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In compliance with The Transparency in Coverage Rule, issued in 2020, effective beginning July 1, 2022, health plans and health insurance issuers must publish two separate Machine-Readable Files (MRFs) containing In-Network and Out-Of-Network details. Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc. is pleased to provide the following information to participants. ​ The final rule released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor, and the Department of the Treasury delivers on Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare. The rule requires most group health plans, and health insurance issuers to disclose price and cost-sharing information to participants, beneficiaries, and enrollees. Pricing to include negotiated rates, billed charges and allowed amounts paid for out-of-network providers, and the negotiated rate and historical net price for prescription drugs. The files will contain the following details: ​ In-Network: Negotiated rates for all covered items and services between the plan or issuer and in-network providers Out-of-Network: Allowed amount paid to, and billed charges from, out-of-network providers for all covered services within a 90-day period The link provided below by the carrier leads to the MRFs that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule. The MRFs are formatted to allow participants, researchers, regulators, and application developers to easily access and analyze data. Please review the carrier site below and direct any additional questions to the applicable carrier. ​ Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Welcome to ParentChild+ ​ ParentChild+ is a free, fun program that provides families with an assortment of free, high quality educational books and toys! Twice a week, Early Learning Specialists visit participants’ homes for 30 minutes, to read and play with caregivers and their children ages 18 months – 3 years old. Our Learning Specialist bring lots of ideas and activities to help children learn and be ready for school! All families in Northern and Central Berkshire County are eligible for the program. ​ ​ If you’re looking for a fun way to help your child learn through play... ​ Check us out on Facebook! Meet our Staff and Contacts ​ Northern Berkshire ParentChild+ For more information contact: ​ Christen Romanick Program Director (413) 663-0234 (call or text ) cromanick@ccberkshire.org ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Central Berkshire ParentChild+ For more information contact: ​ Johna Lemoine Program Director (413) 672-2577 (call or text) jlemoine@ccberkshire.org ​

Check us out on Facebook! For Press and Media Inquiries, or other questions Please call 413-663-6593 Click Here To See Our Annual Reports Our News! 2/2/2024 - The Berkshire Eagle Northern Berkshire County school districts get almost $1 million from state to expand preschool programming 8/16/2023 - Child Care of the Berkshires Scho ol Age Program Recycling Project 7/20/20 22 - Berkshire Child Care Leader Retiring After 39 Years 1/17/2022 - By Larry Parnass, The Berkshire Eagle Finding child care in the Berkshires went from hard to horrible since the pandemic. We look at the reasons behind the child care staffing crisis 10/26/2021 - Northern Berkshire United Way, YouTube NBUW Caring for Community 10/19/2021 - By Nancy Eve Cohen, New England Public Media Hiring crisis in child care: 'We're stuck in a market that's broken' 10/2021 - Wild Oats Market Wild Oats - Our October Round Up Donation 9/23/2021 - Berkshire United Way, YouTube Healthy Families | Child Care of the Berkshires 4/13/2021 - By Brittany Polito, IBerkshires Bloom Brothers Pays $375K in Taxes to Pittsfield, Makes Charitable Donations 7/2/2020, STO Building Group STRENGTHENING FAMILIES IN MASSACHUSETTS 6/25/2020, By Stephen Dravis, IBerkshires Child Care Leader Recognized by State Women's Commission 3/1/2020 - By Rebecca Dravis, IBerkshires Child Care of the Berkshires Celebrates 50 Years View More Staff Enrichment & Development @ Mass MoCA Staff Enrichment & Development @ Mass MoCA Staff Enrichment & Development @ Mass MoCA

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)

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

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.

Family Child Care What is family child care? ​ It's a form of child care operated out of an independent educator's home. ​ There is a small group of mixed ages of children ranging from 4 weeks to 12 years in a smaller, nurturing setting . The educator is licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care. Family day care placements are available with our wonderful educators throughout the Central and Northern Berkshires, from Pittsfield to Williamstown. ​ What is great about Family Child Care? ​ A small group setting Siblings can spend the day together More flexibility in meeting an individual child's needs A learning environment filled with toys, books and educational materials to promote hands-on learning Nutritious meals and snacks prepared by the educator Educators receive support and coaching from a CCB Educational Specialist. ​ ​ Contact ​​ Tammy Hoag Family Child Care Director Child Care of the Berkshires Phone: (413) 663-6593 x 124 ​

Mother Carrying Her Daughter “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” — Jean-Jacques Rousseau “There is no such thing as a perfect parent. Just be a real one.” — Sue Atkins Mother Carrying Her Daughter 1/3 The Parenting Partnership Program The Parenting Partnership home visiting program works with families to build on their strengths to help them become more effective parents. ​ This program serves families through a closed referral system through the Family Networks, serving families in Northern Berkshire County. The Parenting Partners are specialists who coach on how to become a more effective parent and provide support, positive parenting techniques, assistance with budgeting, advocacy, and c onnections to resources in the community. ​ Contact ​ Karen Rowe Program Manager (413) 664-4725 Ext. 130 krowe@ccberkshire.org

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

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