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                    [post_content] => "K.G." recently visited 02038.com and asked how she might find mothers’ clubs and play groups for young children in Franklin, MA.

One excellent resource for parents looking for ready access to play groups and robust networking and support resources for moms would be the aptly named MOMS Clubs of Franklin, Massachusetts.

MOMS Clubs of Franklin, MA

Moms Clubs Franklin MA

Two MOMS Clubs in Franklin

There are 2 official MOMS Clubs in Franklin: one for the north and one for the south parts of town.

Each club has a roster of active playgroups.  A volunteer at each club will help match you to a play group that is right for your kids.  Playgroups typically get together weekly at members’ homes on a rotating schedule.

South Franklin MOMS Club

The southern Franklin club provides services for residents who live in Franklin’s southerly elementary school districts (Jefferson, Davis Thayer, Oak, Parmenter).  The website gave Emily Dixon as the person to contact for answers to questions about joining the south group: elmdixon@comcast.net

North Franklin MOMS Club

The northern Franklin club serves residents in Franklin’s northerly elementary school districts (Keller and Kennedy). Amy Mosher was cited on the site as the person to contact: apmosher@yahoo.com Other groups in Franklin, MA There are other support organizations for parents and children located right in Franklin, Massachusetts. One such group is: Franklin Newcomers and Friends Franklin MA Newcomers The club stresses it is not just for newcomers and provides members with a wide range of activities for kids and adults as well.  The group invites anyone interested in learning more to attend a meeting or send an email to franklinnewcomers@hotmail.com Another support network in Franklin for mothers and kids is: Franklin Moms Meetup Moms Meet UP Franklin MA This group is definitely Web 2.0 friendly!  Simply join from the site or from Facebook - $25 per year membership Other mother and children support groups for Franklin, MA residents There are other moms' clubs serving the central and southerns areas of Route 495 that include Franklin in their outreach services: Mothers & More Mothers and More As well as this national network with a local chapter operating out of Attleboro, MA: Mothers of Preschoolers - MOPS MOPS - Mothers of Pre-Schoolers Other resources available to mothers and families in Franklin Please remember that the many places of worship in Franklin, MA offer a variety of help, guidance and support to parents with young children. And the Franklin Recreation Department and the YMCA and other sports and country clubs in Franklin  each have  a wonderful array of programs for families. Copyright ©2010 02038.com [post_title] => How to find play groups and mothers' clubs serving Franklin Massachusetts (MA) [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => find-play-groups-mother-clubs-franklin-ma [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2010-08-03 13:50:36 [post_modified_gmt] => 2010-08-03 18:50:36 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.02038.com/?p=6022 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [post_category] => 0 ) [1] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 2738 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2009-02-21 11:34:27 [post_date_gmt] => 2009-02-21 16:34:27 [post_content] => The Children’s Center at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School in Franklin, MA was established in the mid-1970s.  Tri-County Childrens Center Franklin MA   The Children’s Center helps train high school students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education curriculum at the Tri-County Vo-Tech. The Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.  It offers two childcare programs to the public:   • Toddler Playgroup (18 months to 30 months) • Preschool Program (3 years to 4 years 9 months)  Quoting from the Tri-County Vo-Tech website: “We recognize that the early years of a child’s life are crucial to ensure the well-adjusted development of an individual. Our program promotes the safety and well-being of the child and is designed to meet the child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs at various stages of development. Special emphasis is placed on establishing each child’s sense of trust and self esteem. To help meet our goals, we offer a wide range of activities that are appropriately designed for the ages of the children we serve.“ Tri-County Children's Center Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School 147 Pond Street Franklin, MA  02038  http://tri-county.tc/index.php

