Our full time program is open 51 weeks per year, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM (excluding national holidays).

HCCC offers the following programs:

• Full Time Educational Child Care for infants through PreK (HCCC only offers 5 days per week in our full time program)

• Wrap around care for kindergarten and first grade

• Part Time (half day) Preschool program for ages 2.9-5

• Playgroup for young children and their caregivers

• Regular family events

State vouchers are accepted and emergency scholarships are available through the HCCC Advisory Board

Full Time Program

Infants and Toddlers

The activities provided for very young children at HCCC revolve around their individual needs for food, sleep, nurturing, movement, language and trust. The teachers work to create a curriculum and environment where these needs are met. The room design and daily schedule of these two rooms reflects this focus.

INFANT ROOM
Daily curriculum activities include but are not limited to: physical needs being met (feeding, changing diapers, etc.), fine motor opportunities (reaching and grabbing for toys, stacking objects), gross motor opportunities (crawling, rolling, floor time), language experiences (singing, books, conversations), holding, rocking and plenty of "face time".
 

Toddler Room
Daily curriculum activities focus on children learning through their play. These include but are not limited to: physical needs being met (feeding, changing diapers, learning to self-feed and other independent skills), fine motor opportunities (soft blocks, art, lacing cards, stacking toys, sensory tables), gross motor opportunities (outside play, running, dancing, climbing, riding and pushing toys), language experiences (singing, books, pictures, music, talking and socializing), social interactions (dramatic play, role playing), holding, rocking and plenty of "face time". Outside time on the playground, walks around town in the carriages or buggies are daily events, weather permitting. During inclement weather, older infants and toddlers play with balls, riding and pushing toys, soft mats and other developmentally appropriate toys in Jordan Hall.

Preschool 1
In Preschool 1, the goal is to allow the children opportunities to develop their independence. This includes making decisions that affect themselves and their peers. The focus of their day is on the routine and consistency needed by children in this stage of development.

Preschool 2
Preschool 2 focuses equally on the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of every child. Our goals for the children’s development include social interactions, conflict resolution, negotiation and cooperation. Children are also given pre-reading opportunities as they are ready and interested in them. HCCC helps children achieve those goals in a developmentally appropriate, child centered way.

PREK

The PreK program focuses on all areas of development for older PreK children. This includes working on cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills, as well as laying the ground work for basic literacy and emotional skills. The staff, in cooperation with the parents, nurture children's development and encourage self-challenge. As in all our programs, teachers design the program to meet the needs and interests of the children.

School Age Children

The School Age Child Care (SACC) program provides before and after school care for kindergarten and first grade children. The resourceful, caring staff recognize the importance of adults in children's lives and of peer friendships. The staff give positive guidance to the children and help foster self control. Children are encouraged to learn by experimenting and exploring. Children are encouraged to try new challenges without pressure. Healthy competition is encouraged as is appropriate with older school-age children, but cooperation is emphasized. The staff teach the importance of safety with each other and equipment. Community awareness is also an important part of the SACC program.

Part Time Preschool

HCCC offers a part time preschool from September through June.    The child centered curriculum focuses equally on the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of each and every child.  Learning occurs through the vast experiences available for experimentation and exploration.

Schedule

Our program is designed to meet the needs of each individual child and family.  Preschool classes run daily from 9-12.  Slots are assigned on a first come first serve basis.
There are extended days available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 2:45 for an additional fee.  Lunch bunch is also available Monday through Wednesday until 1:00 for an additional fee.  Children are required to bring their lunch to both of these programs.  Extended day & lunch bunch may be added on a weekly or daily basis. 

Please find our registration information here and our registration form here. Please call 508-429-2708 X2 with any questions or to set up a tour.

Playgroup

The current session of our playgroup is full. Please contact us for more information about upcoming sessions.

The Holliston Community Children's Center supports a playgroup for children ages 0 through 3. This is a unique first social experience for young children and their caregivers. The group has weekly sessions on Tuesday mornings. A facilitator is present to provide a nurturing environment and opportunities for young children.

A registration fee is required (scholarships may be available) and enrollment is for each session (September to January and February to June).

Waitlist

Wish to be included on our wait list? HCCC is currently accepting names to be placed on our waitlist.  Please complete our form to be added to the list.

The Holliston Community Children's Center does not discriminate in providing service to children and their families on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, economic background, political beliefs, abilities, marital status, national origin or sexual orientation.