carmel mountain preschool

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My 3 year old son started with Carmel Mountain Preschool three months ago and we couldn't be happier with the set up. He had been with a full time nanny since he was three months old, but we wanted him to have more integration with other children so decided to enroll him for half days when he was 2. We were pretty nervous about the whole thing and visited a lot of preschools. With most of them we walked away feeling a bit disheartened.

Carmel Mountain Preschool has great energy and the grounds are beautiful. There is so much space and such a variety of things/places for the kids to explore. We don't feel he's been cooped up in a little classroom all day which is how we felt about other preschools we visited. We walked away from our tour feeling like we would love to have our son attend this preschool.

Our experience so far has lived up to our expectations. Our son loves going and always has stories to tell us about the fun things he's done - bounce houses, fire trucks visiting, planting seeds, etc. His classroom posts pictures once a week, so we get to see what he's been up to all week and talk to him about it. He's established a close bond with his teachers which as a parent, you love to see.

He was partially potty trained when we enrolled him and delayed in his speech. He's made big strides in his language skills since he started and is also completely potty trained which is huge. We love Carmel Mountain Preschool, and plan to keep him here until he's ready for kindergarten!

My granddaughter (4) and grandson (2) have been attending CMP since June. From the moment we entered the school I knew this was the place to send them. My granddaughter has been learning her letters and how to write words. My grandson, who can be challenging, has been doing wonderful. His teachers say he is one of the best listeners in the class! Thank you CMP for all that you do!

Our 3 y/o has been there for 6 months and LOVES it. It really feels like a family because the staff knows our daughter by name and always greet us with a smile. They have a variety of extra activities kids can participate in like music, Spanish, yoga and ceramics. We appreciate the variety of ways the school includes family and friends in activities such as ice cream socials, outdoor concerts, etc. Our daughter has grown leaps and bounds in the short time she has been there. They really create a fun environment for learning. It's worth every penny!

Just an amazing school where the children are not just entertained all day but taught different subjects and really cared for. The education is so varied and the teachers genuinely care about the children. My daughter has been a student for 2 years and the staff at CMP feel like extended members of our family. We love it here!

5 stars. Without a doubt. We moved here from out of state and had no idea as to the preschools in the area. Upon our first visit to CMP we had no doubt that this was the preschool for our three boys. The facilities are amazing, including multiple, age-specific playgrounds, The Glenn, where the kids learn about gardening, The Studio, where kids learn art with CMP's Master Artist, and even a soccer field. Music classes, hip-hop dance, Spanish, yoga, ballet, gymnastics and PERK classes are all available to CMP students...and the kids love it!

The CMP staff is beyond dedicated to each child and to keeping children's families up to date about all things going on at CMP; we love the fact that the teachers email us pictures of our boys and their friends playing and learning together throughout the week.

As one would expect, a school this dedicated to an amazing learning environment leads to kids who receive an unbelievable advantage when they move on from CMP. Our now eight-year-old son graduated from CMP and moved on to his elementary school and it quickly became apparent that he and his CMP classmates were VERY well prepared for strong success, with exceptional reading, math and social skills.

As you can tell from the above, we are big fans of CMP and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a preschool that stands out among the rest!

My daughter was accepted into the 3 year old class in March and she loves it. When we moved to the area, I was nervous to switch her to a new preschool since she had been attending the same one since she was 8 months old. But she instantly loved her teacher Miss Lisa, the snow day, splash day, and their art studio. The staff is friendly and the facility just had a face lift. I recommend this preschool to all my friends.

