The programs featured on this site are participating providers for the Early Childhood Community Partnership of Sandwich.

While state licensure monitors safety and health standards for early childhood programs, these providers strive to achieve, and then maintain, a nationally recognized standard of excellence beyond that.

This standard of excellence is accreditation by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for center-based programs, or the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential for home-based programs. Alternatively, family day care providers who have obtained their degree in Early Childhood Education are also certified to provide care for the Community Partnership.

The provider's voluntary membership with the Community Partnership assures a commitment to the children and families to help income-eligible families by accepting tuition assistance vouchers at a reduced parent fee. They agree to accept the community cap, regardless of their own private rate, for families that qualify for financial aid.

These providers contract with the Sandwich Public Schools to be reimbursed the month after they have rendered services. This additional paperwork and subsequent delay in payment is further evidence of their on-going dedication to the young families in our town.

While all participating programs maintain the same high standard of quality, every program is unique and responds to the individual needs of each family in different ways.

The Sandwich Community Partnership is proud of the diversity of programs available here in town, and believes parent choice is essential in finding the right match for each family. Please spend some time getting to know which programs you think might be right for your child. Only the best “fit” for you and your child will do!

If there is more you would like to know, please call the Sandwich CPC Office at 508-888-9525, ext.2, or email lmelillo@sandwich.k12.ma.us for further information.

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