We've had such a positive experience at this preschool! Ms. Kiara and Ms. Fedder have created a structured yet playful environment that our son thrives in. We were nervous leaving our daycare of 4 years, but having dedicated teachers instead of staff with a high turnover has made a huge difference. They've taken the time to work 1:1 with him on several things we've been concerned about, and the growth we've seen has been incredible. The school also hosts great community events, and everyone has been so warm and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

Ms. Raj and Ms. Fedder are the best! Our daughter is very shy and cautious but her teachers have made the transition to Chesterbrook seamless (she started at the youngest age in the Intermediates). They both show up everyday smiling, caring and eager to interact with all the kids. Outside of the immediate teachers, the entire school has created such a positive change in our daughter's life - each day includes a special course and all 5 of those teachers offer something interactive and engaging (STEM, Art, Music, PE and Spanish). The faculty is very organized, efficient and friendly. Everyone works as a team to get the kids in and out of school safely. The atmosphere at Chesterbrook is really that of a family unit. We've been so happy with our choice to enroll here :) read more

Chesterbrook is such a special place and our kids have had the absolute best experience over the last 5 years. The staff are the friendliest, caring and involved group of people to all the students. We have been blessed with so many amazing teachers and Admin. Just to name a few, Erika Moore, Pam Baroody, Kelsey Desrosiers, Baley Fornes, Abby Moreno and Lorrie Herron Dolphin Pride for life read more

We just started and couldn't be more happy with ms Kayla and Ms Cierra. My daughter has come home with more confidence in a week than I've ever seen her have. She comes home inspired and happy every day! read more

This is a wonderful preschool and my son has had a great experience attending this past year. The staff are kind, caring, nurturing and they are great to work with - providing feedback on our son's growth and development. My son is happy to attend and he enjoys the activities and the people he interacts with, and the variety of specials they have including music and PE. We are so grateful for the positive and nurturing environment at Chesterbrook. read more

We have had an amazing experience at CBA. My daughter has flourished, loves the variety of specials and has been nurtured and loved by her teachers Ms. Brittany & Ms. Ally (pre K) and Ms. Gina and Ms. Jones (intermediate). We will definitely be sending our youngest when she is old enough! read more

Chesterbrook at best is merely a location that babysits kids. If you're intending for your child to be educated, and treated with respect, this is not the location for your children. read more

Chesterbrook Academy is wonderful. Our son has been attending for a year and it has been amazing. Our son was struggling at his previous Pre-K and within a week of transferring to Chesterbrook, his attitude and overall emotional state was already better. The teachers and administration do a great job for the kids and truly care for each of them . The camp over the summer is equally as great and they do a wonderful job to make it fun and completely different from school. We love Chesterbrook and can't recommend it enough. read more

Chesterbrook was an okay experience for us. It's small so your child will get more individualized attention but on whole, like most private schools, the work load is inappropriate to the age. I think private schools fovthis to give parents a sense of perceived belie since they're shelling out close to $10,000. It's a false vdlue. My kid is at as b advantage, they're ahead. Ahead of what? In this world anxious overworked kids we need more schools like Friends schools (Durham- $36,000) where children are truly respected for their natural god-Given curiosity; Without the pressure to do so much busy work. In fourth grade at Chrsterbrook the science project was what I might have been assigned in sophomore or junior year of the prep school I attended for high school. It's ridiculous. read more

We recently relocated to Raleigh and spent considerable time evaluating schools for our kindergartner. We ultimately decided upon Chesterbrook Academy for several factors: - CBA's campus is surrounded by nature and lends a private feel to the playground and outdoor space despite sitting on the main road (Strickland) - the faculty (principal, teachers, supporting staff) are very friendly and engaging. They listen to feedback from parents, and more importantly, they incorporate feedback to improve their approaches. - the variety of learning opportunities (Spanish, drama, etc). There is a continuous variety of learning opportunities, which have kept our daughter engaged. We couldn't be happier that we selected CBA for our daughter. Her teacher (Mrs. Young) has made learning fun, so much so that our daughter gets excited to do homework! We love that every week we have to look forward to the end of week email capturing pictures, what was learned in the week past and what will be in the week ahead. The communication from CBA is consistently above what we would have expected. They use multiple channels of communication (emails, apps, calls, etc), which is appreciated. We are looking forward to the next several years that our daughter will attend CBA. read more

My daughter attended Chesterbrook from preschool through 5th grade. There are a few things that make it unique and special. If you are concerned about the direction of our public school system, this is where you want to be. Worth every penny and for private it's fairly priced. Small class sizes - My daughter was one of 9 kids in her class and sometimes there was even a classroom assistant. Teacher student ratio is phenomenal. Accelerated Learning - In public school the teacher is expected to be teaching a specific topic on a specific day. The teachers are able to teach as fast as the kids are able to go so the pace is tailored for the child. You're going to see specialized learning but not the problems that come with teaching to the lowest common dominator that you'll find in public schools. Focus on leadership skills - Your child will be used to speaking in front of an audience comfortably by the time they leave Chesterbook. Principal - The principal has an open door policy and is approachable on any subject. If you have a concern it's addressed quickly and there are no barriers when interacting with staff at all levels. Any issues we raised were dealt with swiftly. No bureaucracy - They do what makes sense. Chesterbrook was up and running working from home within 2 days while Wake county was struggling. I didn't feel like her learning was compromised, her schedule was fully packed and she had everything she needed to be successful. Schedules - They offer after school and summer camp, so I never had to worry about where to put my daughter. Even easter break they have a camp. Culture - I toured a few schools and I felt that Chesterbrook has a down to earth culture and we've always called it the Chesterbrook family. You get to know kids and parents very well with small class sizes. Many of the teachers have their own kids there and have a great vested interest in keeping it a great place to learn. read more

We love Chesterbrook academy! Such a great sense of community. We enjoy the smaller size that ensures our boys feel safe and loved every day! read more

My son is a student in the intermediate classroom (3 year old), and we are so pleased with this school. The teachers are warm and caring. Our son is excited to go to school everyday and that is a testament to the environment at the school - it is clear the administration and teachers work hard to provide a safe, loving and fun environment where children are able to thrive. In addition to awesome homeroom teachers, our son is able to benefit from all the specials teachers - spanish, drama/music, art, PE and STEM each week. As an added bonus, the facility is also located on a beautiful wooded lot where the students spend time outdoors each day. read more

My son had a great camp experience! The staff was so friendly and communicated daily about all of the activities. We will go back and highly recommended! read more