Irvington Preschool provides a stimulating and creative learning environment that encourages each child's positive self-image and social skills. The curriculum is child-directed, with learning goals based on the children's expressed interests. The classroom is full of open-ended art activities, sensory opportunities, and free movement between learning centers, allowing children to explore and build upon activities. The class engages in projects with in-depth investigation where children focus on aspects meaningful to them. The teacher is consistently described as wonderful, with a magic touch for understanding and speaking the language of each individual child, making them feel comfortable and enthusiastic. Children thrive in this play-based learning environment, meeting new friends and learning a lot. The atmosphere is great, with clear care put into it, including multiple sensory areas, art activities, an outdoor play space, and a big gym. Parents highly recommend the preschool, valuing the child-led approach and the amazing community. They describe finding a village and feeling lucky to be part of a cooperative where they get to know other kids and families well. The space allows kids to be truly free to create, explore, dig, and play in creative ways.
We love Irvington Preschool! Teacher Sam is a true gem and understands what it takes to make each child feel comfortable and enthusiastic as they transition into school. We love the school's child-led approach and also really value the community that we've found being part of the school.
April 2024
My kids love the school, they are meeting new friends and learning a lot, and Sam is wonderful. It's a great atmosphere that a lot of care clearly goes into. Highly recommended for your little ones!
November 2023
Wonderful cooperative preschool community! Our kids have been there for a couple of years. The teacher is outright exceptional, we adore her and this school.
