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To view and apply for a current job position, please click HERE Employment Application Child Care of the Berkshires is seeking nurturing , kind , patient, and reliable Early Educators to join our amazing team of professionals. Full and Part Time Positions Available - Must Be 18 Years Old - Willing to Train Click above for all current postings or email/mail a completed application to the addressed below. Please call or email for more details. CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES ​ Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc. P.O. Box 172, 210 State Street North Adams, MA 01247 ​ (413) 663-6593 ​ hr@ccberkshire.org In accordance with federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. ​ Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. ​ To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf , from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to the USDA by: ​ 1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or ​ 2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or ​ 3. Email program.intake@usda.gov ​ This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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

Waitlist Application Submit a preliminary waitlist application to your preferred program today! Our programs enroll children on a rolling basis as space becomes available. You will have the option to select other programs that you are interested in applying for if space is not available at your preferred location. ​ Subsidy Funding To enroll on the Child Care Subsidy Waitlist for a state-funded VOUCHER or CONTRACT , please call Child Care Resources at (978) 602-8650. More information about funding eligibility can be found on the Department of Early Education and Care website HERE . Family Child Care We offer subsidized placements at family child care programs in North Adams, Adams, Cheshire, Pittsfield, Lanesborough, and Williamstown. Click to submit FCC enrollment application > Monument Square Our early childhood center in North Adams serves infants through school age children. We accept full tuition-paying families and offer a wide range of financial support. Click to submit MSQ enrollment application > Magic Seasons Our preschool and school age program in Adams offers before and after school care, full- and part-time care, and school closure only schedules. We accept full tuition-paying families and offer a wide range of financial support. Click to submit MS enrollment application >

COMMUNITY Resources Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are income eligible. Assists pregnant women, infants and children under the age of five to have access to healthy food. Call to see if you are eligible for assistance. North Adams Office: 413- 663-3012 71 Hospital Ave North Adams Pittsfield Office: 413-447-3495 510 North St Pittsfield http://www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/wic South County Office: 413-528-0457 https://www.chpberkshires.org/family/wic-berkshire-south/ Berkshire County Community Action Fuel Assistance service, free tax preparation for low income households, weatherization and Children’s warm clothing/Elf Holiday Program. https://bcacinc.org/ North Adams: 413-663-3014 85 Main Street North Adams Pittsfield: 413-447- 4503 1531 West St Pittsfield Ecu-Health Care A nonprofit health insurance access program that provides free assistance with finding health insurance, such as mass health and mass connector health care plans. North Adams Office: 413-663-8711 77 Hospital Ave North Adams http://ecuhealthcarena.com/ Early Intervention Early Intervention is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health certified agency offering family support, education, and therapeutic services for infants and toddlers who are eligible for early intervention services. Evaluations for developmental delays. Early Intervention at UCP of Western Mass North Adams Office: 413- 664-9345 535 Curran Highway North Adams https://ucpwma.org/programs-for-children/early-intervention/ Early Intervention at Pediatric Development Center: Pittsfield Office: 413-499-4537 388 Columbus Ave Ext. Pittsfield South County Office: 413-717-4083 924 South Main Street Great Barrington http://pediatricdevelopmentcenter.org/ ​ Elizabeth Freeman Center Free confidential services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assaults. Services include court advocacy, emergency shelter, emergency response to police stations and hospitals, counseling. 24/7 Toll-Free hotline: (866) 401-2425 https://www.elizabethfreemancenter.org/ North Adams Office: 413-663-7459 61 Main St North Adams Pittsfield Office: 413-499-2425 43 Francis Ave Pittsfield South County Office: 413-439-8190 168 Main St Great Barrington Berkshire Housing Corporation Apply for financial assistance related to housing at https://berkhousing.wpengine.com/financial-assistance-programs/ Berkshire Country Regional Housing Authority Non-profit agency that provides assistance with housing related issues. Services include tenancy preservation program, housing search, foreclosure prevention, mediation services. https://bcrha.com/ Berkshire Nursing Families Non-profit organization that provides Breastfeeding Support through home visits, phone calls, classes and groups throughout Berkshire County. North Adams: 413-743-5338 71 Hospital Ave North Adams https://www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org/ Seven Hills Child care resource and referral agency program for Western Massachusetts and can give you access to child care vouchers and child care providers in your area. Pittsfield Office: 141 North Street Pittsfield - 508-796-0270 Northern Berkshire Adult Basic Education Program Continuing adult basic education and GED/HiSet Classes; ESL classes 413-662-5310 Located on MCLA’s campus in the Library Northern Berkshire Community Coalition Non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in Northern Berkshire by organizing, supporting and empowering the community. Services include The Family Place, Prevention Programming, Youth Programming, UNO Community Center, Beacon Recovery Community Center. http://www.nbccoalition.org/ 413-663-7588 61 Main Street North Adams ​ ​ For a full list of community resources compiled by the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, click the button below ​ ​ ​ Community Resource Guide Community Resource Guide Spanish

