Some honest comments about Creme de la Creme
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
My son has been going to Creme since he was about 5 months old. He is now 4 1/2. He loves his school and so do we. He loves his teachers, loves the work he does and he has never once complained about going to school. Yes, this is a "fluff-filled" school. It is a wonderland and I agree that you have to look past this and see what really goes on in the classes. Having taken my child here for over 4 years, I think I've been in the classrooms enough to see what goes on. Discipline could be more strict, no doubt about it, but these children are well-adjusted, confident and are VERY nurtured. I have to disagree with those that say it is not a school. These children begin learning at 14 months and are very focused and intelligent as a result. This is not an ordinary run-of-the-mill daycare.
As for the turnover rate, yes, some teachers come and go. However, there are at least 2 caregivers in the infant room that were there when my son was an infant 4 years ago. The 14+ month toddler club also still has the exact same teachers. And every teacher my son has had since then is still at the facility. This is NOT high turnover. I've gotten close to a number of teachers and have never heard them complain about their jobs. The kiddos do switch teachers every six to nine months, but they are transitioned and most teachers are still present in their day-to-day even if it isn't their "main teacher".
If you want a place that allows your child to be a child, but at the same time teaches them to make good choices, relate to others and learn at a higher standard, consider Creme. Tour several daycares/schools and compare. Not every facility will be a fit for every person, but this is no doubt the right place for my son and soon to be second child.
Pros: Learning environment, commitment to excellence, exciting for the children
Cons: Could use more classroom structure and discipline