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[post_title] => Tri-County Children’s Center [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => tri-county-childrens-center [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2009-02-21 12:04:56 [post_modified_gmt] => 2009-02-21 17:04:56 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.02038.com/?p=2738 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [post_category] => 0 ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1359 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2009-01-07 17:18:09 [post_date_gmt] => 2009-01-07 22:18:09 [post_content] => The Solutions Program offered by the Franklin Public School System helps working families make sure they have before and after school care for their children in kindergarten through the sixth grade. solutions-franklin-ma1 Solutions Program 150 Emmons Street (Former Town Hal) Franklin, MA  02038 508-520-8340 http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/Style5.cfm?category=1SOL Copyright ©2009 02038.com [post_title] => Solutions Program at the Franklin Public Schools [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => solutions-franklin-public-schools [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2009-02-21 09:57:33 [post_modified_gmt] => 2009-02-21 14:57:33 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.02038.com/?p=1359 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [post_category] => 0 ) [3] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1356 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2009-01-07 17:07:20 [post_date_gmt] => 2009-01-07 22:07:20 [post_content] => The Hockomock YMCA in Franklin, MA offers a before and after school program for school age children in addition to their other child care services. entrance_wm1 Quoting from the Franklin, MA YMCA site on the before and after school programs for kindergarteners through fifth graders: “This program begins every school day at 6:30 a.m. and includes transportation to school. Great for parents who need to make that early train. We have morning activities and snack time and provide transportation to school. We offer after school care for the towns of Franklin, Medway, Norfolk, and Milford. Our programs are state licensed and follow national YMCA school-age guidelines. We offer a “club” concept, so children may choose to participate in activities such as science, cartooning, chess, cheerleading, dance, physical fitness, and more. Homework time and a nutritious snack are provided daily.” The Hockomock Area YMCA Bernon Family Branch 45 Forge Hill Rd Franklin, MA 02038 508-528-8708 http://www.hockymca.org Copyright ©2009 02038.com [post_title] => YMCA Before & After School Programs [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => ymca-before-after-school [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2009-02-21 10:01:13 [post_modified_gmt] => 2009-02-21 15:01:13 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.02038.com/?p=1356 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [post_category] => 0 ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1353 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2009-01-07 16:52:52 [post_date_gmt] => 2009-01-07 21:52:52 [post_content] => The Elemen-Tree House in Franklin, MA serves children aged 5 – 14 years. elemen-tree-franklin-ma Elemen-Tree maintains a before and after school program as well as a summer program. Quoting from the website: “Our after school program consists of a variety of activities designed to enhance the social, emotional, and physical growth of all children in our care.  The program provides an environment rich with opportunities, while encouraging socialization through learning and play.  During the school year, The Elemen-Tree House offers a community based school age program which includes transportation to and from all Franklin schools.  A healthy breakfast and nutritional snacks are offered daily.  Qualified staff are available to assist in all homework needs.” Elemen-Tree House 838 Upper Union Street Franklin, MA 02038 508-541-3998 http://www.elementreehouse.com Copyright ©2009 02038.com [post_title] => Elemen-Tree House [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => elemen-tree-house [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2011-08-20 17:54:07 [post_modified_gmt] => 2011-08-20 22:54:07 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.02038.com/?p=1353 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [post_category] => 0 ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1348 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2009-01-07 16:05:22 [post_date_gmt] => 2009-01-07 21:05:22 [post_content] => The F.X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is a highly popular pre-school run by the Franklin, MA public school system. ecdc-franklin-ma3 The ECDC serves children aged 3 – 5 years of age. Here’s an excerpt from the Franklin, MA web site: “The Francis X. O’ Regan Early Childhood Development Center is an integrated preschool program operated by the Franklin Public Schools. The program is designed for children who are three to five years old. Parent and community involvement is an integral part of our preschool program. The highly trained staff provides a nurturing environment that utilizes a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children and Massachusetts Department of Education guidelines. Multi-sensory and hands-on experiences maximize learning opportunities in the areas of social/emotional, language, motor, cognition, and daily living skills.” F.X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) 224 Oak Street Franklin, MA 02038 508-541-8166) http://www.franklin.ma.us/auto/schools/ecdc/ [gallery=37] [post_title] => Early Childhood Development Center [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => early-childhood-development-center [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2009-01-07 16:05:22 [post_modified_gmt] => 2009-01-07 21:05:22 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.02038.com/?p=1348 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [post_category] => 0 ) [6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1343 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2009-01-07 15:53:34 [post_date_gmt] => 2009-01-07 20:53:34 [post_content] => The Dean College Children’s Center is a great asset to the Franklin, MA community. dean-childrens-center-franklin-ma2 Dean College runs the Children’s Center as part of the college’s Early Childhood Education Department. Dean's Early Education program students teach at the center