Today, a group of mothers offers a shout-out to their children’s “amazing preschool”: the Little Gan at Chabad of Westport.
They were all in the first class there, after moving here during the pandemic. In June, their kids will be Littlel Gan’s first-ever preschool graduates.
Those members of the “founding families” want to share their experience. They write:
There’s a hidden gem here in Westport that many people don’t know about.
During the pandemic, a group of visionary educators recognized that as more New Yorkers sought refuge in Westport, the need for additional nursery schools would only grow.
Chabad of Westport had the space — and the heart — to create something special for these families. That’s when the Little Gan was born.
From day one, we have been lucky to be a part of this magical place. Today, we want to thank the entire team who has played such an integral role in raising our children.
We are deeply grateful to the staff for recognizing that nursery school is not just about academics. It’s also about creating a community that feels like family.
The way you’ve helped us raise our children, while also educating and supporting us as parents, has been invaluable.
The school’s approach, which includes occupational therapists, speech therapists and child psychologists, ensures that every child thrives in their own way.
We can’t express enough how much we appreciate the dedication you show in meeting each child’s individual needs.
Your sensory and playrooms provide a nurturing space for every child to grow at their own pace. The details, the commitment—you truly go above and beyond.
To the faculty: We are speechless. What you do every day feels like magic. Even though we see it, we still can’t quite figure out how you manage to make learning so fun, so engaging, and so meaningful.
You spoke to us about independence, about setting the bar high, about the importance of checking on milestones. You promised us you would create lifelong learners, laying the strongest foundation for reading, writing and STEM.
At the time, we didn’t fully grasp what that meant or why it mattered. Now, as we reach the 4s and watch our children learning to read, write, think critically and explore math in ways we never imagined, we get it.
We are blown away by how far they’ve come. We never want to leave. And for those of you who will be part of pre-K, we admit: We feel a little jealous!
For those whose time here is nearing its end, we want to extend our deepest thanks to our unsung heroes. You are truly our dream team. Our hearts are already heavy at the thought of saying goodbye to this magical place.
With deep gratitude,
Members of the Little Gan founding families
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