CHILD CARE/AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lynn – Afterschool program
25 North Common Street, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 593-1772
Contact: Robert Barker, Jr. obarker@bgcl.org
Services: Part of a nationwide affiliation of local organizations offering daily access to a broad range of programs addressing education and career development, character and leadership development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation
Ages Served: 6 to 18 years Languages Served: All
Fees: $10.00 per school year
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Other Information: During the summer months, the club operates a day camp in Middleton
Bridgewell – After School Program Website: www.bridgewell.org
471 Broadway, Lynnfield, MA 01940 (781) 593-1088
Contact: Nancy Marticcio info@bridgewell.org
Services: Afterschool program offered in collaboration with the Lynn Public Schools
Ages Served: 16 to 21
Eligibility restrictions: Lynn Tech or Lynn Classical
Fees: None
Hours of operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Catholic Charities North – Child care services Website: www.ccab.org
37 N. Federal St., Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 598-2759
Contact: Janet MacDougall janet_macdougall@ccab.org
Services: Group and family childcare from infancy through kindergarten
Ages Served: Infants to age 5 Languages Served: English, Espanol
Eligibility restrictions: None
Fees: $170/week (preschool), $240/week (infant), $230/week (toddler)
Hours of Operation: 6:45am - 5:15pm
Cerebral Palsy of Eastern MA – Little Explorer’s Preschool
103 Johnson Street, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 593-2727 or (800) 454-2727
Contact: Jane Simpson, Program Director
Services: Early childhood program that offers a full year program. The curriculum and daily activities are planned to meet the developmental needs of each child, following the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care curriculum frameworks to encourage kindergarten readiness; full and part time schedules available
Ages Served: 2.9 - kindergarten Languages Served: English, Espanol, German
Eligibility restrictions: Child must be 2.9 years of age
Fees: $33.00 per day; child care vouchers from Child Care Circuit are accepted
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Other Information: Children do not have to be toilet trained; children with special needs are welcome
Curwin Childcare Center, Inc. – Child care services
39 Curwin Terrace, Lynn, MA 01905 (781) 595-0404
Contact: Robin McDuffie
Services: Early childhood education program, providing breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack
Ages Served: 1 month to 5 years Languages Served: English, Espanol, French, French Creole
Hours of Operation: 6:30am - 5:30pm
Girls Incorporated – Afterschool programs for girls in middle school – Odyssey Program
Website: www.girlsinclynn.org
112 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 592-9744, ext. 230
Contact: Lena Crowley lecrowley.lynn@girls-inc.org
Services: After school program including homework help, academic workshops, informal time and structured programs to build self-esteem, foster social skills, and provide enrichment activities
Ages Served: 12 to 14 (Grades 6-8) Languages Served: English
Eligibility restrictions: None
Fees: None
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Other Information: Registration for Odyssey Program is held for each 10 week session – fall, winter, and spring
Girls Incorporated – School age child care Website: www.girlsinclynn.org
88 Broad St., Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 592-9744, ext. 224
Contact: Maria Manzueta mamanzueta.lynn@girls-inc.org
Services: After school child care plus full day care on school vacations, including summer.
Ages Served: 6 to 12 Languages Served: English, Espanol
Eligibility restrictions: Girls only. Priority given to families with a “need” for care, such as parents working or in training program and not available for daughters after school
Fees: $105 per week; subsidies and scholarships available
Hours of operation: School days, 1:45pm - 5:45pm; vacations 7:30am - 5:30pm
Girls Incorporated – Summer program for middle school girls – Eureka Program
Website: www.girlsinclynn.org
Held at North Shore Community College – 300 Broad St., Lynn, MA 01902
Contact: Lena Crowley (781) 592-9744, ext. 230 lecrowley.lynn@girls-inc.org
Services: 6-week science/math/sports camp including Friday field trips
Ages Served: Girls entering 7th,8th and 9th grade Languages Served: English
Eligibility restrictions: None
Fees: $25 per week; scholarships available
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Gregg House - Infant Toddler Center
630 Western Ave. Lynn, MA (781) 598-9448
Contact: Maureen Conway mconway@gregghouse.com
Services: Early education and care, mental health services, occupational and physical therapies (on site), speech (on site), and meals. Transportation available for eligible clients
Ages Served: 1 month-2.9 years Languages Served: English, Espanol, Khmer
Eligibility restrictions: Must meet income eligibility guidelines; call for more information
Fees: Teens – no fee ; sliding fee scale
Gregg House
106 Broad St, Lynn, MA 01901 781-592-0522
Contact: Kelly O’Connor
Services: Childcare
Ages Served: 5 to 13 years Languages Served: English, Espanol, Haitain Creole
Eligibility restrictions: Low income, working 30 hours per week or in school/training program
Fees: Sliding fee scale
Hours of operation: School Year: 1:30-5:30pm, Certain Holidays & School Vacations 7:30-5:30pm, Summer 7:30-5:30pm
JOI Childcare Center – Child care services
20 Wheeler Street, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 596-1241
Contact: Michelle MersonServices: Childcare
Ages Served: 5 to 13 years Languages Served: English, Espanol, Haitain Creole
Eligibility restrictions: Low income, working 30 hours per week or in school/training program
Fees: Sliding fee scale
