Northridge Preschool

This is the best preschool ever. My oldest son went for a spring semester and then full year. (He was a little on the slower side of being potty trained) Even after making a move (where we were closer to our 2nd choice school), we sent my youngest back there and she went for 2 full school years.



As there are only 4 days left, I reflect back on how thankful I am for this school - how they treat the kids, the way they teach - everything. I see my soon to be 3rd grader and everything they taught and how he still uses those principles. For my youngest, I have adopted several disciplining methods they use at school, for our home.



My oldest has multiple food allergies. Although this is not a nut-free preschool, they have always handled the food allergies to my greatest satisfaction. I was always hesitant to leave him in unfamiliar hands. Parents of kids with food allergies will understand what I mean. After the first few weeks of him being there, I was comfortable leaving him in their hands.



For procedures: you provide snack and lunch, they must be potty trained (fully, that is why my oldest didn't go fall semester, i wanted to set him up to succeed - knowing the staff cannot assist him in anyway. This is stated in the handbook and is a known fact in public schools. This rule is in place to protect child and teacher.) There are clearly stated drop-off and pick-up times. You will know what your child is doing during the day, clearly stated in the first day papers. Field-trip rules are clearly stated and I felt very secure sending both my kids on field trips (on their bus).



The staff is so very nice, God loving and very helpful. The facilities and classrooms are happy and full of things to play with and learn. I am very thankful and happy to have had my kids there. I will miss all of the staff and teachers :-) A+++++



Amy Barbour

BEWARE: When this school says potty trained, they mean that your three year old should be able to wipe himself after defecation WITHOUT ANY ASSISTANCE! I learned this the hard way after I picked my son up from school and was told I needed to work with him on it. IN FACT, they NEVER wiped him, despite his plea asking for help. They placed his underwear on top of his bottom and allowed him to sit in it for hours. THIS POLICY OF NOT HELPING IS NOT WRITTEN ANYWHERE. Even if it was their policy, no one called me to come and clean him so he could be comfortable and rash free. What happened to my son is borderline abusive and I pulled him immediately