Plymouth LEAPS! is a project
of the Terryville Public Library
and the community of Plymouth, Connecticut.
Community Directory
2-1-1
www.211ct.org
Browse this online database of community services. This database contains information for approximately 4,600 health and human service providers and 48,000 service-sites. 2-1-1 is a free community service administered by the United Way of Connecticut. It is supported by the State of Connecticut and Connecticut United Ways.
Town of Plymouth Resources
http://www.plymouthct.us/resources.htm
The Town of Plymouth has compiled a large, comprehensive list of local services, resources, clubs and organizations. Answers to many questions about local services can be found here.
EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION
Licensed Child Care/Family Day Care
2-1-1 Childcare
211
http://search.211childcare.org/
2-1-1 Child Care maintains current listings of all state licensed child care centers and family child care homes, as well as listings for nanny agencies, nursery schools, play groups and summer camp programs in Connecticut.
Care 4 Kids
1-888-214-KIDS (5437)
http://ctcare4kids.com
Care 4 Kids helps low to moderate income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs. This program is sponsored by the State of Connecticut's Department of Social Services (also called DSS). To learn more about Care 4 Kids, take a look at the above website. It has information for both parents and child care providers. You can look at the site to find out how the program works, who is eligible, and more.
Connecticut Birth to Three Program
1-800-505-7000
1-866-888-4188 (Family Support Line)
http://www.birth23.org/
Do you have concerns about your child's ability to see, talk, hear, move, eat, play? The CT Birth to Three Program provides developmental evaluations and early intervention services for infants and toddlers (from 0-36 months of age) who have significant delays in development such as talking or walking. This is a State of Connecticut program. Additional information is available through the contacts above.
Zero to Three
(202) 638-1144 (National Office: Washington, D.C.)
http://www.zerotothree.org/
Zero to Three is a national nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization that supports the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families. We carry out that mission through a range of activities that inform, educate and support the adults who influence very young children’s lives.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Your Child: A Health Resource Guide
Website by HealthNet: The Connecticut Consumer Health Information Network
Lyman Maynard Stowe Library, UCONN Health Center, Farmington, CT 06034
http://library.uchc.edu/departm/hnet/child.html
This Guide is intended to assist parents gathering information about their children's health and development. It includes information about physical, mental, and dental health. It also incorporates information about health insurance, communicating with a child's physician, and resources for selecting a doctor for your child, as well as other children's health-related topics.
Plymouth Public Health/Human Services Department
77 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786 (MapQuest)
860-585-4028
http://www.plymouthct.us/publichealth.htm
The Plymouth Public Health/Human Services Department aids in the development of a sound community health program by communicating and cooperating with other community health, social, and welfare agencies. They work to promote and assist individuals and families who have insufficient income and/or assets to meet their essential needs. Residents experiencing hardship because of temporary unemployment or illness are encouraged to seek assistance by calling the phone number above. Plymouth Public Health/Human Services Department also overs a wide variety of services to residents of all ages, including children's immunizations, blood pressure screenings, podiatry clinics for seniors, B12 injections, Flu shots and more.
Plymouth Community Food Pantry
20 Dewey Ave, Terryville, CT 06786 (MapQuest)
860-584-1750
http://www.plymouthfoodpantry.org/
The mission of the Plymouth Community Food Pantry is to strive to be an outreach agency providing food subsidies and referral services for families and individuals in partnership with other community organizations. The pantry is working to foster a caring atmosphere for the welfare of our community and we are dedicated to maintaining continuous growth in services to assist our clients to improve their quality of life.
Plymouth Local Prevention Council
21 N. Main St, Terryville, CT 06786 (MapQuest)
860-462-8682
http://www.plymouthlpc.org/
The mission of the Plymouth Local Prevention Council works to increase public awareness focusing on the prevention of youth alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse, and through this public awareness, stimulate the development and implementaion of local substance abuse prevention activities targeting youth.
Healthcare for UninSured Kids and Youth (HUSKY)
1-877-CT-HUSKY (1-877-284-8759)
http://www.ct.gov/hh/site/default.asp
The HUSKY Plan offers a full health insurance package for children and teenagers up to age 19, regardless of family income. HUSKY pays for doctor visits, prescriptions, vision and dental care, and much more. For most families, HUSKY is low-cost or free. HUSKY is now serving over 241,000 children and teens in Connecticut's working families--keeping kids healthy and helping the family budget. HUSKY also provides health coverage for parents, relative caregivers and pregnant women, depending on income. Visit the above website or call for information on income guidelines, application information and more.
Department of Children and Families
(860)832-5200 (New Britain Area Office)
http://www.ct.gov/dcf/
Working together with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). DCF protects children who are being abused or neglected, strengthens families through support and advocacy, and builds on existing family and community strengths to help children who are facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including those committed to the Department by the juvenile justice system.
