Cedarville Global Community School

When I think of my gratitude list these days, Cedarville is at the top!!! This school is a blend of warmth, creativity, community and playfulness. In his third year here, my son will not only be ready for kindergarten next year, but will have dear friends thanks to his experiences here.

Our family has had fabulous experiences at Cedarville over the past ~14 months. We have a child in the 3s class and an infant. My children are happy at drop off and at pick up my older child is always excited to tell me about her day. They are always doing new enriching activities and learning about magical creatures and different cultures. Most importantly, I feel that my children are not only well cared for while we are at work, but that THEY ARE LOVED at this school. We have built fantastic relationships with the teachers and staff and truly feel that Cedarville is part of our village.

Two of my children had a wonderful experience attending Cedarville during their preschool years. The schedule includes a wide range of engaging activities, like nature, gardening, yoga, Spanish, world cultures, and early literacy. The playground is amazing, with so many opportunities for open ended play. My son’s favorite was the mud kitchen, and he still talks about making fairy soup. The director (Debby) is a huge advocate of early literacy, and this is reflected throughout the curriculum. Both of my children left Cedarville with detailed knowledge of letters and phonics, and were ready to read when they started kindergarten. There is a massive collection of children’s books that cycle through the classrooms. Other things you might be looking for are kind and caring teachers, a cozy environment, opportunities for parent involvement, and programs for families (like the fall pumpkin patch and winter lights by night event). You’ll find all of this at Cedarville!

We feel grateful everyday that we found a community as nurturing and caring as Cedarville! Our child has grown so much with the staff, loves the nature based curriculum, and we know our child is in safe hands. The facilities and described schedule at some early childhood school options we toured in our search had me in tears. I thought, ‘how can I leave my child somewhere like this all day?’ Cedarville was like a beautiful little light that made me feel like this transition could be possible. I have learned so much about navigating milestones from their very patient educators, and have even made some friends in the staff and fellow families through the many programs and events they host. I recommend Cedarville to anyone who is looking for a place where their child can grow at their pace, enjoy the world around them, and feel a sense of belonging in the community.

I don't usually write reviews, but I LOVE this school. Both of my children have attended and I feel so good about the quality of care the school provides. The kids do so many fun activities: crafts, playing outside in the large and shady yard, yoga, Spanish classes, cooking, water days, and more! The teachers put a lot of thought and effort into the curriculum and I appreciate that there is such a great emphasis placed on developing emotional intelligence; particularly being gentle and caring with self, others, and the world as a whole. There's a really good vibe here: the environment is filled with well-organized and fun activities and decor, the teachers and staff are incredibly patient and loving, and the school even makes significant effort to give back to the community with donations to organizations like Peaceful Paths and the Ronald McDonald House.