Family-Based Child Care is a community-based network of educators who offer early education and care to children in a home setting. Educators are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, and offer early care and education for children from infancy to school age.

Family-Based Child Care is currently available in Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Agawam, Feeding Hills, South Hadley and Wilbraham.

Along with meeting a service need, family income can’t be more than 50% of State Median Income in order to qualify for tuition assistance.

Transportation may be available to participants who: 

  • Live more than one-half (1/2) mile from the program
  • Do not have access to a vehicle
  • Do not have access to public transportation
  • Have a verified and documented disability/special need that prevents them from transporting their child(ren)
  • Have a work schedule that prevents them from transporting their child(ren) to or from care
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Eligibility

In order to be eligible for Family-Based Child Care tuition assistance, parents must be:  

  • Working 30 + hours
  • Going to school full-time (12 credits)
  • Attending school part-time (6 credits) and working part-time (hours must add up to at least 25 hours)
  • Enrolled in a full-time training program
  • The parent of a child with a documented special need
  • A parent who is incapacitated
  • A grandparent or guardian
  • We accept vouchers, contracts, and private pay
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Locations

Samantha Elwell Sawicki
Samantha's Cozy Corner
PO595
413-654-6815
7:30-5:00
83 Hubbard Street
Ludlow, Massachusetts, 01056
Kimberly Turgeon
Kim’s Kids Family Child Care
PO495
413 693-4897
8:00 to 4:00
18 Karen Drive
Agawam, Massachusetts
Pam Schuler
Little Steps Family Child Care
PO455
413 789-8165
6:30 to 4:00
808 North St
Feeding Hills, Massachusetts
Dora Rankin
PO420
413-342-441
8:00 to 4:00
64 Florida Drive
Agawam, Massachusetts
Licy Cruz
A&I Love Day Care
PO540
978 238-6685
7:00 to 4:00
389 Chicopee Street
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Genny Fines
Genny’s Family Day Care
PO426
413 315-8883
7:00 to 4:00
25 Tenney St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Tarah Gilpatrick
PO438
413 315-8321
8:00 to 3:00
56 Ravin St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Ricardo Jimenez Ramos
Little Soma Child Care
PO597
787-548-7481
7:00-4:00
124 Mandalay Rd
Chicopee, Massachusetts, 01020
Maribeth Kapinos
Beth’s Family Child Care
PO181
413 536-3408
7:00 to 3:30
1045 Granby Rd
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Vanessa Medina
Vanessa’s Daycare
PO527
413 417-4964
6:30 to 4:30
239 Carew St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Tammy O'Neill
Little Munchkins Child Care
PO414
413 592-1050
6:30 to 4:30
120 Wilson Ave
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Susan Missildine
Sue’s Quality Time Day Care
PO277
413 592-3409
7:00 to 4:00
94 Pine St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Marysol Ortiz
Marysol’s Family Day Care
PO348
413 594-7407
8:00 to 3:00
28 Wheatland Ave
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Angela Pike
Pike’s Tikes
PO454
413 887-9531
7:30 to 4:00
90 Jefferson Ave
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Jenifer Roy
Jenifer’s Day Care
PO375
413 335-0593
7:00 to 4:00
30 Hansen St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Jeaniliz Santiago
Jeaniliz’s Home Daycare
PO533
413 378-2948
7:30 to 4:30
40 High St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Rose Sbrega
Rosie’s Little Bear Day Care
PO23
413 538-5961
7:00 to 4:00
38 Hansen St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Aura Vazquez
Aura’s Daycare
PO470
954 288-4218
7:00 to 4:00
58 Chester St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Marta Zuluaga
Amiguito’s Day Care
PO529
413 888-4022
7:00 to 4:00
28 Thaddeus St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Felicita Lopez
New Horizons Child Care
PO542
413-331-0877
8:00 to 4:00
14 Baril Lane
Chicopee, Massachusetts, 01020
Olivia Poellnitz
Skylight Daycare
PO552
413-386-0040
6:00-5:00
81 Bell Street
Chicopee, Massachusetts, 01013
Evelyn Ramirez
PO568
413-331-0166
7:30 to 5:00
63 Sheridan Street
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Nancy Vazquez
