Communities United, Inc. (CUI) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit early childhood organization. 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 50 years to families in eleven cities and towns in the Metro West area-Arlington, Belmont, Brookline, Burlington, Lexington, Newton, Needham, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, and Woburn. Non-profit Creative Start offers 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. Information on CUI’s Head Start, Early Head Start, and center-based programming can be found at www.communitiesunitedinc.org.