Hear what our parents have to say about….

Our Play Based Curriculum:

Never could I have imagined the exciting and ever changing activities that happen every day at Michael Lane Preschool!  When searching for a preschool I was looking for a place that emphasized learning through play, but this school really does epitomize the meaning of play based curriculum. 
Amy S., Parent of a 3 year old child

Our Mixed Age Program:

The mixed age classroom provides many opportunities for children to learn from each other, and I’m especially happy to see how things have come full circle for my daughter .   She started school just before she turned three, and was one of the youngest children in the class.  On her first day of school, one of the older children came over and introduced herself, then led her to the other room to meet Fuzz, the guinea pig.  Three years later, my daughter is now the one who takes the young ones under her wing, helps them out, plays with them, and even lets them sit in her lap during circle time.  I love that she has learned through experience, that kindness goes both ways, and I’m thankful that she’s in an environment that provides these types of learning opportunities.  Selena L., Parent of a 5 year old child

Our Small Class Size:

The class size is big enough for my daughter to interact and learn from different personalities and ages.  But it’s small enough so it’s not at all overwhelming – a tight bond is formed between the kids and between the kids and teachers.  Rebecca M., Parent of a 3 year old child

I’m also thankful that the class size is so small.  It means that children can be more purposeful in their social interactions and that teachers can give more attention to each child.  It also means that children are well-supervised, which is particularly important given the mixed-age setting.  The small class size is also wonderful in terms of allowing parents to get to know the teachers and other parents.  It contributes to creating a community of families, rather than just being a school.  Selena L., Parent of a 5 year old child

The fact that there is only one class really offers a feeling of community for all and a lot of security for the kids.  Teachers really get the opportunity to learn about each child individually, and the kids themselves feel very much at home. Amy P., Parent of a 3 year old child