Groton Community School Inc.

Helping children soar

Groton, MA   |  www.grotoncommunityschool.org

Mission

Groton Community School is an early childhood center committed to interacting with each child as a unique individual and dedicated to giving each child and his/her family the most positive first school experience. Our programs offer hands-on opportunities to explore and discover the world, and welcome self-expression and creative thinking. Children make real choices in an atmosphere of acceptance and cooperation. We help children succeed in intellectual, creative, and social endeavors, being aware of their need for love, belonging, guidance, and respect. Our curriculum meets the needs and interests of the whole child, addressing individual learning styles and multiple intelligences. A multi-faceted curriculum and rich learning environment motivate and help each child to be successful.

Ruling year info

1976

Executive Director

Ms. Linda Kosinski

Main address

14 Main Street

Groton, MA 01450 USA

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Formerly known as

Groton Community Kindergarten and Nursery School, Inc.

EIN

04-2111386

NTEE code info

Education N.E.C. (B99)

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Groton Community School Year Program

We serve families with children ages 2 years through Kindergarten during the school year with a number of flexible options to choose from, to meet educational and childcare needs. All programs have exceptional teacher-child ratios that enable teachers to provide attention to individual children’s interests and needs. These ratios vary according to the ages of children and size of classrooms. The curriculum for each program is designed to be developmentally appropriate for the ages and individual needs of the children within each class. Each program provides balanced, exciting, and abundant opportunities for the social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive development of the whole child as they grow and learn in all of these developmental areas. Our school year programs include: Toddler Twos, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Extended Day, and a My Grown-up and Me introductory program for children and adults to participate in as partners.

Population(s) Served

Camp at Groton Community School provides a summer of exciting experiences for young campers 3 through 7 years of age. We follow the same philosophy as our school year program, which strives to provide each child with the happiest, most positive first camp experience. Camp activities include music, arts & crafts, construction opportunities, water fun, sports, creative dramatics, science & sensory explorations, and nature study. We have offered entertaining and educational summer experiences for children for over 25 years. Camp is open to the general public. We offer several two-week half-day sessions (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday mornings), with Extended Care available in the afternoons, as well as a Full-Day option that runs from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM daily.

Population(s) Served

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Affiliations & memberships

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 1993

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How we listen

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Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
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  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Groton Community School Inc.

Board of directors
as of 11/19/2019
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr. John Amaral

Omni Properties

Term: 2014 - 2021

John Amaral

Omni Properties

Randall Barron

McWalter, Barron and Boisvert, LLP

Dan Barton

Maugel Architects

John Conner

Dean of Faculty, Harriman Chair & CEO, Head Writer at Breaking the Barrier, Inc.

Betsy Kehoe

Keller Williams Realty

Stephen Lane

Interactive Management Solutions Corporation

Debbie MacDonald

Community Volunteer

Rob Moore

Assistant Head, Lawrence Academy

David Moulton

Moulton Laboratories/Digital Media Services

Peter Myette

Great Road Farm, Garden and Pet Supplies

Steve Webber

Retired

Linda Kosinski

Director, Groton Community School

Lisa Stafford

Assistant Director, Groton Community School

Natina Perrotti

Community Volunteer

Eric Bach

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes