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December 2023 by Dr. Sonaliz Morel-Baker
Red Owl, where my 4-year-old attends, is truly exceptional. The dedicated teachers and staff create an enriching environment that fosters both learning and genuine care. Their commitment to nurturing young minds goes beyond the ordinary, making it a place where my child not only learns but also flourishes. I am consistently impressed by the creativity, patience, and passion exhibited by the team at Red Owl, making it a truly remarkable center for early childhood education.
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November 2023 by Chad Pierce
Amazing pre-school, I saw such an amazing improvement in my boys from everything from their confidence to social interactions, Red Owl fully prepared them both for kindergarten.
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November 2023 by James J
I can't say enough good things about Red Owl Academy! The staff is amazing, and the facility is simply beautiful. The fact that it's surrounded by nature makes it the perfect place for children to learn and grow. Highly recommend this preschool for a nurturing and enriching environment
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June 2023 by tara mason
We moved to the area from Kansas City in August and I had a lot of anxiety about the effects of all the transition on my 2 and 4 year old. Red Owl has provided such a peace of mind and enriching experience for all of us.From the moment I met Ms. Liana and her team, I knew my children were in good hands. Their passion for early childhood education is evident in everything they do, from creating engaging lesson plans to providing a clean and safe space.One of the things I love most about Red Owl Academy is their focus on teaching French. It's wonderful to expose children to new languages at this age.Another perk of Red Owl Academy is their use of the Brightwheel app. It's so comforting to get regular updates on what activities the children are doing, what books they're reading, and even see pictures of their artwork. As a working mom, it's reassuring to know that my kids are happy and engaged throughout the day.I also have to mention how immaculate the facility is. I appreciate the attention to detail in keeping everything clean and sanitized. It's also great that the kids come home clean too!!Overall, I highly recommend Red Owl Academy to any parent looking for an exceptional early childhood education experience for their child. The dedication and care of Ms. Fran, Ms. Liana and every single one of their teachers truly shines through.
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March 2023 by Caitlin Coffey
Red Owl is one of the best decisions our family made for our daughter.I find great comfort dropping her off every morning knowing she is surrounded by such nurturing and warm teachers and staff who genuinely care about her.She loves going to school and she has grown tremendously over the past year. Most notably, I’ve witnessed her become much more independent and mature.The daily creativity we see through the photos, videos and stories from school is really remarkable. She has so much fun while learning in a hands on environment whether it be through activities, experiments or crafts.There is no question in my mind that she is in the best school for her and is loved and cared for by her teachers.I hope my son follows in her footsteps in a couple years!
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March 2023 by Melanie Kaye
We have loved our experience at Red Owl in Palisades! The teachers have been fabulous, as they’re seasoned, well organized, super sweet and just all around great staff. My daughter has been at Red Owl in their UPK program where she has learned so much to prepare her for kindergarten. The owner Ms. Liana is terrific, very professional and very much invested in her school. One of the many ways Red Owl is different is the classes are small, the school is not over crowded and it has a more boutique feel vs a typical commercial preschool. The programs that the kids participate in such as French, gardening or just unique art activities creates a lovely learning environment for the kids. I highly recommend this school.
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March 2023 by Ekaterina Gofman
Red Owl Academy is an amazing school with many great teachers . My daughter went there for 2 years and also went to Summer Camp. Everyone in school is kind , caring and very nourishing . I highly recommend .
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December 2022 by Michelle Guitard
I can't say enough good things about Red Owl. My son is now in the toddler class and he's been enrolled since he was 8 months old. Since his first day, I have never worried if my son is safe or cared for. All the teachers are kind, dedicated, enthusiastic, and communicative. The kids have a full day of age-appropriate lessons and play, and they get a ton of socialization with kids in the age groups above and below them. My son is excited to walk into school everyday, what a blessing!
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December 2022 by Gaylelaurenne Bathan
My family moved to the area in 2021 and began the search for a Pre-K that summer. Red Owl was the first visit scheduled, and after setting the bar so high, the other schools simply could not compare. This is our second child in Pre-K and we knew generally what to expect, and Red Owl EXCEEDED all of our expectations.Liana, Fran and the entire teaching staff are friendly, gracious and care for my daughter as if she were their own. I get updates and photos throughout the day on their activities. The school schedule is set up to promote learning, in a fun and interactive way that my daughter is constantly raving about projects and books and her friends. I cannot say enough good things about this school.
