We’re writing today to share difficult news about the future of Family ACCESS.
Unfortunately, because of declining enrollment and increasing costs, the Board of Directors and Leadership have made the difficult but necessary decision to permanently close Family ACCESS. The last day for our Early Learning Center, Early Literacy Services, and Counseling Services will be Thursday, June 25, 2026.
In reaching this decision, our Board and leadership exhausted all options. There is simply no way forward that would allow our organization to continue to responsibly sustain our operations, particularly given the persistent economic pressures and shifting family preferences that have led to such a prolonged period of under-enrollment.
Please know that Family ACCESS will continue to operate as normal through 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 25. All children who are currently enrolled will continue to receive the same care, attention, and high-quality education and experience for the duration of their time in our program. We will continue to provide the same safe, nurturing, and supportive spaces for your child to learn and grow for the next six weeks.
We know this news is not easy to receive, and we recognize the impact it will have on our community. For our families enrolled in our Early Learning Center, our team will be as helpful as possible in helping families identify a new childcare provider that best fits their needs after June 25, 2026.
We deeply regret having to make this decision, and we extend our sincerest gratitude to our employees, the thousands of children and families we’ve had the privilege of serving, the City of Newton, and the local neighborhoods and communities that have supported us for more than a century.
