(4.4)
Preschool (current) — From our first visit, our student has felt “at home” at Children’s Garden Nursery School.... If there is one “selling feature” of CGNS, it is the dedicated and caring staff and administration. It is the only preschool that we considered that truly displayed a love of children and learning.
Teachers are kind an... We have been very happy with the quality of instruction at the preschool level. Teachers are patient and focused, working 1:1 with each student for small intervals of time to, over time, build skills and confidence. It is clea... The curriculum, at the preschool level, is exactly as expected, with a focus on the alphabet, colours, numbers, shapes, and penmanship. These lessons are repeated often throughout the year for improved retention and understand... Aside from the outstanding staff and administration, the students are the next best thing about CGNS. These are curious and kind students that feel safe and encouraged to be themselves in this environment.
The student body... The quality of student life is very high if you prioritize a safe and loving environment for your preschool-age child. As a transition towards primary education, we couldn't be more thrilled. Our student loves to go to school ... It is clear that CGNS draws students primarily from its immediate surrounding neighbourhood, which deepens the sense of community. Parents and students regularly walk and bike into the school. We come from slightly further (vi... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, |
(5)
SK (current) — Our daughter’s experience at CGNS has been fantastic from day one. We were looking for a smal... There is nothing I would do differently about school administration. It is always super easy to reach the principal or any of the teachers, everyone is always a phone call or a text message away. I love the fact that all the t... All the teachers at CGNS are very passionate about what they do. Small class size means they can really focus on each child individually, challenge them in a nurturing way, and provide extra help if the child needs it. They re... The academic program at CGNS has been a perfect fit for our daughter, she has gained all the skills she needs to succeed in her transition to a bigger school. She enjoys reading and math, as well as various arts and crafts act... CGNS is a very small school. It is about 20-24 children altogether. A very good mix of both genders. And it really feels like home. All grades constantly interact with each other, kindergarten can visit Grades 1-2 for lunch, o... Our daughter loves going to CGNS. In fact, she gets really upset if she needs to miss a day. She loves all her friends and teachers and always makes cards or gifts for them. She loves the daily routines and extracurricular act... The school is located in a community church. There is plenty of parking available on the premises. Drop off and pick up are always super easy. The outdoor playground is small but very cute and well-equipped. There is a gym for... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, |
(4.7)
Nursery/Toddler to SK — My daughter had a wonderful experience at CGNS. One of her favorite things to do was arts and c... When my daughter was at CGNS I knew from the moment I dropped her off, that she would be in good hands. The individual attention that each child receives from teachers to the principal is incredible, and not only for academics... From the start of the toddler program to her years of Kindergarten my daughter always had very dedicated and supportive teachers. Her progression in academics and social skills through the years was an important task for her t... The academic program at CGNS was very well suited to the children's age and developmental stage. What I liked was that it took that extra step to challenge the child but in a steady pace, for example SK students were learning ... The size of all the classes my daughter attended were the right number of students. The classroom setup in terms of the seating plan was rearranged a number of times but not too many to disrupt the flow of work and concentrati... My daughter absolutely loved going to school at CGNS! Not a day went by when she didn't want to go. She loved her teachers to the core and created a close bond with them and the principal. It was a very warm and inviting envir... The neighborhood that CGNS is in is a lovely residential area. The children's outdoor play area is located at the corner of the school and is a perfect spot for anyone passing by to hear the laughter and giggles of children pl... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, |
(4.7)
Preschool (current), Preschool (current) — So far, the experience at Children's Garden Nursery School has been impeccable. We were first c... The staff, led by the great principal Pauline Foulkes, has been exceptional, open, and understanding. The communication has been top-notch and certainly superior to what you would find at government schools. Small classroom si... While our children are coy about what they are taught, the Curriculum Night and, once again, open communication with the teacher give you insight into what your kids are being taught. Nearly all of the teachers have at least a... It is hard to pinpoint any particular weaknesses because all the teachers specialize in specific areas. So, what is excellent is that the students can take advantage of each teacher: Ms. Val for French, Ms. Sofia for singing a... Overall, it is a wonderful atmosphere. The other children seem nice and well-mannered. I have yet to see any children become out of line or rude to teachers and their peers.
