Childcare facility for children 3 months - 12 years of age.

Sea Stars Early Learning Center

Sea Stars Early Learning Center offers a balanced program that incorporates play-based learning, structured lessons, and physical activities. Children are encouraged to explore their interests, whether through music, art, science, or outdoor exploration. There’s a focus on developmental milestones, including fine motor skills, communication, and social interaction. The facility focuses on helping children develop strong social skills through group activities, games, and cooperative learning. There’s an emphasis on emotional intelligence, teaching kids how to manage their feelings and resolve conflicts peacefully. Our amazing helps kids learn to share, collaborate, and support one another, fostering a sense of community. The facility embraces children from all backgrounds and is sensitive to cultural differences, making sure all children feel accepted and valued. The facility features a large, secure outdoor play area with age-appropriate equipment. Children spend plenty of time outdoors, engaging in physical play and exploring nature. There may also be gardening activities. The building is designed with child safety in mind, featuring soft corners, non-toxic materials, and secure fencing around outdoor areas. Access points are monitored and locked to ensure only authorized individuals can enter. There’s a first aid kit and trained staff on hand at all times to handle any emergencies. The classrooms and play areas are spotless, with an abundance of natural light streaming in through large windows. The space is well-organized, with age-appropriate toys, books, and learning materials accessible to children. There’s a cozy reading nook, art stations, and sensory play areas where kids can explore their creativity. Our staff is certified in child development, first aid, and CPR, but they also have a genuine passion for working with children. Melissa Anderson and Leigh-Ellen Ferreira are two Falmouth natives who have spent many years working with children.

Barnstable County

William Hall

Providence Metropolitan Area

Falmouth

Massachusetts

Sea Stars Early Learning Center offers a balanced program that incorporates play-based learning, structured lessons, and physical activities....

WAREHAM, MA — A New Hampshire man is facing an animal cruelty charge after throwing a dog into a dumpster at a Wareham trailer park. Officers from the town's Department of Natural Resources were called to the Lakeside Trailer Park on Cranberry Highway Sunday and found a "visibly upset" man pulling a small black and white dog from the dumpster. The man, who identified himself as the dog's owner, said that someone named "James" was staying at his house and had thrown the dog into the dumpster, according to the DNR. A witness told officers man left the owner's house while holding the dog and "heaved" it into the dumpster, the DNR said. James Balboni, 28, of Dover, New, Hampshire, was identified as the man staying at the owner's home. He told officers he threw the dog into the dumpster because he was tired, had not slept and the dog "would not stop bothering him," according to the DNR. Balboni was charged with animal cruelty. The dog was uninjured and returned to its owner.

WAREHAM, MA — A New Hampshire man is facing an animal cruelty charge after throwing a dog into a dumpster at a Wareham trailer park. Officers from the town's Department of Natural Resources were called to the Lakeside Trailer Park on Cranberry Highway Sunday and found a "visibly upset" man pulling a small black and white dog from the dumpster.

The man, who identified himself as the dog's owner, said that someone named "James" was staying at his house and had thrown the dog into the dumpster, according to the DNR. A witness told officers man left the owner's house while holding the dog and "heaved" it into the dumpster, the DNR said. James Balboni, 28, of Dover, New, Hampshire, was identified as the man staying at the owner's home. He told officers he threw the dog into the dumpster because he was tired, had not slept and the dog "would not stop bothering him," according to the DNR.

Balboni was charged with animal cruelty. The dog was uninjured and returned to its owner.

Man Threw Dog In Dumpster At Trailer Park: DNR

The man was charged with animal cruelty after telling authorities he was tired and the dog "would not stop bothering him."