I am beyond grateful for Applewild Deven. We just graduated our 3rd boy from Pre-K and are…read moreheartbroken to leave. To be able to wholeheartedly trust the folks at AW to care, educate and nurture my boys while I'm at work is such a gift. The teachers and directors are such loving, smart, helpful and fun people and it's felt like a little family the last few years. The friendships my boys have built here have been beautiful to watch. The teachers bring the kids outside in all weather and all the adventures and play become an opportunity to learn, build, grow and spark curiosity. I cannot say enough good things- we are beyond grateful for this wonderful place and amazing people!

I WAS very very excited about this school- it seemed to have the perfect balance of structure and…read moreplay; outside and inside; natural materials for play; kind and calm teachers etc. BUT we were completely BLINDSIDED when they gave us a 2-week notice and kicked our little 5 year old boy out of school! Granted, we did have two virtual meetings to talk about his behavior- he was having potty talk, throwing toys sometimes and blowing raspberries/ making fart sounds with his friends (which the teachers said he was spitting on kids!!). When we met, I offered them suggestions about what works at home when he is giving us trouble but mid-sentence I was interrupted and persuaded time and time again that he needs an evaluation. I am sorry Applewild, five year old boys are just like that sometimes. I am very disappointed and heartbroken over their course of action. The director seems to be heartless. The teacher was so timid she didn't stick up for our son. The assistant teacher's main objective was making sure we got him evaluated. Which, we are right now...and he's doing great (he is above average!). They are not finding ANYTHING wrong. During his evaluation, the specialist told me that this is not the first time THIS YEAR that Applewild has kicked out children! Mid year- March! So now we are left scrambling for a new school, my son has anxiety about starting a new school, we have to get evaluations done just to prove Applewild wrong...so much stress! In conclusion, if you have a daughter, she will love this school. I would have loved it. If you have a child that needs firm rules and can get excited around other children, then Applewild will probably find your child to be "behavioral." I am deeply, deeply saddened by Applewild's approach. I have never in my life written a Yelp review- I am a very understanding person. This experience has rattled me to my core though. Something has to change with this school and they certainly should never try to persuade parents that something is wrong with their child. Shame on you, Applewild.