This is the BEST preschool ever!! I have read many reviews of several preschools in the area and then I went on tours to most of them, just to form my own opinions. What I found when I toured led me to trust my instincts. This school is amazing. From the playground (clean and porches swept), to the classrooms (lots of activities), to the teachers (happy--not flustered, engaging--not ""going thru the motions""), to the support staff (Ms Kimberly is wonderful-always has a smile), to the administrators (who do it ALL--with a smile) \r
The children are taught sign language, even the youngest knows how to tell you they want ""more"" and can say ""thank you"" and ""please"". They have a ""dual language lab"", although I have not seen it in action. They have a white board that the kids can do ""hands on"" activities including sorting, counting and basic letter recognition. It also has stories on it that the kids enjoy watching.\r
They have healthy lunches, including lots of fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grain pasta and crackers. My youngest child enjoys school lunch so much that he complains that MY cooking isn't as good as Ms Kimberly's. (I will have to get some recipes/tips from her).\r
My older child was able to read after being in the advanced pre-k class with Mrs. Jaya. My youngest has been in several classrooms with several teachers.\r
Yes, there is a high turn-over rate of teachers, but that happens everywhere. Most of the teachers are college students or recent graduates. Some have been there FOREVER (Ms Kimberly-8 yrs, Ms Jaya-5 yrs) and the school couldn't run without them. \r
This is just MY opinion, but you would be hard-pressed to find a better, more loving school for your children than Stepping Stone School 14: 9405 Brodie Lane, but see for yourself.
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