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Hello, craft aficionados, and welcome to Crafts Zone! This is your portal into a realm where imagination and education intertwine. Our bespoke crafting workshops are designed to engage both your creative flair and your thirst for knowledge. To keep you abreast with the latest trends and techniques in crafting, we've devoted a fifth of our sessions entirely to learning. Prepare yourself for an exciting journey of creating and connecting as these constitute the major portion of our workshops, a staggering 70% to be precise! You'll be offered ample opportunities to convert your innovative concepts into tangible creations and also get to know other art enthusiasts. Embrace the joy of crafting something magnificent along with forging friendships with like-minded individuals. And we certainly can't overlook the aspect of relaxation! Here at Crafts Zone, we set aside 10% of our time to simply unwind and recharge. We fully endorse the therapeutic effects of crafting and are firm believers in the stress-relieving properties of creative expression. So, come and soak in the serene, artistic ambiance. Be sure to keep an eye out for our forthcoming workshops. At Crafts Zone, your creative voyage is just getting started!

Step by Step Learning Center is proud to be certified and licensed by the state of Massachusetts and Early Education Child Care. We follow their guidelines to ensure the safety of every child and to maintain a healthy and enjoyable environment. Our teachers are highly trained and certified to handle every child with the utmost care and attention, helping them reach their goals. We understand the importance of communication with families and work with them to ensure that individual requirements are met. Our center is fluent in Spanish, English and BSL, and offers small classroom sizes. We specialize in infants up to five years of age, providing a safe and clean space where children can be nourished and develop. Our curriculum is designed to be fun and easy, helping children to prepare for the transition into school. We strive to make sure that every child has the opportunity to thrive and be content in their learning environment.

Nestled together in North Worcester County, Ashburnham and Westminster are two towns with a rich history. Founded over two centuries ago, these towns have grown together, boasting a combined population of over 13,500 people and a K-12 student enrollment of over 2,400. The local economy is thriving, with recent developments in high-tech industries, manufacturing, and recreational activities. Despite the industrial growth, the towns have kept their rural, residential character. This growth has enabled the towns to provide more services to its citizens, while maintaining its easy access to neighboring cities like Worcester and Boston, Massachusetts, and Keene, New Hampshire. Residents also have access to excellent recreational, cultural, and educational resources. For those looking for a place to call home, Ashburnham and Westminster offer a unique combination of rural living, economic growth, and access to big city amenities. With its rich history and resources, the two towns are an ideal place to live, work, and play.