Bunker Hill Parent Participation Nursery School

Bunker Hill is a one of a kind school. It is such a beautiful facility immersed in nature. And more importantly, my daughter is in love with her teachers and has developed such strong independence in such a short time. We cannot recommend this special school enough!

Bunker Hill has been nothing short of magical for us these past years and as we age out and move onto Kindergarten, I am confident that the foundation set here for both my kid and I will serve us long into the future—perhaps much like it has done for other families for over 60 years. Proximity and relation to nature (deer in our meadow in the morning, banana slugs on hikes in our 93 acre woods); the profound development that comes with opportunity for mixed-age play (3-Day/Pre-K or Bonus Bunker after school sessions); and the thoughtful, expansive invitations from highly capable teachers that fold their depth of knowledge and intrinsic care into joyful experiences for kids and parents alike. To be in a co-op at this stage of my kid’s life has been valuable in transitioning us both smoothly through our stages of attachment and dependence. It has been so helpful to spend one day a week understanding the nuances of my kid’s school experience, being connected as part of a true community ecosystem, and having over a dozen other grownups invested in the best for us all year long. I’ve joked that I’m going to have another kid just to come back to Bunker Hill…so stay tuned for another potential review on Baby Bunker in the next year or so 😄 Best wishes to all future families and the magical teachers and generous Board members of Bunker Hill…and thank you for keeping this pocket of promise alive and thriving.

We've absolutely adored our time at Bunker Hill. With phenomenal outdoor play, field trips, freedom for my child to learn how to be a good friend and be ready for Kindergarten. The teachers are kind, warm and has a great sense of community.

I love my community of Sticky Friends! The teaching philosophy and dedication of parents at Bunker Hill inspires me daily as a parent. The opportunities the students have for exploration through open ended play starts in the classroom and extends in to the yard, across the meadow and stream, down hiking trails, under rocks, in trees, on stage,and sliding down hills. Co-oping in the classroom once a week is such an honor. The first five years of my kids life is so short I feel so lucky to be able to learn together as they navigate early social interactions with their peers. My oldest will be heading to Kindergarten in the fall and will miss all the BH mud and glitter... although I am sure his two little brothers will share some with him after school. Don’t forget your rain boots!

Thanks to the wonderful teachers at Bunker Hill, my son has gained confidence, and tools to form friendships, two very valuable assets for life. It takes a gift in teaching to instill confidence and compassion in young preschoolers, but the teaching and curriculum at Bunker Hill is designed to do just that. I was drawn to the school for its beautiful setting and healthy dose of Vitamin N (nature), but in the end, I am even more impressed with the social skills that my son has acquired.