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March 2023 by Ann B.
We are so disappointed that we had to pull our kiddos out when we moved away!! Oakwood Academy is such a great school and I miss our kids going here dearly! The teachers are all great and very attentive and our kids learned SO much while they were there. Our barely 3YO was only able to spend about 6 months there before we left, but while we were there, she built so much confidence and learned so much from Ms. Tana, Ms. Jessie, and Ms. Noemi!Ms. Noemi, Ms. Jessie, and Ms. Rosa were my other kiddo's teachers and they're all so great! This school tries to get parents involved in various activities and our kids really enjoyed all the parties that the school threw. We have no complaints and would highly recommend this school to other families!
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June 2022 by Cee N B.
Racist and very uneducated on the social cues of the teachers they have working for them
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May 2022 by Tenise C.
Love this school my daughter went here she is now 13, my son who started going here once he was able to attend which I believe was 2 and he is now 5, he has a hard time to changing of teachers each year which wasn't a problem because the teachers knew this and they all communicated with me during his "transition" stage.. so far my son loves all his teachers he's had this far but his favorite is Mrs Maria.. do not mess with Mrs Maria he will go above and beyond for her.. idk how he's going to be once he goes to the elementary side but I hope they are just like the preschool side.. as far as communication and being patient with my bundle of joy..
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May 2022 by Kobayashi S.
My daughter started coming here in September of 2021 as a 2 year old. Weeks of her attending Oakwood Academy I started noticing a significant difference in how she reacted to emotions. I was able to tell since infancy that she was hot tempered but Oakwood Academy and Ms. Cynthia have supported her in understanding what her emotions meant and how to use her words. This school has definitely encouraged emotion management and my child is able to express compassion, excitement, sadness and anger in a controlled manner. I know this school makes learning enjoyable to the students as my toddler wants to attend school on the weekends too. Another amazing trait my child is showing is responsibility and independence. She is eager to support around the house and is always being helpful. As the weeks go by, I can see how she manages to take care of her toys a bit better. She is also taking responsibility for her actions and letting me know when she did something wrong and apologizes for it on her own. I am comfortable dropping off my daughter every morning as I know she will be cared for and I have left her in a loving and safe environment. My daughter raves about her teacher Ms. Cynthia every second she gets about how nice and amazing she is. The staff reaches out and communicates clearly. I love their monthly newsletter and always have information posted for all parents to see. Ms. Ana has been wonderful since day one with me and my child. Her interactions have always been professional and caring and her way of being lets me know my child is in good hands at this school. The facility has always been clean and I have not seen anything out of place or to be concerned about. This school cares about their students and the children learning. A great place for a child to develop successfully!
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April 2022 by Manuel L.
My wife and I are so happy with our decision to enroll both of our daughters at Oakwood Academy. We have a 5yr old and a 4yr olds that both started at Oakwood at 2yrs old. The academic development is second to none. Our 5yr old is reading at a 1st/2nd grade level in Kindergarten. Our 4yr old's vocabulary if proliferating by the day. Additionally, the school does a great job teaching manners and responsibility. During the pandemic, this school did a phenomenal job of implementing protocols and procedures to mitigate covid spread and at the same time keep school open throughout the ENTIRE pandemic. In three years I have not seen one teacher on their phone! Every single teacher/administrator that we have worked with is absolutely first class. We have an extra special place in our hearts for the teachers below: Ms. Jessica, Ms. Kalifa, Ms. Jacinia, Ms. Noemi, Ms. Antoinette and Ms. Fatima. However, even other teachers who have not taught our girls such as Ms. Maria, have shown both of our daughters extra love in daily intercations. Ms. Ana and Ms. Jennifer are fantastic administrations for the Pre K and Elementary schools. Communication is constant and very clear. Each decision made is well thought out and made with all key stakeholders in mind. We were very picky in choosing the school for our daughters. We visited over 11 different schools in the area and Oakwood was the obvious choice from day one. We are so content with this important decision we made for our girls.
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April 2022 by Cristin S.
