Brooker Memorial

08/22/2026

The Early Learning and Child Care Center is “raising” birds again and this time it is Quail!

This week the quail eggs were placed in the incubator and the classes have been taking visits to see them. Over the next few weeks, the teachers plan to stop in to check in on their progress and answer some questions so they can create a small classroom journal about the quail.

Earlier in the year, the center hatched chickens and then they went back to the farmer after they hatched. The quail program is structured in a similar fashion. It is expected to take five weeks for them to hatch.

08/17/2026

Parents – make sure that you register your child to get their teeth cleaned during this academic year if they are going to school in Torrington’s elementary schools and Torrington Intermediate School, as well as the elementary schools in Region One and Botelle School in Norfolk. Register Online: https://brookermemorial.org/pediatric-dental/school-dental-programs/

Brooker Memorial’s dental hygienist is starting her yearly schedule at Torrington Intermediate School and Sharon Center School.

All children are eligible to receive dental cleanings, fluoride, oral health screenings and sealants in grades Pre-K through eighth grade, regardless of who their dentist is. Parents are asked to provide dental insurance information and give Brooker Memorial permission to bill the insurance to help offset the cost of this program. We accept HUSKY. If you do not have insurance, families will not be billed for services provided at school.

Brooker is grateful to the Foundation for Community Health, Delta Dental of New Jersey and Connecticut and Hartford HealthCare, and Union Savings Bank for financially supporting the School-Based Dental Program. However, the grants do not cover all of the costs.

08/13/2026

Brooker will be attending Saturday's Torrington Torrington Police Activities League -Torrington PAL Backpack event. Stop by our booth and get a free toothbrush and 2-minute toothbrushing time for children!

08/12/2026

Come visit Brooker Memorial’s tent at Celebrate Belonging today (Wednesday, Aug. 12) at Coe Park 3-7pm. Lots of organizations offering giveaways and activities!

08/10/2026

Brooker Memorial gratefully received 42 soccer balls Monday that were donated to the Early Learning and Child Care Center. Torrington Mayor Molly Spino met with preschool age children and administrators to present the gift that came to the City of Torrington from a donation by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup through the US Conference of Mayors.

Children are excited that they will be able to take the official soccer balls home with them. Each one has a printed label “FIFA Football for Schools.”

See the full article: https://brookermemorial.org/2026/fifa-soccer-balls-donated-by-mayor/

08/06/2026

Congrats to ServiceMaster Albino for collecting 250 backpacks! Brooker's donors added at least half a dozen. They are still collecting monetary donations if you missed giving.

We want to thank everyone who donated backpacks, school supplies, hosted collection boxes, and shared our mission. Your support has been incredible!

While the collection has ended, there is still time to make a monetary donation and help us reach our close before we do our distributions to the charities next week.

This year, we've reached about 50% of our goal, and with your help, we can still purchase the backpacks and school supplies needed to support local students before the school year begins.

Every dollar makes a difference. Whether it's $10, $25, or $50, your donation helps ensure more children start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.

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Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community. Together, we can finish strong!

08/04/2026

Brooker Memorial is seeking applicants for three positions: a part-time Financial Assistant (20 hours per week), along with two full-time Child Care Center teachers - an Infant Teacher and Preschool/Before and After School Teacher. Full details and the application are available at https://brookermemorial.org/careers Join our team!

08/03/2026

We celebrate five employees on their work anniversaries in August - Dr. Braverman, Charlene, Anne, Mia and Jennifer. We thank them for being a part of the Brooker family!

07/28/2026

Executive Director Christina Emery and Community Engagement Coordinator Lynn Mellis Worthington share their thanks to all who contributed to Brooker Memorial's Northwest Corner Gives Campaign during the past three weeks. https://youtu.be/DoaOjtYgw-A Through the generosity of donors, matched by Northwest CT Community Foundation, we were able to raise $3,180 that will be used to expand our Pathway to Success program for Northwest CT teens, adding job shadowing and mentoring to help them prepare for their future careers. We are so grateful to the foundation for matching each dollar raised and for making this fundraiser possible for nonprofits in area towns!

Brooker Memorial Executive Director Christina Emery and Community E...

07/24/2026

Brooker Memorial is so thankful to all the donors who contributed to our Northwest Corner Gives Campaign during the past three weeks. We are excited that we raised $3,180 that will be used to expand our Pathway to Success program for Northwest CT teens, adding job shadowing and mentoring to help them prepare for their future careers. Special thanks to the Northwest CT Community Foundation for matching each dollar raised and for making this fundraiser possible for nonprofits in area towns!