Northampton Parents Center

A Community Drop-in Center for Children, Caregivers, and Families

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Funders & Community Partners

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Northampton Parents Center is generously supported by your donations and through grants. We are funded through the following:

• Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, administered by Northampton Public Schools;
• United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region; and
• Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

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Additional funding in the form of matching grants is also provided during Giving Tuesday, by Northampton Area Pediatrics.

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We are very fortunate to receive in-kind donations from various community organizations and local businesses. Particular thanks and gratitude to Edwards Church for allowing the generous use of their beautiful space!

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Community Donors + In-Kind Donors

A2Z Science & Learning Toy Store
Art Always
High-Five Books
Edwards Church
Florence Pizza
Northampton Area Pediatrics
Tart Baking Co.
Woodstar Cafe
Puttin’ Pumpkins 2025 Sponsors

Community Partners

Bloom Local
Hampshire Regional YMCA
Little Roots
Look Park
NPS Early Childhood Center

All donations to NPC are tax deductible. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Northampton Parents Center

Northampton Parents Center is a drop-in center for families and caregivers of young children, birth to kindergarten. Since 1986, Northampton Parents Center (NPC) has provided a nurturing environment for families with young children to socialize, find resources, and build connections. Free daily drop-in playgroups are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. More information here.

We are located in the lower level of Edwards Church, at the corner of State and Main Streets in downtown Northampton.

Mission

Since 1986, the mission of Northampton Parents Center has been to provide a nurturing and friendly space for young children and their caregivers to meet and play; to find support and resources; and to create connections and friendships.

LOCATION

297 Main Street
Lower Level, Edwards Church
Northampton, MA 01060

NPC is located in the lower level of Edwards Church at the corner of State and Main Streets, in downtown Northampton. We are wheelchair accessible.

Support

Generously supported by your donations and through grant funding. All donations to NPC are tax deductible. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.