Daffodils Preschool: A Progressive Montessori

It was a difficult decision on choosing a preschool for my little girl. We didn't want to leave her with anyone. We wanted to feel safe, it was hard at the time thinking about leaving her with a strager...It was her first year away from us. We didn't really know anyone in the area so we were doing the research all on our own. When we went to daffodils first for a tour we loved the faciltiy. It was a school not daycare enviroment. That was what first got our attention. We loved that they had extra activities each day, yoga, fun bus, music, art, computers, cooking, .. very structured. Fun programs during the holidays (we all love to see our kids on stage or enjoy a fun party). They make an extra effort. The tuition is very reasonable for what they offer. The teachers and staff are very sweet and take good care. She has attending the school for 2 years. This coming fall she will start KD. The Montessori teaching is wonderful. She's very prepared for KD. She's reading, adding and subtracting and so much more... I will be sending our son when he's of age. We would recommend this school to anyone!
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I was concerned about putting my daughter in a strict Montessorri environment. I started her at Daffodils because it seemed to have a positive environment with many activities. She started out at 2 years old and went until she started kindergarten. I can't begin to tell you how impressed I was with her progress. Her vocabulary increased immediatly, she became more independent, and she was learning her letters and numbers at such a young age. When she started kindergarten, she already knew much of what they were teaching. She also seemed much more mature than other children who had just been in a mother's day out program or at home. I'm so thankful to Daffodils and their teachers for preparing my daughter for school!
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This was my daughters first preschool at 2. I was dissatisfied with how little Montessori experience she was getting for her age and found (after volunteering) that the kids spend a lot of time sitting waiting for the next activity, then sitting again. The classrooms are too small which is why they move them from room to room for activity. I feel this wasted a lot of time where again, the kids were sitting or lining up. I did not see any true Montessori stations or lesson where they were choosing activities on their own and bringing it back to their table. The co-teacher displayed no joy or affection and sure looked like she hated her job (even as I sat there to volunteer). I was miserable experiencing it for just one day and immediately pulled my daughter to look for a new school.
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We just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the care provided by the teachers and director during our daughters transition into Daffodils. It is very apparent that she is enjoying herself and we have definitely seen her develop socially in just a few weeks. She loves her teachers and is learning so much. Thank you again for providing such a caring environment and we do appreciate all the feedback her teachers and the director have provided.
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We started at this school at the beginning of the summer after leaving a great pre-school because we moved. My 3 year old daughter was overwhelmed by the large class size in the summer (which we had not expected) and there were many 4 year olds in her class, which we had also not expected. Every day she went to school was a struggle. We were hoping Fall would be better, but have had a hard time getting any help to finish potty training (they didn't work on it this summer at all). She came home every day in a wet and/or dirty pullup and we noticed the kids were coming into the classroom from the playground unsupervised to use the restroom. Some were wandering in the hallway or playing in the classroom. I found my daughter in the bathroom by herself one day with a wet and dirty pullup and she had no idea how to clean herself up. She does fine at home in underwear, so I don't believe they tried very hard to help her. We decided it's time to move on. This school looks good on paper, but we were very disappointed and upset that we have to change her routine again.
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Excellent programs, curriculum and teachers. Caring, positive, fun environment. A great and safe place for children to learn and prepare for kindergarten.
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I love the school and staff, it is the best kept secret. the staff has been loving and they adore my little girl. My daughter loves the Yoga time, spanish, tumble buss, and all her teachers. The teachers and director are so flexible and caring and they keep the place so clean, rarely see kiddos ever get sick. Thank you to Daffodils..
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Daffodils Preschool is the best kept secret in Dallas! I heard about it from some mother's in my son's play group. Their kids went to Daffodils and they were full of praises. I enrolled my son at Daffodils and he has been there for 3 years now. He will be graduating and starting kindergarten this year. I am amazed at how much he has learned. He is reading at a grade 1 level !! I have been extremely pleased with the curriculum, the personalized attention given by the teachers and Director and the creative and enriching learning environment they have created.
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Our son and daughter have both attended Daffodils. We have been extremely happy by the curriculum and staff. All the teachers and the director are well qualified and extremely caring and nurturing. I am amazed by how much my children have learned. Thank you Daffodils !
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I am not a parent , but I taught as an early childhood teacher for several years and I am a trained Early Childhood Therapist. I have recommended Daffodils to several parents after having the opportunity to visit Daffodils and observe the classrooms on several occasions. I have been extremely impressed with their program. Their curriculum incorporates several early childhood philosophies providing children with an academically enriching and engaging curriculum. The facility is designed in a child friendly manner and unlike most other schools I visit I have always found the children to be happy.