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June 2023 by Jovica Djordjevic
One word - AMAZING!!!there are no words to describe how great this schools is. What a amazing team of people. So well organized, friendly, professional and caring group of people. We couldn't be more happier there. For 2 years that we were there we felt nothing but love and support. We will miss them so much (we overgrew). If you would like to get both educational and loving school at a same time, look no more. This is the place.Your kid(s) will be so happy here.
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June 2023 by Lyn Hostetler
My granddaughters both attended and loved it. As a retired educator and school counselor my opinion is that this preschool checks ALL of the developmental boxes!This place is wonderful!!!
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December 2022 by Jennifer Ambrose Blume
Golden Pond is the best! You could not ask for a better school. My son started in the 3’s and just graduated their absolutely amazing private Kindergarten program. I can’t say enough about it, We loved it!! All the teachers and staff showed such kindness and compassion for the children. I love how everyone knew my son and called him by name! It's a wonderful, fun, hands-on learning environment. We were so proud to be a part of the Golden Pond family. I liked it so much, I joined their wonderful staff!
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December 2022 by Julie Pinches
Sending our boys to Golden Pond was one of the best decisions we ever made! The entire staff there, teachers, admins, principal, they ALL remember all the kids names and are so welcoming. The Golden Pond Way is one of a kind and I wish all schools would use their hands on learning approach. The love for learning that my kids developed because of Golden Pond is priceless! They're in Middle and High School now and still talk about Golden Pond and their amazing teachers. And we have met some wonderful families we still keep in touch with.
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December 2022 by K B.
Our family has been with Golden Pond since 2010. Our sons have had the best experience and I can't say enough good things about the school. The environment is family-oriented and even teachers who haven't had my kids, still know them by name! A nurturing, safe, fun place for all children and of course a great education. My two older boys also attended full-day Kindergarten which was worth every penny and then some. We still keep in touch with the families we have met through the years and my kids have playdates with children they met at age 3. (they are now 9 and 6.5). Some of my best mommy friends are from previous classes and we still keep in touch too. I am looking forward to my youngest son starting at Golden Pond this Fall.They are like family to us. :)
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December 2021 by Jennifer Erlich
As a family who was really missing the community, teachers, etc. at GPS we were thrilled to see they were offering a virtual preschool program. We signed up right away, and my son is loving it! His face lights up every time he sees his amazing teachers and friends on the screen. The class is the perfect amount of time to keep the students engaged, and the teachers know just what to do to keep the kids on task, focused, and learning the GPS way (even from a distance)! Thank you so much for offering this! We can't say enough wonderful things about GPS. We can't wait to get back to the pond in person, but for now this is perfect for our family!
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December 2021 by Karin Arnold
We love Golden Pond! This past year has been a scary year with COVID and it has been such a blessing to be able to send my son to preschool. I am very happy with the precautions and procedures in place to protect students and teachers at Golden Pond. Just yesterday he came home full of so much excitement, telling me all about the "dancing candy hearts" experiment he conducted. He couldn't get his words out fast enough as he told me about the reaction of the baking soda and vinegar and walked me through each step. There is nothing like having your child glow with joy from learning! We also sent our older daughter to Golden Pond for four years and the friends and community we found are still among our closest friends today! It is truly a special place.
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December 2021 by Tammy Loughran
We have been so fortunate to have Golden Pond School in our community and accessible for our child this past year. The 2020-2021 school year presented so many challenges for our public and private school system here in the county, but I felt comfortable and confident in GPS's ability to navigate these challenges and create opportunities for their students and families. I was impressed with their strict adherence to safety protocols which helped mitigate potential issues. This was our first year with the school (and our second experience with pre-school in the area). I can confidently say that the GPS curriculum and teaching methods are far superior to other programs as they embrace the whole child for learning and development. I look forward to spending more time with the school and having an even deeper relationship as we move in to the next school year with greater access to the facilities and staff in light of "getting back to normal" post the pandemic year. I especially recommend this school to any families that are looking for a more "school focused" program and curriculum as opposed to a daycare program. This is truly a SCHOOL for Learning!
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December 2021 by Nadine Khatib Nukta
We recently signed up our 4 yr old daughter in the new virtual preschool program and we can’t be happier! We love seeing our little one so excited to learn, do crafts, sing and dance with her teachers in the morning. Two of our kids used to attend GPS before Covid so we are familiar with the Golden Pond way of leaning in a dynamic and nurturing environment while playing and having fun. So when we first heard about this new program, we knew that it will be a great alternative for our family. Thanks to Mrs Foster and Mrs Mehta, our daughter is enjoying her time and loves to participate in class. You are truly amazing and we can’t thank you enough for your patience and your responsiveness; for taking the time to listen and answer our children’s questions and for your every effort to make them feel special every day. As parents, you are helping us make their day a little happier while at home in this difficult, unusual time.
