20 St Johns Rd, Ridgewood, NY 11385
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5.0 out of 5 stars
(14 reviews)Elsa Sánchez
We are so thankful for the wonderful experience our daughter has had at wBees during her first year. It’s been such a joy to see her thrive in an environment where exploration and meaningful relationships are truly at the core of everything. We love how the school encourages the children to take ownership of their learning, which has really supported her unique growth and development. This approach has been an amazing fit for her early education. We’ve also noticed how much she’s benefited from the use of natural materials in the classroom and the emphasis on outdoor exploration. It’s clear that these elements have had such a positive impact on her experience. What stands out to us the most, though, is the warm, supportive atmosphere created by the teachers and the entire wBees community. We feel so lucky to be a part of this thoughtful and caring group. The guidance from the Seedlings team has been outstanding, and we can see how it’s helping our daughter grow in so many meaningful ways.
Tina Paknejad
Brilliant teachers inspire brilliant children. Through play and discovery, focus and enrichment opportunities, articulate and empathetic communication, the wBees school radically nurtures your little one's confidence, focus, creativity, expression and curiosity. Their curriculum builds a foundation that threads a child's independence AND collective connection seamlessly. Perhaps it's the teacher's abundance of empathy, patience, attention to detail and FUN that is the magic ingredient! In just a few short months, we've witnessed our little one's confidence and sense of self exponentially grow - she is exploring, creating, communicating and playing more than ever! And it isn't just the kids that benefit from this school - wBees is an entire community! There is support and resources available for the whole family, including many opportunities to be actively involved (not just witness) your child's personal growth. Simply put - wBees is more than a notch above the rest. They are setting the bar at new heights and revolutionizing how we think of early education!
Eleanor Veno and Robert Shepherd
We have had such a positive experience with wBees!! The teachers and administrators are flexible, warm, and demonstrated expertise when it came to our child entering this new setting; they supported us as parents as well. We value the safe, nurturing environment wBees provides as well as the thought that goes into the work our child does at school; he's enlivened by the range of materials! We've seen growth in language development, self-awareness, and independence. Overall, the thought that goes into curricular themes as well as the social-emotional support given to each child have stood out as exceptional qualities of wBees.
dana elkis
It's been an amazing journey with Wbees so far; we feel like we made the right decision. The core values and methodology that Wbees present, and the way we try to operate at home, match perfectly: independence, exploration, self-expression, and a lot of love and care. Our child loves to go to school every morning and has established such good communication and trust with the teachers. The same goes for us. We absolutely love the combinations in the curriculum, where the kids get to spend time indoor with very engaging and ever changing projects, long outdoors adventures twice a day and have access to a great art class that they constantly bring home (we are fully engaged in making collages, drawings, using various materials, and expressing ourselves through art).
Theresa Dawson
wbees has been an absolute gift to our family and has had a tremendous impact on our child. I have been in education for over twelve years, and I can honestly say wBees continually exceeds my expectations. I have the utmost confidence that my daughter is well cared for and am filled with gratitude for the beautiful experiences she gets to have each day. The teachers are incredible! They are invested in my daughter’s growth and value social-emotional learning. My daughter lights up when she speaks of them. They are joyful and energetic. They are thoughtful about the curriculum, following the curiosity of the children. They are calm and sturdy leaders, gently guiding and supporting. They have created a wonderful classroom culture. The admin are supportive, communicative, and present. They lead well, and are so connected to the children and classroom happenings. The growth my daughter has experienced is tangible. I see it every day. I see her becoming more independent, increasing her vocabulary, and exploring new interests. I see the way she is learning to interact with people and nature. Every day when I pick her up, she is bursting with excitement to fill me in on all the things she did. It is evident that her school day is robust, while leaving room to slow down. She is engaged with developmentally appropriate works and challenged, while also being met exactly where she is. She is learning how to be a kind friend, and grasping that she is part of a community and that her place in the world matters. I could write endlessly about the value and benefit of her school experience. The commitment wBees has to partnering with families is unmatched. The daily communication is exceptional. It is heart warming to see photos of my daughter through out the day engaged in activities and enjoying time with her friends. Families are invited in to participate in “Family Fridays” where you get the opportunity to join your child’s class and share an activity, or simply come in and experience time in the classroom with your child. We could not be more grateful for my daughter’s experience at wbees. It is truly is an incredible place!