Norwalk school closes abruptly due to lack of enrollment

NORWALK — Plagued by inadequate enrollment and financial difficulties, officials from the Clover Hill School in Norwalk announced Friday morning that the early childhood center will shut down by the end of the year.

Officials said classes would not resume in September as they proceed to shutter the center, which currently serves students from two months to six years of age.

“The Board has labored tremendously to search for solutions and yet, ultimately, we have found the obstacles insurmountable,” school officials said in an email to parents.

“We feel absolutely blessed for all the years that we were able to bring programs inspired by Waldorf education to lower Fairfield County.”

The school opened its doors in Norwalk in 2004 by a group dedicated to the Waldorf Education method of learning, which encompasses a play-based educational philosophy.

It was not immediately clear how many students were enrolled at the time of the announcement.

Clover Hill officials did not return calls made to the school.

Courtesy: The Norwalk Hour – By Kevin Schultz – Published 5:37 pm, Friday, September 2, 2016