Our School
Kendellhurst Academy is a private preschool founded by John Kendell and Paula Carrasco-Kendell. As parents, we wanted a warm, nurturing environment with attention to personal, academic excellence for our children. We offer our families a small, boutique type school setting with attention to detail. From an organic content menu and yoga lessons to tailored academic and signature programs, we've created a superb setting for your child to flourish! Kendellhurst Academy is a preparatory school developed to provide parents with an alternative to Montessori education and regular day care facilities.
Our Philosophy
The Kendellhurst philosophy of “nurturing the preschooler's mind and spirit ” is of utmost importance every moment of the day. Our school is committed to a curriculum that encourages both cognitive and creative growth. Since each day invites new experiences and knowledge, our teachers present the best opportunities for your child to learn about his or her world. Though we structure the daily planner for each class, our teachers understand the fact that every child has a different learning curve. Fittingly, the duty of the teacher is to facilitate individual learning at all times. Young people have an inherent need to acquire knowledge which is especially pronounced during the preschool years. Kendellhurst provides a safe, positive, nurturing environment so your child can become his or her best. Moreover, by speaking, acting and being gentle toward your child, we instill values which he or she will reciprocate to the world. Since every child must learn to cope in the complex world, we offer a strong foundation built on positive self-esteem, knowledge and experiences. We look forward to giving you a tour of our facility, and answering any questions you may have regarding school life.
Highlights
- Fully licensed by the Ministry of Education, Early Learning Division
- Enhanced curriculum based on the Ministry of Education's Kindergarten and Grade One/Two Outcomes
- Classrooms for children 18 months to six years of age
- Safe, secure, clean, caring and nurturing environment
- Catered hot organic content and whole foods meals with organic milk and two snacks with milk/juice
- Kendellhurst is happily catered since 2009 by Organic Kids Catering: www.organickidscatering.com
- Early reading program for children 3 and up
- Integrated academic programming in all classrooms
- Educational programming at daycare hours throughout the year
- Daily French language program begins at 2.5 years of age
- Basic percussion classes on a weekly basis
- Daily classical and jazz listening program
- Dedicated, professional, nurturing and qualified RECE and OCT educators
- CPR and First Aid trained faculty
- Strong communications with parents