House of Children purchases Hearthstone’s Early Learning Center

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House of Children purchases Hearthstone’s Early Learning Center

Independent Photo by Andrew Rousey Hearthstone’s Early Learning Center will continue to operate as a daycare, preschool, and after-school care after the purchase by Debbie and John Louise, founders, owners, and operators of the House of Children in Woodstock since 2001. From left to right: Rhiannon Louise, the House of Children’s business manager; John Louise; Debbie Louise; Melissa Norman, who will continue as director at the Early Learning Center; and Anna Louise, transition coordinator.

By SUSAN W. MURRAY NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM When the news broke on Aug. 4 that Hearthstone Manor and Hearthstone Village were closing, there was no announcement about Hearthstone’s Early Learning Center that serves 105 children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years, in daycare, preschool, and after-school care.But on Sept. 16, Debbie and John Louise, owners of the […]

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.

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