Highlands Preschool came highly recommended from a friend who told me it had a great program and teachers. I appreciate the high quality teaching and unique HighScope program that combines the best of several other teaching methods into a positive and constructive approach, helping my kids develop socially, physically and emotionally in a supportive environment. My kids can easily plan and transition (from plan-do-review approach), are comfortable with others, and are independent – I can attribute all these qualities to their time at Highlands. My oldest entered Kindergarten this year after two years at Highlands. The transition to kindergarten was very easy, something I attribute to a large degree to the similar approach used in the 4’s preschool program.
- Jessica

I loved the brightly coloured rooms and all the natural light at Highlands. I chose Highlands over other schools because of the happy sounds of children spilling through the half-doors when I visited. The HighScope approach of “Plan, Do, Review” was a great way to organize the day. It helped my kids feel independent and in control. Finally, the Highlands Family was a great way to connect with the community. Years later, some of our best family friends are ones we met at Highlands.
- Sue

This is our family’s 5th year @ Highland Preschool. The school played an instrumental role in helping to prepare my two school-age children for Kindergarten entry. Their time at Highlands Preschool has helped them build confidence, learn school routines, and make and carry out an independent daily plan. My son, currently in the 3′s program, looks forward to going to elementary school. As a family we have seen positive results with our children actively learning through play, and fostering what we know will develop into a life-long love of learning based on a positive and fun early experience.
- Lonnie

I couldn’t have asked for a better first school experience for my children than the program offered at Highlands Preschool. The teachers are highly qualified, caring and thoughtful. The program inspires a life-long love of learning. And the preschool environments (indoor and out) are organized and filled with spaces, activities and tools that incorporate and appreciate the child, their world, and their curiosities.

Highlands Preschool respects and nurtures the whole child – socially, emotionally and intellectually.
- Janet

Choosing Highlands was one of the most important decisions we made for our children’s early childhood education. The focus on learning problem solving skills gave our children the language they need to work through their challenges in daily life and in play. The HighScope curriculum’s attention to key developmental experiences reassured us that our kids would have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of experiences and materials. A play-based school was of critical importance to us as we are a strong advocate of children having the opportunity to learn through play.
- Patrick

I believe that having very highly educated and experienced teachers such as those at Highlands is invaluable to help parents identify emerging learning challenges as well as special gifts.  We have also created relationships with families and other children in the community and beyond, which helps extend the fabric of our community. Even if children go to different elementary schools, many of the kids remain in close contact through playmates, sports teams, and other extra-curricular activities. The relationships between parents are another huge benefit as you build connections with other families who have similar values about children and their early development. It is a very lovely parent community, in addition to being wonderful for our children.
- Kathy