Make Way for Ducklings - Springfield MA Large Group and School Age Child Care (Group Child Care)

455 ISLAND POND RD , SPRINGFIELD MA 01118
(413) 732-2182

About the Provider

Description: PHILOSOPHY: M.W.F.D. philosophy is to foster each child’s development to his or her full potential: cognitively, emotionally, physically and socially. This goal is accomplished by providing a warm and stimulating environment in which children can learn and grow. At M.W.F.D. children are helped to build self-esteem, to exercise self-control, and to learn to interact with their peers and teachers, as individuals and in-group situations. Hands-on experiences are provided in and out of the classroom. The enriched curriculum includes field trips and special programming in the areas of physical education and music. Areas covered in the curriculum are outlined in the progress reports.

Make Way for Ducklings has set Goals, Objectives and Standards as guides in working with young children and their families. At your visit you will be introduced to our guidelines and upon enrollment you will receive a copy of M.W.F.D. Parent Handbook which includes our policies, procedure, standards, goals and objectives.


Additional Information: Provider First Licensed on: 12/08/1981Financial Assistance Accepted:|Sibling Discount||Voucher|.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 5709
  • Capacity: 72
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NAEYC-National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Languages Supported: English, English
  • Type of Care: Full-Time and Part-Time;
  • Transportation: Near Public Transportation
  • Initial License Issue Date: Dec 08, 1981
  • Current License Issue Date: Mar 16, 2019
  • District Office: 1441 Main Street, Suite 230 Springfield 01103
  • District Office Phone: 4137888401 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Amy Carey

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