North Wilmington

I'm counting down the days until this year is over. On the 3rd day of school the kids were still meeting in the gym, parents walked them in. My son was crying, the teacher looking at my and firmly said "leave". She then turned around and told my son, and I quote, to "sit down and be quiet". After speaking to the superintendent and head of school all they did was make up excuses for her behavior, never once did my son or I get an apology from the teacher. Outside time is 20 minutes if at all. And in the winter they can't bring boots or snow pants and play in the snow. "If" they go outside it's just in the parking lot and it's viewed as "a special treat". The reason is because they have to much curriculum to get through and in the winter I'm assuming they don't want to deal with the hassel. Oh and if your child can't sit still for 5 hours straight you'll be hearing about it. They expect the child to conform to them, they don't care about conforming for the child, they are expected to be robots. They have 4 levels for behavior. Red, yellow, green and blue. Blue is for fabulous. If your child doesn't get to blue expect them to come home in tears because 'they aren't fabulous' depsite making the best efforts that they can. We wonder why kids these days are self conscious. I emailed the teacher to ask why was needed in order to get to blue so I could help coach my son, the response was " they need to go over and above to meet my expectations". The recommended foods are basically whatever is in your junk food isle and fruits and veggies are listed last uner "other". So I'd plan on packing lunch daily if you'd like to keep your child healthy. Please spare your child from this place if you can afford it.

Hey, this school is great, the teachers are excepting, and evryone tries their hardest to make kids comfortable, people complaining just are mad that they get bad grades

I know that people love this school. I want to love it too... I just have been very underwhelmed by the whole experience. I feel isolated as a parent and as though my prospective isn't valued. I don't feel like I'm entitled to much information about my child's education. I am generally a pleasant person who is able to engage others, but every time I make some effort to connect, I just feel shut out. This makes it hard for me to participate in my child's education or understand what her day looks like, or support her. She frequently states that she doesn't want to go to school, which is very different than last year at another school.

E.Ethel Little School is a hidden gem! It may be small, but it's packed with heart. The teachers are not only amazing but also highly engaging, making learning a true pleasure for the kids. The school principal shows exceptional care for every student, creating a nurturing environment. The sense of community here is strong, and the active PTO program adds an extra layer of support and involvement. This school is a testament to how a tight-knit community can make a big impact on a child's education