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Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to gently foster and guide your child’s love of learning while supporting them developmentally in all areas. Through a nurturing, structured, and creative environment, we provide an early foundation for developing the positive skills and confidence they will need for life.

Learning Center Locations

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Chicopee Enfield Gerena Porter Lake State Street

Chicopee, MA

Programs Offered

Infant Program (4 weeks-15months)
Toddler Program (15 months-2 years 9 months)
Preschool Program (2 years 9 months to 5.0 years)
Before/After School Program (5.0 years and enrolled in kindergarten- 13 years)
Vacation weeks and summer camp (5.0 years and enrolled in kindergarten to 13 years)

Address

999 Memorial Dr, Chicopee, MA 01020

Hours

Hours: 6:30am-5:30pm
Full Time: 6-9 hours
Part Time: 4 hours per day (not offered for infant program)
Before School: 6:30am-8:30am
After School: 2:30pm-5:30pm
Vacation Weeks and summer camp: 8:00am-4:00pm
*Extended hours are available for an additional cost

Contact Information

Chicopee, MA After-School Offsites

Children displaying a project at the Chicopee after school program run by Playful Minds Learning Center.

Programs Offered

Age: 5.0 years and enrolled in kindergarten to 13 years old

Hours

Hours: 2:30pm-5:30pm

Contact

Micki Choi, School-Age and Summer Camp Program Director
micki@playfulmindslc.com
413- 237-6764 (Cell)
413-593-6300 (Office)

Locations

Enfield, CT

Young children gathered on a playground climber at Playful Minds Learning Center in Enfield, Connecticut.

Programs Offered

Infant/Toddler Program (4 weeks-2 years 9 months)
Preschool Program (2 years 9 months to 5.0 years)

Hours

Hours: 6:30am-5:30pm
Full Time: 6-9 hours
Part Time: 4 hours per day (not offered for infant/toddler program)
*Extended hours are available for an additional cost

Contact

Ashley LittleJohn
Ashley@playfulmindslc.com
115A Elm Street
Enfield, Ct
Phone: (860) 835-5066

Gerena, Springfield, MA

Creating art with sequins and stickers at Playful Minds Learning Center.

Programs Offered

Before/After School Program (5.0 years and enrolled in kindergarten-13 years)
Before/After Preschool is provided at State Street location with transportation from Gerena.
Vacation Weeks and Summer Camp (5.0 years and enrolled in kindergarten-13 years)

Hours

Hours: 6:30am-8:30am and 2:30pm-5:30pm
Before School: 6:30am-8:30am
After School: 2:30pm-5:30pm
Vacation Weeks and Summer Camp: 8:00am-4:00pm
*Extended hours are available for an additional cost

Contact

James Tramble, School Age Lead Coordinator
James@playfulmindslc.com
200 Bernie Ave., Springfield, MA 01108
Phone: (413) 747-3757

Porter Lake, Longmeadow, MA

Porter Lake birthday celebration with a cupcake on a handmade placemat.

Programs Offered

Infant Program (4 weeks-15months)
Toddler Program (15 months-2 years 9 months)
Preschool Program (2 years 9 months to 5.0 years)

Hours

Hours: 6:30am-5:30pm
Full Time: 6-9 hours
Part Time: 4 hours per day (not offered for infant program)
*Extended hours are available for an additional cost

Contact

ToniLynne Russell
Toni@playfulmindslc.com
Paige Thompson-Westcott
Paige@playfulmindslc.com

245 Porter Lake Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106
Phone: (413) 301-8860

State Street, Springfield, MA

A preschool girl smiling and standing in front of a wall decorated with flowers.

