Square One (Springfield Day Nursery)
Melissa Blissett, MSW, is an accomplished social work professional currently serving as Vice President of Family Services at Square One (Springfield Day Nursery) since June 2018, where responsibilities include designing and implementing parent education services, securing program funding, and overseeing family support initiatives. Previously, Melissa held various roles, including Assistant Vice President of Family Services at Square One, Child and Family Law Social Worker at the Committee for Public Counsel Services, and Healthy Families Supervisor, showcasing expertise in family dynamics and support systems. With a strong academic background, including a Master of Social Work from Springfield College, Melissa also contributes to the field as an Adjunct Professor at Springfield College and has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with Autism Spectrum disorders and families in recovery.
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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.