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....

State officials on Tuesday banned shellfish harvesting on most of Cape Cod due to a "potentially deadly" phytoplankton. The decision was made after the bloom of Pseudo-Nitzschia, which can be deadly to humans.  The following communities are affected by the ban:      <ul><li>Falmouth</li><li>Mashpee</li><li>Barnstable</li><li>Yarmouth</li><li>Dennis</li><li>Harwich</li><li>Chatham</li><li>Orleans</li><li>Aquinnah</li><li>Chilmark</li><li>West Tisbury</li><li>Tisbury</li><li>Oak Bluffs</li><li>Edgartown</li><li>Nantucket</li></ul>The state Division of Marine Fisheries said it's conducting testing and could lift the ban in the coming days. Pseudo-Nitzschia can poison humans. Symptoms include vomiting, cramps, diarrhea and incapacitating headaches followed by confusion, disorientation, permanent loss of short-term memory, and in severe cases, seizures and coma.         None of the closures affect the harvest of whelks or scallops "for purposes of extracting and selling or consuming the adductor muscle." Shellfish closure notices can be found on the <a href="http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dmf/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dmf/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1476382467805000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHDUH3_RcqZdphYqQ1QLD2OmkLePw" rel="nofollow">DMF website</a>.   <a href="http://www.falmouthmass.us/depart.php?depkey=bcs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Town of Falmouth Shellfish Information</a>      Photo: Shutterstock

State officials on Tuesday banned shellfish harvesting on most of Cape Cod due to a "potentially deadly" phytoplankton. The decision was made after the bloom of Pseudo-Nitzschia, which can be deadly to humans.

The following communities are affected by the ban:      <ul><li>Falmouth</li><li>Mashpee</li><li>Barnstable</li><li>Yarmouth</li><li>Dennis</li><li>Harwich</li><li>Chatham</li><li>Orleans</li><li>Aquinnah</li><li>Chilmark</li><li>West Tisbury</li><li>Tisbury</li><li>Oak Bluffs</li><li>Edgartown</li><li>Nantucket</li></ul>The state Division of Marine Fisheries said it's conducting testing and could lift the ban in the coming days.

Pseudo-Nitzschia can poison humans. Symptoms include vomiting, cramps, diarrhea and incapacitating headaches followed by confusion, disorientation, permanent loss of short-term memory, and in severe cases, seizures and coma.         None of the closures affect the harvest of whelks or scallops "for purposes of extracting and selling or consuming the adductor muscle." Shellfish closure notices can be found on the <a href="http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dmf/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dmf/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1476382467805000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHDUH3_RcqZdphYqQ1QLD2OmkLePw" rel="nofollow">DMF website</a>.

<a href="http://www.falmouthmass.us/depart.php?depkey=bcs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Town of Falmouth Shellfish Information</a>      Photo: Shutterstock

Shellfish harvesting in Falmouth is closed until further notice after the bloom of a potentially toxic phytoplankton.