Hours of operation: School Year: 1:30-5:30pm, Certain Holidays & School Vacations 7:30-5:30pm, Summer 7:30-5:30pm
JOI Childcare Center – Child care services
20 Wheeler Street, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 596-1241
Contact: Michelle Merson
Services: Daycare services; transportation available for some slots; call for information
Ages Served: 2 months through kindergarten Languages Served: English, Spanish, Portuguese,
Khmer, French Creole
Eligibility restrictions: Everyone must apply; call for more information
Fees: Sliding scale based on eligibility
Hours of operation: 7:00am - 5:30pm, year round
Lynn Economic Opportunity – Early Childhood Education Website: leoinc.org
156 Broad Street, Lynn, MA 01901 (781) 581-5320
Contact: Lisa Ciampa, Enrollment Specialist
Languages: English, Espanol, Khmer, French Creole
Eligibility restrictions: Everyone must apply; call for more information
Fees: Sliding scale based on eligibility
Hours of operation: 7:00am - 5:30pm, year round
Lynn Economic Opportunity – Early Childhood Education Website: leoinc.org
156 Broad Street, Lynn, MA 01901 (781) 581-5320
Contact: Lisa Ciampa, Enrollment Specialist
Services: A variety of educational activities are offered
Ages Served: 2 years and 9 months to 5 Languages: English, Espanol, Khmer, French Creole
Eligibility restrictions: None
Fees: Free or low cost for low income families; also includes free Head Start program
Lynn Economic Opportunity – Ford Afterschool Program Website: leoinc.org
49 Hollingsworth Street, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 592-0582
Contact: Michelle Medlin
Services: A variety of educational activities are offered
Ages Served: 5 to 12
Eligibility restrictions: None
Fees: Free or low cost for low income families
Hours of operation: The program operates year from 1:45 - 5:30pm; during school and summer vacations, 7:30am-5:30pm
Lynn Economic Opportunity – School Age Child Care Website: leoinc.org
280 Broadway, Lynn, MA 01904 (781) 592-9446
Contact: Cheryl Boulay
Services: A variety of educational activities are offered
Ages Served: 6 to 12
Fees: Free or low cost for low income families
Hours of operation: Open year round, 1:45 - 5:30pm; during school and summer vacations, 7:30am - 5:30pm
Lynn Housing Authority – Curwin Youth Activities Program Website: www.lhand.org
29 Curwin Terrace, Lynn, MA 01905 (781) 598-4291
Contact: Lysa Newhall lnewhall@lhand.org
Services: Various youth programs offering education about the dangers of substance abuse, a work force program combining life skills training with classroom training. Curwin Circle has partnerships with both the Boys and Girls Club of Lynn, Girls Inc., HAWC, and Gordon College to provide both recreational activities and homework help. All Curwin residents have access to a homework center and a study hall complete with reference library and adult monitors/tutors.
Ages Served: 5 to 19 Languages Served: English, Espanol
Eligibility restrictions: Must be a resident of Curwin Circle. Contact Lysa Newhall for more information regarding eligibility and age requirements.
North Shore Family Daycare – Child care services
140 Union St., Suite 312, Lynn, MA (781) 598-4532
Contact: Donna Kennedy, Rachel Boudreau nsfamilydaycare@verizon.net
Services: Family childcare system offers placement in state-licensed, contracted family childcare homes
Ages Served: Birth to age 12 Languages Served: English, Espanol
Eligibility restrictions: None
Fees: Private pay, vouchers, contract slots
Hours of operation: care is available 6:00am - 5:30pm (maximum 10 hours per day)
Project Children – Child care services
11 Webster St., Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 592-2612
Contact: Christina Bezemes
Services: Child care and full time kindergarten; early education and care, developmentally appropriate curriculum; literacy based program; mental health services; occupational, physical, and speech therapy; social worker on site.
Ages Served: 2.9 to 5 years Languages Served: English, Espanol, Bosnian
Eligibility restrictions: Must live or work in Lynn; low income, working 30 hours per week, or in school/training program
Fees: Sliding fee scale
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
Other Information: Meals, transportation, DSS referrals for services
RAW ArtWorks, Inc. – Afterschool program Website: www.rawart.org
37 Central Square, Lynn, MA 01901 (781) 593-5515
Contact: Beau Diehl beau@rawart.org
Services: Art based groups for children ages 6 to 18 after school and evenings
Ages Served: 6 to 18 years Languages Served: English, Espanol
Fees: No cost to participants
Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 7:30
Salvation Army – Afterschool Program
1 Franklin Street, Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 598-0673
Contact: Captain David and Marica Payton
Services: The Salvation Army is a church offering many religious services as well as social services
Ages Served: Afterschool program ages 6 to 18 Languages Served: English, Russian, on occasion Spanish
Eligibility restrictions: Social services as a way of financial assistance require different standards or eligibility; call for information
Fees: None
Hours of operation: Office hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm; Church, Sundays 10:00am - 2:00pm
Other Information: Anyone looking for services is welcome to stop by during office hours and we will help within our means. If unable to help, we will refer the individual to someone who can assist
YMCA of Greater Lynn – Afterschool program
20 Neptune Blvd., Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 581-3105
Services: All day Pre-school and After school programs
Ages Served: 2.9-14 years Languages Served: English, Spanish
Eligibility restrictions: None
Fees: Pre-School 2.9-5 $33.70 per/day, After School 6-14 $20.40 per/day
Hours of operation: Pre-School 7:30-6:00p.m. After school 2:30-6:00 (school transportation)
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