Neighborhood School

We have sent two of our three kids to the Neighborhood School and will be sending our third as well. The school is by no means close to our home, but it is worth the drive.
I love this school for more reasons than I will probably cover in this short review, but to name a few: it is clear — from the moment you walk into the school — that there is happiness, warmth and love among everyone who works there… and everyone who attends (for both parents and students). The teachers love their jobs and most importantly, our children too.
The director always picks up the phone (which rings constantly) to answer incoming calls and makes herself available, at the drop of a hat, to talk about anything that’s on your mind… be it personal parenting battles or troubleshooting concerns for your child.
There is such an amazing atmosphere in the classrooms and outdoors, from the chickens… to the fruit trees… to the open space of the play yard… or the outdoor stage area that hosts winter performances and holiday get togethers… all of which are laced with magic.
And, for the first five years of a child’s life in which they are so heavily influenced and molded for the bulk of their lives, we are so grateful to have found this little gem that has taught our first child to write numbers and letters (all through the developmental/​play based approach) by the time she left at age 5 for kindergarten (our second child has only just turned three).
It is not ‘just’ a school, It is a village; one that we will always be thankful for being a part of.

I had a great experience when I called for a tour even though they were full. They were also kind enough to let me know other pre-​schools in the neighborhood.

When I called to ask about availability for enrollment, the woman who answered the phone said they were completely full, said goodbye and immediately hung up on me. It was a complete turnoff. This kind of response may be a reflection of what they are teaching your children at this school.