Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Henry on March 17, 2010, 11:55:28 AM

Title: The Ferrick's Purchase Countryside Day Care
Post by: Henry on March 17, 2010, 11:55:28 AM

Saw Tom Ferrick up at Nan's and he told me they had closed on Countryside Children’s Center - 12 Field Rd. in Fairfax last Friday.  They have a new name and a new sign, but of course I can't remember it.  Will try to get a photo the next time I go down to the village.  This is the daycare located beyond J & L Hardware.

Title: Re: The Ferrick's Purchase Countryside Day Care
Post by: Chris Santee on March 17, 2010, 01:40:20 PM

On Friday March 12, 2010 “Countryside Children’s Center” was sold to Tom & Peggy Feerick. The new name is “Going Places Learning Center”.
Tom & Peggy had decided to purchase Countryside Children’s Center to fulfill Peggy’s lifelong dream, after being in the childcare industry for over 20yrs, Along with Tom’s 25 years of business experience. They found the perfect opportunity, practically right in their own back yard, being residents in Fairfax Village. They hope to create a business that is an asset to the community needs, local economy and young families.
“Going Places Learning Center” has decided to hire Christel Michaud as the Director of the new learning center. Christel has been chosen for her educational achievements, experience in running her own in home childcare center for many years, her great reputation around town and in the school system, and most of all her excellent work ethics. The owners are assured that Christel and Peggy are more than capable of running a stand above the rest childcare center.
The new management goals are to create a safe, nurturing, loving fun, learning environment for the children. They are also offering an after school program to assist the needs of the working parents.
An open house is in the works, stay tuned for future notice. Where parents and public can come in and check out the facility, management and staff. If anyone is in need of childcare, you can contact "Going Places Learning Center" at 849-9030.

Title: Re: The Ferrick's Purchase Countryside Day Care
Post by: cedarman on March 18, 2010, 06:56:05 AM

We considered sending out daughter there last year when we were looking at daycare options.  We liked that it was local, and that she would be growing up around kids in town.
Unfortunately, the time schedule they offered did not meet our work schedules (working until 430 at a job an hour from Fairfax would have been a huge problem for a required 5:30 pick up).

Congratulations to the new owners/operators, and good luck.  We will certainly be interested in seeing what they offer in the future.

Title: Re: The Ferrick's Purchase Countryside Day Care
Post by: Henry on March 18, 2010, 12:48:11 PM

I took a couple of photos earlier this afternoon.  Tom's truck was there, but I did not knock on the door to see if anyone was there:

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/forum_photos/DCP_8642.sized.jpg)

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/forum_photos/DCP_8643.sized.jpg)

Title: Re: The Ferrick's Purchase Countryside Day Care
Post by: tfence on May 14, 2010, 07:23:01 PM

"Going Places Learning Center" is having an open house tomorrow  5/15/10 10 AM - 12 PM. Public is welcome to see the changes that have been made.

Title: Re: The Ferrick's Purchase Countryside Day Care
Post by: CLach on May 14, 2010, 09:26:31 PM

My son goes here, and loves it.  Recommend it

Title: Re: Going Places Learning Center
Post by: tfence on May 18, 2010, 07:48:52 AM

I just want to take the time to say thank you. The open house/grand opening was a big success. We are extremely moved by the public support and encouragement. Regards, Tom

Title: Re: The Ferrick's Purchase Countryside Day Care
Post by: tfence on June 19, 2010, 06:42:21 AM

http://www.vtgrandpa.com/forum/index.php?topic=9380.0 (http://www.vtgrandpa.com/forum/index.php?topic=9380.0)