PO490
216-849-4081
7:00 to 4:00
58 Mt. Carmel Ave
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Glorimar Vallellanes
PO557
413-315-9953
7:00 to 4:00
117 Melvin Street
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Vanessa Rodriguez
PBnJ Family Daycare
PO580
413-517-5821
7:00 to 5:30
108 New York Ave
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Destiny Sanchez
Bias Family Childcare
PO583
413-686-4251
7:30am - 5:30pm
73 Saint James Avenue
Chicopee, Massachusetts, 01020
Elizabeth Kincaid
Lizzies Lucky Ducklings Daycare
PO601
413-388-3179
7:00-4:00
293 Columba Street
Chicopee, Massachusetts, 01020
Johanna Pinero
Pure Heart Family Daycare
PO524
413-328-1901
6:30 to 4:00
8 Linden Ave
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Jeyline Torres
Lil Spartans Daycare
PO565
413-306-9440
7:30 to 4:30
36 White Ave
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Jacqueline Allder
Annie Mae & Cecilia Childcare
PO464
413-474-8474
7:45-500
121 North Main Street
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 01028
Daisy Torres
Daisies Daycare
PO362
413 883-6208
7:30 to 4:30
105 Elm Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Rose Maysonet
Alitas Del Saber
PO459
413 240-8299
7:00 to 4:30
138 Linden Street 1st Floor
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Maria Ortiz
Fun and Learning Daycare
PO255
413 328-0733
7:00 to 4:00
74 Davis Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Dalin Portes
Dalin’s Daycare
PO437
413 517-7915
7:00 to 4:00
18 Clark Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Yaritza Rivera
Ready Step Grow Daycare
PO511
413 306-9778
7:00 to 4:00
17 Laurel Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Maria Rodriguez
Maria’s Daycare
PO405
413 538-7995
7:00 to 4:00
53 Shawmut Avenue
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Cindy Romero
Cindy’s Daycare
PO520
413 552-9868
6:30 to 4:30
157 Beech Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Eve Janet Romero
Janet’s Daycare
PO463
413 777-6365
6:30 to 3:30
65 Franklin St
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Carmen Diaz
Tweety’s Daycare
PO159
413 536-0092
6:30 to 3:30
4 Faille Ave 1st Floor
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Sonia Avila
Sonia’s Daycare
PO296
413 322-9021
6:30 to 3:30
251 Beech St
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Sandra Bodkin
Little Star Daycare & Preschool
PO519
781 267-8189
7:00 to 4:00
71 Queen Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Keila Chavez
Keila’s Daycare
PO374
413 885-3868
7:30 to 4:00
206 Pine St
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Ivette Delvalle
Casa De Betsy Daycare
PO138
413 534-0215
6:30 to 3:30
4 Jeane Drive
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Carmen Rosa
Tiny Feet Daycare
PO361
413 532-6990
7:00 to 4:00
178 South Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Melyssa Matos
Little Explorers Learning Care
PO575
413-523-6548
7:00 to 4:00
66 Berkshire Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Deyanira Izquierdo
Beyond Learning Childcare
PO 610
413-883-6194
7:00 to 4:00
5 Jeane Drive
Holyoke, Massachusetts, 01040
Genesis Cardona
Little Haven
PO 606
413-557-0717
7:30 - 4:30
605 South Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts, 01040
Karene Gonzalez
Tot Spot Childcare
PO545
413 218-3366
7:00 to 5:00
16 Merwin Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Christina Guerrido
Little Troopers Daycare
PO507
413 686-7826
7:00 to 4:00
22 Maplewood Terrace
Springfield, Massachusetts
Zoraida Guzman
My Little Ones Learning Place
PO411
413-563-9417
7:15 to 4:15
186 Davis Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Marcia Gadson-Harris
Marcia's Little Rascals
PO193
413 783-4818
7:00 to 4:30
36 Middlesex Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Walkis Figueroa
Walkis Daycare
PO483
413 273-2436
7:15 to 3:30
5 Annies Way
Springfield, Massachusetts
Daisy Montijo-Marrell
Tiny Steps Daycare
PO539
413 331-0608
7:00 to 3:00
79 Blunt Road
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109
Regina Acosta
Happy Smile Child Care
PO410
413 230-1503
6:30 to 4:00
168 Tyler Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Sonia Calix Alfaro
Manitas Creativas
PO551
413 272-5908
7:00 to 4:00
118 Corona Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Janece Cooley
