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Winter I Schedule

Registration Closes at 8AM on 12/31

Groups begin January 5th!

Session Dates:

1/5 - 2/13 (no group 1/19)

YFCP will hold a lottery registration on 12/31. Families will be placed into one parent/child group (playgroup, music group, Baby Sign Language or Little Movers!) or placed on a waitlist. Families on a waitlist will be emailed groups with openings.

You will receive a "Winter I Registration Confirmation" email by 1/2/2026. Check your SPAM folder first, and then contact YFCP if you do not receive a confirmation email.

Winter I Programs

NEW! Baby Sign & Play

For pre-verbal babies and toddlers with a parent/caregiver.

Mondays at 11:00 - 11:45

1/5, 1/12, 1/26 & 2/2

Grafton Public Library

Join Sheryl White of Baby Kneads and learn ways to use sign language to communicate with your baby. Baby Sign Language (BSL) has many benefits, such as giving babies the ability to express themselves before they can speak verbally, accelerating spoken language, deepening the bond between adult and child, and enhancing early literacy skills. In this 4-week series, parents/caregivers will learn the benefits (and research) of Baby Sign Language, how to teach your baby to sign, watch the instructor interact and demonstrate signing with your baby, and learn new signs with handouts.

Play & Learn Groups

For children, ages 1 - 6, with a parent/caregiver.

Offered in Sutton and Marlborough

Play & Learn Groups provide the opportunity for parents/caregivers and children to interact with each other in a safe, developmentally appropriate environment. Children learn to play, develop listening skills, communicate and build social skills. A facilitator will introduce art/science activities, math and music & movement during free play and story time. Parents/caregivers can share ideas, develop relationships and expand their support system. Playgroups begin the week of 1/5 through 2/13 (no group 1/19).

Schedule in Sutton
YFCP Family Center, 13 Providence Rd.

Monday through Thursday - 2 groups at 9:15 - 10:30 and 10:45 - 12:00

Friday - 1 group at 9:15 - 10:30

Schedule in Marlborough
Marlborough Play Space

169 Pleasant St.

Monday - 2 groups at 9:15 - 10:30 and 10:45 - 12:00

Tuesday - 1 group at 10:45 - 12:00

Thursday - 1 group at 10:00 - 11:15

Music and Movement Enrichment

All music programs are for children with a parent/caregiver.

"Musical Sing Along"

For children ages Birth - 5

Wednesdays at 1:00 - 1:45

Marlborough Public Library

Children will sing, dance and play with rhythm instruments and musical props such as egg shakers, scarves and more! Facilitated by Ms. Debbie who has been leading mixed-age family Music Together® classes for 20 years! Dates: 1/7 - 2/11

“Wiggles & Giggles Littles”

For children ages 6-24 months

Mondays at 9:45 - 10:15

Charlton Public Library

Little ones will be introduced to music, movement, musical instruments and stories in this 30-minute series facilitated by Ms. Laine. "Wiggles & Giggles" fosters physical, cognitive, social and emotional learning through music and motion. Dates: 1/5 - 2/9 (no group 1/19)

“Tots & Tunes”

For children ages Birth - 3

Thursdays at 10:15 - 11:00

Millbury Public Library

Children ages birth - 3 will explore music through songs, movement and simple instruments in this joyful music and movement experience facilitated by Ms. Brenda from Apple Tree Arts. Dates: 1/8 - 2/12

"Wiggles & Giggles”

For children ages 2-5

Offered at the Charlton and Webster libraries. See schedules below.

Children will sing, move, play musical instruments, learn rhythm and listen to stories in this music and movement series facilitated by Ms. Laine. "Wiggles & Giggles" fosters physical, cognitive, social and emotional learning through music and motion. Siblings are welcome and must be supervised.

Charlton Public Library

Mondays at 10:30 - 11:30

Dates: 1/5 - 2/9 (no group 1/19)

Webster: Gladys E. Kelly Public Library

Thursdays at 10:00 - 11:00

Dates: 1/8 - 2/12

Little Movers!

For children ages 3-6 with a parent/caregiver

Offered at the YMCA in Westborough and Southbridge. See schedules below.

Little Movers will help your child build and enhance gross motor (movement) skills by participation in fun physical activities. Children, with a parent/caregiver, will run, jump, crawl, balance, ride scooters & bikes and play games! With the help of a facilitator, children will be guided through fun movement activities, ending with a storytime. Younger siblings are welcome and must be supervised by parents/caregivers.

Boroughs Family Branch YMCA in Westborough
Tuesdays at 12:00 - 1:00
Dates: 1/6 - 2/10

Tri-Community Family Branch YMCA in Southbridge
Wednesdays at 11:30 - 12:30
Dates: 1/7 - 2/11

Additional Community Programs

Registration for these programs is not included in Winter I Registration

“Young Scientists” STEM Series in Libraries

Children, ages 3 - 6, with a parent/caregiver will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time, challenges and simple experiments in 45-60 minute classes facilitated by STEM Beginnings and hosted by libraries. "Young Scientists" schedules and registration information will be emailed to families weekly and listed on some library websites.

Pre-K Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins

Children, ages 1-5, with a parent/caregiver, will enjoy songs, dance, silly stories, musical instruments and more! Please register through the Blackstone Library by emailing Tressy at tcollier@cwmars.org, calling the library at 508-883-1931, or in person.

Blackstone Public Library
Fridays at 11:30 - 12:00
1/23, 1/30 and 2/13