Our History

Spring Hill Children’s Center was established in 2021 by a group of like-minded parents, educators, and community members who share a core mission: to offer child-centered, nature-based care and education to young children and their families in the greater Monadnock region of New Hampshire.

The Background: A Vision, Realized

In December of 2020, the Monadnock Waldorf School announced their plans to close after 44 years of serving the community. This news created heartache and sadness, but also a need and an opportunity. The decision to sell the property on Old Walpole Road that had served as their early childhood campus coincided with an ever-increasing community need for high quality programs to serve young children and their families.

A grassroots initiative immediately formed to carry on the legacy and magic of the former MWS early childhood programs. What transpired next is a testament to the irreplaceable value of a nature-based early childhood program in the Monadnock region. Inspiration led to action. Interest led to effort. Determination led to attainment.

Parents, friends, and educators embraced an ambitious plan to create a new program for children to play, learn, grow and thrive. In May of 2021, a generous donor stepped forward with a gift to make the purchase of this property a possibility. Thus, Spring Hill Children’s Center was born.

That fall, against the backdrop of the pandemic, Spring Hill opened its doors to once again welcome young children and their families to the joy and magic of a play and nature-based, Waldorf-inspired early childhood program. We are grateful to the faith, generosity, and practical work of countless volunteers and friends in bringing this program into existence!

The Future: Planting the Seeds for Success

We are so appreciative of the growth and success that we have experienced in our four years of operation. In a time of educator shortages, we have attracted and retained a wonderfully enthusiastic and skilled group of teachers. Our Board of Directors is robust and growing to meet the evolving needs of our school, including managing a tight, but balanced, budget. We are beginning to develop committees to support the program in a variety of ways. We are deeply thankful for the countless hours of volunteer and pro-bono work that has supported us - and continues to allow us - to serve young children and their families.

The greatest investment that we can make is in our children. Whether through the gift of time, your skills and talents, or through a financial contribution, we invite you to consider how you might support the Spring Hill Children’s Center. Please use the link below to make a financial donation. To explore other opportunities to be part of our community, please contact our Program Director, Kellee O’Shea at kellee.o@springhillmonadnock.org or our Board of Trustees at board@springhillmonadnock.org.