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

Our History The CCB Story T he Northern Berkshire Child Care Committee (NBCCC) was organized in 1969 by a group of concerned and committed women to address the need for day care in Northern Berkshire County. Its first and temporary home was located in a church on the Monument Square in North Adams; it took 10 years for the NBCCC to relocate to a new home in the Haskins Elementary School. During these early years, its programming expanded to include a network of family child care providers for in-home care funded with a patch work of sources, including the Northern Berkshire United Way, a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and donations from churches and private citizens. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The agency changed its name to Child Care of the Berkshires in 1982 to better reflect its expanding geographic growth to Pittsfield, Stockbridge and Great Barrington. New child care centers began to emerge – the Norman Rockwell Center on the campus of Berkshire Community College, the Main Street Center in Williamstown and the Redfield Infant Toddler Center in Pitt sfield. In 1986 the agency purchased its first computer. CCB has grown significantly in the last 30 years. It has organized its administrative structure into two main service components: child care and family support headed by two program managers. The family support services include parenting support for first-time adolescent parents, an early literacy home-visiting program, an active and unique family center, and a childhood lead poisoning prevention and support program. In the child care division, some of the centers have been relocated to new sites; some have closed, and others have expanded their capacity. CCB has embraced NAEYC accreditation as a measure of high quality programming that includes a literacy-based curriculum, hands-on activities and a focus on STEM – science, technology, engineering and math. The agency is committed to high quality environments that enhance a child’s comfort and safety, promote independence, and learning and social-emotional skills. CCB values parents as the child’s first teacher and the most influential person in a child’s development. T hroughout all programming, there is an emphasis on active and respectful parent engagement and a focus on parents’ strengths rather than deficits. Our passion and dedication remains as reflected in our mission statement: The mission of Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc. is to strengthen families through high quality child care, education, support services and advocacy. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Meet CCB's Board of Directors Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors made up of volunteers representing a cross section of the community with specific areas of experience and expertise. Board members are elected to serve three-year terms. CCB's Board meets bi-monthly and is responsible for the overall governance of the Agency, ensuring financial stability, development/advancement, long range planning, compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and hiring and supervision of the President/CEO. Anne Guest Board Chair Retired Royalty Manager James Brosnan Treasurer Superintendent, McCann Technical High School Alison Bost Clerk Retired Attorney Lisa Birge Governance Chair Paraprofessional, North Adams Public Schools Tracy Allen Retired Finance Analyst Lindsey Codwise Community Programs Officer, Berkshire Bank Foundation Alison Foehl Computer Teacher, Williamstown Elementary School Lee Leonesio Mullins Retired Kindergarten Teacher, North Adams Public Schools Erik Ray Community Banking Officer, Mountain One Bank David Rice Vice President of Investments, Park Square Financial Advisors of Raymond James Valerie Schueckler Retired Finance Director, Berkshire United Way Sue Strizzi Retired 8th Grade Teacher, Mt. Greylock School Tom Simon Director of Support Services, North Adams Public Schools Karen Vogel Flex Services Program Coordinator, Berkshire Health Systems

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Our Family Support Programs Child Care of the Berkshires offers a variety of family support programs, providing a range of services including: home visiting, support groups, playgroups, parent education, fun family engagement events, information and referrals. The Family Center The Family Center believes that parents are the child’s first teacher and that play is how children learn. Our groups and events focus on supporting families with children birth through age 8. Parent Child+ ParentChild+ is an early literacy program that offers FREE books and toys to help parents support their children's learning. It serves families with children ages 18 months to 3 years. Healthy Families Healthy Families provides support and key parenting information through home visiting for first-time young parents, age 25 and under. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides home visiting and case-management services to families whose children have high levels of lead poisoning.

Northern Berkshire Locations Monument Square Early Childhood & School Age North Adams, MA Call (413) 664-4657 Infant through School Age classrooms Family Child Care Northern Berkshire Office North County Call (413) 664-3256 Infant through School Age care Magic Seasons Before & After School Care Adams, MA Main Office (413) 664-4657 School Age classrooms (413) 743-2905 The Family Center Families with Young Children North Adams, MA Call (413) 664-4821 Resources and activities Healthy Families North County Call (413) 445-4324 First time parents, under age 26 , beginning at pregnancy. Childhood Lead Call (413) 664-3256 Works to prevent lead poisoning in children under the age of six. ​ Administrative Office North Adams, MA Call (413) 663-6593 Human resources, accounting and management ParentChild+ North County Call (413) 664-4821 Early Literacy/School Readiness Parenting Partnership North Adams, MA Call (413) 664-4725 Support and resources for parents.

Administration Office of Child Care of the Berkshires Management Human Resources Accounting/Billing ​ ​ Office Location: 210 State Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: (413) 663-6593 Fax: (413) 663-5567 Administrative Staff: ​ Amy Hall, MSW President/CEO ahall@ccberkshire.org ​ Tamara Stephens, MA Program Manager, Child Care Services tstephens@ccberkshire.org ​ Karen Rowe Program Manager, Family Support Services krowe@ccberkhshire.org ​ Sharon Pessolano Director of Finance spessolano@ccberkshire.org ​ Jana Kumar HR Director hr@ccberkshire.org ​

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