Harwich CPC

We are teachers, administrator, day care providers, parents, as well as representatives of church and community groups who share a commitment to bring quality, affordable programs and services to young children, their families and providers in Harwich.

We are providing quality preschool experiences for Harwich children with priority to children who may be at risk and/or of low to moderate income working families. We support “Make Way For Kids” preschool, and provide financial assistance to families to enable their children to attend high quality preschool and day-care programs. We bring training opportunities to providers and support them in accreditation and credential efforts. We also bring education and support to parents of young children.

The majority of our funding is through State Department of Education grants as administered by the Harwich Public Schools. The public schools provide in-kind services as well as space for several of our on-going programs. We also raise funds through events sponsored by the “Friends” of the council.

Francie Joseph-3 to 5 Coordinator Peggy Ward-Donaghue-0 to 3 Coord. Cathy Karras-Exec Secretary, Prog. Asst., Council Co-Chair Sue Peterson-Child-care provider Kathie Smith—Council Co-Chair Sue Trask-Early Childhood Special Needs Preschool Teacher Barbara Prindle-Eaton-CCCD Early Intervention/School Committee Rep MaryBelle Small-Language Enrichment