PRESCHOOL AND FAMILY SERVICES

Room to Grow

Norwalk (Greater Norwalk area)

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Room to Grow Preschool is a state licensed, nationally accredited facility, and funded through “Early Start CT” that provides high quality care and education for children ages 3 to 5 years old who reside in local communities.  Room to Grow also offers center-based counseling and a fully stocked food pantry in its new Family Resource Center. During the preschool years, play is one of the most fundamental activities of the developing child, providing the foundation of academic learning. The most important goal of our curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners.

Services

  • We currently have 21 full time and 5 part time team staff members. Our advisory council consists of local community volunteers with a variety of business backgrounds.
  • Our Family Resource Center provides counseling services and a fully stocked food pantry.
  • Room to Grow Preschool accepts Care 4 Kids.
  • Our licensed capacity is 132 children, ages 3 to 5. We are partially grant-funded through a School Readiness grant, which requires that you are a resident of the City of Norwalk.
  • Enrollment spots are available on a sliding fee scale based on family income.
  • Room to Grow Preschool is accepting students onto our waitlist.

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Who to Contact

Nancy Owens, Program Director [email protected]
Michelle Rivera, Assistant Director [email protected]
Regina Terenzio, Program Coordinator [email protected]
Tanya Madrigal, Bi-lingual Enrollment [email protected]
Vanessa Gomez, Program Counselor [email protected] 

(203) 831-8200
Fax: (203) 855-0710

Location

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center
208 East Ave (enter via Prowitt St.)
Norwalk, CT 06855

Program Hours

Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

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We are state licensed and nationally accredited.
Ipsos at Room to Grow

Thank you, Ipsos!

A huge shout out to the incredible team at Ipsos who dedicated their time and energy to clean and refresh the classrooms and playground at our Room to Grow Preschool! Your hard work and generosity make a lasting impact on the children. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to supporting our mission and helping to create a bright future for our preschoolers. Thank you for being such wonderful community partners!

Meet our new Assistant Director
We are thrilled to welcome Michele Rivera as the new Assistant Director at Room to Grow. Michele brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education, leadership, and curriculum development, having earned her Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Michele is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment that nurtures growth for both children and staff. With her strong background in supervising early childhood programs and her commitment to creating enriching learning experiences, we are excited to have Michele on our team as we continue to empower the next generation.

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How Room to Grow Preschool Helped Ivy Thrive

How Room to Grow Preschool Helped Ivy Thrive

When Ivy joined Room to Grow Preschool at the age of three, she had already been through two other preschools and had been asked to leave both. Her days were filled with big emotions, and her frequent outbursts made it difficult for her and her classmates to enjoy the learning environment. But at Room to Grow Preschool in Norwalk, CT, we believe every child deserves an education and a place where they feel seen, supported, and valued.

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