My daughters started back in October 2020. I have 2 friends who also has their kids in this school. They talk very highly about how awesome all the teachers and staff members are. She had recommended me to see Ms. Ana. When I first met Ms Ana she was sweet and welcoming. She made me feel comfortable. Ms. Maria is so nice and funny. Both my daughters also talk highly of their teachers. Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Noemi. I've seen big improvements in both my girls. My oldest daughter within a few months already knew how to write her name, identify all her letters, shapes and colors. She even knew addition which was very impressive. That really prepared her for kindergarten. My youngest daughter is now going through the same thing. When my youngest daughter started she wasn't fully potty trained. Within a couple weeks she got it down. We absolutely love this place! And we highly recommend it to all our friends and family!
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April 2022 by Naomi M.
Two of my children started attending Oakwood Preschool in January 2020. We love the teachers there! They are attentive and nurture our children's personality. My oldest is now in kindergarten but returns for the holidays and summer break programs they offer. We have also now drilled our youngest shortly after he turned 2. Our kids come home raving about their teachers. They offer potty training which was very helpful for our littlest one. the Preschool have an app they use called ClassDojo that keeps you informed and makes it easy to reach out to your child's teachers. They have done a great job navigating some difficult circumstances with COvid. They have found ways to continue to enjoy previous activities with modifications to allow the children to experience them safely. We are so glad we found a place at Oakwood as changing schools when you have 3 kids isn't ideal. The kids are happ and so is this mommy.
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April 2022 by Mallory N.
Oakwood Academy is an amazing preschool. Oakwood has amazing staff and they embody a growth mindset. My daughter has attended Oakwood since the age of 2 and each of her teachers are nurturing, caring, professional and experienced. The teachers really helped My daughter get potty trained, her first day attending the school she didn't even cry. My daughter is excited to go to school each and every day. Ms. Ana, the director is TOP Notch, she knows most parents and practically all students by name. Ms. Ana engages with the parents, communicates clearly and keeps me informed at all times. With COVID, we were unable to go into the classrooms out of precaution and the teacher and Ms. Ana sends pictures and updates about my daughters day and that makes me feel at ease. Ms. Ana let's me look at the cameras at anytime also. Ms. Ana and all the teachers respond to my inquiries or communication promptly. The school offers opportunities for extracurricular activities like dance, gymnastics, and even Bible club. The school celebrates nearly every holiday so always fun activities for my daughter to participate in. My daughters teachers Ms. Lulu, Ms. Cynthia, and Ms. Rosa have been phenomenal. Communication is on point. Often times. My daughter engages with other teachers on site and she always speaks positively about all of her encounters. My daughter learned to spell and write her first and last name, recognize all her letters and numbers 1-100, read sight words, and so much more. Ms. Ana posts the lessons for the week so parents know what is covered daily and also helps with reinforcing learning at home as well as helping my daughter make connections and communicate what she learns everyday on the way home from school. I can go on and on about our experience at Oakwood Academy. The entire team at Oakwood is committed to providing a safe, loving and educational environment for all kids. My daughter will transition to Kindergarten in the Fall and I am confident she will be prepared for Kindergarten in the public school environment. Thanks
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April 2022 by The Q.
Both of our sons went here- and one of them graduated from kindergarten here. The pros: Most of the teachers are good. The toddler class teachers as very nice and really good at potty training. The kinder teacher, Ms. Antoinette, was amazing and really impressed us with our oldest. The campus is big and the classrooms are spacious. The hours are great which is a benefit with most private schools. Opportunities for extracurricular activities are pretty vast. Cons: Our experience is pre covid, so I can't speak on if there's improvement. The toddler class was always pretty filthy and my kids were sick pretty often (a couple times with really bad viruses). I don't think it was sanitized or cleaned enough. You have to pay $25 a week if your child is not potty trained by 2. I think 3 years old would be more fair, but it's clearly a money grab. Ms. Ana was very nice until she became director. Her attitude was mean and impatient as soon as she got the promotion. Ms. Jennifer on the elementary school side is typically in a horrible mood and doesn't really care how rude she comes off to parents when speaking to you. Our youngest was diagnosed with autism after we left the school, at which we didn't return after summer only because Ms. Ana refused to have him enrolled the following year. It was a blessing in disguise because we got him into an awesome school, but it was quite frankly very mean in the way she flat out rejected my child. There was never any issues of behavior, but I can tell she did not want him back because he was clearly "different" and had a hard time potty training. This was conveniently located place but if we had another child we would not enroll here.