This is our second year at Carmel Mountain Preschool and we are still loving it. Our son is just turning four and loves going to preschool, which speaks volumes. I am impressed with CMP for a number of reasons. First, they really care about your child as an individual and there is a genuine feeling of family throughout the school. They call me or email me regularly to update me on the progress of my son, or just events that are happening at the school. Our son's teachers are Miss Triana and Mrs. Chrystal and are incredible. There is nothing better than to see your child hug his teacher and say, "I love you" at the end of the day as it confirms he is in the right place! Plus, the educational experiences are top-notch! In the past few months they have had an African-drumming performance, a Hullaballoo band performance, a field trip to the pumpkin patch, an interactive book performance (the kids acted out the scenes in a book as a play), and a SNOW FOAM DAY where they played in snow made of Dr. Bronner's soap, and more.
This school embodies what I call "Whole Child Learning." They have an incredible core curriculum that explores all the areas of traditional learning where they experience reading, math and rad science experiments, but they also incorporate music into lessons, visit the art studio regularly, practice fitness every week, and learn about social skills daily. There is an amazing art studio, a nature lab, and a garden called "The Glenn." Additionally, CMP cares about the health of your child and feeds my son wholesome organic snacks. They seem to be constantly thinking of how to incorporate new ideas, better educational products, and fun experiences into every day. You just can't go wrong with this preschool!
I feel 100% confident that CMP is establishing a love of learning within my child, which is linked to future success in school and later in life. As a parent I am so grateful for the foundation it has set for our son.

My son has been attending Carmel Mountain Preschool for almost 5 months now. He goes 3 days a week and absolutely LOVES it! His teachers are Miss Maddy and Miss Lacey and they are fabulous. We were a little nervous with him starting preschool but they helped to make the transition from home to school very seamless. There always seems to be a new special activity going on like messy art day or visits from the fire and police department. My son has made so many friends it's hard to pick him up because he is having so much fun playing. We can't wait for our daughter to start CMP in early 2017! We would definitely recommend CMP to anyone looking for a preschool!

My daughter has been attending Carmel Mountain Preschool for 6 months now. She started when she was 18 months old in the toddler program. She absolutely loves it at school. She’s learned so much already – letters, numbers, colors, shapes, counting, etc. Her vocabulary has grown tremendously. Every day and every week there is something new on the class schedule. The school hosts lots of fun events such as the Hullabaloo concerts, police car and fire truck visits, snow days, bubble days. There’s just so many to list. The school has a garden where the kids can do hands-on activities and learn about life science. They also have an outdoor art studio where the kids can get messy and a musical garden where the kids can try out some cool instruments. There are separate playgrounds for each age group which is wonderful so you don’t have to worry about the older kids overpowering the little ones. This school has so much to offer to keep your kid engaged with fun learning activities. The staff genuinely cares for your child like their own. The teachers and staff are just awesome and they all do such a great job with the kids! The tuition may seem high but it is well worth it. Although this is a large preschool with many students, the staff is very personable and treats you like family – very welcoming. We plan on enrolling my youngest when he’s old enough.

My daughter attends school here 3 days a week and simply loves it. My wife and I also think this school is great for her. The teachers are very friendly and we love the way the school is setup almost like an elementary school as opposed to a daycare. I would highly recommend it.

My stepson has been attending Carmel Mountain Preschool for the last two years. Having been able to participate in some of the activities they have for the children there, it's quite apparent they have created a wonderful environment where kids can grow, learn, and thrive. We spent many hours investigating local preschools, and many aspects of CMP set it aside from others -- including but not limited to: dedicated and attentive staff, a greenhouse where kids can learn about growing flowers/plants, and carefully laid-out classrooms that promote a positive learning environment. When we have more children (and provided we remain in this same area) we will definitely enroll them at Carmel Mountain Preschool -- and I highly recommend you consider them for your children, as well.

My son has been attending CMP now for nearly two years. Two years filled with learning, fun activities, and led by a wonderful staff! They keep the children engaged with a variety of educational activities throughout the day, provide healthy snacks two times a day, and the entire staff is very friendly and courteous. I love the fact that they have a greenhouse/garden there and teach the children about planting flowers and plants. It's little things like this that gets the kids out of the "ordinary" classroom experience, and was a differentiating factor when determining where my son would ultimately attend preschool.

