I cannot say enough good things about Chesterbrook Academy at Ellis Preserve (CBA)! From the teachers to the administrative staff and facilities, I am so grateful my son has had his first years here. Over the four plus years my son has been a student I have had the opportunity to see first-hand the consistency with which CBA delivers their care.
The staff is perhaps the most important part of this school as they are the daily interaction points for both children and parents. Each teacher my son has had has been attentive, warm, responsive, and engaging. My son still has a great bond with many of his previous teachers and it's clear how deeply they all care. The school's principal, Lisa Delaney, is exceptional. Her door is always open, she's personally acquainted with every child, and she genuinely cares about their overall well-being and progress. More importantly, her background as a teacher helps her bridge the gap between administration and teaching and brings perspective that I think career administrators sometimes lack.
I have found the curriculum and activities to be engaging, fun for my son (and for me to see!), and age-appropriate yet stimulating. I appreciate the schedule they have for each classroom and the balance between academics and creative freedom/socialization. There is plenty of room in each classroom, the facilities are clean and orderly, and I have never had an issue with communication. In fact, I think the school leverages the available technology very well and communicates effectively.
The school's navigation during COVID has also been impressive. The adjustments CBA has made to accommodate these unprecedented times have been reasonable, thoughtful, and executed with the utmost care and reliability. I cannot imagine how challenging it has been for the teachers and staff to modify their approach, but they have stepped up to the challenge. As a working parent, I am so grateful they are still providing care and a space where my son can be safe while still engaged in a normal routine.
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