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November 2021 by Gloria S.
Golden Pond is one of the best in this area!! We looked at so many preschools before deciding on Golden Pond for our daughter (and later our son) - one of the best decisions we ever made for her and our other kids. As soon as we walked in the building, we fell in love with the warm and interactive atmosphere, from the front desk all the way to the classrooms. We also love their brain-based/interactive learning method, and how it really built our kids love of school. That was one of the things we wanted most out of preschool. We have been a Golden Pond family since 2013, and going...!
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September 2021 by Lauren O.
I have trusted Golden Pond School with both of my children; my son having been a student there starting at the age of 3 and attending GPS through kindergarten - he still goes to their after-school program. My daughter just started her first year at GPS in the 3's class. Both of them have thrived in the environment, and Golden Pond has done an amazing job with each of them despite their very different personalities! They take the time to see what each child needs to succeed and have a good experience. The curriculum for the kindergarten was so advanced, that when my eldest got to first grade, he was already ahead and comfortable with the material they were learning. Ms. Horton and Ms. Kareem are especially near and dear to our family's hearts, as they've taken care of our kids in the after-school program for years, which they LOVE. Ms. Gill, Ms. Briggs, and Ms. Aviles have also been amazing teachers to my son. Ms. Dudley is always there to make sure everything runs smoothly, and is a great communicator with parents; and of course a shout out to Ms. Brummett, who dons many hats besides director, and is involved with the kids in the school. Ms. Dudley and Ms. Brummett's initiative in making sure the school has been able to safely run by taking care of much of the check-ins, temperature readings, etc. during COVID should also be commended. COVID hasn't been an easy time for anyone with kids, or any schools providing care for kids, and Golden Pond has really excelled at making this a safe place, and communicating with parents to put our minds at ease. This is just a smidgen of what we love about Golden Pond, as I am sure all the teachers and staff are as lovely as the ones our children have spent so much time with. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for the perfect place for your child to start pre-school!
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July 2021 by Janie V.
This is now my family's 8th year at Golden Pond School and it has taken me awhile to write this review because I cannot think of the right words to explain how much we love this place. I have three kids, two boys and one girl. My kids have pretty much been in all the classes ages three to Kindergarten as well as summer camps. I tried to be as involved a parent as I could be so I was lucky to witness the relationship my kids developed with the teachers each year. Golden Pond has been like a second family to us. My kids have severe nut allergies and another medical condition yet I always knew they were safe and loved. The teachers were great about communicating with parents. I was amazed at how much and how quickly my kids would learn things. I wondered how our family's last and final year at Golden Pond would be given the pandemic but it was still amazing and the admin and teachers rose to the occasion. Huge thanks especially this past year to my daughter's wonderful Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Kathy Sestak & Mrs. Kim Eng. I am so grateful my child was able to go to a school in person full time where she felt safe, could have fun learning, develop great memories and stay healthy. Finally, through all eight years, I have had the pleasure to get to know the amazing Señora Aviles (first as my child's teacher and then as the Spanish teacher) and also the awesome assistant director Mrs. Ingrid Dudley. Thank you both for everything you do! For anybody who is looking for a place where their child will be safe, loved, nurtured and grow both academically and socially, AND a place where parents are welcomed with open arms and communication is a priority, Golden Pond School is the place for you. I will miss this school!
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March 2021 by Stacy T.
Our kids love Golden Pond School! Every day they tell us all about everything they have learned and they wake up every morning excited to go school. The staff and teachers are incredibly nice and supportive. They really care about creating a positive learning environment. Our family highly recommends GPS!
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February 2021 by Karin A.
We love Golden Pond! This past year has been a scary year with COVID and it has been such a blessing to be able to send my son to preschool. I am very happy with the precautions and procedures in place to protect students and teachers at Golden Pond. Just yesterday he came home full of so much excitement, telling me all about the "dancing candy hearts" experiment he conducted. He couldn't get his words out fast enough as he told me about the reaction of the baking soda and vinegar and walked me through each step. There is nothing like having your child glow with joy from learning! We also sent our older daughter to Golden Pond for four years and the friends and community we found are still among our closest friends today! It is truly a special place.
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December 2020 by Allison Address
"It was nice to feel how invested GPS was in our children long before our arrival on the first day. We look forward to a year full of learning, fun, and growth!"
