History
In 1970, a group of concerned parents, town officials and community volunteers formed Communities United, Inc., then a pilot program supported solely by Head Start funding with the purpose of providing comprehensive services in education, social services, health and parenting. At that time, CUI served a preschool population of 3-5 year olds for half-days in five communities. By 1980, the staff had grown to 50 and the program served 180 children.Over the next ten years the number of staff and children served doubled. The need for full day childcare became a growing issue, and by 1995 CUI becomes a lead agency for state funded Community Partnership Grants (CPG). CPG provides tuition subsidies enabling families to afford full day care for their children. With this support, CUI has continued to expand. Today the agency's 100 employees serve approximately 450 children, of toddler and preschool age, from eleven unique suburban communities along the Rte. 128 belt.
Specialties
Communities United, Inc., (CUI) provides top quality licensed educational programs and childcare at low cost for children 15 months to 5 years of age. Non-profit Creative Starts affordable tuition and generous financial assistance based on need, provides children with an opportunity to develop and thrive through a nurturing preschool experience including a robust STEM curriculum that encourages active engagement. Our mission is to provide high quality education and family services to a diverse population. We strive to ensure the success of the child, empower the family and strengthen the community. CUI has been providing education and support for 40 years to families in eleven cities and towns in the Metro West area.