The following are some useful web sites for families with young children in our community:
State Licensing
- Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care: www.eec.state.ma.us
- MA EEC Licensing Regulations
National Accreditation and Advocacy
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): www.naeyc.org
- NAEYC Accreditation: www.naeyc.org/academy
- NAEYC for Families: www.families.naeyc.org
Resources for Families
- Town of Groton: www.townofgroton.org
- Child Care Resources for Parents and Families: www.sevenhills.org/programs/resources-for-parents-families
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (Recall Information): www.cpsc.gov (Email Sign Up www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Subscribe)
- Family Services of Central Massachusetts: www.fscm.org
- Family TIES (Information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities): https://fcsn.org/family-ties/
- Statewide Family Support Directory
- Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program: www.mass.gov/women-infants-children-wic-nutrition-program
Child Development
- CDC Developmental Milestones: www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Products and Services
- Mabel’s Labels:campaigns.mabelslabels.com and select “Groton Community School”