As mentioned previously, the size of the student... This cannot be stated enough: Our twins love going to CGNS.
They love everything about it: the teachers, the activities, recess, the sports, and everything else about the school. It is hard to say what else CGNS could do to... The school location is perfect for us because it is only a 15- or 20-minute walk from where we live. But the neighborhood (Leaside) is one of the best in all of Toronto, plus it's near a Whole Foods and Tim Hortons, so you can... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, |
(4.9)
Our older child started in the preschool class at Children's Garden Nursery School and complete... The admin team lead by Pauline consistently goes above and beyond to enrich the student experience. When I proposed a non-traditional pairing of academic programs (the morning kindergarten class with the afternoon french imme... Every teacher has nurtured our children's curiosity and built their confidence through a fun and rigorous academic curriculum. Seeing how the teachers welcome the kids to school everyday and how the kids bound into the classr... Whether it’s the level of French proficiency that our child has gleaned from the afternoon immersion program, the regular incorporation of the most current educational tools and approaches, I continue to be pleasantly surpri... The small class sizes are the perfect transition into a formal classroom environment, ensuring that each child feels safe as they take their first steps towards independence. The class size also guarantees that each child will... The commonality amongst the families who are committed to a positive and comprehensive learning environment has provided the seeds for great young friendships. It is a home away from home for little ones.The school punches ab... The school is located in a church and is small, which is fine for small people. There aren't shiny bells and whistles, but the school's big heart makes up for that in leaps and bounds. Current traffic around Bayview/Eglinton ... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, |
(4.6)
Our daughter's experience at Children's Garden Nursery School has been fantastic. She is in her... Pauline Foulkes is the director of the school and started it over 30 years ago so she brings a lot of experience and passion in facilitating an enriched environment for the children. Members of the school administration are ve... We have been very satisfied with the quality of teaching provided to our daughter at Children's Garden Nursery School. We have always received excellent feedback from her teachers on our daughter's progress in their classes; a... Children's Garden Nursery School provides a theme-based curriculum that is relatively structured which was one of the main selling points for us. There is a calendar sent out each month that shows exactly what the children wi... Perhaps one of the things we have valued the most about our daughter attending Children's Garden Nursery School is the friendships she has developed there. Our daughter at a young age was quite a sensitive girl and would get a... Our daughter's overall experience at Children's Garden Nursury School has been fantastic. As a toddler, she would attend two days a week for a few hours. Then in her preschool year (age 3), she would go five days a week in the... The school is located near Bayview and Eglinton and is easily accessible by car or public transit. It is walking distance from the Leaside neighbourhood and about a 10-15min drive from Moore Park which is where we live. The ch... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, |
(4.9)
I have 3 children, one attended from preschool to SK and the others are currently in JK and sta... Just amazing. I could go on and on, but will just leave it as amazing. The principal and all the teachers are passionate about creating the optimal environment for young children to adapt to school life, learn and grow. There... All of the teachers are the best. They all clearly love teaching and create a safe, inclusive and warm learning environment. My children all learned a lot, and none has ever had any issues. "Passionate and knowledgeable" wo... I give "academics" an 8/10 (the only category I grade less than 10/10) because, if you are a tiger parent looking to have your kid reading Shakespeare or doing multivariable math problems in JK, this might not be the right sch... Great, sweet kids throughout this school. It is a very happy place. Smiling faces are everywhere, as is the beautiful artwork and other work that the students do in class - covering almost every wall. The school is small, w... We literally can't keep our kids away from this place. When they ask on a Saturday whether it's a school day and we say no, they are dissapointed. They love their friends. They love the activities they do, both academic and... Great residential neighbourhood. Students occasionally go for field trips or walks to nearby neighbourhood places. For example, our JK children recently went for a walk to the nearby grocery store to buy ingredients for a "m... |
all_reviews parent |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, |
