Wayland Creative Pre School

We've had two children attend Wayland Creative and we just can't say enough about the kindness of the staff and how uniquely conscientious and nurturing they are. Our children felt so at home there. They encourage children to grow in so many ways, always coming from a perspective of caring and curiosity and creativity. The director, Suzanne, is like a breath of fresh air. She is so interested and involved in both the child and the parent experience. As a mother herself, she has invaluable insights into raising children, but also understands and prioritizes the needs of parents and the whole family. And she's a real person. You never feel like you're getting a corporate mission statement. Just honesty and integrity and a true love of children. Every teacher there is nurturing and wonderful. Our children aren't without challenges, but the teachers are such pros, they foster a feeling of true safety to support them to get over any challenges. I remember when our son had his first day, years ago, and he was very tentative. To see the combination of skill and care that it took to get him over that hump was remarkable. Before you even arrive, a teacher will visit your home and hang out for a bit and get to know your child in their environment. It sets up a wonderful connection between the child's safe spaces and really gives the teacher insight into the family dynamic. We have four children and we've been to dozens (!) of schools over the years, public and private. Different styles and approaches and ideologies, from Preschools all the way to High Schools, and Wayland Creative really stands out as a place where our children were loved and respected and given a platform to become the very best they could be, each in their own individual way.