Little Harvard Learning Center
PO430
413 746-3442
7:15 to 3:00
53 Langdon Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Maria Cordova
Learn and Play Day Care
PO517
413 777-2787
7:00 to 4:00
40 Paramount Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Nydia Delgado
Kids N Me Childcare
PO428
413 297-4774
7:30 to 4:30
15 Eureka Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Keyla Diaz
Key's Family Child Care
PO546
413 302-6115
7:00 to 4:30
19 Granville Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Deborah Edwards
Deborah Family Child Care
PO418
413 782-4075
8:00 to 4:00
249 Seymore Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts
Evelyn Ellerbee
Care Bear Daycare
PO469
413 657-6485
7:00 to 4:00
53 Joanne Road
Springfield, Massachusetts
Ernestina Parada
Kid's Play Land
PO365
413 302-6808
6:30 to 3:30
49 Wilmington Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts
Jackeline Pinero
Colorful Wings Learning Center
PO538
413-276-2286
6:30 to 4:00
76 Roy Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Maria Prendergast
Victoria's Daycare
PO548
413 782-7492
8:00 to 5:00
730 Plumtree Rd
Springfield, Massachusetts
Natasha Rodriguez
Little Rugrats Childcare
PO509
413 342-7033
6:30 to 3:30
20 Alvin Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Yenitza Rodriguez
Yeny's Little Genius Daycare
PO508
787 934-0917
7:00 to 4:00
1632 Carew Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Earline Taylor
My Place Family Daycare
PO521
413 219-8146
6:30 to 3:30
94 Genesee Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Amber Theriaque
Great Beginnings Family Daycare
PO434
413 301-6073
6:00 to 3:00
27 Jean Drive
Springfield, Massachusetts
Justina Trinidad
Justina's Daycare
PO477
413 218-9649
7:00 to 5:00
54 Catherine Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Donna Williams
Wee Care Daycare
PO530
413 883-8793
7:00 to 3:30
128 Gillet Ave
Springfield, Massachusetts
Zulma Fermaintt
Tiny Tikes Daycare
PO334
413 417-6817
7:00 to 4:00
167 Mildred Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01004
Marangely Richiez
My Little World Child Care
PO478
413-210-4887
7:00 - 4:00
143 Carver Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01108
Dolores Jarusiewicz
Ms. Dolly's Daycare
PO553
321-794-7700
6:00-3:00
144 Gillette Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01118
Sobeyra De La Cruz
Sobeyra's Family Childcare
PO554
413-355-8116
8:00 to 4:00
62 Gold Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01107
Glendalys Nieves-Valenzuela
Glenny's Daycare
PO573
203-545-5079
7:30 to 4:00
64 Church St
Springfield , Massachusetts, 01107
Katherine Lopez
PO528
413-777-1640
7:30 to 4:30
326 Page Blvd
Springfield, Massachusetts
Lisa Mojica
Lisa's Wonderland of Little Stars Daycare
PO559
413-221-7738
7:00 to 4:30
77 Ontario Street
Springfied, Massachusetts
Sandra Oquendo
Sandra's Childcare
PO563
413-737-9079
7:00 to 5:00
28 Abbe Ave
Springfield, Massachusetts
Yokasta Rodriguez
Rodriguez Family Childcare
PO572
347-304-4352
7:30-5:30
24 Washington Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Jennifer Velez
PO558
413-517-5192
7:00 to 4:00
174 Westford Circle
Springfield, Massachusetts
Tina Walker
First Heavenly Step Daycare
PO576
413-799-9866
7:00 to 4:45
17 Middlesex Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Josheehan Ware
Sheehna's Scholars
PO461
413-314-7710
7:00 to 4:00
118 Lumae Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01119
Yolanda Aviles
PO346
413-887-4589
7:00 to 3:00
5 Fairdel Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Jessica Baldwin
Renee's Early Learning Center
PO560
413-739-1026
6:45 to 5:30
39 Delaware Ave
Springfield, Massachusetts
Amy Brito
Tiny Totts Family Daycare
PO569
413-306-1851
7:30 to 4:00
18 Thornfell Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Marcia Borders
Allendale Academy
PO562
413-306-1821
7:00 to 5:30
35 Long Terrace
Springfield, Massachusetts
Krystal Laboy
PO574
413-262-2940
7:00 to 4:00
19 Hope Street
Springfield, Massachusetts
Doris Arias
PO582
413-351-5510
7:00 to 4:00
11 Wait Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01107
Milagros Alverio
Maggies Family Childcare
PO 578
413-221-2341
7:00-4:00
9 Sycamore Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109
Basillia Nunez-Espinal
Little Bear Preschool Daycare
PO 579
413-777-2412
7:00-4:00
