Child Care

Childcare at Berkshire Community College is available at the Norman Rockwell Early Childhood Center for the children at Berkshire Community College students and for the children of faculty and staff members as well as the community. Named because of the artist's sensitive portrayal of the world of children, the Center is open between 7:30am and 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. This time period allows parents to attend classes and work while their children are participating in the Center's comprehensive educational and recreational programs. This Center has earned accreditation by the National Academy of Early Childhood Education (N.A.E.Y.C.) for having demonstrated substantial compliance with nationally recognized Criteria for high-quality early childhood programs. While at the Center, the children receive snacks in the morning and afternoon, and can share meals with their parents. Social workers provide extra help for children with special needs.

Children from age 15 months to 7 years of age are eligible for the program at the Norman Rockwell Center. For more information, students may call Maureen McHugh (Director of the Center) at 499-4660, extension 3061 or stop in at the Center at its location on the ground floor of the Susan B. Anthony College Center.

Parents pay a reasonable fee for childcare services based on their income and the number of hours of care needed.

Intern and work-study students are encouraged to apply to work at the Center. We guarantee you will find this to be an extremely rewarding experience.