We love CMP! Our daughter has auditory processing sensitivities and we were very careful about finding the right preschool for her. This is our second year and we couldn't be happier! If we could keep her there for her entire education we would! ;) We were initially drawn by the friendly, caring staff and the unique opportunities to learn at The Glenn, The Studio (and at that time, Mr. Joe and his animals!) And when we found out that CMP uses natural cleaners and offers organic food, we couldn't have been more excited! We continue to be impressed. The staff goes above and beyond and has been really understanding of our family's/ daughter's needs. The extra-curricular activities offered are great, from the field trips to the extra classes to the family events! The improvements to the school over the last year focusing more on nature and nature-play are loved by these 2 zookeeper parents! Thank you CMP!

I write this as a grandmother and speech pathologist. I have worked for 40 years with children and for the past 20 years with the preschool age population. As a speech pathologist assessing many children each year, I visit 1-2 preschools a week to observe a child I am testing. I’ve seen the best and the not so best! When the time came for my daughter to look for a preschool for my 18-month old granddaughter, I was somewhat stressed, knowing what I hoped she would find. Carmel Mountain Preschool is it! The BEST! I have seen my granddaughter thrive! She is a wealth of preschool knowledge these days! Katelyn knows pre-academic skills such as letters, colors, numbers and shapes and more importantly she is developing all those learning to learn skills that she will need throughout her education.

I have met several of the staff members at Carmel Mountain and everyone has been kind and enthusiastic about working with this young population. It’s not an easy task! I particularly love the pictures of Katelyn that are sent to her parents which are forwarded to me! Seeing her actively engaged and so happy truly warms my heart. Communication is essential between parents and teachers and it doesn’t get any better than at Carmel Mountain. I feel blessed that my granddaughter is able to participate in this amazing program.

Today my two and half year old son was so happy to go to school... after 3 months of everyday crying at the drop off and feeling guilty of leaving him... TODAY I said to everyone I know, I made the best decision in my life to send my boy to Carmel Mountain Preschool... I can't thank you enough for being so patient and giving the love and care for each kid ... it's been a wonderful Journey and I'm glad we take it together ... thank you

I highly recommend carmel Mountain Preschool. My daughter has attended Carmel Mountain Preschool since August and we are very happy with the program. She comes home happy each day from school. She adores her teachers, Ms. Maddi and Ms.Lacey, and the administration has been incredible and very accommodating to our unique family needs. Her teachers are so loving and provide positive and educational learning opportunities throughout the school day. The children are provided with lots of self-directed play time throughout the day and fed healthy organic snacks during snack time. CMP is a wonderfully positive learning environment and any child would be lucky to attend such a special school. We are so thrilled to have found CMP!

As a very busy father my son's daycare is of the utmost importance. They're essentially seeing my son for more hours a day than I get to at home and I don't take that lightly. But CMP has taken the most amazing care of my three year old for over a year now and I would never change it. I have the opportunity to walk away with confidence and know he's receiving top notch care. They also treat me and the rest of my family as an extension of their own when we're there. My son amazes me every week with all of the new stuff he's always learning. I could never be happier about the care my son receives they are a top notch facility.

We are so happy we found CMP for our son! It was just what we were looking for after struggling with him in other environments. Their philosophy and approach is ideal. Kind and loving but firm teachers, plenty of exercise and time to play and explore, learning about their world around them and not just school work. We also love that he is getting exposed to music and language already! Our son has made so much progress in his first 6 months, we wish we had found them long ago.

We have had a wonderful experience at CMP and our daughter loves the school. She comes home with little art projects every week and we have seen a huge growth in her vocabulary. We are so impressed with the teachers and staff. Highly recommend this school!

We couldn't ask for a better experience when it comes to preschool. Carmel Mountain exceeded our expectations with our firstborn. We love that they offer a wide variety of activities for the children. It was a no brainier when we needed care for next child. When it comes to staff it's a comforting feeling knowing that they are educated and loving teachers and administration. The schools curriculum is spot on, and they prepare the children well for Kindergarten. Thank you CMP!