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April 2022 by Josina L.
This is the worst daycare ever went to. I don't believe half the teachers who work there even like kids. My daughter went her for 3 months back in 2019. At the time, I didn't know she was on the spectrum. She became so depressed why attending this school because of the constant picking by the director. They told me she picked up a chair and thew it. My daughter told me she was pushed off the chair by another student. She begged me to stay home the next day because they don't like me. She asked if something was wrong with her. The next day when I dropped her off, I asked my daughter to lift the chair and she couldn't. Needless to say, that was her last day. This is the only school my child has been accused of acting out violently. She's seven now and that's still true. I'm so glad I got her out of there before they changed her. It's my worst failure as a parent.
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March 2022 by Eileen J.
The staff are all very friendly. All the teachers recognize all the parents of the students that attend there even if they are not in their class. I feel very safe bringing my child to their school and would recommend to all of my friends and family.
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May 2021 by Lovely
The staff is cordial
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March 2021 by Daniella Shontsevoy
This is a great preschool that will prepare and teach your young one useful skills . My three year old not only learned English as his second language , but also how to count and the alphabet all in the span of a few months. I’m in awe with his learning curve and of course he love his teacher and the other students. Everyone is friendly and very impressive is also their diligence with keeping everything sanitized and safe due to covid .
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October 2020 by Bonnie F.
I love Oakwood Academy! I have 2 kids who attend the preschool and they love their school! As an African American parent, it was important to my husband and I that our kids attend school in a diverse community. When I was looking for a school for them, I called Oakwood and asked about the school demographics because multiculturalism is important to our family. The school was very forthcoming with this information and assured me that cultural diversity was an important part of the curriculum. From that moment, I knew this was the right school for us! It has been 2 years and we have had a great experience here. Ms. Kahlifa is an amazing teacher! She works so well with all the children. I had an opportunity to observe her leading a school ceremony/celebration and she is an awesome example for all of the kids on how to lead a group and speak and communicate well with others! She also potty trained my son, and she was encouraging and kind to him during this process. I always felt comfortable, and he was always sent home clean and well taken care of. He is doing a great job now in this area and I owe it all to Ms. Kahlifa! Ms. Jessica was also my son's teacher and she had a classroom of all boys last year. She worked so well with them to make sure they were well behaved and learning in different styles. I loved that she played cultural music from Motown to get the kids dancing and engaged. I also noticed that my son developed a passion for learning in her class and the ability to focus on projects and complete tasks like putting puzzles together, coloring in the lines, etc. My son is now in Ms. Jacinia's class and he loves coming to school even more now! Ms. Jacinia taught my son and daughter. My daughter grew so quickly in her class. She has great communication skills and she is very inquisitive :) Ms. Jacinia has always encouraged her to develop these skills. My son used to be very quiet coming behind his sister, but now that he is in Ms. Jacinia's class he has been talking so much more as well! I am so grateful for this school. The director, Ms. Ana, knows all of the kids names, she is working so hard to keep all of the children safe during this pandemic and she deserves to be recognized for her efforts. The school is always clean and beautifully decorated inside. Thank you Oakwood for being a leading school and for providing a warm and loving atmosphere for all of the kids to thrive in.
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October 2020 by christie r.
My daughter started at Oakwood when she turned 2 (We just started our 3rd year) and even though we had a tough time transitioning in, the routines and procedures provided my daughter with safety, stability, and a nurturing learning environment. Every staff member we have encountered is caring and kind (even the janitor is super kind!). The school year is sprinkled with special surprises and celebrations to share with parents. I love it! And, they answer my questions in a timely manner and communication is always open and honest. They've been the biggest support during the pandemic and have implemented all precautions to keep my precious child safe and healthy. All of these precautions wouldn't make a difference if the parents don't follow them, but all the parents do! The Oakwood community is amazing and we're so happy to be a part of it.