Anne Sullivan Preschool And Kindergarten

Anne Sullivan is such a special preschool, and we feel incredibly grateful that both of our children had the opportunity to attend. We’ve experienced two classrooms and loved them both equally. One of the things we appreciate most is how much time the kids get to spend outdoors, exploring and learning in the beautiful natural setting the school provides. From nature walks and the children’s garden to discovering bugs and lizards, the environment fosters curiosity, independence, and hands-on learning. The school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth, which we value deeply. In the Butterfly Room, Ms. Hilda and Ms. Noemi create an environment that encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and curiosity. They guide children with thoughtful questions, nurture resourcefulness, and celebrate diversity, all while helping kids develop a love for nature and the earth. In the Sunshine Room, Ms. Judy and Ms. Jessi are a dynamic, nurturing pair who bring fun, creativity, and compassion to every day. Through singing, dancing, and play, they spark imagination and help the younger children begin forming their first friendships in a safe and joyful environment. We saw our daughter’s independent and creative play truly flourish during her time in this class, and it was wonderful to watch her confidence and imagination grow. We often say we wish school could always be like this for our kids. Anne Sullivan has given them a wonderful first classroom experience and instilled in them a genuine love for learning. The entire staff is warm, welcoming, and truly caring toward both the children and their families. We couldn’t recommend this preschool more highly—it’s truly a gem.

We could not have been happier with our experience at Anne Sullivan Preschool. My son started here when he was 3, with Ms Jesse and Ms. Judy who were wonderful. Ms. Liz was also a trooper staying the after hours with my full timer. Our little scholar then moved onto the ladybug classroom full time with Ms. Cindy who we already miss a bunch. There are others there to help, like Ms. Teresita who is always so patient and helpful to talk to. I only have great things to say about this school. The office staff is very kind and helpful. The grounds are beautiful. There are big trees and gardens filled with flowers. They grow a lot of their own veggies there and my son has grown so much alongside the teachers and classmates here.

We recently moved to the area and wanted this school to work so badly. The grounds are beautiful making up for the small class rooms where children spend most the day. The school is ran by a group of elderly women who live on the property with ties to the community which we viewed as a positive. Our 2yo was undergoing quite the adjustment with a new house, school, routine and sibling on the way. After less than 5 weeks Ms.Judy arranged a meeting with us after providing a letter stating that he needed to be evaluated by a professional due to emotional outbursts and not talking/engaging with other students. We were shocked- he was thriving at his school prior and although we knew the move was an adjustment “needs to be evaluated by a professional” completely caught us off guard. We met with her, explained all his recent adjustments, provided progress reports from his last school and a language sample from a speech therapist all stating he was advanced or meeting milestones for his age. Hoping things would improve, we stayed for another 2 months but it was clear that not only is Ms.Judy not used to being challenged, her opinion of our child was not going to change. His other teacher Ms.Jesse was welcoming, provided constructive feedback and was positive about his progress, told us about the relationships he was building etc. I would see our son engaging with other children at pickup/drop off, would purposely show up at varying times and sometimes watch from the fence discreetly 🫣.. Nothing about his behavior looked different than the other toddlers in his class. Still, all comments by Ms.Judy in the class app continued to inform us that our child was a problem. Fortunately, this prompted us to look into alternatives which was a blessing as we have had the opposite experience from our new school. Not once have we felt like our son is a burden and it has been a relief to partner with his teachers to help him grow socially and emotionally rather than convincing them to give him a chance while defending age appropriate behaviors to teachers who we assume have experience in this field. None of the teachers in the sunshine room hold a degree in early childhood development, none are medical professionals capable of diagnosing toddlers after a few weeks of knowing them, most staff is elderly and all seem to struggle with the student to teacher ratio (12:1). We gave this place months and moving schools is such a burden on our little ones but I only wish I had removed him sooner. Please do not let the landscape sway your decision over quality care-there are plenty of alternatives.

Our daughter started in the fall and my son attended for three years . The staff and teachers have been great since the beginning! The environment that the students get to play , learn and explore in is excellent ! I love their curriculum and the kids get home cooked meals . My son used to ask me to let him stay longer and my daughter loves the time she spends with her teachers and classmates .

Anne Sullivan is an amazing school! Our daughter had a wonderful experience there and when you have numerous teachers choosing this school, you know it's wonderful 😊!!