Aldrich Memorial Nursery School is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 855 Essex Pkwy Nw, Rochester, Minnesota MN. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Aldrich Memorial Nursery School receives universal praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents consistently highlight the nurturing staff, play-based curriculum, outdoor learning emphasis, and strong sense of community and family involvement as key strengths that prepare children well for kindergarten.
We visited many schools in Rochester before deciding on Aldrich School, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Our daughter is blossoming in the 2-year-old classroom! The teachers are incredibly nurturing, and the whole community has been welcoming—they really make us parents feel like family. We love their play-based approach to learning and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a loving environment for their child.
I would absolutely recommend Aldrich to anyone looking for a preschool for their child. All 3 of my kids attended Aldrich and loved their time there. There’s something that just feels different about Aldrich when you walk in the doors. You (and especially your children) are always welcomed with a smile and a special connection whether it be from their teacher, another classroom teacher or an administrator from the office. It’s clear that everyone at Aldrich is invested in the children. We love the play based curriculum and prioritizing outdoor play and exploration in all seasons and weather conditions! I truly felt like my children were prepared for kindergarten after attending Aldrich.
All four of my children have attended Aldrich School & we love it! The teachers and staff genuinely care about our family. We especially love the option for 2 year olds to start their school journey here. The teachers are so good at helping the youngest kiddos feel comfortable and excited about attending school. I encourage anyone in the Rochester area seeking a preschool to tour Aldrich!
I love Aldrich both as a parent and as a community professional who has worked with students in their program prior to having kids of my own. Both my children have gone to Aldrich and we have loved each and every teacher we have interacted with. We appreciate the way they encourage outdoor play, the way the teachers nurture each child and get to know their unique needs. As someone who works with kids of all abilities, I also appreciate their willingness to collaborate with other agencies and their inclusion program. Lastly, we love that even the substitute teachers know our kids and are the same familiar faces each time!
My family has loved our experience at Aldrich the last couple of years. The focus on play and social connection drew us in. And we love how they spend the first block of time spending time outside. The teachers we have had and interacted with have been amazing and go above and beyond. Special shoutout to our primary teachers we have had- Mrs. Rochell and Mrs. Kahn who are fantastic with kids and have made my son feel comfortable away from home. We will continue our preschool experience at Aldrich with our youngest kiddo- Couldn't recommend it enough!