Partners in Child Development

08/22/2026

Our Toddler Playgroups welcome all children ages 2–3 for music, movement, art, sensory play, and new friendships.

Learn more: https://ei.mypcd.org/toddler-playgroups/

08/20/2026

Please join us in supporting our August Staff Member of The Month!

Briana was described by one of her coworkers as "the hardest worker for her families and her team." Briana is always flexible with her time to support her teammates with evaluations, IFSP updates, and consults. Additionally, she provides support for our new staff by taking them out to shadow visits, training them in EICS, and discussing cases. Briana also consistently utilizes the multidisciplinary team to ensure her families are having all of their needs met during their time in EI. Briana's dedication to her families and her EI team is incredible!

Thank you, Briana, we're so grateful to have you on our team!

08/19/2026

Anderson School currently has openings in all classrooms for students ages 3 to 16.

Located in Andover, Anderson School is a private, approved special education school for students with complex medical needs and multiple disabilities. Individualized educational and therapeutic programming, specially designed classrooms, high staff-to-student ratios, and a nurse in every classroom provide the support each student needs to learn, grow, and build independence.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your student’s needs from Pre-K through elementary and middle school.

Learn more or schedule a tour: https://anderson.mypcd.org/

08/18/2026

August is National Breastfeeding Month, an opportunity to recognize that every family’s feeding journey is different, and support can make all the difference. 💙

Our Early Intervention Services team helps families with concerns related to breastfeeding, bottle feeding, latching, weight gain, and nutrition. Through visits at home or childcare, our nurses, lactation consultants, and therapists provide practical, family-centered support tailored to each child.

No medical referral is needed, and evaluations are available at no cost to families in our service area.

Learn more: https://mypcd.org/our-services-include-helping-with-breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/

Partners in Child Development’s Early Intervention Services program supports families with infants and young children who are experiencing feeding challenges, including breastfeeding, bottle feeding, latching, and weight gain. Our team provides family-centered guidance and practical strategies to ...

08/17/2026

Back-to-school preparations are underway at Woodbridge School! 🍎

Our educators are thoughtfully preparing Reggio-inspired classrooms designed to spark curiosity, creativity, independence, and collaboration. In this approach, the learning environment acts as a “third teacher.”

Six important features shape our classrooms:

🌿 Natural materials and aesthetic beauty
🧒 Child-centered layouts
🖼️ Documentation of learning
🎨 Flexible, open-ended materials
🌱 Connection to nature
🤝 Community and collaboration

Every detail helps create a welcoming environment where children can explore their interests, express themselves, and learn through hands-on experiences.

Learn more: https://mypcd.org/our-reggio-inspired-classrooms-and-the-benefits-to-our-students/

08/15/2026

Popsicles, playtime, and plenty of smiles! ☀️

Wednesday’s Early Intervention family engagement event, Popsicles on the Playground, was a wonderful opportunity for families to have fun, connect with one another, and build community. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

08/14/2026

Recently, we gathered for our Annual Staff Appreciation Event to celebrate the incredible people behind Partners in Child Development! 💙

Every day, our dedicated team brings compassion, expertise, and heart to their work, helping children and families learn, grow, and thrive. We are deeply grateful for all they do to bring our mission to life.

Special thanks to Lenzi's Catering in Dracut, MA, for a wonderful event.

08/13/2026

Preparing for Preschool: Toddler Playgroups - It All Starts Here

Shelby Johnson of signed her two-year-old up for a playgroup at Partners in Child Development after having a great experience with her older son. “We decided to enroll our daughter Morgan to help get her ready for preschool,” she shared. “We felt it was important for her overall development to practice in a safe and welcoming setting.”

Playgroup has also helped Morgan practice separating from her parents and participating in structured activities. “We have noticed Morgan’s self-confidence has really blossomed since starting playgroup,” Shelby said. “She is more open to trying new things on her own” and has worked hard at “being a kind friend to everyone.”

Learn more about Early Intervention Services and our Toddler Playgroups:
https://ei.mypcd.org/toddler-playgroups/

Interested in learning more? Email Aimee: [email protected]

08/12/2026

In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, Shelby Balukonis, LICSW, attended a WIC community event this week! 💙

Shelby connected with local families and shared information about how Partners in Child Development’s Early Intervention Services can support children and caregivers during the earliest years of development.

Thank you to WIC for bringing families and community resources together!

💡 Our recent blog explores common breastfeeding challenges and how our Early Intervention team can help: https://mypcd.org/our-services-include-helping-with-breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/

08/07/2026

Partnership is more than part of our name. It’s how our mission comes to life. 💙

We are incredibly grateful to the members of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 103 who participated in the 2026 New England Solidarity Ride during Laconia Motorcycle Week and raised more than $6,500 to support Partners in Child Development!

This partnership began with a personal connection: one of the riders has a child who received our Early Intervention Services and introduced our programs to his colleagues as a cause worthy of their support. We are deeply honored that they chose to ride for PCD.

Support like this is vital to our work. By partnering with families, companies, individuals, foundations, and community organizations, we are able to serve more children and families and continue nurturing the growth and development of every child to maximize their potential.

To everyone who rode, donated, and helped make this possible: thank you for being our partners in child development.

Learn more about this story and upcoming events: https://mypcd.org/events/

Interested in raising funds to support our mission? Connect with us: https://mypcd.org/contact-us/