How we feel about our time with Growing Room can be summed up in our four-year old’s reaction every time we drive past the building on a day she isn’t being dropped off: “HI GROWING ROOM SCHOOL! I LOVE YOU I’LL SEE YOU SOON!” (yelled at top volume)
Our daughter started pre-school in summer 2019 and has loved every minute. She’s excited to leave the house in the morning and can’t wait to tell us all about her fun day at pickup. She’s thrilled for her baby brother to join the infant class soon.
The teachers and staff are kind, welcoming and supportive. The design and structure of the space is filled with fun touches, from the murals in the hallway to the awesome playground spaces. Everything is always extremely clean and well managed. The Kidsreports app is a total gamechanger. Our previous daycare communicated only with an update sheet at the end of the day and the app has made such a difference. We love getting pictures throughout the day and the end of day write up helps us feel involved. The only downside is when I get an alert that she ate all her snack, I get a little jealous! Goldfish, veggie straws, hummus, fruit…can grownups attend??
While we always felt confident that Growing Room was well managed, we were still amazed by the leadership, openness and transparent communication to families during the recent shut down for COVID-19. Bob and Laura were in constant communication with the Growing Room community and that helped alleviate some of the anxiety about sending her back to attend. Trust is hard-won, but over the past year, and especially during the pandemic, the Growing Room team has demonstrated a level of care and love for their community that would be hard to find anywhere else.
Jessica Lembo
We have had an amazing experience at Growing Room thus far. My son struggled with serious separation anxiety when we first started at Growing Room. However, after some individualized planning, love, and kindness from the teachers and staff, He now LOVES going to school. I’m very pleased to I know that my son is being cared for daily by such lovely people. I’m thankful for all the patience and understanding that has been given to my boy!
I definitely recommend The Growing Room in Berlin, Ma.