Maitland Farm Preschool

Message: After reading a few of the other reviews, I said - "this can't be the same Maitland Farm Preschool that my twins Rebecca and William attended for almost 3 years. " Never once did we have an issue or problem that wasn't resolved to our satisfaction.. Moving to Vero Beach from Fort Lauderdale, my wife and I had 3 kids that required an education. Our oldest daughter - who already had skipped a grade in Elementary school - was on her way to Catholic school. Our twins - not so lucky as the "preschool" educational opportunities were sparse.. We were recommended to Maitland Farm by a friend. In researching the school, I told my wife that I wasn't sending my kids to a preschool to milk cows and count chicken eggs. Being from the "big city, " I wanted something more.. Relationships the way they are, my wife won the argument and our twins were enrolled in Maitland Farm. Separate classes for each of them, we mutually decided - and the school agreed - that the kids should be taught by different teachers. Time to separate our twins in an effort to allow them to flourish.. Far from milking cows and counting chicken eggs, our twins had many opportunities to learn new skills and employed them in spontaneous play. Not only did they develop small and large muscles by the use of manipulatives - or on the playground - they quickly mastered various art and writing tools as well.. Communication through the spoken word, dictated stories - along with songs and rhymes were employed. Using objects in the classroom, playground and farm yard quickly enhanced their natural abilities. Reading, writing and arithmetic were all taught at Maitland Farm Preschool.. To me, it may have been a small town "farm school" but to my twins attending Maitland Farm was an experience they speak of to this day. As a Dad who dropped off his kids several times a week and one who participated in more than his share of events, parties, school functions, etc. - I'm giving them 5 stars for an overall great experience.. William E. Lewis Jr. Vero Beach, Florida.

Message: Absolutely amazing preschool. They foster creativity, curiosity & learning through play. Art & crafts, outdoor play, caring for farm animals, & gardening. This school makes me wish I were a child again & could attend!