along with the program’s faculty and center staff. The Children’s Center serves children aged 2.9 to 6 years. dean-childrens-center-franklin-ma6 They also have an annual spring children’s festival – lots of fun and food! The following is a quote from the Dean College web site: “The Dean College Children's Center is an award-winning fully accredited on-campus preschool for area youngsters ages 2.9 to 6 years. The program is designed to encourage maximum development of a child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth. The children benefit from a low student-teacher ratio, as Dean College Early Childhood Education Students work with college faculty and Children's Center Staff in the center.” Dean College Children’s Center 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038 508-541-1598 http://www.dean.edu/Services/ChildrensCenter.cfm [gallery=36] [post_title] => Dean College Children’s Center [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => dean-college-children-center [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2011-08-20 17:52:38 [post_modified_gmt] => 2011-08-20 22:52:38 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.02038.com/?p=1343 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [post_category] => 0 ) [7] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1340 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2009-01-07 15:45:42 [post_date_gmt] => 2009-01-07 20:45:42 [post_content] => The Franklin Children’s School in Franklin, MA is a preschool for children aged 2.9 years – 6 years. franklin-childrens-school-franklin-ma3 The school has a wide following among families in Franklin, MA. Excerpting from the school’s web site: “Franklin Children's School is a NAEYC Accredited Preschool. The staff of Franklin Children's School are professionals in the field of childhood education. They are fully trained in child development, continuously updating their training at conferences, workshops and at college level courses. Our goal is to foster proper guidance while encouraging your child's independence and creativity.” Franklin Children’s School 900 Chestnut Street Franklin, MA 02038 508-528-9378 http://www.franklin.ma.us/auto/community/children/preschool/default.htm [gallery=38] [post_title] => Franklin Children’s School [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => franklin-children%e2%80%99s-school [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2009-01-07 16:08:55 [post_modified_gmt] => 2009-01-07 21:08:55 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.02038.com/?p=1340 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [post_category] => 0 ) [8] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1337 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2009-01-07 15:40:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2009-01-07 20:40:53 [post_content] => The Hockomock YMCA in Franklin, MA offers three programs providing child care services to children in the Franklin, MA area.  For children aged 3 to 5, the YMCA has a World of Tots Nursery School. entrance_wm Taking from the YMCA site regarding the YMCA”s World of Tots Nursery School: "Children from 3 to 5 years of age are cared for in a learning environment that provides a unique opportunity for individualized care. Appropriate play experiences contribute to the children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Kid sports, gymnastics, and swimming are among the activities provided. We offer 2-, 3-, or 5-day morning and afternoon programs." The Hockomock Area YMCA Bernon Family Branch 45 Forge Hill Rd Franklin, MA 02038 508-528-8708 http://www.hockymca.org/ [post_title] => YMCA’s World of Tots Nursery School [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => ymca-world-of-tots [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2011-08-31 22:15:59 [post_modified_gmt] => 2011-09-01 03:15:59 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.02038.com/?p=1337 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [post_category] => 0 ) [9] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1332 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2009-01-07 15:34:14 [post_date_gmt] => 2009-01-07 20:34:14 [post_content] => Prospect Hill Country Day School in Franklin, MA has a half day and a full day pre-Kindergarten program. prospect-hill-franklin-ma2 They also provide child care services for younger age groups. Quoting from the company web site: “Prospect Hill's commitment of quality reaches to both our children and parents alike! Through creating a loving, safe, and understanding environment for our children we will strive to allow each child to grow and learn where they feel always comfortable and important. Developing an independent, confident, and well adjusted child through the top quality of our teachers, curriculum, and Center as a whole, is our goal!” Prospect Hill Country Day School 54 Prospect Street Franklin, MA 02038   508-528-5554 http://www.prospecthilldayschool.com [gallery=41] [post_title] => Prospect Hill Country Day School [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => prospect-hill-school [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2009-01-07 15:34:14 [post_modified_gmt] => 2009-01-07 20:34:14 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.02038.com/?p=1332 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [post_category] => 0 ) ) [post] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6022 [post_author] => 2 [post_date] => 2010-07-29 08:09:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2010-07-29 13:09:36 [post_content] => "K.G." recently visited 02038.com and asked how she might find mothers’ clubs and play groups for young children in Franklin, MA. One excellent resource for parents looking for ready access to play groups and robust networking and support resources for moms would be the aptly named MOMS Clubs of Franklin, Massachusetts. MOMS Clubs of Franklin, MA Moms Clubs Franklin MA Two MOMS Clubs in Franklin There are 2 official MOMS Clubs in Franklin: one for the north and one for the south parts of town. Each club has a roster of active playgroups.  A volunteer at each club will help match you to a play group that is right for your kids.  Playgroups typically get together weekly at members’ homes on a rotating schedule. South Franklin MOMS Club The southern Franklin club provides services for residents who live in Franklin’s southerly elementary school districts (Jefferson, Davis Thayer, Oak, Parmenter).  The website gave Emily Dixon as the person to contact for answers to questions about joining the south group: elmdixon@comcast.net

