CFCE programs are locally-based programs in your community that provide child development services and resources to families with young children.

Servicing Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, and Wilmington

September Newsletter

Coordinator's Corner

September is here! Hopefully you were able to enjoy this beautiful Labor Day weekend! As we transition away from our summer activities there's still plenty of time to spend outside with our loved ones. Kindergarten readiness isn't just the academics and social skills it takes for school, don't forget about lunches too! Take advantage of the back to school season, and make a picnic this weekend. What lunch boxes can they open and close? What food containers can they open and close? Can they eat their lunch in the amount of time they would have at school?

These are all great ways to ensure that your child is able to eat an appropriate portion size, and have access to the food you're hoping they eat. Some schools have different times for their lunches so look it up or ask their teaching staff to find out how long lunch time asks.

Chelmsford Mother's Club Consignment Sale

The Fall 2026 CMC Kids Tag Sale will be held at Greater Visions Children’s Center in Chelmsford on September 26th, from 9am-1pm (half price sale 12pm-1pm). Gently used items suitable for children from infancy to elementary will be available for purchase at a fraction of retail cost. There will be thousands of gently used items including, but not limited to, indoor/outdoor toys, clothes, shoes, pack-and-plays, high chairs, books, and so much more. We have also added a section for maternity and nursing clothes! The sale is a sustainable and affordable way for families to update their children's wardrobes, fill their toy chests and nurseries, while raising funds to reduce the cost of events for our members and their families.

Click here to learn more

Check out the NFI Family Resource Center this Month

Story Time at Parlee Farms!

Join us at Parlee Farms in the White Tent for Storytime with CTI's Family Resource Network! Wednesday September 9th from 11:00-11:30 at Parlee Farms!

Pre-school-aged children, their older and younger siblings, and even grownups will find something to enjoy. We will read a story together and have make some art you can take home. Get ready to learn and have fun! This storytime is for ages 2-5.

More info here

Transition Strategies for Families

Free Parent Workshop!

Learn about the organizations in your area actively supporting families!

When? Wednesday September 16th from 1:30-2:30pm

Where? Follow the Zoom link listed, if you would like to attend in person please email ccole@commteam.org

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Check out our Event Series too!

Melodies and More with Jammin with You!

Tuesday 9/8 at the Billerica Public Library

Where can I find your playgroups?

Look at our calendar for more information about when we will be in each of the towns we service, and feel free to join us whenever you are able.

Our community playgroups are off for Labor day during the first week of September, come join us for our series at Parlee Farms instead!

Don't miss out on our Parent Workshops or other Events! Follow the link to our website and click on our Activities Calendar!

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Wilmington Memorial Library

10:00-10:45

Chelmsford Public Library

10:00-10:45

Tyngsborough Public Library

11:00-11:45

Billerica Public Library

9:30-10:15

(Off 9/17)

Parker Memorial Library in Dracut

10:00-10:45

Tewksbury Public Library

11:00-11:45

Have you seen our Community Flyer around town?

I hope you have! We want to spread the word about our CFCE Playgroups in all of our communities. Want to help share these flyers? Send me an email and I'll send you our latest flyer!

We're looking to have our flyers in spaces that families of young children gather. This includes barbershops, hair salons, places of worship, community centers, coffee shops, local small businesses, anywhere who's interested can learn more.

Send me an email

Local Family Resources

We're here for everything your family and young children need!

Click on the 'Family Resources' tab to find what you need or contact us to discuss how we can help you and your family!

Want to learn more about your Child's Development?

Take a few minutes to fill out the Ages and Stages Questionnaire ® and one of our team members will follow up with you to discuss your child's areas of strength and development

Learn More

Chris Cole

77 Parker Avenue

Dracut MA 01826

(978) 905-7316

ccole@commteam.org

CTI's Family Resource Network is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care