The word that I would use to describe Anne Sullivan Nursery School is ""Charm"". It is unlike any school I visited in Murrieta, Wildomar or Elsinore. When you drive into the school's parking lot, you can sense you're in for a treat. There's a fragrance of orange blossoms from the grove across the street. The facility is an old house in new condition. I learned they just completed a $750,000 remodel where they added two additional classrooms. The play yard is like going to gram ma's with large trees and a beautiful play area. The ladies who operate the school are the sweetest little ladies you'll ever meet. I was able to observe a couple of classes. Teachers were animated and seemed to have no problem keeping the children engaged. Classes seemed a little smaller than some of the schools I visited, and I liked that a lot. My kindergartner and preschooler love it there and often hate to leave when I pick them up. That's very reassuring to me.
I chatted with a couple of moms outside who were picking up there children. On said her son was almost too advanced for 1st grade when he started this year, having gone through their kindergarten program. Public school class sizes are twice the size of private kindergartens and he needed that extra attention. The mom with the three year old moved her daughter from another school in Murrieta when she learned about Anne Sullivan. The other school was a franchise, nice, but a little too institutional.
After fighting the traffic from Orange County I look forward to seeing my happy kids. I just wish they were a little happier to see me.
I wish I could spend my days with my kids because this is such a wonderful age and they won't be like this for ever. It is comforting to know they love their school. I would encourage any family to stop by and visit Anne Sullivan Nursery School.
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