has a MSW and a BA in Psychology and a Certificate of Non-profit Management. ​ Amy's favorite childhood book is Jillian Jiggs by Phoebe Gilman. Sharon Pessolano Sharon Pessolano has been with Child Care of the Berkshires since 1987. One of her early roles was as a Billing Specialist; she was promoted to the role of Finance Director in 2005. Sharon has extensive experience in accounting and financial oversight gained from her more than 30 years of experience with CCB. She serves on the Senior Management Team and manages all administrative and financial aspects of CCB. Sharon’s favorite children’s book is Hansel and Gretel , a Grimms fairy tale. Jana Kumar Jana Kumar is the Human Resources Director at Child Care of the Berkshires, joining CCB in May 2022. Jana graduated from the University of Connecticut with dual degrees in Risk and Insurance and Resource Economics, focusing on Human Resources. Her two previous roles were providing human resources management (recruiting, hiring, and coordinating benefits) at farms in Pittsfield and Edgartown, MA. Her other positions include previous roles in a wide variety of fields including working as a licensed skincare expert at spas in NY and MA, and sales roles in the technology and retail industries. She was raised in Massachusetts and is an only child. Her mother is originally from Marthas Vineyard and comments that Jana always wanted a book, not a toy. She recently adopted a stray cat named Harley. Janas favorite book is Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish. Program Managers Tamara Stephens Tamara Stephens is the Program Manager of the Child Care Services and oversees all aspects of the child care system: enrollment, licensing, curriculum, quality improvements, and policy and protocols. Tamara has experience as a former kindergarten teacher in Indiana. Tamara has a MA in Education and a BS in Education with a kindergarten endorsement. Tamara’s favorite children’s book is I Love You Forever by Robert Munsch. Karen Rowe Karen Rowe is the Program Manager of Family Support Programs. Previously, she coordinated Northern Berkshire ParentChild+ Program for 6 years, . Her previous experience includes serving as a Coordinator of a Community Health Education grant. Karen has a MSW and a BS in Business Administration. Karen’s favorite children’s book is One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey. Program Directors Kelly Phillips Kelly Phillips is the Program Director at Monument Square and Magic Seasons Early Childhood and School-Age Centers. She has worked at the Monument Square Center for 24 years beginning as an infant and toddler teacher and later the assistant director. Kelly has a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on children and families, and an AA in Early Childhood Education. Kelly's favorite children's book is Good Families Don't by Robert Munsch. Tammy Hoag Tammy Hoag is the Program Director of Family Child Care and Child Care Services, overseeing a staff of specialists to assist high risk children to have a positive early learning experience in CCB's child care programs. Tammy has worked for CCB for over 30 years as an infant teacher, as an education and nutrition specialist for the Family Child Care System and as a child development specialist. She has a BA in Sociology and an AA in Human Services. Tammy’s favorite children’s book is Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin. Rosa Hernandez-O'Neil Rosa is the program director at Magic Seasons, joining CCB in June 2023. Rosa has worked in the early childhood field since she was 16, starting as an assistant teacher working her way up to director. Rosa graduated with her AA in early childhood education in June 2023, and is now working towards her BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on children & families from MCLA. Rosa’s favorite children’s book is Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. Johna Lemoine Johna Lemoine is the Program Director of the ParentChild+ Program in Central Berkshire County. She has been with CCB since 2015. Johna has a BA in Human Services with a focus on children and families. Her previous experience includes running a home child care, Site Director of YMCA, and Working with DCF families through a Parenting Partner program. Johna’s favorite children’s book is Are You My Mother? By P.D. Eastman Becky Krysiak Becky Krysiak is the Program Director of the Healthy Families Program, a role she has held for 18 years. She has been with CCB for a total of 23 years working in a variety of roles that include a health educator with the Tobacco Education Program and the Childhood Lead Prevention Program. Becky has a MS in Community Health Education and a BS in Biology. Becky’s favorite children’s book is Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. Bethany Prince-Malloy Bethany Prince-Malloy is the Program Director of the Northern Berkshire Family Center and coordinates the various components key to a quality family support center. She has worked for the Family Center for the past eight years as the Family Support Specialist. Bethany has a BS in Social Work and specialized training in crisis hotline work. Bethany’s favorite children’s book is The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss. Christen Romanick Christen Romanick is the Program Director of the Northern Berkshire ParentChild+ Program and ParentChild+ for Family Child Care. She has worked at CCB since 2017, and her passion is for partnering with caregivers to help children thrive. Christen loves collaborating with parents, child care providers, and her amazing team of Early Learning Specialists to develop experiences that help children learn and gain new skills while having fun with the adults they love most. She has a BA from Williams College and an MSW from the University of Pennsylvania. ​ Christen’s favorite children’s book is Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. Sean Carollo Sean Carollo is the Program Director and Case Manager of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, graduating Cum Laude from Williams College with a BA in History and English. He brings with him diverse knowledge from a variety of sectors, including Hospitality and Arts and Culture. ​ Sean’s favorite children’s book is I-Know-Not-What, I-Know-Not-Where by Eric Kimmel.

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Magic Seasons Preschool & School Age Program NOW OPEN! ​ If you are interested in preschool or school age care, please call the Monument Square office (664-4657) or the Family Child Care Office (664-3256) for latest information or click HERE to submit a waitlist application. ​ ​ Our school-age center provides before and after school care as well as full-time care during school vacations and snow days. The site is licensed for 20 children. Our activities are planned to engage the minds and bodies of older children. At Magic Seasons Center your children will get a positive learning and educational experience every day that they are with us. ​ We are located at 46 Howland Avenue, Adams, MA 01220 and on the bus route of the Adams Cheshire School District and follow their school calendar. ​ ​ CONTACT US ​ Rosa Hernandez-O'Neil Program Director Magic Seasons School Age Center ​ Main Office (413) 664-4657 FAX (413) 664-4307 Magic Seasons Center (413) 743-2905 ​ rhernandezoneil@ccberkshire.org ​ Holiday Closure Calendar Enrollment Packet Parent Handbook Food Packet Income Food Packet Enrollment

We Are Monument Square Monument Square Early Childhood and School-Age Center The Monument Square Center is a family-oriented child care center, offering a welcoming, nurturing, developmentally appropriate educational environment that focuses on enhancing a child's growth and development. We care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children in seven separate classrooms. ​ We believe all children deserve to have access to an early childhood education program with caring and inviting teachers. Come explore our center today to see if it’s a good fit for you and your family! ​ We provide: ​ Experienced and nurturing educators Wonderfully equipped classrooms and educational toys Year round field trips into the community Nutritious meals - breakfast, lunch and snacks Large, open outdoor play spaces that are natural classrooms Parent involvement opportunities ​ ​ We provide: ​ Experienced and nurturing educators Wonderfully equipped classrooms and educational toys Year round field trips into the community Nutritious meals - breakfast, lunch and snacks Large, open outdoor play spaces that are natural classrooms Parent involvement opportunities CONTACT US ​ Kelly Phillips, B.A. Program Director Monument Square Early Childhood Center 210 State Street North Adams, MA 01247 ​ (413) 664-4657 FAX (413) 664-4307 ​ kphillips@ccberkshire.org ​ FY23 Enrollment Packet Parent Handbook FY24 Holiday Closure Calendar Food Packet Enrollment Food Packet Income