Welcome to the Gorse Children's Center at StonyBrook!

We are located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, on the picturesque campus of Mount Holyoke College. The College campus, its buildings, and natural landscapes provide wonderful settings for exploration and learning.
The Gorse Children's Center provides care for the families of Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, as well as surrounding communities.
We currently have the capacity to provide full time care for 81 children aged six weeks through five years.  During the school year, the Center provides after school care for children Kindergarten through third grade.

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Nutritious snacks provided daily

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Back-Up Care Available, School Age Summer Program

The Gorse Child Study Program serves young children, ages 2.9 to 6, in a planned but flexible learning environment. We offer four half-day programs: three preschool groups (two in the morning and one in the afternoon) and an afternoon kindergarten. The class size is between twelve and sixteen children and classes operate from 8:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m. We follow the academic calendar of Mount Holyoke College. The program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.  Click here for more information about the Gorse Child Study Program.

Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Join us in celebrating the educational and enriching environment offered to children, families, and Mount Holyoke College students!

Friday, November 13, 2009
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Visit our newly renovated facilities! Meet some of our expert teachers serving children from infancy through kindergarten in both part-time and full day programs.

· Enjoy dance and rhythm with members of the West African Dance Class under the direction of Marilyn and Sekou Sylla

· Storytelling by John Porcino!

· Horse and Wagon rides outdoors!

· Craft activities

· Cider and donuts