Founder's Statement

In 1954 land was purchased on Oaks Road in Framingham for the purpose of building a private residence and pre-school. In 1956 construction was completed, and the school was licensed by the Town of Framingham as a kindergarten and nursery school. From that small beginning many years ago the philosophy of the founder and director has always been to provide a warm, nurturing environment, staffed by warm caring professionals, in which the learning of young children would be encouraged and stimulated, but never pressured. The natural curiosity and uniqueness of each child would be encouraged and respected. His/her first steps away from home and parents would be welcomed into a learning environment created and organized to develop the child's potential - physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially. That philosophy has never changed.

There have been necessary changes in staffing, physical space, equipment, but Happy Hollow has always stood for high standards in the Metro West area and is proud of its reputation. Happy Hollow provides a kindergarten environment utilizing the entire first floor of its building, offering a library, an arts and instructional room, a room for block play, dramatic play, manipulatives, etc., staffed by a kindergarten team of certified, dedicated professionals. This is known as the Upper School, as differentiated from the Lower School which houses the pre-kindergarten and pre-school classrooms. No longer does the building serve as a residence.

I am proud of my school, and I want each and everyone of my parents to know that I appreciate their confidence in entrusting their most treasured possessions to me and my staff. Your trust is deeply appreciated and valued. My doors and ears are always open to you in any concerns affecting our children.

Gloria Kingsbury-Malone