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   Katerina Savchyn on October 28, 2026 at 9:25 am

   Dear Miss Ellen, Miss Sami and Our wonderful Learning Center family,

   It is with a heart full of gratitude, warmth and a little sadness that we write this.

   We have made a decision to move Lionel —you probably know the YMCA. By the way, they’ve spoken very highly of you that you really do have a wonderful center, and your staff is wonderful people working there—kind people and you’re incredible.

   Lionel is starting to play soccer, and this YMCA daycare arrangement will alow us to better accomodate his soccer program there and schedule there.
   We want you to know, from the bottom or our hearts, that this decision is absolutely nothing to do with the care or experience we have from you. Quite the opposite -leaving such wonderful people is the hardst part of this new chapter.

   There are simply not enough words to express how deeply grateful we are for everything you have done for our little boy. You have given Lionel so much more than a place to spend his days. You have given him warmth, comfort, patience, encouragement and most importantly, genuine love and kindness.As parents, there is no greater peace of mind than knowing that your precious child is surrounded by people who truly care about him. You gave us that fricelss feeling of trust and reassurance and for that we will always be grateful!

   You have have been part of his earliest discoveries, his achievemnets, his laughter , his learning and his beautiful journey of growing up. Every gentle word, every comforting moment, every smile and every act of kindness has meant more to our family that you my ever realize.

   We truly believe that the love and kindness children receive in their earliest years stay with them throughout their lives. And we feel incredibly fortunate that Lionel had the opportunity to begin his journey surrounded by people whith such beautiful hearts.
   Although his time with you is coming to an end, the gratitude and affection we feel for you will remain with us always.
   Thank you for embracing our little boy with such tenderness. Thank you for your endless patience, your beautiful hears, your dedication and the genuine happiness you have brought into his live.

   We will miss you dearly and we will always speak of you with the greatest warmth, respect and appreciation.

   Some people become a part of your children’s lives for a season, but the kindess they give leaves a beautiful mark that lasts a lifetime. You will be among those special people for our family. With all our hearts, thank you for everything.

   With our deepest gratitude, love and warmest wishes,
   Katerina and Lionel’s Family.
   10.28.2026

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   TAMMYMARIE PAUL on October 4, 2023 at 9:58 am

   My daughter attended there for a short period of time and in that short period of time from day one my family experienced some very hard lows that made it hard to keep up with so much through it all, this school showed my family nothing but kindness, the most sincere compassion, and treated my daughter with nothing short of love. My daughter was extremely happy to come in every day and leave with a smile hugging every teacher on her way out. I have never and will never stop recommending the growing tree learning center to absolutely everyone I know or any other parent looking for a school!!❤️ The learning curriculum for the kiddos is amazing and the children are welcomed into a growing family there!! I could never say one negative thing about this place, my family loves this family!!!

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   AMANDA JANISIESKI on September 27, 2023 at 12:28 pm

   THE GROWING TREE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! MY SON WENT THERE FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. THE GROWING TREE IS A FAMILY. A FAMILY WE WILL FOREVER THINK ABOUT AND CHERISH. I HAVE NEVER ONCE WORRIED ABOUT KOLTON WHEN HE WAS THERE. THEY ARE SO TRUSTWORTHY!! MS. ELLEN IS AMAZING AND SHE IS SO WELCOMING, KIND, GREAT WITH THE KIDS (MY SON LOVES HER SO MUCH), AND ALWAYS AVAILABLE AND WILLING TO TALK ABOUT ANY CONCERNS. BEING THERE FOR SO LONG, KOLTON GOT TO HAVE MANY DIFFERENT TEACHERS, ALL OF WHICH ARE INCREDIBLE AS WELL. THEY TREATED KOLTON SO WELL AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE SOME OF THE THINGS HE CAME HOME AND TOLD ME HE LEARNED. HE ADVANCED SO MUCH AT THE GROWING TREE. NOW HE IS IN KINDERGARDEN AND DOING OUTSTANDING. I TRULY BELIEVE THE GROWING TREE NOT ONLY TOOK GREAT CARE OF MY SON, BUT THEY PREPARED HIM TO TRANSITION INTO KINDERGARDEN. THANK YOU, MS. ELLEN, KAKUI AND ALL OF THE GREAT TEACHERS.

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   Tori on June 20, 2023 at 8:47 am

   So excited for all the major work you are doing at!!! The kids and staff are already at the best daycare around and this is just stepping it up to 10000%, you just keep doing more and more to help the kids learn so much and have so much doing it and our family is beyond thankful to have met you and blessed that our son gets the luxury and honor of spending his days with awesome teachers he loves inside of an amazing place surrounded by his friends with lots of love and laughs. Thank you for all you do Ellen you are everyone’s rock 🪨 and have a place in all of our hearts always . ❤️ 💙 💜 🧡 💚 🤎 💛😊

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   Nicole Guidi on December 13, 2022 at 9:12 am

   Hi Miss Ellen,

   We just wanted to thank you and all the teachers at The Growing Tree for everything over the past couple years. The kids have grown and learned so much and we appreciate all that everyone has done to teach them and help them in their development. You all will be missed!

   Thanks for everything!

   The Guidi Family

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   Ruasha Cotto on November 18, 2022 at 10:02 am

   November 14, 2022

   Dear Miss Ellen and amazing teachers,
   Please accept this letter as our official two weeks notice.
   I have no words to describe how greatful I am for taking us in when we needed you.
   I have grown up so much as a mother and is all thanks to you all.
   You were always available to talk, answered all of my questions and cared for my baby as your own.
   This past week we were able to develop a routine between work and school that works and allows Luna and I to spend more time together.
   Again, Thank you,
   Ruasha

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