Old School of South Burlington

I cannot emphasize enough how incredible Old School and its community are! The teachers are not only responsive and communicative but also incredibly kind, thoughtful, and deeply invested in each child's growth. What truly sets Old School apart is its outdoor, nature-based learning environment. The majority of the day is spent outside, allowing children to explore, play, and learn in a way that fosters curiosity, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world. Since starting at Old School, my two daughters have flourished—not just in their learning, but in their confidence and sense of self. It is truly a special place where children are seen, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We feel so lucky to be part of this community!

WE LOVE OLD SCHOOL!! Our child has been at Old School for over a year, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. We love that school is held outdoors. Being outside in all kinds of weather, surrounded by all that nature has to offer, has really bolstered our child’s creativity and resilience. In an age of hyper-stimulation, our child is able to truly enjoy time without screens or even toys, totally engrossed in creative play. Nature has also offered plenty of problem-solving opportunities, as well as cooperative play with peers. Our favorite part about Old School, however, is its teachers. They are warm, attuned, responsive, and loving. We are blown away by their personalized attention to every student and continually impressed with clear communication. We also love that their emergent curriculum follows interests and pace of the children, versus pre-conceived yearly lesson planning. We would, without hesitation, recommend Old School as an all-around outstanding preschool.

Old School is the best learning environment we have experienced for our children. It ties together a primarily outdoor experience with small classes and a wonderful experiential education. Caring and thoughtful staff are always ready to help with your children's needs. We are luck to have found Old School.

We’ve been part of the Old School family for nearly 2 years, since the very start of the program! The following is a review we wrote after 3 months at OS and we still stand by it. “Old School is the best! With the childcare crisis in Vermont, we were stressed about finding the right school for our 3 year old, without sacrificing quality education. After just a few weeks at Old School we couldn't be happier with our decision. Our child absolutely loves the outdoor learning experience. He is excited to go every day and even reluctant to leave at pickup. The curriculum that Brandon has developed is both creative and innovative, tapping into each child's personality and interests. Our son is so much more curious about the world and is excited to share his knowledge with us. We couldn't recommend this school enough to any parent who is looking for a quality and fun educational experience for their child.” Our kiddo is now 5 and we are so sad to be graduating this fall. We will miss all the caring teachers; they have been instrumental in preparing our son for kindergarten and helping him become the joy he is today. Beyond the doors, OS is the type of place where the parents look out for each other, they’re invested in the success of the school, and they believe in the mission. It speaks volumes about the experience families have here. Finding a place where your child is loved and their personality is celebrated, is priceless. You will find that here.

We love this program! OSSB has been a great fit for our daughter, who is currently in the toddler class and will move up to the preschool class in August. The outdoor emphasis combined with compassionate and competent staff have helped cultivate an environment where she thrives.