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ABOUT US

Situated on top of a hill overlooking the downtown area, Green Hills Early Childhood Center has been providing high-quality childcare services for residents of Stoneriver City for the past 4 years. With enrollment of 60 children, ranging in age from 2–6 years, Green Hills strives to create an environment where the unique needs of every individual child can be nurtured so that they may develop a life-long love of learning. There are currently six classes within the center, with each group being led by a state-certified caregiver possessing a master’s degree in early childhood education. In addition to certified lead teachers, each classroom has two assistants for children 3 years of age or younger and one assistant per class of children 4 years or older. All assistants must be in the process of working toward acquiring their master’s degree in education while employed by Green Hills. The low teacher to student ratio is just one of the reasons why parents in the Stoneriver community continue to make the important decision of entrusting their child’s early education to Green Hills.

Serving the Stoneriver City Community

Stoneriver City is a small industrial city of about 110,000 people. Traditionally a factory hub for processing raw materials from the timber and stone industries of the surrounding countryside, Stoneriver City has seen a marked decline in blue-collar jobs over the last 30 years as factory jobs have been outsourced to other states and abroad. The city was in dire financial straits until about 10 years ago when the mayor convinced the board of Transfix Insurance to move their corporate headquarters to Stoneriver. The result has been an influx of wealthier individuals employed by the Transfix Corporation moving into the Stoneriver community, with many of the old industrial buildings in the downtown area being converted into luxury apartments. Businesses around the downtown area have sprung up to provide services for this wealthier demographic. Take a quick stroll along Bank Street and you will find new establishments, such as the Wild Root organic food market, Kirby’s independent bookstore, and the Linen Llama clothing boutique, lining the sidewalks.

However, outside of the downtown area of Stoneriver City the story is much different. As the city cedes to rural countryside, the median family income drops to about 25% of those in the city center. The ongoing decline in factory jobs has caused high levels of unemployment throughout the city. As the job market has continued to stagnate, Stoneriver has seen an uptick in civic involvement. Organizations such as the local Rotary Club and faith-based groups have seen strong increases in participation as residents work to solve Stoneriver’s myriad of social issues. One particularly common problem has been a dramatic increase in rates of alcoholism as the unemployment rate has steadily risen. In response to this high prevalence of substance abuse, Green Hills caregivers are trained to identify signs of physical and emotional abuse.

Green Hills mission statement

Green Hills was founded with the mission to serve all members of the Stoneriver community. We strive to promote the healthy growth and development of every child, with a focus on meeting the needs of the diverse children that comprise the social fabric of our great city.