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November 2023 by Olivia H.
The most amazing staff. Every teacher knows every student and you can tell they all care deeply about the kids. Our son has truly blossomed while attending school here. Its been the best 3 years for him and our entire family.
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July 2023 by Christa Barrera
Paddington has been an amazing school for my daughter and now my son! My daughter started Paddington when she was 2 and is now entering her 1st grade year with Paddington. My son is about to enter into the 2 year old class and I’m so happy they will be sharing the Paddington experience together. My daughter has advanced tremendously and I am so excited to see my son excel at the same rate.The staff could not be any more accommodating, sweet, and beyond professional. They are true advocates for early education and the curriculum exceeds all expectations. My daughter has made amazing friendships with not only the kids in her class and their families, but the staff has turned into extended family as well.
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May 2023 by Casey Cook
My son comes here and the school is pretty good overall but since the new administrative change I feel like the school has gotten worse. Fundraisers happen all the time and I feel like being shaken down constantly for money.
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April 2023 by Amanda Vargas
I am so thankful to have found Paddington for my daughter. The focus on academics and fine arts is amazing, especially as they have expanded into the primary grades. Because of the amount of performances and public speaking exercise they do, my daughter feels confident speaking in front of a room full of adults. It is incredible to see how the teachers work with the kids to help ensure they all feel confident as they get up to do their part. I feel very lucky that my daughter has had amazing teachers who truly care about her and want to help her reach her own highest potential. We see the teacher every morning and afternoon and always feel welcome to address any concerns we have at those times. The communication is great as we receive weekly emails of topics to be discussed as well as photographs! Paddington has been such a blessing for my daughter who started her school journey here.
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April 2023 by Shayla Koerber
As soon as we toured Paddington, it was love at first sight. And we have enjoyed 5 years at this school. All three of our daughters have attended. We have experienced preschool-1st grade here. Although it is a bit of a commute for us, no other school compares so it has been worth it.Things we love:-Amazing, experienced teachers. Many of whom I now call friends.-Huge secluded campus, each classroom themed and cozy-We did not want a daycare, we wanted a true school. Children go to class in the morning, and clubs of your choosing in the afternoon. They are not forced to nap. You do not have to pay for an entire day if you only want them to go for a few hours, or a few days of the week.-Large forested playground and an indoor playground for rainy days-Tons of themed events throughout the year that the children look forward toSpecial note: We had all 3 girls attend Kindergarten here. It has been a wonderful, gentle transition for them before heading to public school. The reading program is very strong, with 2 of our girls reading chapter books half way through. Our youngest who has struggled with reading has had a massive break through.We were very blessed to have Ms. Sarah as our Kindergarten teacher for two of our girls, and she has now taken over as Head of School. She is a super woman. Incredibly hard working, driven, and insightful. She is making excellent changes, and leading the school in a great direction.We will miss Paddington! Thank you for everything :)
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April 2023 by Emily Flower
2023 Update: We have continued to stay on for the primary grades and have not been disappointed! There are such incredible teachers that truly care about our kids. I love how much face time we get with the teachers at drop-off/pick-up, it makes it easy to stay on top of any questions or concerns. We believe this experience at Paddington will always be a bright spot in our childrens' education. We'll be sad to move on after 4th grade. I highly recommend scheduling a tour and seeing for yourself everything they have to offer!Original post:We love this school! The teachers and staff have always been easy to communicate with. There is a strong focus on music and the arts, and lots of science projects to stimulate their minds. My child started out very shy, and her confidence exploded through her first year. We're now in our fourth year at Paddington, and still over the moon with the return on the investment.Also, when covid hit and all the schools closed in March, they took immediate action to keep the kids going academically, unlike what was happening in most public schools. They did a great job opening back up in person and on time this school year, and with all the precautions in place, we haven't had any issues so far. We are so grateful to be a part of this school. Highly recommend!
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April 2023 by Amanda V.
Paddington is simply the best! We are so thankful to have found them when starting our daughter school journey. The staff truly cares about each kid and works with them to reach their full potential.
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April 2023 by Emily F.
We have had kids at Paddington since 2017, and they love it! Our oldest was very shy when she started there, but with the encouragement of one of their incredible teachers, she was totally out of her shell by the end of that first year. Then, were so impressed with their handling of the pandemic in 2020 (we experienced no "covid learning loss"), it was an easy decision to stay on for the primary grades. And we have not been disappointed! We continue to have truly great teachers, that you can actually interact with every day at drop off and pickup and build relationships with them. I highly encourage anyone who is interested to schedule a tour or go to one of the open houses. Not only is it a charming environment, you will be amazed at how much more they manage to cover than just the basics. There is a focus on fine arts and performances, which are so great for confidence building. But they also get into robotics, go on cool field trips, and seem to have more fun events and activities than you might get in public school. The summer camp sessions are great, too!We'll be very sad to move on after 4th grade!
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April 2023 by Natasha J.
This beautiful school has been a blessing for my 2 girls the past 7 years . From the warmth of the teachers to the caliber of parents. Both my girls have shown an enormous amount of growth within their first year there . I highly recommend this school to parents of young children. The reading and speech of my children grew leaps and bounds within the first year !!
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April 2023 by Cortnie E.
