Amherst Insurance Agency is the leading source for insurance protection for child care providers throughout Massachusetts. We have been providing liability insurance and other important insurance products for daycare providers for over 16 years and have the most experienced and knowledgeable staff available to serve you. Our extensive child care insurance products and services include:

For home-based providers:

For child care centers:

• Liability Insurance
• Workers Compensation
• Employee Benefits (group health, disability, life, dental, long term care)

Our Child Care Provider Specialist, Glenn Allan, Ed.D, ChFC, CASL, is widely recognized as an expert on child care insurance issues and is a sought-after speaker for child care conferences and training workshops. He will help you make informed choices regarding the insurance and financial planning options available for your business.

> Child Care Liability Options (pdf)

Applications Available On-line

For your convenience, applications from two of the major providers of in-home child care insurance are available here:

• Philadelphia Insurance Companies (pdf)
• Tudor Insurance Company (pdf)

For applications for other programs, please contact Glenn Allan (via email) or phone him at (413) 253-5555 ext. 239 or (800) 228-8351.

Important Information on Renewal Procedures

• Philadelphia Insurance daycare policies will automatically renew each year and clients will be billed from Amherst Insurance. If you terminate the policy or are no longer providing daycare, please contact our office to cancel your policy.


• If you have policies with Philadelphia Insurance or Child Inc., you will receive renewal letters directly from Amherst Insurance Agency.


• If you are insured with Program Managers, your renewal will come directly from them.


• From time to time, you may receive solicitations from other insurance agencies or companies along with an application. These are solicitations, not renewals. If you have any questions regarding renewals, please call us at (413) 253-5555 ext. 239 or ext. 232.

Helpful Resources for Child Care Providers:

• Yours for Children, Inc.
• Charlton Childcare Providers Association
• Massachusetts Childcare
• Kiddie Central