This year marks my fourth year teaching at TGR and our School is small but mighty! Attendance here has grown over the years through word of mouth and social media and The Growing Room has been Madeira's little treasure nestled between Kroger and Coffee Please for 17 years! The past four years have been such a happy time for me! I love coming to work everyday and I am so proud of the work that we do here! We work hand in hand with our parents to encourage kind, compassionate little leaders with strong social character! We work hard to foster a balance of play, art and music while providing the academic foundation that our little graduates will need to be prepared for Kindergarten. But Preschool is not just about being prepared academically, my friends, it is about helping to raise little humans! Besides being a parent, this job is the most rewarding experience I have ever had!Thank you Missy Griffin for having the courage to start this little school and to work hard to connect with families on an intimate level while providing a program that is like no other! As another new year approaches, I know that there will be new challenges ahead as we help to foster the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of another group and I am ready to fall in love, once again, with a new family of little humans! read more

The Growing Room is a true gem of a preschool among many wonderful options in the Madeira area. It has been the perfect fit for my youngest child, who had some significant verbal challenges to overcome. The nurturing environment provided by the owner (and teacher) Missy Griffin and her partner Michelle allow all children in the room to find opportunities to feel accepted, valued and encouraged to reach higher in their own growth. My son is in his second year, and with progress on his verbal skills it is even more exciting to see his ability to thrive in the small community of students. One of the greatest assets of the Growing Room is the low student/teacher ratio of 1:6 which lets all children regularly take on classroom responsibilities, share with each other, and build friendships with each other easily. TGR also has some great special programs - my son especially looks forward to Thursday yoga and sharing the poses of the day. I have never had anything but positive interactions with the staff, and frankly am just shocked to see a post suggesting a bad experience. Find out more for yourself - there are a LOT of very happy Growing Room families, pleased to have found this delightful program that values the magic of early childhood. read more

We have graduated two girls from this amazing place run by two amazing women. By 2018 we will have put 4 girls through. This has proven (over and over again) to be the best decision we have made as parents. The proof is in the results. Our older daughters are now in elementary school and absolutely flourishing academically and socially. They love school and are kind to others. As parents, this is all we can hope for. We credit these results to The Growing Room. We are so fortunate to have discovered this place when we did. The fact that Missy accepts anyone that applies even when she does not have to means the kids experience preschool with a diverse group of children and she often has big 'projects' ahead of her. Missy and Michelle exhibit leadership, patience, structure, kindness, cooperation and many other traits that the kids learn from, inherit and become better people because of it. The only problem I have with them is they are too patient with the parents that don't appreciate them for what they are providing their children with and they don't charge enough for the value of the service provided. Other than that they can do no wrong in my book! read more

I've taught in the fine arts for 16 years and had the privilege of working with the teachers and students at The Growing Room for their Summer Theatre Workshop. I learned so much from these ladies during the time I was there. It was such a loving, encouraging environment. Somehow the teachers managed to connect with each child each day and to raise them up to celebrate their strengths. The children arrived with enthusiasm, smiling as they ran in, and they left with smiles on their faces. I wish I had known about this school when my children were younger! Despite another reviews claims, the teacher to student ratio was even better than the 2:12 ratio they state in their information packets. I can not imagine how anyone would have anything negative to say about this well-respected school that has proven results and teachers that I would trust with my children any day. They are rare gems. Parents who have children in the school have applied ON TIME. I can only imagine the negative review would be sour-grapes over knowing what someone had missed out on. read more

The Growing Room is a wonderful, loving preschool in the heart of Madeira, Ohio, that serves children ages 2 1/2 - 5. Missy and Michele have created a loving and nurturing environment where children grow and learn both academically and socially. If I had known about The Growing Room when my children were in preschool, I would have sent my children there because of the small student to teacher ratio and the positive school culture there. I have watched Missy with her students and I can see that she has a gift for being in early childhood education. I substitute teach with Missy and Michele from time to time, and help on field trips to the Children's Theatre and other fun outings, so I speak from experience when I say that these two teachers love what they do and they do it with love! If you are lucky enough to get into this preschool, you will be happy with the experience that you and your children have there! read more

The growing room has been like a second home to all 4 of my children. As i prepare for this last year of preschool for my youngest, I look at all the amazing life skills like confidence, problem solving and friendship building that TGR has taught all my kids. They have all created fond childhood memories that they will look back on and always remember. TGR is their "safe place" and any chance my kids have to visit, that's where they want to be! Teachers have become not only our friends but our family! Nothing compares to this amazing preschool! read more

All three of my daughters attended The Growing Room preschool (spanning 8 years!). It was truly a sad day for our family when my youngest graduation. Aside from the wonderful prep for kindergarten, the love each of my girls received at TGR was beyond what anyone would expect from a preschool. They say it takes a village to raise children and Missy Griffin/ The Growing Room has had a huge part of the caring kind young people they are today. This is a gem of a school! read more

The Growing Room preschool is truly one of a kind! I first became a part of the TGR family when my cousins attended school here starting 10 years ago. I cannot wait until I have a family of my own and can send my children to The Growing Room. Families and students truly come first at TGR. Their philosophies and curriculum are unlike any other preschool I have experienced. Cincinnati is lucky to have such a wonderful school in its communities! read more

TGR has been one of the best decisions I have made as a parent thus far. All 3 of my children have attended or are still currently enrolled there. My oldest graduated a year and a half ago and was BEYOND prepared for school. Their preK enrichment program is fantastic. But above all of that, they teach kindness, respect and empathy for others. They nurture and love each and every child. They grow kind little people. I could not be happier! read more

We sought out this place, because it was voted best preschool and top 10 preschool in Cincinnati. It has not been a disappointment. This place has a wonderful staff. Thank you so much to Missy, Sophie, Amy and others. You could not have made our experience more positive. We are now enjoying the summer programming. It's been a fantastic experience. I highly recommend this place. read more

I am so impressed with how your commitment to your students' education does not stop once they have left for kindergarten. You have stayed connected and shown tremendous support for them from preschool to adulthood. I hear nothing but great things about The Growing Room, and I know personally the excellent character of the teachers/owners. Thanks for making Madeira a better place. read more

All 3 of my children had an amazing experience at The Growing Room and fond memories in developing who they are today! The teachers and staff are exceptional! Each student is treated individually and the teachers and staff put their heart into each one. Amazing love with in this school. TGR is rated one of the top pre-schools in Cincinnati and I highly recommend. read more

Our daughter has been going to the Growing Room for the past two years and we are so happy that we found this great preschool! She has grown so much since she started and has made so many good friends. The teachers are very attentive and seem to truly care about each and every child. We're excited for our younger daughter to start at the Growing Room next fall! read more

I love this place. I have had three children graduate from the school. It was an outstanding experience each time. Each of my children found the programming to be engaging. They enjoyed their time there, and they benefited greatly from the experience. You should check this place out for your children. I highly recommend it. read more

The Growing Room is a very special school where families can be certain that they have chosen the very best for their child! They are educating young children not just for Kindergarten, but for life! Kindness and respect are at the core of all they teach! Love grows here! read more