71 Dearborn Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109
Aileen Riffenburg
PO 581
413-356-0038
7:30-5:00
171 Bowles Park
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01104
Jennifer Gutierrez
PO 555
413-439-0510
7:00-4:30
17 Vail Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01118
Nyshira Jones
Shira's Jumping Jack Daycare
PO589
413-727-1037
6:30am-5:00pm
23 Bristol Street
Springfield , Massachusetts, 01109
Veronica Martinez
VLD Daycare
PO# 590
413-459-3257
7:00 to 5:00
64 Eleanor Road
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01108
Rosa Sanchez De Vasques
Star Children Day Care
PO 592
718-564-3104
6:30-4:30
127 Spring Street
Apt. 2B
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01105
Desiree Ortiz
Heavenly Star Child Care
PO596
413-222-8362
7:00 to 4:00
93 Penacook Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01104
Clarisa Perez
A Place to Grow Child Care
PO594
413-626-4151
7:00-4:00
82 Acushnet Ave
2nd Floor
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01105
Dairy Tineo
Dream's Daycare
PO 599
413-693-6735
7:00-4:00
69 Dearborn Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109
Josline Bermudez
Phoenix Daycare
PO598
413 218-1241
7:00 to 5:00
49 Andrew Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109
Rosemary Wamaitha
Kingdom Kids Child Care
PO 603
413-335-7559
6:00 to 6:00
2222 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01129
Kimberly Peralta
BQE Day Care
PO 609
718-415-4151
7:00 to 5:00
40 E. Hooker Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01107
Karla Ruiz
Mel's Little Garden
PO 608
413-250-7404
7:00 to 4:30
64 Gold Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01107
Angerly De Capellan
Bella's Dream Daycare
PO 607
413-348-0795
7:00 to 5:00
1053 Sumner Avenue
2nd Floor
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01118
Digna Melendez
Digna Melendez
PO 612
774-498-0338
7:00 - 4:30
15 Irene Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01108
Marisol Nunez de Bido
Leaving Feetprints
PO 613
413-221-7287
7:00-4:00
266 White Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01108
Charish Carter
Mommy and Daddy's Daycare
PO535
413 693-4865
6:00 to 3:30
110 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Westfield, Massachusetts
Kim Jensen-Curran
Kimmi’s Family Child Care
PO322
413 562-3822
7:00 to 4:30
84 Tannery Rd
Westfield, Massachusetts
Lora Reyes
Lora’s Little One’s
PO386
413 642-5944
7:00 to 4:30
11 Sabrina Brooke Lane
Westfield, Massachusetts
Althea Carter
Lebuddies Helping Hands
PO485
413 426-9654
6:00 to 3:00
110 Main Street, 1st Floor
Westfield, Massachusetts
Sanette Laguy
PO577
413-563-6301
7:30 to 5:30
26 1/2 Crown Street
Westfield, Massachusetts
Sarah Williams
PO564
413-523-6752
7:30 to 5:00
50 Holland Ave
Westfield, Massachusetts
Juilana Gonzalez
Juilanna’s Daycare
PO532
718 730-5756
7:00 to 4:00
45 Prospect Avenue
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Tatyana Sevostyanov
Sun Shine Daycare
PO504
413 519-7448
7:00 to 4:00
131 Belknap Avenue
West Springfield, Massachusetts
Rosa Rosario
The Arcoiris Daycare
PO #591
413-266-9496
6:30 to 4:30
40 Johnson Street
West Springfield, Massachusetts, 01089
Bethany Jackson
Babyroo and Friends Family Child Care
PO 602
413-883-2252
7:00-4:00
61 Sibley Avenue
West Springfield, Massachusetts, 01089
Zorelis DeJesus Rivera
EZ Child Care
PO 611
413-316-2877
7:30 - 4:30
195 Windsor Street
West Springfield, Massachusetts, 01089

Resources

Become a Family Child Care Educator! 

Are you a licensed family child care educator or are you interested in becoming one?  Would you like to know more about the benefits of sub-contracting as a family child care educator with VOC?  If so, please call our Educator Support Manager  for more information.

Norma Cartagena
(413) 552-1559 x306
2022-2023 Family Based Closure Calendar
How to Receive Financial Assistance
Required Documents for Financial Assistance
Family Child Care Handbook

Contact

Child Care Enrollment
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue 3rd Floor Chicopee, Massachusetts 01103
Phone: (413) 552-1559 Ext 329
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Child Care Enrollment
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue 3rd Floor Chicopee, Massachusetts 01103
Phone: (413) 552-1559 Ext 329
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