Queensview Nursery School & Kindergarten

I am one of those creative types who lean towards the granola side when it comes to rearing children. My dream school for my daughter was Blue School.
But, reality hit me with my wallet and I found this school. My daughter goes to this school for the second and the final year now. This is a play-​based nursery and pre-​K school. They call it a co-​op school, though it is not what I would call it a co-​op. Cos, I lean towards the granola side. That said, the parents are always welcome to come in and talk to the principal with questions, and we are all required to put in 15 hours of work into the school. It feels good to be in the same room my daughter spends her days, cleaning and organizing.
All the teachers are super gentle, and they guide the children skillfully without them realizing that they are being taught. They have a screened room where parents can watch the classroom in action, and I looooved sitting there, observing my daughter outside of my direct influence. The principal, Mrs. Varsam, is a character, and can come across a bit put-​offish for outside adults, but she is a passionate educator who loves children.
I highly recommend this school to every child.

This is a fantastic nursery/​Kindergarten school. Both of my boys went there and it was the most amazing experience for both of them and for me. I was sorry when it ended for them. They did amazing art projects, went to sing for the senior citizens at the local center, and hand plenty of hands on learning and play. The staff is patient and caring and the children spend their day learning, playing and becoming independent. It’s a cooperative school so parents are expected to help out either helping to clean before the program ends in the June or fixing or building items for the yard/​play area. They work with you in terms of what you can do. They are not cheap but they are worth what you pay for your children. I highly recommend this school to anyone in the area.