I have had a great experience with Children's Circle, a relationship I've enjoyed for nearly 8 years. My eldest child started after her second birthday. She came from an at home day care environment that was less than desirable. I heard about the school through a friend, and after visiting the school I realized it was the perfect place for her to grow. I had trouble with her toilet training and other social development issues, and within a month at Children's Circle, I noticed a huge change in her. She began regularly using the potty, she acted in an age appropriate manner with the other children, and she seemed much happier. She went on to the Primary 2 community when she turned three, and was there until her Kindergarten year, when my husband and I moved to Chicago for school.
While in Chicago we were blessed with another child, and when she was 18 months, she started at Children's Circle's Primary 1 community. She is a very happy, well adjusted child now enjoying the Primary 2 classroom.
Last year, my husband and I realized our marriage wasn't working and decided to end it. Andrea and all of the teaching staff at Children's Circle were a HUGE help to me, assisting my child adjust to our new normal. My youngest feels so safe with her teachers and her friends that I know it would've been much more devastating had she not been given the support and stability created by Andrea.
I feel that I can speak with Andrea about any issues that are of concern regarding my children, and she routinely asks about my oldest daughter at school functions. In fact, my oldest will get out of the car to speak to her old teachers, who not only remember her, but are genuinely interested in her activities!
The jump start a Montessori education gives a child is invaluable. My oldest is excelling in her current studies, and I see daily the curiosity that was nurtured at such a young age.
I cannot say enough good things about the value both my children and I as a parent receive from this preschool! read more