Looking for a local childcare or preschool for your child? On this page, you can look through program options in our area, and get information about applications, vouchers, and where to learn more. 

Childcare & Preschools

• Northampton-based Childcare Programs 
  • Programas de cuidado infantil en Northampton
• Center based programs in surrounding towns 
  • Pueblos Vecinos Opciones de guardería y preescolar

The MA EEC site has the most up-to-date options:  

• Licensed Child Care Search
  • List of all licensed early education and care centers and providers
• Information on choosing child care and available subsidy programs  

Vouchers and Subsidy Options

• Head Start Federal Subsidy: apply online at Head Start pre-registration application
• MA State Childcare Voucher: Complete the Kinderwait form and submit the completed form to the email listed at the top of the form. See more at the Seven Hills website. 
• Northampton's Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative offers limited childcare subsidies at community-based licensed preschools and family child care programs in our city. Some programs also offer in-house financial aid options. Please contact your early education and care provider to learn more about these options. 

Support

For more information and personal support in applying for childcare subsidies, please email NPS’ Preschool & Program Coordinator, Laura Frogameni (lfrogameni@northampton-k12.us).
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