Hear what parents have to say about our preschool.
"I can't say enough good things about Peekadoodle. The teachers and staff are simply the best and the new space is STUNNING. The program was very flexible which we loved and the combination of play with intentional activities were what sold us on the program. Every time I dropped him off I left with a smile seeing the spread of activities they had planned."
-J.p, parent of a former academy student
“Peekadoodle's balanced curriculum, wonderful community and excellent communication with parents make it a wonderful school. There are simply not enough words to describe just how much Peekadoodle has meant to our family. Every single teacher and staff member was warm, welcoming, and enormously patient. They are family and always will be.”
-JESSICA, PARENT OF a former prep and ACADEMY STUDENT
"Our daughters have attended both Prep and Academy over the course of the last four years. With our oldest graduating Oswald (pre-K) this year, we have also seen how Peekadoodle goes above and beyond in preparing children for Kindergarten and guides parents through the process. From the curriculum to communications, the teachers + staff connect with the students and nurture their respective strengths and needs. The school has played a pivotal role (outside of the home!) in helping to shape our girls into kind, empathetic, curious, and independent children.”
-DEEPA, PARENT OF a current and former academy student
“Our daughter attended Prep at Peekadoodle and has flourished in the Academy. The structure of the day along with the community of the class was a wonderful introduction to developing her school identity. The teachers are very experienced with the age group and do a phenomenal job of balancing independence and group time. As she has continued into the Academy, the curriculum age appropriately builds over time. Our daughter has developed a strong toolkit for creating relationships, navigating conflict, and communicating her preferences. We have seen her confidence and curiosity grow exponentially as she has continued into Peekadoodle’s Academy. The Peekadoodle teaching team is very consistent year over year which creates stability and familiarity for students. The community of students is diverse and adds a vital dimension to her educational experience. Peekadoodle takes pride in the quality of the experiences offered, for example, when kids have Art, it is taught by an actual artist. Music is taught by an actual musician, etc. Our daughter speaks with pride about her school and is excited to attend everyday. She has had friends since her time in Prep and it’s been incredible to see their growth and friendship over the years. It’s a beautiful small community within a big city, led by people who care.”
-renee, PARENT OF a current ACADEMY STUDENT
“Our daughter has gone through a notable transformation during her first year at Peekadoodle. After early toddlerhood distorted by Covid isolation, she's embraced the loving community that has encouraged her to express herself. During her time at Peekadoodle, her verbal and comprehension skills have improved markedly, as well as her confidence, independence, and curiosity about the world. She truly feels like everyone at school is her extended family, and loves greeting them at drop-off every morning. Every day she excitedly asks, "Peekadoodle today?"; it's one of the biggest constants that keeps her smiling. As a parent, I am so appreciative of the school's friendly, down-to-earth attitude, flexibility, and impressive way everyone knows what's going on with your child at any given moment. As a city-dwelling parent, Peekadoodle's beautiful, spacious outdoor play area helps me feel a lot less guilty about our home's lack thereof. I feel good knowing my daughter is getting lots of outdoor time complete with sensory, social, and gross motor experiences every day. Also of enormous value is how on-top-of the ever-evolving Covid situation they are. Surely a daunting thing to tackle at a preschool, they handle every protocol and communication with swift and graceful efficiency. I'm so thrilled that we found Peekadoodle; it's truly had such a positive impact on our whole family.”
-eRIN, PARENT OF a current PREP STUDENT
