Supporting Families Locally

CFCE programs are community-based initiatives offering valuable resources and services to support child development and family well-being in your neighborhood. Connect with us to find local programs that fit your family’s needs and strengthen your community bond.

We help families with:

  • Child development information
  • Transition information and support
  • Family assistance
  • Timely support in periods of family crisis
  • High quality, specific, and up-to-date information on early education and care programs and referrals
  • Family literacy and school readiness
  • Family and community events
  • Parent leadership opportunities
  • Information about community resources that support you as your child’s first teacher
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Early Learning Programs In Brookline

Our community-based initiatives in Brookline focus on nurturing young children through educational activities, developmental resources, and family support services.

Early learning programs empower families and support child development from the start.

Brookline Public Library

BEEP-Brookline Early Education Program

Soule Early Childhood

Rainbow Star Learning Center

Trust Early Learners

Everbrook Academy Brookline

Trust Center for Early Education

Events

Community Music with Miss Emily

🎶 Join Miss Emily for Music & Fun!
Come sing, dance, and play with Miss Emily the first Tuesday of each month in Hunneman Hall at the Brookline Village Library.

🎟️ Get your ticket at the Children’s Desk starting at 10 AM.
This event is free and open to all community members — don’t miss out on the fun!

Nov 4, 2025

Brookline Village Library Circle Time

Join us for Morning Playgroup at Brookline Village!
A fun, free time for little ones to play, explore, and make new friends — and for caregivers to connect too.
🎟 Tickets available at the Children’s Desk starting at 10 AM. Space is limited!

Nov 3, 2025

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day

Join us as we celebrate Eric Carle’s classic book The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the beginning of spring! Enjoy a special storytime with Kat followed by a fun, themed craft perfect for little hands. 🌸🐛

Friday March 20

Brookline Village Library

10:30-11:00

Coolidge Corner Free Play

Join us every Thursday for 45 minutes of free play and social fun with your littles at Coolidge Corner Library 💛

🕙 10:15–11:00 AM
📍 31 Pleasant Street, Brookline
👶 Ages: Infants & Toddlers with a caregiver
📝 No registration required

Come play, connect, and make new friends — we can’t wait to see you!

Jan 1, 2026