My daughter, Kylie, and my son, Cole, attend Preschool of the Arts in Tolland. I wanted to reach out to you to tell you how happy I am with Preschool of the Arts and the staff. I moved my children over from a much larger daycare/after school facility about six weeks ago and am so pleased that I did so. The personal attention that your staff provides is incredible. When I pick them up at the end of the day, they always ask to stay....that says a lot! I look forward to many more happy days at Preschool of the Arts! …I appreciate the staff and the program you provide to my kids.
Tiffany Anderson
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I visited the Tolland branch of the Preschool of the Arts back in May with my daughter Aurora. I was very apprehensive going to check it out as we had tried another preschool before and she had a very bad experience, to say the least. My daughter is very shy and a bit insecure in new surroundings so let’s just say I wasn’t holding my breath about this working out. However, the school was amazing and the teachers so warm and loving, I instantly fell in love with the school and to my amazement, so did Aurora . We were there to find out about their Autumn openings but ended up signing her up for the following week per Aurora ’s request. She’s been there all summer and LOVES it. She talks about her teachers all the time and all her little friends. The school is in one word “Awesome”. They offer activities like music, dance, Spanish, social studies, cooking, art indoor/outdoor play etc. The owners are Susan and John Leavitt. They are wonderful with any questions that I have had. They have responded immediately - it’s very easy to talk with them. I guess the most important aspect of the school is that I feel very comfortable sending my daughter there I know she’ll be well taken care of and safe.
Sigga Luce, Parent
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We appreciate the dedication of all the staff at PSA over the 8 years we have been sending our children there. The experiences in art, music, and discovery (science-related) have been meaningful and encouraged exploration and growth over time. My children have taken great interest in these areas and have excelled in some cases. I attribute this (in part) to their learning and varied early experiences at PSA.
The staff has been caring, patient, and encouraging, yet firm, structure and guiding. Many have been there for the entire time our 3 children have attended- Mrs. Duckett, Mrs. Hinckley, Mrs. Paradis, Mrs. Grabon, and Mrs. Hazelton – all outstanding. We have also been pleased at the Leavitts’ efforts at improving the program and inviting families to be part of this process – they have done a wonderful job taking over PSA.
We will remember our time at PSA with fondness and appreciation! Thank you to all who have been a part of our children’s lives.
Sincerely ,
Michelle & Rob Terry
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….Things are going really well with Braeden. We were nervous at the start of the school year as we were weaning him off of the medication he has been on since he was 17 months old (he's been seizure-free now for over 2 years!). But I was comfortable leaving him at PSA knowing full well that the staff there would be able to handle whatever would/could happen (which was most likely not going to anyway). It's hard to imagine the difficult things he's gone through in his short life and see him now--writing words, starting to read, making up great songs (that I can't believe he is making up, I have to ask him!), and I credit a lot of that to everyone at PSA!
Thanks again,
Sarah
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My daughter, Lucy, will end her wonderful, music and art-filled time at Preschool of the Arts this spring. She has grown, mentally and physically in this warm, nurturing environment. I thought of how blessed we are as parents to have a school for our children, a second home, full of talented teachers we can trust to care for our littlest ones. Lucy is not the only child I chose to enroll at PSA; my son, Liam, attended preschool here in 1999.
At the time, I knew Sue Leavitt as the teacher/owner of Family Academy of music. Liam attended Academy classes, where I was impressed by what Sue taught not only the children, but parents and caregivers as well. Needless to say I was excited to learn that Sue had purchased PSA, and understood that the quality of music and art education at PSA would not just continue, but expand. Sue brings with her and fosters in those around her, a love for learning and exploring through art and music. Lucy was extremely shy when she first set foot in door of PSA. I believe that caring teachers and an environment rich in music and art, coupled with performing in front of others, have driven back that shy part of her personality and helped her to blossom into an open, fun-loving child who welcomes new experiences.
As the owner of a small business, I know about thin margins. PSA has struggled for years to keep the price of excellent childcare within reach. I want Preschool of the Arts to flourish and to be there for the next generation of children and parents who are seeking something different.
Sincerely,
Lois Noble, East Windsor
Thanks so much for your great care of Shianne, and for your flexibility and affordability. It has been a pleasure!
Sincerely,
Heather L. Stanat