Wow! Where do I start? We enrolled our daughter at Paddington when she was 3. She's now 8, and excelling in their recently added primary school in 2nd grade. I couldn't be more grateful and impressed with Paddington. You will not find a school in this area with more 1 on 1 attention, more caring teachers, and the most nurturing environment. My daughter started school extremely shy and reserved. She experienced the loss of a father due to cancer during her time here, and I have to say that the teachers and staff could not have done a better job of keeping our lives consistent, loving, and safe. It was a constant reminder of the level of professionalism and true dedication this staff has to their students and extended family. If I had one word to describe Paddington, it would be FAMILY. The focus on strong academics, fine arts, public speaking, and traditional British etiquette are at the forefront. Throughout the years, my daughter has had the opportunity to perform, memorize speeches, and truly excel in every aspect of education. I'm not going to say much about the 1 star review, other than the fact that I was shocked you are even referring to the same school. Here's a suggestion, if you have a question about your child's education, ask the teacher! They make themselves available more than they need to. I never questioned where my daughter stood academically or socially. And yes, it's a private school which means they depend on donations and fundraising to put on the incredible performances each season. I'm sorry if they have to use the same costumes....give me a break! If you're worried about that, good luck finding the perfect fit. I think the overwhelming 5 star reviews speak for themselves. Again, I'm just a mom that's incredibly grateful for this amazing school.
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February 2023 by Tamara T.
Paddington is truly a magical paradise! Our family was blessed with their support this following year due to a terrible tragedy. Our middle daughter, Olive, survived a drowning with a severe neurological injury. The owner of the school, Ms. Nicolette offered a scholarship to both Olive's older sister Scarlett and younger brother Kai. This scholarship opened the door to transform our vision of education. After Olive's accident, her sister Scarlett lost her best friend. On top of that she was thrown into a broken system of public education that sucked the joy from learning. The path she started on grew darker every day. Paddington's light touched our family and cleared that darkness, returning Scarlett's smile and gifting us with dinner time stories of art, science, philosophy, culture, and friendship. Scarlett's academic trajectory has demonstrably improved with loving guidance the talented, and patient, Ms. Lindsey. Olive has been blessed with stories from Scarlett's new reading ability. I was pregnant at the time of Olive's accident. Kai was born into a family permeated by grief. He lived a home life continuously interrupted by medical alarms from his sister's bed in the living room. Paddington lifted him from that darkness into the magic of their beautiful campus, where he was been graced with incredible teachers who give their hearts to his care. His happiness shows in how excited he is every morning to go to the warm, loving, and nurturing environment classroom and his incredible verbal, artistic, and social development. His time at Paddington is such a blessing.Paddington provides a strong education foundation with an incredible curriculum covering math, philosophy, culture, arts, social development, technology, music, languages and a framework for the confidence, executive skills for becoming strong thinkers, leaders and lifetime learners. Their foundations develops their students in every possible way, socially and academically with the unique qualities of each child in mind. And all of this is done in an environment that truly resembles a fairy tale setting, a second home, and an administration that is as close to your child's optimal development as your own family. The teachers are passionately dedicated to the children with the utmost love in their hearts. This school became our family and a cornerstone to rebuild. I am grateful for Paddington British School and the influence it is developing in my children.
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December 2018 by Margarita Soriano
My two boys have been going to Paddington since August. It has been such a wonderful experience. Even with one of the kids having a hard time separating and having a meltdown several times after the holidays. The teachers were so patient and kind to work with us and tend to him. He got past it and is now the happiest kiddo to wake up and say "yey, I am am going to school today". Both the boys have learned so much just going two times per week. We love Paddington and all their wonderful activities they plan. Thank you for loving and educating our kids!
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December 2018 by Luis Liscano
What a fantastic place to bring our kids for their educational needs. All the Staff is quite dedicated to nurture the kids on academic knowledge and good manners. The Jr Clubs are amazing as well. Extremely satisfied with Paddington during the time we had our boy there. Highly recommended.
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December 2018 by Rachel Patino
Dropping off my daughter at Paddington really does feel like I’m leaving her with family!I am writing this review both as both a parent of a child attending Paddington and certified preschool teacher.I spent years working in preschool/childcare settings and dreaded the idea of sending my daughter to preschool. My past experiences lead me to believe not all caregivers or directors are caring, empathetic individuals (put nicely). Which is why I spent weeks researching Paddington via internet, sending emails, and calling the office. Upon my first tour of the campus, I realized Paddington was the school I wanted my daughter to attend.A little history: my family has been on the receiving end of discrimination for years; but Nicolette was extremely kind and made us feel welcome during the tour and every day since. Her love for children and the teachers at Paddington brightens up the school daily. She always introduces her teachers with a smile and speaks of them in high regards. I believe Nicolette understands the importance of showing her teachers respect and appreciation because it is reflected in the way they treat our children.My daughter’s experience at Paddington has been great. She is reading fluently at 4 years of age, shows intellectual curiosity, leadership, and her critical thinking skills amaze me.I read a very curious review on Google before attending a tour at Paddington stating not to send your children to Paddington if they are smart, active, like to ask questions and are not zombies because “Paddington” will not like them. Well I’m here to say my daughter is very active, asks tons of questions (especially about bees and pollination, thanks to Mrs. Rolla and Ms. Juliet) and is intelligent with amazing deductive reasoning skills. My daughter is a bit of a class clown, but her teachers have been very patient, kind, and understanding while addressing the issue of class disruption. As a parent and certified preschool teacher, I understand my child must maintain self-control in a classroom setting while learning takes place. Despite the learning activities and written lessons, her days are never without fun: which is why she loves attending class and is upset to miss on weekends and breaks.I appreciate the fact that my child is taught manners, respect, and self-control which are all things needed in adulthood. And I do not consider a child with those attributes to be a zombie.
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December 2017 by Ali Hills
Paddington was an amazing nursery. My daughter had never been to pre-school before and the quality, warmth and care of the teachers was stellar, ensuring an easy transition. Her learning curve was constantly steep, in a non-academic way. The facilities and set up were charming - a little oasis in the Woodlands! I couldn't recommend Paddington enough to any other families moving to the area...
