1. The teachers. Amazing length of teacher tenure-- some of the staff have been there for over a generation, and their daughters work there too. The result is teachers who love their jobs, love the school, really know what they're doing, and truly care about the kids. \r
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2. My kids love it there. They really seem to feel at home, and are happy going there each morning. I also believe the curriculum and daily structure has made them more adventurous, confident and capable in ways that I just can't take credit for. (And this is all important to assuage my working-mom guilt.)\r
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I will say it's probably not for everyone-- if you prefer a more swanky operation where things are brand-new and you can be buzzed in each morning, then you might prefer something really expensive; but if you like a homey environment and childcare with experienced no-nonsense teachers who really care about kids, then you've found the right place. Afterall it takes a village to raise a child and I've found a great one!
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