Message to Parents
Take a break from your search for daycare, childcare, nursery schools, preschools, family care and nanny services and step into our Educational PlaygroundTM, the perfect center for your childcare needs!
“Visit our warm, safe and nurturing environment, educational curriculum and meet our caring Faculty and devoted, highly-experienced Director and our Administrator, at our state of the art school at 451 Russell Road Westfield, Massachusetts!”
Our services have been offered for all children ages 4 weeks through Pre-Kindergarten for 40+ years. We gladly accept Vouchers.
The Growing Tree is a wonderfully happy, safe and motivating environment filled with all the tools and guidance your child requires to develop a strong foundation for success; educationally, emotionally, physically and socially!
And lets not forget health and safety! Our entire team works diligently to ensure the safest and most healthy environment. Our Educational PlaygroundTM is a place where you can feel confident that your child is happy, safe, healthy and educated. What better gift to give your child and yourself!
Please continue your walk down the path through our site to learn about all the wonderful things we have to offer to you and your child. We hope to meet you and your family soon!
Most sincerely,
Sami Jo Bannish, Director
Ellen M. Daniels, Founder and Administrator
Awards for Ellen M. Daniels
- 1989 Westfield Area Council For Children Certificate of Special Recognition for Commitment to Children and Professionalism in the Field of Early Childhood Education
Awarded inclusion in the 1989 and 1990 National Register of Who's Who of Women Executives. - 1991 Office for Children Certificate of Special Recognition for the Commitment to Quality in Childcare for the Children of the Community and Professionalism in the Field of Early Childhood Education.
- Awarded inclusion in the 1992 and 1993 National Register of Who’s Who of American Education.
- 1994 Gateway District Teacher of the Year Award.
- Inclusion in the 2004 National Register of Who's Who in Executive and Professionals
- The 2008 WMEF Small Business of the Year Award.
Ellen M. Daniels
Founder and Administrator,
We understand a decision to select a childcare facility can be stressful for the whole family; we are sensitive to your feeling as well as your child’s. Whether it is your and your child’s first experience or a change in your current childcare situation is required, we will make the transition an easy, calm and positive one for the whole family.