On Thursday, May 29, Family Centers held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the newly renovated art center and activity room at its Arch Street Preschool.
The centerpiece of the redesign is the school’s multi-purpose activity room. Featuring plenty of space, the activity room will be used to hold special assemblies, dance/music classes and other activities. The room also includes an intricate mural featuring koalas, pandas and polar bears (the names of the Arch Street Preschool’s three classes) painted by Greenwich residents Nina Weil and Liz Van Duyne.
The new art center features an open layout, which can easily accommodate the preschool’s classes during art time. Custom cabinets were also built to house all of the school’s art supplies. In addition to redesigning the activity center and art room, Family Centers also refurbished the school’s downstairs corridor to provide a more welcoming atmosphere for students and families.
The project was spearheaded by Family Centers’ Board Members Mary Moran, Julie Graham and Helen Dixon. Design work was provided by George Penniman Architects. LLC, while contractual services were provided by Hobbs, Inc.
Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization offering education and human services to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. More than 2,200 professionals and trained volunteers work together to provide a wide range of responsive, innovative programs. A United Way, Community Fund of Darien and New Canaan Community Foundation partner agency, Family Centers is a member of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and the Alliance for Children and Families and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The agency is licensed by the State of Connecticut Departments of Public Health and Children and Families. Visit www.familycenters.org for additional information.
