Childcare Success Stories
Finding Inspiration in the Success of Childcare Programs Around CT
This page captures the success of grantees who transformed their spaces with the LISC CT OEC Facilities Grant Program dollars.
Sol Playschool
Before moving to the US, Silvia Arnoso was a preschool educator in Uruguay. She always dreamed of opening a space to teach and inspire children in her community. As a child, she played “teacher” with neighbors, and by 6th grade, she was volunteering at a local preschool. With a clear vision, she dedicated her life to Early Childhood Education, knowing it was her calling.
Silvia’s childcare facility in Derby will serve 30 children, with 10 slots for infants and toddlers and 20 slots for preschoolers. The funds for the grant were used to add an extension to the back of the house for classrooms, the addition of a reception area, a driveway and parking lot, an outdoor playground focusing on nature, a garden, an alarm system, and heating, among other updates to make the space suitable for children. She is committed to giving children and families the rich, high-quality education they deserve.
