Square One (Springfield Day Nursery)
Dr. Andrea Hickson-Martin currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at Veritas Prep Charter School and as Chair of the Education Division at Elms College. In addition, Dr. Hickson-Martin is the Ex-Officio Chair of the Board of Directors at Square One (Springfield Day Nursery) and previously held the position of Chair of the Board of Directors. Dr. Hickson-Martin was the Graduate Program Coordinator for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Licensure and an Associate Professor at Bay Path University from July 2014 to December 2023. Prior experience includes roles as Assistant Principal at Springfield Public Schools and as an Adjunct Professor at Bay Path University. Dr. Hickson-Martin began a career in education as a teacher in both Holyoke and Chicopee Public Schools. This professional journey is supported by an extensive academic background, including a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Supervision from American International College and a Master of Education from Elms College.
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Square One (Springfield Day Nursery)
Square One, formerly the Springfield Day Nursery, has been providing early education and child care support to working families in Western Massachusetts for more than 132 years. Today, we provide a wide range of services to children and families, but we remain grounded in our commitment to providing affordable, learning focused child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a safe, stable and secure environment. We are guided by research showing that children who begin learning early become better learners for life. Kids who get off to a good start are better equipped to become successful and happy as adults. They become more productive and more likely to make a positive contribution to their community. Moreover, they become better equipped to provide expanded opportunities to their own children. At Square One, our role is to help build the foundations for both better lives and a better community. Founded in 1883 to provide care for children of working parents, we have evolved and expanded over the years. Our programs include both center and home based childcare as well as Parenting Works, a program that provides parent education, support and training through groups, home visitation and case management. Programs at our centers vary depending on the age and development of enrolled children, but always focus on providing opportunities for children to grow strong cognitively, emotionally, socially and physically.