Summary

General Info

Parent #1
I can only speak from good experiences. If there is a child conflict at school the teachers address it immediately and all information is expressed to all parents of the children involved.

Parent #2
`Strengths: I feel Little Gators is a safe haven for preschoolers. They have 4 dedicated and nurturing teachers who treasure the children. While the outline of academia ( the director calls the curriculum ' paper and pencil') is hazy. The PreK kids do worksheets and helps get them into Kindergarten. It also helps the parent know their strengths and weaknesses. Another strength is easy access and communication with Director and teachers. Weakness: Overcrowded. While they have a good teacher/student ratio, 25 kids is too many for such a small space. The school needs to pay attention to boy/girl ratios. At one point there were 6 girls and 20 boys. The teachers are very upbeat and genuinely love the kids.

Parent #3
Little Gators is unique in that it is a relatively small program so can provide a warm, nurturing and supportive atmosphere for children. It is also unique in that the program, while allowing tons of time for fun and free play, does aim to teach children the basic academic skills (such as learning to write letters and numbers, identify shapes etc.) and fine motor skills that they will need before starting kindergarten.

Parent #4
Little Gators is by far the best school I have seen or heard. I could only say great things about it and in my eyes they are perfect. It's a very small and intimate school that may not be for everyone because of the size but we think it's a positive thing.

Parent #5
Strengths - information flow to parents, director's knowledge of the kids (The Director is excellent), loving but firm environment, academic focus (my kids know their abc's, write their names after 2 years of pre-school); kindergarten admission process; parent base is great Weaknesses - Parent education/development; diversity of parent body -- more neighborhood diversity

Parent #6
Strengths: Good with conflicts. They dealt well with kids when a hitting incident occurred.

Parent #7
I have four children who have gone through Little Gators. Each of them had a wonderful, loving, academically challenging experience and they are all so different. My children have fun at school. They are excited about learning and they love their teachers.

Parent #8
Strengths: Great hot lunch program. Very flexible schedules. Academic curriculum. Kids learn to deal with change and how to get along with each other. Weaknesses : Advancement to ' next level' is determined not only by readiness but also by availability of space. If space not available, child may not be challenged, despite readiness. Children move on to next level independently and separation from other friends who are left behind or moved up can be difficult on the children.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Little Gator's goal is to provide your child with a supportive and stimulating environment which will promote his/her optimal physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. We believe the most important contribution we can make to your child's life is to help your child develop a positive self-image. The ability to feel good about one's self enables a child to retain their natural desire to learn. Children are encouraged to be themselves and show respect for their peers and teachers.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Two Year Old Program- Our goal is to introduce new concepts in learning through music,art,games, stories, cooking and other activities, while providing an environmentwhich feels safe and loving to each child.

Three Year Old Program- During this crucial period of intellectual development and strengthening of peer relationships, children are introduced to letters and numbers, social studies, science, computer, and fine and gross motor activities, in a style that shows learning is fun.

Pre-K Program- The goal is to prepare children for Kindergarten. Building on the concepts from the Three Year Old Program. An addition with more advanced worksheets, phonics, foreign language, and educational visitors, children enhance letter and number recognition and writing skills. The class is divided into small groups in order to meet the individual needs of each child based on their level of readiness for Kindergarten.

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Quality of Teaching

Home School Connection

Discipline, Health and Safety

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Kindergarten Placement & Tips