The Rabb Family
100% the easiest and best choice we could’ve made for our son. Every child is cherished and met where their needs and interests are.
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At our other daycare, my son was labeled as a “problem child”, “defiant” and overall too high energy for them to deal with. He didn’t fit the “easy kid” mold. We’ve been at Fairy Forest for well over a year now and these highly trained, motivated and compassionate educators have never seen him as a problem, only a delight who needed something different. They were able to meet him where his needs were and channel his energy. They flipped the script to show him these traits are now weaknesses but strengths. My sweet boy had come such a long way with a big thanks to Teacher Josh, Teacher Ela and the entire beautiful team.
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My little guy gets to go be wild in the woods with the fairies and Bigfoot making every day feel exciting and magical. He goes in feeling safe, happy, strong, confident and cherished! What else could I want for my child?
The Blalock Family
My grandchild goes to fairy forest. This is their third day care, and they are three years old. This is by far the most outstanding day care they have been attended, hands down. The staffed is very compassionate extremely knowledgeable, sensitive and fun. Their program and scheduling throughout the day is tops. I cannot say enough about this day care and especially teacher Joshua. thank you for being an outstanding teacher and human being.
The Leker Family
Fairy Forest is wonderful! The teachers are lovely, patient, and creative. They are great about fostering emergent skills and special interests - ie if your kid wants to cut leaves with scissors all day or read books about bugs, they find a way to work that into the days activities. The kids get to explore the beautiful outdoor classrooms every day, as well as take part in inventive art projects, read books that help them navigate those big feelings, make music, and just be curious kids. You could not find a place that is more engaging and interactive for small children.
The Boivin Family
My mama heart is filled with so much bittersweetness.
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The magic experienced this past year will forever go unmatched. Teacher Josh, Teacher Ela, Teacher Kara and Teacher Laura will forever hold such a special place in our hearts. Thank you for creating a space that is filled with imagination, creativity, music, mess, laughter, friendship and everything that childhood should be. The love and gratitude we feel is so immense. Our lives are forever changed by this place and these people.
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A true sanctuary for your current and inner child. I will miss walking the forest to find my child and his friends every day.
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Thank you. For everything.
The Thompson Family
This place is such a gift! Teacher Josh is a talented early childhood educator who has assembled a wonderful team and built something truly special. The teachers really focus on connection and meeting kids right where they are developmentally, regularly going above and beyond to come up with creative solutions to help children solve problems instead of simply labeling problem behavior. I often see teachers completely immersed in imaginative play with the kids, and it makes me so grateful my child gets to learn in that environment. My child is building social and self-regulation skills, gaining a solid nature education, developing a true love for the outdoors, and is consistently encouraged to be curious about the world around them. We have seen such tremendous growth in our child in his first year there, and that is in no small part thanks to the dedication of the Fairy Forest team!
The McCormack Family
If I could rate 10 stars, I would. We just left our last end of the year Fairy Festival feeling grateful and emotional as we leave fairy forest. Our daughter will start preK next week and spent the last 20 months in this incredible little community that Teacher Josh has built. Teacher Josh and all of the teachers work so hard to meet each kid where they’re at, build trusting relationships with everyone and help even the littlest kiddos start to figure out who they are and find their voice. I watched my shy little girl bloom under the creative and open minded eyes of that team. She came home every single day with signs of growth- whether it was dirt on her clothes or new wild stories about that day’s adventures. It’s been such a gift to be a part of that world.
The Sanez-Nye Family
Our daughter is thriving at Fairy Forest. She has never been more excited to go to school and discover the morning provocations. Teacher Josh and all the teachers have succeeded in creating a safe environment for children to play, explore and dream. It is the magical sanctuary that you would want your children to be part of during the most important foundational time of their development. We are so grateful for the time we have there. Our daughter wishes she could stay there "for more years for ever and ever."
The Westra Family
Teacher Josh (owner) and all the staff have proven to be the most caring and attentive folks I’ve ever encountered at a daycare or preschool facility to date. We’ve been through several due to moves and other circumstances and I would 100% choose this school again. In my son’s own words: “It’s more of a sanctuary”.
The Manuel Family
My son has gone here for almost a year now. They have been nothing but amazing with him. He's now a social butterfly, and talks about his teachers and friends a lot. I would recommend this place to everyone.
The Quinlan Family
We highly recommend Teacher Josh as an early-childhood educator. He has been a true blessing for our family. Josh has a natural talent for working with children, and his positive energy is contagious. He has a wonderful way of connecting with the kids and making them feel at ease. Our youngest child can be a handful at times, but Josh is always patient and attentive. He has a knack for anticipating children’s needs and ensuring that they are well taken care of. I have complete peace of mind when I leave our children in his care. Josh truly goes above and beyond to create a safe and nurturing environment for the kids. Thank you, Josh, for all that you do!
The Collins Family
Teacher Josh is absolutely magical! He has such an amazing way of combining his fun personality and supportive nature to create an environment that the kids absolutely thrive in. He was so incredible when my daughter was dealing with some separation anxiety. He came up with some super creative ways to help her and I’m so thankful to him for his kindness and patience. Teacher Josh is such a gift to have in the world and your child will have the best experience learning from him.
The Daley Family
Teacher Josh was the most wonderful preschool educator we could have wished for for our son. He truly got to know him and made him feel so special and happy to see him each morning. He has such a positive way of interacting with the children from drop off time to the very end of the day. Josh has a creative way of teaching through music and silly songs for example, all while focusing on the individual needs of each child. We have nothing but the fondest memories looking back at our time with Josh and only wish we could have had more time!
The Perez Family
We have been truly blessed to have Teacher Josh this past year. Our daughter, Avery, quickly became comfortable with his gentle and fun presence. She asks every morning, "will Teacher Josh be at school today!?" Teacher Josh is very engaging with the children. He is super talented and creative and Avery always talks about the fun games they play and the different instruments he explores with them. He has allowed her to grow more confident in many ways and has encouraged her to step outside her comfort zone, preparing her for kindergarten in ways we couldn't have imagined. Above all, Teacher Josh is playful and always makes the kids laugh! We are so happy for him, and know his new school will be a great success! His new students will be so lucky to have him!
The Lenahan Family
I could not have asked for a better preschool experience and classroom environment for our daughter than what Teacher Josh has provided. He is a bright light and excellent role model when it comes to teaching young children what being a good human looks like. He has a genuine joy and magic and compassion and kindness that everyone - not just the kids, but the grownups too - can't help but respond to. Josh cares deeply about teaching, understanding the strengths of each student, and creating a learning environment that allows them to shine. He noticed our daughter seemed to be holding back in class earlier in the year and was so thoughtful about finding the best way to connect with her to bring her out of her shell. He created amazing opportunities for her to express herself and take on a leadership role in activities that she cares about; her confidence has grown immensely. I will be forever grateful to Josh for creating such a safe, nurturing learning environment for our daughter, and for laying a positive foundation for her to become a lifelong learner.
The Precourt Family
Teacher Josh has been my son’s lead teacher for the 2022/2023 school year. I have a degree in education and feel very fortunate to have my son in his class at such an important foundational time in his life. I’m always amazed by Teacher Josh’s energy and enthusiasm. What impresses me most is the level of care and consciousness he provides for my son’s development. He is concerned with the same things I believe most important for my child at the moment such as increasing confidence, using a strong voice, and encouraging self compassion. He is constantly using creative ways to keep my son engaged with the group through lots of patience and humor. I highly recommend teacher Josh!