December Highlights -   December our focus is on Financial Literacy where we will explore concepts pertaining to: "Share, Save, Spend" activities in the "Play, Learn, and Grow Together" groups.  Click here to view the calendar. Portuguese - Spanish  Baby Talk continues throughout the year and is held every Thursday at 11am in the Early Learning Zone, main branch of the Framingham Public Library Children's Department.  Special Event: On Saturday December 1st at 10:00 join us for Dads, Donts, and Discoveries where Outdoor RX joins us with Nature Art and Play.  Please take the time to complete one time Registration Form.  Sign Up for classes begins October 1st.  Forms are below!  You can also call or email us with any questions or to sign up.   Sign up is always appreciated so our team can plan accordingly!   Please take our survey to help us play for the year.  Remember to visit the "Mind in the Making" Playspace at the downtown Framingham Public Library located in the Chldren's Department.  And also check out the Kidspage for all the library activities. All classes are free!!!  We welcome your input about class schedule and ideas for topics.  Contact us via email, phone or message us on Facebook! 

For those who are new to our program, please complete our online Registration Form along with the Sign Up Form. All children must be accompanied by an adult as our program is all about supporting the parent-child journey and introducing a high quality, strength-based early education experience.  Come be a Brain Builder with us!  For those looking to learn more about the Parent-Child Home Program and the ECAF signature Play, Learn, and Grow Together groups, please complete the Referral Form in either English - Spanish - Portuguese and send back to us via email.  We will be sure to follow up with you upon receipt of the form.  Always feel free to call with any questions!

• Baby Talk - weekly 
• PLGT Groups All Ages 
• Let's Go Kindergarten (open to 3-5 year olds)
• Registration Form for New Families 

Did you know about our other menu items:

• The Parent-Child Home Visitation Program is for eligible families who have children between the ages of 18 and 36 months and may not be ready to share in a group experience.  To learn more about this program, contact us at 508-782-6932. 
• Ages and Stages Parent Questionairre - an opportunity to learn more about your child's overall development. Contact us for more information.
• Need a resource or referral, just call or e-mail us and we can try to assist you or contact MASS 211.

For more activities, go to the Brain Building in Progress website to find out about more statewide programs.

Another great resource to explore is the Resources for Early Learning website?  Great brain building ideas for families and educators alike. Go to www.resourcesforearlylearning.org

Framingham Public Schools
Preschool Screening 
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Special Education Department at 508-626-9123.

If your child is offered or receives special education services, review this Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Flowchart to help you understand the process and service.