Welcome to the Lynnfield, Reading and N.Reading Community Partnership for Children

READING

Family Bulletin Board

If your organization would like to submit an event for inclusion on the family bulletin board for this community, please contact ccorso@childcarecircuit.org or call (978) 722-2544 and ask for Corrine Corso.



Organizations:

Independent Day Care Providers Network

Reading Public Library
64 Middlesex Avenue,

Reading, MA
(781) 944-0848
www.readingpl.org

Reading Public Preschool (RISE)

Connect The Tots
Reading based parent organization with some great planned activities and more. Visit their web site to learn more about their organization

Events:

EEC Provider Registry UP & Running: Licensed Providers & Certified Staff

Link Here!!

Watch for our NEW Edition of the "Fun Things to Do" book - A Guide to Family Activities in Northeast MA

They are available FREE of charge at local outlets NOW!!

Contact ccorso@childcarecircuit.org for additional information.

RISE Preschool:
The Reading Public School system conducts a Preschool Screening Program on a continuous basis throughout the school year.

Parents who would like more information may contact Victoria L. Griffin, Early Childhood Coordinator, 781-942-9179.



Partnership for Children

Meetings for FY 2011

September 14^,2010 @ 6:00 pm         Reading Burbank YMCA

November 9, 2010 @ 9:30 am           Reading Baptist Church

January 11, 2011 @ 3:00 pm              Bright Horizons

April 12, 2011 @ 6:00 pm                   Reading Burbank YMCA

May 10, 2011 @ 9:30 am                     Reading Baptist Church

Reading Baptist Day School, 45 Woburn St., Reading, MA

Reading YMCA, 3 6 Arthur B. Lord Dr., Reading, MA

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, 400 Riverpark Drive, N. Reading, MA

All are welcome to attend. Please call Corrine Corso at 978-722-2544 for more information and directions.

Click here for a guide to various Financial Assistance options for helping to pay for child care, including information on how to sign-up for the Income Eligible waiting list.

Reading Public Library

Storytimes

Family Storytimes

All ages welcome

The whole family is invited to our drop-in storytime designed for preschoolers and early elementary aged children. Join us for fun stories, songs and a visit from Cocoa Moose! No registration is necessary.

Upcoming dates:

Infant/Toddler Sing-Along
Join folksinger Peter Sheridan, for the infant toddler Sing Along - a lively half hour of music and motion! Sing-A-Longs are on the first and third Friday of each month, except for the summer months of June, July and August, when it is held on the third Friday of the month.

Sing-Alongs are from 10:15-10:45 AM.

Upcoming dates:

August 20h

Mother Goose Lapsit

The Lapsit program are for babies and toddlers with their caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Lapsits are a wonderful way to share time with your baby while introducing a love of books and the library. We provide a fun environment where babies and toddlers can work on their important early literacy skills.

Upcoming Sessions:
August 2010: Wednesday mornings from 10:15 – 10:45 AM

Registration for these lapsits is ongoing. Reading residents are given registration preference.

Babytime Playgroup

This drop-in playgroup is for babies and toddlers ages birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Age-appropriate toys will be provided. This is a wonderful chance to socialize and make connections. Books, booklists, and other early literacy resources will be on display. The Playgroup will be held on the second and fourth Fridays of the month in the Library Meeting Room.

Upcoming 2010 Babytime Playgroup dates:

Saturday August 14
Saturday August 28

News:

Urge Congress to Fund Child Care and Other Early Childhood Programs

Mothers know best. And in this challenging economy, mothers (and non-mothers alike) know that it’s key to keep families earning, and children learning.

Send a strong message to Congress to support working mothers and families by increasing funds for child care and other early childhood programs.

Census 2010 is here !!



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Get your Legislator's contact information:

Visit http://capwiz.com/cdf/dbq/officials/ or

http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.html

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