Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Raleigh

Five-Star Review!! We cannot say enough positive things about Chesterbrook Academy on Millbrook! Both of our children have attended, and the experience has been absolutely incredible. Our 2-year-old started in the infant room, and our 5-year-old began when she was three after transferring from another local daycare during the pandemic. From the beginning, Chesterbrook has felt like a second home for our kids. Our experience with the Pre-K 2 class has been outstanding. Ms. Kelly and Ms. Nicole are truly exceptional teachers. They’ve done an amazing job teaching sight words, helping the kids sound out letters to form words, and counting to over 100! The activities are always engaging and creative, making learning fun while setting a solid foundation for kindergarten. They actively encourage parent involvement and feedback, which makes us feel so included in our daughter’s learning journey. We firmly believe that Ms. Kelly and Ms. Nicole have set our daughter up for success as she transitions into kindergarten. We are so thankful for their dedication and care! Our 2-year-old is thriving in the Beginners Class with Ms. Kenyah, Ms. Kesha, and Ms. Alca. These teachers are patient, kind, and truly invested in the kids’ growth. Our little one is starting to count, recite her ABCs, and even dress herself independently! She’s on her way to being fully potty trained thanks to their positive encouragement and consistent support. What means the most to us is how excited our daughter is to go to school every day — she literally runs to her teachers when she sees them! It’s clear that she feels loved and safe in their care. We’ve loved every stage and every teacher along the way. From the infant room with Ms. Shirley, to the toddler class with Ms. Jessica and Ms. Amyee, to time spent with Ms. Taryn (who has had both of our children in her class) — the consistency of excellent care and teaching has been remarkable. The staff at Chesterbrook genuinely treat our children like their own, and that level of love and care means everything to us. Ms. Marlo, the school director, is incredibly kind and thoughtful. She does an amazing job keeping parents informed and planning events that are well-organized and fun for both kids and families. Her leadership and communication help create the warm and welcoming environment that makes Chesterbrook so special. A special shoutout to Ms. Stella the kitchen staff — the meals are healthy and thoughtfully prepared. It smells amazing every morning when you walk into the building, and we love knowing our kids are getting balanced, nutritious meals. We are undoubtedly forgetting some names, but truly everyone at Chesterbrook Academy deserves recognition. The teachers, staff, and leadership have created a loving and supportive environment where our kids have not only learned but also thrived. We feel incredibly grateful to have found Chesterbrook — it’s more than a school, it’s a family.

Ms Kelli and Ms Nicole of room 7 at the Millbrook location are amazing! They have helped my daughter, Savannah, grow and learn so much over this school year. I love how creative they are with the curriculum and the monthly plan they give out to the parents is si helpful. We know what the children are learning as well as how parents need to/can participate. I can’t recommend Chesterbrook or these two teachers enough!

Ms. Kelly and Ms. Nicole have been fantastic teachers to both of our daughters at Chesterbrook! They provide a high-quality curriculum and do an excellent job teaching it. Our oldest was well-prepared for kindergarten after their class, and we’re confident our youngest will be just as ready for elementary school. Their years of experience working together show in their teamwork, and they communicate wonderfully with parents to keep us informed. We’re so grateful for their dedication and highly recommend them!

Chesterbrook was a wonderful preschool for our daughter and family. It is such a sweet, loving, and enriching environment where the children can truly thrive. We will all miss it!

Our 5 year old daughter has been going to Chesterbrook for 3 years and our experience has been stellar. She is now in a class with Ms. Kelly and Ms.Nicole. The most difficult aspect of daycare is consistency in teachers; Ms. Kelly and Ms. Nicole have been teaching at Chesterbrook for a while as have other teachers. Our daughter is kinder, smarter and more well-rounded in large part due to this institution. She is at a learning ability that is beyond that of an average 5 year old as the syllabus far surpasses that of even a kindergarten in public or private. We have managed to make friends with other parents; friendships that extend beyond the classroom. Our daughter will be graduating soon and we are saddened that she won't be able to continue in this school. Our newborn son will be following his sister's footsteps even though we live 10 miles north of the school.