Private, Non-Profit, Early Education and Care Agency
The Guild of St. Agnes is a private, non-profit, Early Education and Care agency serving families across Central MA, providing them with quality, affordable early childhood and school age programs in safe nurturing environments for children from age four weeks to twelve years old. We provide these services at our 7 center based agencies, 100+ family child care homes, and our 11 after school settings.
To view a list of our sites, please visit our website: www.guildofstagnes.org
Keywords: early education, pre school, after school programs, care programs,
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Founded in 1913, the Guild has been in business now over 100 years. We are the oldest, continuously operating early education and care organization in Worcester County.
What is your primary product or service?
Early Education and Care for children ages 4 weeks to 12 years.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
As the Director of Human Resources I was always interested in the field and the importance of early education.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The Guild differentiates itself from other early childhood programs based on length of time serving the community, tradition, non profit status, size and number of locations, our nutrition services - free breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack for every child - our transportation service and our behavioral health supports. We have Center based Early Education and Care locations throughout Central MA, including Charlton, Devens, Fitchburg, Gardner, Webster, and three locations in Worcester. Additionally we coordinate early education services in over 100 Family Child Care homes and the Guild offers After School Care at 5 of the Worcester Public Schools and at 5 of our Centers. The Guild is the largest childcare center in Central MA with nearly 1,500 children in our care.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Currently we are in 13 locations; at this time we have no further plans for expansion
Provide detailed directions to your location
Please see our web site at www.guildofstagnes.org for directions
What type of payments do you accept?
Vouchers, basics, sliding scale and full fee
Which areas do you service?
Worcester and Worcester County
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Edward P. Madaus is the Excecutive Director of the Guild of St. Agnes
What are your hours of operation?
7am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Thank you for teaching my child and doing so knowledgeably and with kindness. S/he is more adjusted socially and is educationally prepared for school
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
All things are possible
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