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Acella Construction completes work at Goddard School of Quincy

Quincy, MA Acella Construction Corp. completed renovations for the Goddard School of Quincy, which celebrated with a ribbon-cutting of the newly imagined space on Friday, December 13th, at the Goddard School of Quincy, 1200 Crown Colony Dr. Mayor Thomas Koch and other city officials were present at the event.

The Goddard Schools are dedicated to understanding and fostering the natural learning processes of children, emphasizing that the best way for them to learn is through play, exploration, and nurturing their innate curiosity.

Renovations at this location comprised significant interior alterations and enhancements over 7,555 s/f on the first floor of the building, transforming the space into a vibrant learning environment tailored for young children.

Several dedicated classrooms were designed to foster a love for learning and collaboration among students. Additionally, the facility features a gym equipped for physical education and recreational activities, promoting children’s health and fitness, as well as an outdoor playground area, constructed while keeping both safety and social interaction in mind.

A fully stocked kitchen was added to provide meals and snacks, supporting the overall well-being of the students. Private offices and a spacious conference room were also incorporated into the design, as was ample storage space.

“We are thrilled to open this new location in Quincy, and so happy with the warm, inviting, and learning-conducive space Acella Construction helped us create,” said Kristin McNulty, owner of the Goddard Schools in Quincy and Dedham. 

“It was a pleasure working with Kristin and helping her and her team realize their vision in creating a nurturing learning environment,” said Saul Schrader, president of Acella Construction. “We were excited to utilize our experience in early education academic construction to build a space that reflects the Goddard School vision.”

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