I wrote this review for Greatschools.org on 6/4/15:
1) Academics.
The curriculum is solid, creative, and keeps the kids engaged. They don't push kids to read, but rather, books are found throughout the classrooms facing out; the kids can't resist walking by without picking one up! In addition, there are book fairs, art, and puppet shows centered around books. Parents are welcome to come in any day/s they wish to read to the class. The teachers put in 150% of themselves to make learning fun! They incorporate physical activity and music in their lesson plans (such as doing "spider poses" in yoga after exploring the playground for insects (to look at under the microscope)!
2) Nurturing & Respectful of students
You walk in and you can feel the school's warmth, immediately! The teachers listen to and give eye contact to the kids. They bend down to talk to them, rather than at them. Children thrive so much in this type of environment.
3) They are respectful of parents. You can sense this. You will never feel the need to apologize for expressing concerns- the teachers and director seek these out and value your feelings. They are respectful and understanding of different parenting styles!
3) Community.
You can become as integrated as you like within the school's community. I wouldn't hesitate to invite the teachers to a family dinner- they really love our kids! The parents are warm, welcoming, and down-to-earth. It's easy to make friends with good people. No one is competitive with each other. There is strong parental and staff support for anything you need. Not having any family here, this is so important to me!
4) My daughter loves it! She usually wants to stay longer and she gets excited to go the night before-this is priceless! She runs down the hallway every morning to greet her teachers with a hug and a kiss! She will then push me out the door with a smile! You have to see it to believe it.
I don't know how/where they find the quality people to care for our kids, but they are all amazing! This school is pure magic! I strongly encourage you to take a tour - you'll see what I write is true. This school has changed my family's life for the better! We are so blessed to be a part of it!
- A parent read more