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State funded slots still available for infants, toddlers and preschoolers at Harris & Tucker School, Sleeping Giant Daycare and The Learning Curve

Low to moderate cost due to State funding determined by family size and family income.

The Family Resource Center (FRC) of Hamden, CT directly serves parents with children from prenatal to kindergarten as well as families with children in Hamden Elementary Schools. Our services enhance parenting, promote family involvement with the schools, help children to succeed academically, socially and emotionally and connects families to community resources. The Family Resource Center believes that parents are their child's first and most important teachers.

What Is Circle Security®?

Parents want the very best for their children, but sometimes it's hard to know how to help them. This 8-part Circle of Security® series looks at how to use your relationship with your child to encourage positive behaviors, support their feelings, and help them learn.

Join us to explore:

• Ways to understand and support your child's feelings
• How to use the Circle of Security to respond to your child's needs
• How to experience more joy with your child

• How to help your child have high self-esteem, strong relationships, and perform better in school

Did you know that Hamden has over 50 home and center-based childcare options, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and some after-school care? Due to state funding, Hamden has 5 center-based programs and 2 home-based programs offering low to moderate cost full day child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and a limited number of before and after school slots. See program names below and contact the programs directly for specific information on open subsidized slots.

Home-Based State Funded Childcare:

Noah's Ark Daycare, odessasnowden123456@gmail.com, 203-230-9927

Lushanna Thompson, everychildahead@gmail.com, 203-988-2058

***The family fee is determined by family size and family income.

Learn how to help your child manage their emotions in this 6 session series available in person or virtual.

​​Disease prevention is an important part of maintaining your family's overall good health. Many preventive strategies are so simple, safe, and effective, allowing you to guard against a variety of potentially serious illnesses. Quinnipiak Valley Health District (QVHD) has put together helpful tips, resources and even some fun family activities to help you weather this season.

Research shows that winter outdoor play offers significant developmental advantages for children. We've compiled helpful resources below:

Essential Safety Tips for Cold Weather Play:

Dress in Layers - Start with a moisture-wicking base layer, add an insulating middle layer (like fleece), and finish with a waterproof, windproof outer layer. This traps warm air and allows you to remove layers if children get too warm from active play.

Protect the Extremities - Mittens keep hands warmer than gloves since fingers generate heat together. Ensure hats cover ears, and use scarves or neck gaiters to protect faces in very cold or windy conditions. Wool or synthetic socks work better than cotton, which holds moisture.

Watch for Wet Clothing - Wet clothes lose their insulating properties quickly. If children get wet from snow or sweat, bring them inside to change. Having spare mittens is especially useful since these often get wet first.

Set Time Limits - Young children lose body heat faster than adults. In very cold weather (below 20°F/-7°C) or with wind chill, limit outdoor time to 20-30 minutes and take warm-up breaks indoors. Watch for shivering, which is an early sign they're getting too cold.