The Growing Grove Academy

Welcome to Growing Grove Academy. The Grove provides a dependable, high-quality early childhood education in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. One that allows children to thrive, families to feel supported, and a stronger workforce, The Grove reflects Holzer's commitment to its employees and community.

Philosophy

At The Grove, our educational philosophy nurtures the whole child from birth through adolescence. Children and families step into the wondrous world of early childhood education at its finest. We are developing an atmosphere of play-based learning that stretches imagination and self-expression, curiosity of the world around them, as well as opportunities to problem solve and use critical thinking in a developmentally appropriate environment for every child.

The Grove Mission is

Exploring the World Around Us."

Our goal is simple: to provide a safe, joyful place where children can grow socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually every day. The Grove provides:

• Specialized classrooms tailored to each age group designed to reflect the interests of the child.
• A positive self-image by cultivating independence and interdependence, with programs that encourage discovery, confidence, and early achievement.
• Positive interactions with peers and adults.
• Opportunities for cognitive growth and development, and Gross motor development.
• An atmosphere of wonder, excitement, and creativity for self-expression and learning through everyday experiences.
• Informed educational approaches to early childhood education and foundational learning for all ages.
• Carefully planned, nutritious meals served in a family-style atmosphere to encourage positive social skills and healthy eating habits.
• A safe, strong, secure, and nurturing environment needed for the best child outcomes.

What We Offer:

Choose childcare that supports your whole family!

• Programming that incorporates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Music) at the different developmental levels.
• An infant program beginning at age 6 weeks.
• Two developmentally appropriate toddler classrooms that are designed to provide experiences based on outcomes for child success.
• Two Preschool classrooms that are designed to provide high-quality learning opportunities that foster preparation for kindergarten readiness.
• Individual developmental assessments, family/teacher conferences, and daily updates, as needed, on child growth and development.
• A before/after school program with busing from both Gallipolis City Schools and Gallia County Schools (a list of schools will be provided mid-summer).
• A Mother's Room for nursing mothers.
• Nursing staff that will provide oversight of our health records and the well-being of children on an "as needed basis."
• Parental involvement activities and events that promote a strong school/home relationship.
• Educational opportunities for parenting skills and resources.