As a Spring Hill parent (two kids, going on three years for each of them) I am so happy with our experience that I want to share it with other parents engaging in the process of evaluating schools. We spent months researching where to send our boys and sat through many interviews and observation sessions in most of Cambridge's preschools. Spring Hill was one of the last on our list and when we walked away from our observation and interview we both felt such excitement and we agreed - if our boys could get in, this was the exact balance of structure and warmth that we had been seeking and hadn't found elsewhere. We are so grateful that our boys did get in and if anything our expectations and hopes have been exceeded! Mark, the head teacher, is magical with children - he is a real academic with theory and many years of practice to augment his natural understanding and gift with preschoolers. Victoria, the director and assistant teacher, is not only great with the kids herself, she also handles all of the myriad details of running the school and the organization is pretty much flawless - from the weekly curriculum updates to the twice a year conferences and reports (filled with incredibly insightful comments about each child), Spring Hill manages to knock the ball out of the park on warmth and structured environment AND on administrative competence - a rare trifecta! Bottom line is that my boys are happy, they feel safe and loved and they're learning a TON - not only how to zip up their coats and other important preschool tasks, but also math, writing, and reading where Mark and Victoria provide all of the building blocks for these critical skills in thoughtful and creative ways. We couldn't be happier with the experience and we're so grateful for everything that Spring Hill has offered to our boys.
Pros: Excellent instruction; Environment is warm AND structured
Cons: Can't think of any
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