The Kindergarten of the Future
ROHR Transformation
The Kindergarten of the Future
Wellington is reimagining its early childhood spaces with the renovation of the Rick O’Hara Room (ROHR) into a purpose-built home for kindergarten. The new space prioritizes creativity, collaboration, and student-centered learning and will serve as a bridge between early childhood and lower school. This project will also support future building updates identified in the soon-to-be-shared strategic plan.
Immediate Impact
A transformative $500,000 gift from Board Chair Jim Croft P ’17 ’20 ’22 and his wife, Michelle P ’17 ’20 ’22, allows the project to move forward immediately—creating an environment where the school’s youngest learners can thrive.
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Flexible Spaces
The ROHR will be transformed to include three spacious classrooms and a flex area for collaborative learning, conveniently located near other ECLS classrooms and the Brisk Commons.
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Child-Centered Design
Each classroom will balance structure with flexibility — offering child-centered elements such as varied seating options and ample storage for hands-on learning materials.
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Outdoor Exploration
Classrooms will have direct access to the West Playground and a built-in mudroom, reinforcing the importance of movement, independence, and outdoor exploration.
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Home-like Atmosphere
Warm tones, natural light, and cozy spaces will create an inviting, home-like atmosphere.
Features
Help bring the ROHR to life this fall.
Now through June 30, your gift to The Wellington Fund helps to unlock a generous $10,000 matching gift from Jim and Kim Mermis P ’32 ’34 ’36 ’39.