TGR is a mixed age preschool serving 2.5-5 year olds! But why 2.5?

At the Growing Room Preschool, we embrace the unique readiness and enthusiasm of children who are two and a half years old, rather than waiting until three years old like most traditional preschools. We believe that 2.5-year-olds are not only ready to play but also eager to engage in more sophisticated learning, autonomy and discovery. At this tender age, children are filled with curiosity about the world and begin to form a sense of where they belong within a community. Our loving, mixed-age classroom environment nurtures these young explorers, allowing them to be gently guided and inspired by older peers. The transformation is heartwarming and magical, as these "little ones" blossom into confident, caring leaders, embraced by the support and mentorship of their classroom family.