Our Reader’s Choice contest continues this week with the best preschool in Duluth.
Here are some of our favorite preschools, but if we've left one you like off of the list, please let us know in the comments:
Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments. We will announce the winner at noon Friday. Each week's winner will receive a certificate from Patch. A copy of the contest rules accompanies this article in the form of a pdf.
So vote for your favorite place. And don't forget to tell us in the comments below why you like to send your children to preschool there.
Having been a teacher for over thirty years, I recognize excellence when I see it. Notre Dame Academy is a world school that implements a well-respected curriculum, utilizing cutting-edge technology. But more than that, it is staffed by caring, loving individuals who guide our children along the way to becoming productive, caring, concerned citizens of an ever-changing world. Hats off to NDA for maintaining high standards and effective implementation. Our grandchildren LOVE being there!
We LOVE Notre Dame Academy. Preschool is a magical experience and then they go right on to Kindergarten which is even more magical. And the fun just doesn't stop there. We'll keep in this ride until 8th grade.
Melissa Chang
IB World School !!! It is unbelievable what this school provides within its humble walls. The dedication of the teachers and supoprt by their administrators is unmatched; and the joy that emanates from the busy, happy kids is truly something special. This school is living its mission and delivering on all promises. The beauty is on the inside !!!!
Notre Dame Academy is an amazing IB World school with enthusiastic and caring teachers. The school provides amazing technology from pre-k on up. I highly recommend sending your child there. We love Mrs. Elder & Ms. Nicholas !! It's good to know our 4 yr old is in good hands!!
Not too long after that I was driving down the block and saw the Schoolhouse. Something told me to stop and check it out. From the minute I walked in I felt like I was at home. I was greeted and given a tour by Angela the director of the school. She was very warm and genuine. This experience was different that any school I had ever been to. We ended up talking for over an hour and I could see her true passion to provide children with something different than the norm. She has a holistic balanced approach to educating the children. After that I brought my little one and Dad to visit. They both liked the school, so we decided to give it another shot. The whole registration process was handled better than I have ever seen. We were required to register in a much more family oriented and balanced way. Ms. Angela went above and beyond to make my son feel comfortable before his first day of school. So here we go, the first day of school.
We brought him in and had him join the class. He began to act as if he was at home. He was so relaxed and happy that, he joined the class and started going over the days of the week. I watched for a little while and then I told him that I was leaving and to have a nice day. He said "bye mommy" and turned back around and continued to go over the days of the week. I was shocked as I walked out and heard no crying. This was his first time being separated from me without crying. He fell in love with the Schoolhouse from day one and it is now 4 months later and he still has not cried till this day. Every time I walk into the school he is enjoying himself so much that he never wants to leave. He is learning at a very rapid pace. However, the most important thing of all is that my baby feels as comfortable and loved at school as he does at home.