Early Childhood Services
Pine Forest Children’s Community
The Pine Forest Children's Community is a full-day, year around play-based child care center for children ages six weeks to six years (birth through pre-K). We strive for a developmentally appropriate, individualized, family-centered setting, where children are encouraged to discover their own capabilities through creativity, questioning, exploration, and experimentation. The Community also includes a Therapeutic Supported Child Care program that is designed to offer further support to children and families that have unique mental health needs. Please call the HowardCenter Pine Forest Children’s Community at 802.488.6750 for further information.
Winooski Family Center
The Winooski Family Center is a collaborative with the Winooski School District and the Winooski Housing Authority. It provides a safe and nurturing environment for families with children, birth through school-age, to play, learn, and grow together. Pre-school classes are offered on site. Please call Intake at 802.488.6600 for more information.
Early Childhood Program
Mental health services are available for families with children ages 6 and under. Services include in-home parenting support, supportive counseling for children and adult family members, behavioral consultation and support in a range of early care settings (childcare, preschool, EEE, or Headstart classrooms), and advocacy/case management. Please call the HowardCenter Early Childhood Program at 802.488.6672 for more information.