Cynthia Zeoli – Owner and Director

Cynthia has lived in Fairfield County, Connecticut throughout her life. She was born in Stamford, and was raised in Fairfield. She currently lives in Westport with her husband Michael, whose family has lived in Westport for six generations.

Cynthia has always aspired to have her own preschool for three, four and five year old children. As her own children approached school age she began pursuing that ambition by taking a position in the Westport Public Schools, working with younger elementary school children. Her experience included working with children who have autism.

After five years Cynthia left the public school system, taking with her the invaluable knowledge of both typical and atypical child development, as well as many strategies to enrich a young child’s education that are employed every day as part of her preschool program.

In 1993, with a very distinct philosophy, Cynthia opened Three Four Open the Door, LLC., a preschool program for three, four and five year old children. Over the course of the past twelve years Three Four Open the Door, LLC. has earned a reputation as a highly regarded preschool with a long list of families waiting to be enrolled.

Cynthia’s intimacy and knowledge of each child enrolled in Three, Four Open the Door, and her innate ability to tailor her preschool program to each child’s individual needs sets Three Four Open the Door apart from other preschools.

Over the course of the past five years the public school systems in the adjoining towns have become very familiar with the local preschools and their different philosophies. Realizing that children from Three, Four Open the Door come to kindergarten very well prepared, Cynthia has been asked to lecture at a number of elementary schools in the area regarding her methodology and it’s practical application.

She has also been asked to consult with other area preschools concerning her methodology. Cynthia has recently received an award of excellence for her inclusionary efforts.

Sensory integration, social/play skills, fine and gross motor, and cognitive developments are part of the everyday experience at Three, Four Open the Door. Academics are taught using a combination of our own practical philosophy, and an exceptionally creative program designed to stimulate each child’s curiosity and creativity, and to enhance their self-esteem. Our children learn the importance of their role in creating a cooperative and intimate school community.