Mrs. Draper is truly the BEST 3-year-old teacher! From the moment my son transitioned into her…read moreclassroom, I noticed such a positive difference in him. She is patient, nurturing, attentive, and genuinely caring toward the children. You can tell that teaching is more than just a job for her. She takes the time to understand each child's personality, make them feel comfortable, and encourage them to learn and participate. My son has absolutely THRIVED in her classroom, and it has been amazing to see his confidence, happiness, and excitement about school grow.
Chef Kay also deserves recognition! My son is a very picky eater, so I'm always impressed when he comes home excited about something he ate at school. Chef Kay prepares meals that my son actually enjoys, which means so much to me as a parent. Knowing that he is being offered meals he likes and is willing to eat makes me feel much more comfortable while he's at school.
I also want to share something from our experience because I believe parents should always pay attention to their child's behavior and communication. When my son first started on the infant side with Mrs. Amaya, we unfortunately did not have the same positive connection. My son would come home saying that she was mean and that she didn't like him. At first, I tried to understand that children can sometimes interpret situations differently. However, I also noticed that the energy changed, particularly when she stopped speaking to or acknowledging my child.
His doctor once explained to me that children are more likely to participate, engage, and be attentive when they feel comfortable and safe with their teacher. Looking back, I believe that may have been part of why my son didn't really connect in that classroom, while he has completely THRIVED with other teachers.
As a parent, I truly believe in listening to your child while also observing the adults who are caring for them. I pay attention to how staff interact with my child, how they communicate with the children, and how they treat other children when they think parents aren't watching. It's important to me to know that anyone caring for my son is patient, respectful, nurturing, and genuinely engaged. And I also Try to attend majority of the field trips.
Overall, I am extremely grateful for the positive experience my son has had in Mrs. Draper's classroom. The difference in his happiness and development speaks volumes. Mrs. Draper, thank you for loving, teaching, encouraging, and nurturing my baby.
I would absolutely recommend this school, especially based on the wonderful experience we've had with Mrs. Draper and I Hope the staff continues to be just as great with all the changes.