Family Day Care
What is a Family ChildCare System?
Family Childcare Systems are community-based networks of Family
childcare Providers who offer care and education to children in a home
setting, licensed by the Office of Child Care Services. Children, families,
and providers are supported by a variety of services offered by the system
staff. Family Day Care systems have been an integral part of the child care
delivery system in Massachusetts since 1970.
What is Family Day
Care?
Community Action, Inc. Family Day Care includes 40-50 subcontracted
child care providers in the Greater Merrimack Valley. Providers are licensed
by the Massachusetts Office of ChildCare Services. Our providers undergo an
additional application, interview, and screening process in order to be
considered for involvement with our agency. Family Day Care has stringent
health, safety, and quality of care standards above and beyond the OCCS
regulations.
Commitment to Providers
Family Day Care is committed to supporting our providers in their
partnership with parents to provide high quality professional early care and
education services which meet the social and emotional needs of all
children.
Family Day Care promotes, encourages, and supports FDC providers in their
pursuit of further education. It is strongly recommended that providers seek
professional credentials, which include CDA, NAFCC accreditation, and
college courses along with workshops and seminars. The FDC program offers
free, regular training sessions to system providers, including CPR and First
Aid, behavior management techniques, music and movement, creative curriculum
ideas, nutrition for young children, as well as other subjects related to
their work with children.
Who is eligible?
Community Action, Inc. Family Day Care Program
(FDC)
offers comprehensive services to children ages 8 weeks to 12 years. FDC is
available to families living in the CAI
service area. Eligibility is based on
income guidelines.
Parents/Guardians must be working a minimum of 30 hours per week.
What programs are available?
- Vouchers issued from the Child Care Circuit
- Supportive Child Care referred by the Department of Social Services
- Income Eligible
- Teen Parent Program
- Community Partnership For Children (CPC) referred by
CPC lead agencies
What are the hours?
Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday
Provider hours are 6 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday
Whom can I contact?
Community Action, Inc. FDC program staff are available to help you find a
program that best meets the needs and age of your child/children.
Shelley Daggett Teen Parent Coordinator Ext.247
Email
Kim Russell Educational-Coordinator and Income Eligible
Intake Ext.228
Email
Linda Taylor Social Worker Ext.258
Email
Susan Quinn-Yelle Social Worker Ext.272
Email
Adele Ash Voucher Intake Ext.265
Email
Robin Brooks Director Ext.254
Email
Kathie Cote Assistant Director Ext.267
Email
Cheryl Vescovi Social Worker Supervisor Ext.253
Email
Relevant links:
qualitychildcare.org
gettingfoodstamps.org
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