Safe Kids Connecticut
SAFE KIDS Connecticut State
Led by: Connecticut Childrens Medical Center
282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 6106
860-545-9977
http://www.ctsafekids.org
Bristol Pediatric Center
160 Wolcott St, Bristol, CT 06010
860-589-8872
Pediatric Associates
10 N Main St, Bristol, CT 06010
860-589-5230
Pediatric Care Center
780 Farmington Ave Bristol, CT 06010
860-589-4501
David J. Szymanski DDS
195 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
860-584-2051
Dental Center Of Terryville
138 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
860-582-3176
Kids Dental Care
733 Terryville Ave, Bristol, CT 06010
860-584-0441
Latvis Family Dentists
14 Maple St, Terryville, CT 06786
860-583-3582
Plymouth Dental Care
65 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
860-582-5950
Smile Center
47 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
860-584-8444
Garry Kain, O.D.
Heather L. Theriault, O.D.
156 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
860-583-5357
Donald S. Fulton, O.D.
131 Main Street, Suite 4,
Thomaston CT 06787
860-283-9857
Lions Low Vision Center
860-589-3587
http://www.lionslowvision.org/
Bristol Hospital, in partnership with the Bristol Lions Club, launched the Eye Care Project of Greater Bristol to promote healthy eye care and successful management of vision impairment by providing education about early detection of signs and symptoms of sight-related diseases, strategies for their prevention, information about existing eye care resources, greater access to timely medical or surgical interventions. For more information, please contact the Lions Low Vision Center at the telephone number above.
SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
SCHOOLS
Plymouth Board of Education
860-314-8005
http://www.plymouthct.us/education.htm#board
The Plymouth School System includes the following schools:
- Harry S. Fisher Elementary School (PreK - Grade 5)
- Plymouth Center School (PreK - Grade 5)
- Eli Terry Jr. Middle School (Grade 6 - Grade 8)
- Terryville High School (Grade 9 - Grade 12)
The Learning Center (PreK)
9 North Riverside Ave,
Terryville, CT 06786
860-583-0143
Terry Nursery School (PreK)
233 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
860-583-8911
Play & Learn Child Development Center (PreK)
30 North Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787
860-283-0791
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School (PreK - Grade 5)
233 South Elm Street, Waterbury, CT 06706
203-574-8162
http://www.teacherweb.com/ct/maloneymagnetschool/maloney/index.html
Maloney Magnet School is an Interdistrict Magnet School established to serve students from Waterbury and from the three participating districts of Plymouth/Terryville, Thomaston and Wolcott. Students from additional surrounding districts have the opportunity to apply for open seats. Children in pre-kindergarten through grade five enjoy classes in a state-of-the-art facility, conveniently located right next to Interstate 84. Programs and amenities offered at the school include all-day Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, Japanese Language & Culture, Laptop At Home Program for students in grades three, four and five, an excellent science curriculum which makes use of a science lab and greenhouse on the premises, and a multi-cultural Social Studies curriculum. The school also offers a Before-and-After School Program on a limited basis. Technology is infused throughout the curriculums with a state of the art computer lab and classrooms.
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School (PreK - Grade 5)
440 Pierpont Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-574-8168
http://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/rot/
The Rotella Magnet School motto "It STARts with the ARTS" is the basis of our academic program. Students learn academic concepts through project-based activities that integrate the fine arts. Through this approach to learning, students and staff collaborate with artists and teachers from a wide variety of community arts and cultural organizations. Admission for all students is based on a lottery system. There is no tuition. Students residing in Waterbury and the participating districts of Wolcott, Thomaston, and Plymouth/Terryville are eligible to apply. Students from other towns may also apply, although bus transportation is not provided and there must be vacant seats in specific grade levels leftover from the participating districts.
Libraries
Plymouth Library Association
692 Main St, Plymouth, CT 06782 (Mapquest)
860-283-5977 (Circulation)
Terryville Public Library
238 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786 (Mapquest)
860-582-3121 (Circulation/Children's Department)
860-583-4467 (Reference)
http://www.terryvillepl.info
RECREATION
Playgrounds
Lake Winfield Playground
Seymour Rd, Terryville, CT 06786
Main St. School Playground
Behind former Main Street School, Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
Plymouth Center School Playground
North St, Plymouth, CT 06782
Veteran's Memorial Playground
Intersection of East Orchard St and
Eagle St, Terryville, CT 06786
Athletic Fields and Tracks
Harry S. Fisher Elementary School (Track, Soccer Field, Baseball/Softball Field)
N. Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
Former Main Street School (Baseball/Softball Field)
Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
Eli Terry Jr. Middle School (Baseball/Softball Field, Tennis Court, Soccer Field)
N. Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
Plymouth Center School (Baseball/Softball Field)
North St, Plymouth, CT 06782
Terryville High School (Baseball/Softball Fields, Track, Soccer Field)
Harwinton Ave, Terryville CT 06786
Little League Complex (Baseball/Softball Field)
South Eagle St, Terryville, CT 06786
Hancock Brook Lake Bicentennial Field (Soccer Field)
Greystone Rd, Plymouth, CT 06782
Plymouth Town Hall (Baseball/Softball Field)
Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
Hiking Trails
Fishing
Sledding
CHURCHES/PLACES OF WORSHIP
ADULT/HIGHER EDUCATION
GENERAL
