Barneck Pre-School

I think Barneck is a great school. The field trips enhance the units being taught as well as the crafts and science experiments. It's well organized and has a very structured program. It's an older building, but kept clean and neat. They provide boosters seats for field trips when parents neglect to leave theirs ensuring safety for all of their students. Both of my children have had very enriching experiences.

Posted 06/29/09 | Report Abuse

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All 3 of my sons have attended this preschool, each as a 3-yr old and then again as a 4-yr old. I can't say enough good things about this school and its programs. 1) The teachers are loving, professional, and well-trained in presenting the curriculum. Children are nurtured and treated with the greatest kindness and respect. 2) The curriculum is well-rounded and targeted for the child's growth and exploration of learning. Not only are alphabet & the phonics-sounds taught, but the sign language 'letter' or 'word' is taught as well. I found this very refreshing to teach multiple communication methods to young children. 3) Simple science experiments further challenge and spark the child's creativity and learning--like making butter in class as they talked about dairy & nutrition, or growing plants in class as they talked about plant life cycles. 4) Monthly field trips are targeted to the current discovery unit--so as children study about farm life in the spring, it is followed by a trip to the farm, with a tour designed especially for preschool-aged children. 5) This school is top-notch for cleanliness. Classrooms and bathrooms are sanitized daily, waterless hand cleaner is used by students before snack time, and the entire facility is clean & tidy. 6) I just can't say enough good about this school! They have every reason to be proud of their program and track record. It is amazing that they are in their 51st year of continuous, quality education for preschool children.

Posted 06/05/09 | Report Abuse

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The "teachers" do not have any kind of teaching degree or certification. This really shows through out the year. The school itself does not appear to be very clean. The children do not wash or sanitize their hands before their snack. This is a most basic way of preventing sickness from spreading. Field trips are very disorganized and pointless. Teachers do not keep track of children on field trips. They ask parents to drive other children for field trips, with no regard to the fact that 80% of the students should still be in car seats. Yes the preschool is cheaper than most in the area but think about why- they can get away with paying their staff less because they aren't actual teachers. So yes it's cheaper, but you really get what you pay for. The previous year my child had gone to a preschool where the teacher had a Master's Degree in child education. I saw a real difference that makes.

Posted 02/12/07 | Report Abuse

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This is the best preschool that any of my children have ever been to. My son is extremely shy & trouble being left there. They were so supportive & loving. I can't say enough good things about it.

Posted 07/16/05 | Report Abuse

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