PARENT PERSPECTIVES

“In Corner of the Sky there is an unconditional acceptance offered to each child as they struggle to make sense of themselves. From the endearing to the aggravating, all behaviors are met with kindness and consideration. Rather than handing down rules or opinions, the teachers work hard to help children arrive at their own rules and opinions. I am touched by the opportunity children have to express their opinions in meetings, their voting for a solution, and adjustment of any group-created rule to fit the needs of the changing situations.”
—Marion, mother of Max

“The teachers at Corner of the Sky have consistently impressed us with their willingness to adapt the environment of the school to the children. Flexibility of indoor and outdoor play, connecting art to everyday experiences and allowing children the time and space to express themselves. Without rushing from one activity to another are all very important parts of the school’s philosophy and to our family.”
—Michelle, mother of Elias and Savanna

“I loved that you took the children walking around downtown—to Tuesday farmer’s market, the library, grocery shopping at Greenstar Natural Food Cooperative, visiting the bank, the fire station and taking a bus ride. I love that Bella has a real sense of so many aspects of her community, and feels at home and part of them all.”
—Sara, mother of Bella

“Mira has been at Corner of the Sky for more than 2 years now. She joined when she was three, and now she’s five and a half. It’s been a match made in heaven. Corner of the Sky has been a place where she feels safe, loved, celebrated, accepted, and encouraged in positive, child-friendly ways. She has really grown, and happily so, in her time there. Mira’s experience seems typical of Corner of the Sky kids—it’s simply a magical place.”
—Catherine, mother of Mira.

“I love the child-led curriculum at COS, it creates an independent self-motivated learning style I did not see in other pre-schools. What Bella has been absorbing, both socially, and educationally has been subtle and developed over time into a very strong foundation that incorporates both her amazement in the world, and her love for learning. This has been done in a way that has strengthened Bella’s belief in herself and her own abilities in a way I don’t think I could have done at home.”
—Laura, mother of Bella

“We chose Corner of the Sky because of the teachers and the location. The teachers are warm, caring, fun and knowledgeable about young children and their development. My daughter has a wonderful relationship with the teachers. I appreciate the fact they have such different styles that complement one another.”
—Jane, mother of Catherine