Somerville Celebrating Week of the Young Child with Citywide Events, Family Festival

Somerville families, educators, and caregivers are invited to take part in the Week of the Young Child, a citywide series of events from April 11 through April 17 celebrating early childhood and the people who support it every day.  

“As a dad, I know how much it takes to raise a kid well—and how much it depends on the people around you,” said Mayor Wilson. “This week is about celebrating the families, educators, and neighbors who show up for our kids every day and make Somerville the kind of place they can grow up strong.” 

Somerville’s week of celebrations will include programming and activities across the city, family-friendly specials in local restaurants, and will culminate in a community-wide celebration on Thursday, April 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the Somerville High School concourse (81 Highland Ave). The event will include family-friendly music, food, and activities. 

“Week of the Young Child is a great way to celebrate the long history of Early Childhood work in Somerville,” said Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Rubén Carmona. “In Somerville Public Schools, we're committed to making sure our youngest learners have access to high quality learning opportunities and to providing inclusive, multilingual programming and wrap-around services for families, and we are grateful for strong partnerships between the Public Schools, the city, and multiple community partners.” 

About Week of the Young Child 

Marking its 55th year, Week of the Young Child was designated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NaEYC) to focus public attention on the needs of young children, their families, and the communities that help them thrive. 

City of Somerville Youth and Family Supports 

The One Somerville, Every Child umbrella tagline reflects Somerville’s commitment to equity and its collective approach to supporting all children and youth in our city. 

The City’s newest addition to support this goal is the Child Care Career Advancement Initiative, which focuses on supporting licensed family child-care providers, as well as residents interested in entering the field of early childhood education. This work is funded by the city’s Jobs Creation and Retention Trust and managed by the SomerPromise Department. 

For more information regarding Somerville child and youth programs or initiatives, please visit somervillehub.org. 

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov  

The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of this event.