Square One

Yesterday, we proudly celebrated the graduation of our 2026 Family Services Program participants! 🎓🎉

Congratulations to all of the graduates from our Healthy Families, Parents as Teachers, Learn & Earn, FIRST Steps Together, and HiSET programs on this amazing accomplishment. We are so proud of everything you’ve achieved and grateful to have shared this special day with you and your families.

Thank you to our incredible staff for all of the support, encouragement, and hard work that helped make this milestone possible, and to everyone who joined us in celebrating our Graduates.

Join us in celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our Square One team members graduating from schools and programs across our community! 🎓

We are so proud of each graduate for reaching this exciting milestone. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to growth inspire us every day, and we’re honored to celebrate alongside them.

Congratulations to all of our graduates , we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish next!

This Wednesday, we had the pleasure of celebrating the incredible mothers and caregivers of Square One at our Mother’s Day Brunch.

Everyone enjoyed great food, making flower bouquets, relaxing massages, and spending time together.

Thank you to everyone who came and helped make the afternoon so special.💐

The future is bright when you start at Square One!

Square One alum Jelani N. Latham recently took some time to share her Square One experience with us.

Do you or someone you know have a Square One (formerly Springfield Day Nursery) experience to share? We want to hear from you! Please contact Matt DeLoria at [email protected].

Congratulations to Dawn Forbes DiStefano, President & CEO of Square One, on being named the 2026 Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and Dawn’s continued leadership and impact throughout our community.

Join us on June 10 at the Springfield Regional Chamber Spotlight & Annual Meeting as we celebrate Dawn and this exciting honor!

We’re proud to announce Dawn DiStefano, President & CEO of Square One, as the 2026 Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year. A dedicated leader and current Chair of the Springfield Regional Chamber’s Executive Committee, Dawn has made a lasting impact across our region through her commitment to community, collaboration, and opportunity for all. Her work continues to strengthen Greater Springfield and inspire those around her.

Join us on June 10 at MGM Springfield for the Springfield Regional Chamber Spotlight and Annual Meeting as we celebrate Dawn and the many individuals helping move our region forward. This is a moment you won’t want to miss! https://bit.ly/4uGiSGa

Golden Tempo wasn’t the only winner at the 2026 Kentucky Derby—Square One’s annual Kentucky Derby Party was a tremendous success!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us to support Square One’s children and families. Your energy, generosity, and impeccable style, from elegant pastels to standout hats, made the day truly special.

We are especially grateful to our sponsors, whose support makes this event possible. Thank to our 2026 Presenting Triple Crown Sponsors, PeoplesBank and The Queenin Family/ Specialty Bolt & Screw, Inc..

Thank you to our Photo Finish Sponsors: Alekman DiTusa LLC, Meridian Industrial Group, BeaconBank, Baystate Health & Health New England.

We’re also grateful for our Seabiscuit Sponsors: USI Insurance Services and INSA.

We also thank our Betting Sponsors for helping make it all happen: Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone, Country Bank, Florence Bank, St Germain Investment Management, Bertera Subaru of West Springfield, Westfield Bank, Window World of Western Massachusetts, East Springfield Veterinary Hospital, Eversource MA, Antonacci Foundation, Fiducient Advisors, Fontaine Brothers., and Caring Health Center, Inc.

Thank you Racing Sponsors: 6 Brick's LLC, Chicopee Industrial Contractors, Chris Martin from the Hamre Martin Team, Crystal Vazquez, NEPM, Northern Tree Service, Refined Tax Horizons, Inc., Springfield College and Marcotte Ford.

Finally our Rose Sponsors: Chikmedia, Father & Sons, Springfield Housing Authority, Andrew Associates, Bay Path University, Freedom Credit Union, and Skoler Abbott.

Other huge thank you to Events by Jackie M, CJC Lighting & Production, Viren Entertainment, and MGM Springfield.

Together with a long list of supporters and guests from throughout the region, we raised much-needed funds to continue to serve our community!

Huge thanks to Chris Marion Photography for capturing the spirit of the night so perfectly!

https://www.masslive.com/galleries/K4ECJWR6BJCX3CKRJT6HTND2EM/

Square One hosts its annual Kentucky Derby Party in the Armory at MGM Springfield Saturday evening, May 2, 2026. Square One hosts its annual Kentucky Derby Party in the Armory at MGM Springfield Saturday evening, May 2, 2026.

https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/05/foundations-for-success-springfield-gives-parents-a-first-step-in-early-education.html?utm_campaign=masslivenews_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaARiEJBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeXkbrmYkABPesdjOAIRvLC07cREUo3jlG4VGFYf-IhIgHTnm25E7eluXp6P0_aem_098Mz68oEo5EGs0pWz45Cg

Foundations for Success Springfield gives parents a first step in early education Foundations For Success drew on part of the $1 million in Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative funding received by the Springfield Public Schools.

https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/1-2m-awarded-to-two-springfield-organizations-during-boston-celtics-playoffs/

Springfield organization awarded funding during Boston Celtics playoffs Representatives of a Springfield organization were surprised during a Boston Celtics playoff game with funding to support their education-focused initiative.