Programs Offered

Infant Program (4 weeks-15months)

Toddler Program (15 months-2 years 9 months)
Preschool Program (2 years 9 months to 5.0 years)
Preschool Before/After Programs (2 years 9 months to 5.0 years)
School-Age Before/After Program (5.0 years and enrolled in kindergarten – 13 years)

Hours

Hours: 6:30am-5:30pm
Full Time: 6-9 hours
Part Time: 4 hours per day (not offered for infant program)
Before School: 6:30am-8:30am
After School: 2:00pm-5:30pm
*Extended hours are available for an additional cost

Contact

Michelle Cloonan, Program Director
Michelle@playfulmindslc.com
281 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109
Phone: (413) 455-1179

Summer Camp - Chicopee & Springfield, MA

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Hours

Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Before Camp: 6:30am to 8:00am
After Camp: 4:00pm to 5:30pm
*Extended hours are available for an additional cost

Summer Camp Locations

Chicopee: 999 Memorial Dr, Chicopee, MA 01020

Gerena: 200 Bernie Ave., Springfield, MA 01108

State Street: 281 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109

Contact Information

What are the steps to enroll in our programs?

Private Pay | Voucher | Transportation

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Packet for Massachusetts Locations

Packet for Connecticut Locations

Before/After Care Enrollment Packet

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Link to Seven Hills for Voucher Provider Form

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Transportation Information

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1 Call Program Director to check on availability of spots open
2 Set up a tour of the facility
3 Vouchers: require confirmation using Seven Hills Voucher Provider Form
4 Private Pay:
$150 deposit, non-refundable but goes to first week of tuition
$50 registration fee, non-refundable and does not go toward tuition
5 Fill out all Enrollment forms and provide center with most recent Physical and Immunization Record. Bring any necessary medication with medical paperwork.
6 If your child has asthma or allergies you will need to provide medication and medical paperwork prior to beginning the program.

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Join Our Team at Playful Minds

Playful Minds Learning Center is seeking candidates for the following jobs.

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Current Childcare Jobs

Childcare Program Director I & II

Education Director

Position Summary

To manage all curriculum and child development facets of Playful Minds LLC. Assist and monitor children’s development progress. Plan appropriate educational activities. Enhance growth, and maintain a sound working relationship with providers, children, parents, and outside agencies. Work on obtaining NAEYC accreditation, including standard updates and changes.

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Lead Teacher: Infant-Toddler OR Preschool

Position Summary

To provide the best possible environment for children assigned to their classroom. Work cooperatively with the Childcare Director in teaching, program planning, and general operation of the Center. Provide training and leadership to staff in cooperation with the Director and assume responsibilities for the daily operation of the program. Continue to work on maintaining and improving the program as well as be current regarding standard updates and changes.

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Teacher: Infant-Toddler OR Preschool

Special Needs Teacher 1:1

Works at all times under the supervision of at least 1-teaching qualified staff person.

Position Summary

To provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth, so students achieve their individual educational needs. Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, running, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities and control behavior with redirection.

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Assistant Teacher / Floater

Volunteer, Specialist, or Student Teacher

Current Before/After School Jobs

School-Age Site Coordinator

Position Summary

To provide the best possible environment for children assigned to their classroom. Work cooperatively with Program Director in teaching, program planning, and general operation of the Center. Provide training and leadership to staff in cooperation with the Director and assume responsibilities for the daily operation of the program. Continue to work on maintaining and improving the program as well as be current regarding standard updates and changes.

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School-Age Group Leader

Position Summary

To provide the best possible environment for children assigned to their classroom. Work cooperatively with the Site Coordinator in teaching, program planning, and general operation of the center. Provide training and leadership to staff in cooperation with the Site Coordinator and assume responsibilities for the daily operation of the program. Continue to work on maintaining and improving the program as well as be current regard standards updates and changes.

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Experience Playful Minds Learning Centers

Our Philosophy

Learning Center Locations

Chicopee, MA

Chicopee, MA After-School Offsites

Enfield, CT

Gerena, Springfield, MA

Porter Lake, Longmeadow, MA

State Street, Springfield, MA

Summer Camp - Chicopee & Springfield, MA

What are the steps to enroll in our programs?

Private Pay | Voucher | Transportation

Download Enrollment Packets

For Voucher Program Only

For Transportation

Call your chosen location for Playful Minds pricing.

Contact Us

Join Our Team at Playful Minds

Download Applications

Current Childcare Jobs

Current Before/After School Jobs

Summer Camp Jobs Available in 2024