North Franklin MOMS Club

The northern Franklin club serves residents in Franklin’s northerly elementary school districts (Keller and Kennedy). Amy Mosher was cited on the site as the person to contact: apmosher@yahoo.com Other groups in Franklin, MA There are other support organizations for parents and children located right in Franklin, Massachusetts. One such group is: Franklin Newcomers and Friends Franklin MA Newcomers The club stresses it is not just for newcomers and provides members with a wide range of activities for kids and adults as well.  The group invites anyone interested in learning more to attend a meeting or send an email to franklinnewcomers@hotmail.com Another support network in Franklin for mothers and kids is: Franklin Moms Meetup Moms Meet UP Franklin MA This group is definitely Web 2.0 friendly!  Simply join from the site or from Facebook - $25 per year membership Other mother and children support groups for Franklin, MA residents There are other moms' clubs serving the central and southerns areas of Route 495 that include Franklin in their outreach services: Mothers & More Mothers and More As well as this national network with a local chapter operating out of Attleboro, MA: Mothers of Preschoolers - MOPS MOPS - Mothers of Pre-Schoolers Other resources available to mothers and families in Franklin Please remember that the many places of worship in Franklin, MA offer a variety of help, guidance and support to parents with young children. And the Franklin Recreation Department and the YMCA and other sports and country clubs in Franklin  each have  a wonderful array of programs for families. Copyright ©2010 02038.com [post_title] => How to find play groups and mothers' clubs serving Franklin Massachusetts (MA) [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => find-play-groups-mother-clubs-franklin-ma [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2010-08-03 13:50:36 [post_modified_gmt] => 2010-08-03 18:50:36 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.02038.com/?p=6022 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw [post_category] => 0 ) [queried_object] => stdClass Object ( [term_id] => 180 [name] => Child Care [slug] => child-care-franklin-ma [term_group] => 0 [term_order] => 0 [term_taxonomy_id] => 183 [taxonomy] => post_tag [description] => [parent] => 0 [count] => 21 ) [queried_object_id] => 180 )

Tri-County Children’s Center

by Warren Reynolds

The Children’s Center at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School in Franklin, MA was established in the mid-1970s.    The Children’s Center helps train high school students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education curriculum at the Tri-County Vo-Tech. The Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.  It offers two [...]

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The Solutions Program offered by the Franklin Public School System helps working families make sure they have before and after school care for their children in kindergarten through the sixth grade. Solutions Program 150 Emmons Street (Former Town Hal) Franklin, MA  02038 508-520-8340 http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/Style5.cfm?category=1SOL Copyright ©2009 02038.com

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The Hockomock YMCA in Franklin, MA offers a before and after school program for school age children in addition to their other child care services. Quoting from the Franklin, MA YMCA site on the before and after school programs for kindergarteners through fifth graders: “This program begins every school day at 6:30 a.m. and includes [...]

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Elemen-Tree House

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The Elemen-Tree House in Franklin, MA serves children aged 5 – 14 years. Elemen-Tree maintains a before and after school program as well as a summer program. Quoting from the website: “Our after school program consists of a variety of activities designed to enhance the social, emotional, and physical growth of all children in our [...]

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The F.X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is a highly popular pre-school run by the Franklin, MA public school system. The ECDC serves children aged 3 – 5 years of age. Here’s an excerpt from the Franklin, MA web site: “The Francis X. O’ Regan Early Childhood Development Center is an integrated preschool program [...]

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The Dean College Children’s Center is a great asset to the Franklin, MA community. Dean College runs the Children’s Center as part of the college’s Early Childhood Education Department. Dean’s Early Education program students teach at the center along with the program’s faculty and center staff. The Children’s Center serves children aged 2.9 to 6 [...]

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Franklin Children’s School

by Warren Reynolds

The Franklin Children’s School in Franklin, MA is a preschool for children aged 2.9 years – 6 years. The school has a wide following among families in Franklin, MA. Excerpting from the school’s web site: “Franklin Children’s School is a NAEYC Accredited Preschool. The staff of Franklin Children’s School are professionals in the field of [...]

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The Hockomock YMCA in Franklin, MA offers three programs providing child care services to children in the Franklin, MA area.  For children aged 3 to 5, the YMCA has a World of Tots Nursery School. Taking from the YMCA site regarding the YMCA”s World of Tots Nursery School: “Children from 3 to 5 years of [...]

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Prospect Hill Country Day School in Franklin, MA has a half day and a full day pre-Kindergarten program. They also provide child care services for younger age groups. Quoting from the company web site: “Prospect Hill’s commitment of quality reaches to both our children and parents alike! Through creating a loving, safe, and understanding environment [...]

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“K.G.” recently visited 02038.com and asked how she might find mothers’ clubs and play groups for young children in Franklin, MA. One excellent resource for parents looking for ready access to play groups and robust networking and support resources for moms would be the aptly named MOMS Clubs of Franklin, Massachusetts. MOMS Clubs of Franklin, [...]

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