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December 2022 by Sarah Stein
My daughter has been enrolled since she was a year and a half; we are so happy with her experience here. The baby room was amazing, with incredible caretakers. I felt like I was leaving her with family. The toddler class is equally amazing. The teachers are animated, kind, and attentive. Everyone seems like they want to be there and my daughter is happy when she gets dropped off. After coming from Brooklyn, and feeling so disappointed by the quality of spaces most programs offered, we are very impressed by the building, the nontoxic furnishings, and the amenities that make it an enriching experience for kids. Can't say enough good things and feel very fortunate our daughter is part of this little community.
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December 2022 by Emily W. Bagdatli
We have loved our family's experience with Red Owl! Our son started attending when he was 2 years old and continues to attend into his 3s. He loves his teacher (Miss Alexis) and all the others in the school who help every day. Miss Alexis sets a topic for each week and then the kids do different activities relating to that topic - art work, songs, books, games. They're very supportive of anything your child needs, and accommodate requests with no issue. If you ever want to talk further with the teachers, they are super flexible and make time for convos. Our son had a few weeks where he didn't want to nap, and they handled it with grace and we worked together to sort out what were the challenges (he is now napping again!). Class sizes are small, which is great for kids who are new to the daycare environment and gives you comfort that kids get good 1:1 focus with the teachers and helpers. They use the brightwheel app, so it's really easy to communicate about daily topics or needs, and they also share photo on there so you can see the kids having fun and doing various activities. Liana and Fran who run the school are great - they have set up an environment of very caring, friendly people who pay close attention to you child and ensure they're fostering everyone's unique personalities. We've only had great experiences with them.
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December 2022 by Preston Abraham
This is a fantastic school. We started our kids here at 2 years old and they are starting their 2nd year here. We love how friendly and welcoming all staff is. They use an app called BrightWheel that provides daily and weekly updates about what they learn. They also helped our potty training transition as well and provide detailed updates in the BrightWheel app. The school is very clean. And they have large gym for cold days. Overall, they are incredibly organized, the teachers are fantastic and we get full transparency about what is going on with our kids at school.
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December 2020 by natalie benotti
Red Owl Academy has been an amazing place for my son. The teachers are loving and create a safe, happy environment for their students. The days are spent with creative projects, cooking, French class, nature walks, outdoor play, gardening and so much more. It has been a wonderful experience for my son, he has learned and grown so much over the year. I can’t say enough about this incredible learning environment and it’s dedicated teachers.
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December 2019 by roxanne rodriguez
My son has been with red owl Academy for over a year. He is a completely different Child from when he started till now he has come so far! He is so independent and well behaved ❤️ They have helped him grow into an amazing talented little boy.The teacher that they have on staff Erica Mazzeo-Cavaroc, is AMAZING! She is so talented and creative and nurturing she has brought out the true artist in my son Ronin! He love’s The projects that Erica comes up with she has inspired him to create and find his love and talent as an Artis and also his voice he talks so much now...In the beginning I had a really hard time separating from my son and I was so worried he Was so Young and attached to me. Liana reassured me that they had a very caring teacher on staff Erica was so sweet and loving and attentive to his needs that it completely took all my worries away. Liana the director of the school even taught him French!Wonderful staff I can’t say enough I would recommend the school 100% ??
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December 2018 by Algeria Aljure
My child has attended Red Owl Academy for more than a year, and I cannot say enough positive things about the school. Thanks to the talented and dedicated staff, children are able to develop in a nurturing and safe environment. The curriculum is comprehensive and creative. In addition to math, reading, writing, and science, children paint, cook, garden, and do yoga. They collaborate over puzzles and blocks and dramatic play. They build obstacle courses and make play dough. They sing and dance. They learn French. There is a weekly show-and-tell where each child can present something of interest to classmates. Parents are informed each step of the way through daily pictures and notes. One of my favorite things about the school is that the staff encourage each child’s curiosity. If the kids want to learn about butterflies or dinosaurs or birds, targeted educational tools (books, songs, projects) are introduced. For example, when the children became interested in bird watching, the class read books about different birds, built bird feeders, and observed and recorded which birds came to feed as part of a project at Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology. The wonderful facility and intimate class size lend themselves to a variety of activities.The founder, also a parent, is tireless in her effort to provide the best educational experience to the children. She has partnered with local institutions, such as Tenafly Nature Center, to enhance the curriculum. I cannot wait for my youngest child to attend Red Owl Academy when he turns 3!
