CES Early Childhood Department

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At the Collaborative for Educational Services' Early Childhood Department, we understand the importance of giving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers access to the best quality care by parents and other caregivers alike. We partner with families, programs, schools, and communities to nurture and honor the individual strengths of children while supporting the people who shepherd them through the cr

itical first five years. Our services include parent education, early literacy programs, home visits, and consultation in social-emotional health, program quality, accreditation support, and professional development. Posts that include a direct personal attack, threat of harassment, expletives or other offensive content will be removed immediately.

This Saturday!
06/04/2026

This Saturday!

On June 6th, from 4-8pm we'll be raising funds at Chipotle in Northampton for Strong Foundations for Young Children.

Strong Foundations for Young Children (SFYC) offers free support for families of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who reside in Hampshire or Franklin County, MA. Our goal is to provide support to parents to enhance their children’s social and emotional development. Learn more here -->https://www.collaborative.org/youth-and-families/early-childhood-programs/strong-foundations/

Use code 4AQCWN7 in store or online when ordering, or show the flyer linked here -->https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Cj5zpVbzvBn9kDkBhPp-g_8Cf7JfLd0/view?usp=drive_link

06/03/2026

🎶 Indigenous Beats, Indigenous Songs

Music connects us — to culture, language, and each other.

In this episode of Turtle Talk: Collectively Raising Indige-babies, we continue the conversation from last year on how songs and music support the growth and development of our Indige-babies. Learn how families can create music together and explore how Indigenous songs help children connect to identity, ancestors, and community.

Come ready to listen, reflect, and imagine what’s possible.

📅 Friday, June 5 @ 3–4 pm ET / 12–1 pm PT. Register today. https://tinyurl.com/Turtle-Talk2026

06/01/2026

🌿June Events at the Lake Wallace Sensory Trail🌿

😎Summertime and the living is easy on the Lake Wallace Sensory Trail! Come connect with your community and the Friends of Lake Wallace and the natural world right here in Belchertown!

👟Naturalist-led Exploration: Senior Center Gentle Walkers
🗓️Monday, June 1st
⏰9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (1st Mondays, Weds rain date)
📍Belchertown Senior Center
📞Call (413) 323-0420 to sign up!

🐸Critter Sampling for Kids
🗓️Friday, June 5th
⏰3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
☔️Rain date: June 12th
📍Lake Wallace Sensory Trail
🔗Register here: https://belchertownma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30153
📧[email protected]

🌳Friends Chat & Trail Tidy
🗓️Friday, June 12th
⏰3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
📍Lake Wallace Sensory Trail
📋Friends of Lake Wallace Meeting: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
🪏Trail Tidy: 4:00 PM -5:00 PM
📧[email protected]

🌈Belchertown Pride Festival
🗓️Saturday, June 20th
⏰12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍Belchertown Town Common
👉https://facebook.com/events/s/belchertown-pride/2199190534150368/

🌳Enjoying and Appreciating Nature: CFCE Belchertown Playgroup
🗓️Saturday June 27th
⏰10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍Lake Wallace Sensory Trail
👉https://www.collaborative.org/youth-and-families/early-childhood-programs/cfce/puzzle-of-parenting-workshops/

🦫Belchertown Beavers Among Us
🗓️Saturday June 27th
⏰1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍Belchertown Recreation Department
📧[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/share/1SbSpYffr5/?mibextid=wwXIfr

On June 6th, from 4-8pm we'll be raising funds at Chipotle in Northampton for Strong Foundations for Young Children.Stro...
05/28/2026

On June 6th, from 4-8pm we'll be raising funds at Chipotle in Northampton for Strong Foundations for Young Children.

Strong Foundations for Young Children (SFYC) offers free support for families of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who reside in Hampshire or Franklin County, MA. Our goal is to provide support to parents to enhance their children’s social and emotional development. Learn more here -->https://www.collaborative.org/youth-and-families/early-childhood-programs/strong-foundations/

Use code 4AQCWN7 in store or online when ordering, or show the flyer linked here -->https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Cj5zpVbzvBn9kDkBhPp-g_8Cf7JfLd0/view?usp=drive_link

Come work with us!
05/27/2026

Come work with us!

CES is hiring for multiple early childhood positions supporting young children and families across our communities.

Current openings include:

• CFCE Specialist — South Hadley
• PC+ Early Learning Specialist (Home Visitor)
• Bilingual Early Educator

If you are passionate about early childhood education, family support, and community-based work, we’d love to hear from you.

Bilingual Spanish/English candidates are encouraged to apply for select positions.

Learn more and apply:
https://www.collaborative.org/careers

There is still time to sign up!
05/22/2026

There is still time to sign up!

Starting May 28th, FREE infant massage class!

Join Certified Infant Massage Educators to learn massage techniques and how to read your baby’s cues! For adults with babies newborn to "pre-crawling".

Register here --> https://forms.gle/pTSz6dn77LCKrKCU6

Families with riding Kindergarteners!Join the Warren/West Brookfield Playgroup at Warren Community Elementary this Thurs...
05/20/2026

Families with riding Kindergarteners!

Join the Warren/West Brookfield Playgroup at Warren Community Elementary this Thursday for Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten!

Heading to Kindergarten in the fall? Join us this Thursday.
Please register so we have enough supplies.

Join the Palmer Monson Family Network for their spring music series in Monson, starting May 26th!
05/15/2026

Join the Palmer Monson Family Network for their spring music series in Monson, starting May 26th!

Starting May 28th, FREE infant massage class!Join Certified Infant Massage Educators to learn massage techniques and how...
05/13/2026

Starting May 28th, FREE infant massage class!

Join Certified Infant Massage Educators to learn massage techniques and how to read your baby’s cues! For adults with babies newborn to "pre-crawling".

Register here --> https://forms.gle/pTSz6dn77LCKrKCU6

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97 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA
01060

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