I honestly cannot recommend this preschool for children. My experience here was disappointing, and I wanted to share my experience for any parent considering this school for their child.
My child started in August of 2024, and it went well at first. When my child was moved to a new classroom, the teacher's reaction was discouraging. My child had issues adjusting to the new classroom and with drop-off. The teacher seemed annoyed that my child cried during drop-off, which is not what any child should ever experience. The lack of empathy and understanding towards a child who might need extra support was really upsetting. In hindsight, it felt like my child was not getting the attention that was needed due to class size.
Additionally, the owner made it very clear during our interactions that she thought my son was special needs and that she felt this way because she has ADHD, which I found unprofessional. At her recommendation, I took him to multiple pediatrician appointments, where it was determined that at this point, his behavior was age-appropriate, and he showed no signs of autism or ADHD. While I understand that personal experiences can shape one's perspective, it seemed to affect the way she viewed my son and his needs. After a few incidents, she informed me that my son wouldn't be allowed back unless he started the Child Find process -- which felt like an unnecessary obstacle, however, I did move forward with this process at her recommendation. At one point, she told me that she hoped he would qualify for the full-day Child Find program - which is for children diagnosed with autism.
The owner also shared very personal information about another child's custody arrangements between this child's parents, as this child was crying at drop-off. This breach of confidentiality made me feel uncomfortable and again left me questioning the professionalism and ethics of the staff.
On one occasion, when I came to pick up my child, there was no teacher in the room. She did eventually come back to the classroom, but leaving 12 3 year-olds unattended for any given amount of time is not acceptable to me. On a day when there was a substitute teacher, at pick-up, the children were crowded around a cell phone watching Danny Go, which felt like a complete lack of proper supervision and engagement. In addition to this, at one point, my son was written up because he wanted to watch a specific show and another child wanted to watch a different show on the phone. This led to both children getting upset. This is not the kind of environment I want my child to be in.
Finally, the owner mentioned that other parents were complaining about my child because he would cry at drop-off. Instead of focusing on my child's emotional needs and trying to help him through a difficult transition, it felt like her main concern was how his behavior reflected on the school's image. This focus on appearance rather than genuinely supporting the child was disheartening.
Overall, this was not the nurturing, supportive environment I hoped for my child. If you have a child with ADHD, autism, or or even other developmental/emotional needs, I would recommend looking elsewhere for a preschool that truly embraces and supports all children. Please note that this was only my experience with the school, and the other reviews are very good. read more
