The parents speak...

"...As parents, we were very pleased with our daughter's experiences at the Snuggery. Not only was the Snuggery a good daycare and preschool, but it was our daughter's home away from home. The staff was always warm and accepting of individual needs and differences. The environment was arranged to enhance good early childhood development as well as safety. We always felt good about having our daughter at the Snuggery and we never worried about her while we were at work..." -D. & J. Hamady

"...All three of us look back with great fondness on our years at the Snuggery. The atmosphere there was warm and caring and nurturing, and frankly I can't imagine a better place for my child. The activities were varied and stimulating, and our daughter always looked forward to going. The staff was superb at setting clear limits with the children so that the kids knew where they stood and were comfortable with each other. Problems between children were always solved by them talking it out and 'using their words'. SInce the staff is composed of men and women, the kids also learn that both sexes can be care-giving..." -M. & D. Snyder

"We were very picky picking a nursery school for our Julia, who we watched being born and who we adopted when she was one day old...so what did we sense was so great about the Snuggery? Of course we loved the playground, and of course we adored the rituals, and we cherished the gentle order asked of the children. We liked the central location, we liked the plain and simple surroundings. But what was the plus? To us the most important thing about a school is the teachers. Just like the most important thing about parenting is the person who parents. The Snuggery teachers know how to talk to adults, as well as children, and they know how to teach us, in sometimes unconventional and often exhilirating ways..." -G. Frym

"...I could go on for quite a while describing what I think makes the Snuggery special; the love, the consistency, the facilities, the relaxed structure, the help and the room to expand as little people and curious minds. My son has fun and is proud of the successes he has had. He has made friends and has gotten to be with adults other than his parents. He knows that they love him and want him to be well..." -D. Shrieve

"...The Snuggery allows children to enjoy their childhood while teaching them what it means to be responsible and contributing members of their families, a classroom, and a community. Every child is treated with unequivocal fairness, love and respect. Their activities are wholesome, and the children are truly content. Every child who goes to the Snuggery is made to feel welcome and special. Every child who leaves has a sense of confidence, has learned both cooperation and self-expression, and has learned what a pleasure learning can be..." -C. Kilmartin

"...I recommend the Snuggery highly from personal experience. My first two children, ages 6 and 8, are Snuggery graduates, and my youngest, age 3, is a Snuggery kid now. The school has been in operation about 15 or 18 years now; they have two dedicated co-directors and a staff well trained in early childhood education. They are located in a former residence with a big back yard that has both sun and shade..." -B. Rose

"...In the eighteen months since our family has been part of the extended Snuggery family, I have watched my daughter and her playmates learn to take turns, to share, to settle disputes through negotiation, and above all, to respect one another. I have watched with awe the unfailing patience of the teachers as they have worked with angry or frustrated children, helping them to express and control their emotions. The Snuggery teaches discipline in its best form by teaching children to take pride in their own goodness and to respect one another's rights and feelings..." -C. Lashof

"...We especially like the emphasis on learning about and celebrating many cultures. Our children have learned so much in very meaningful ways about the cultural values and traditions of others. Both of us are administrators in elementary education and have taught in elementary schools. We love the natural and thoughtful curriculum at the Snuggery. Children acquire many language skills and are well-prepared for kindergarden. The teachers provide wonderful learning opportunities and are sensitive to each child's needs, interests, and abilities. We enthusiastically recommend the Snuggery!" -J. & G. Amado

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