John C. Fremont Elementary School

I wanted to share my experience with this preschool in hopes that it encourages some reflection and improvement. The teachers themselves are very kind and caring, and it’s clear they genuinely like working with children. Unfortunately, the school as a whole seems to lack the resources and systems needed to support a preschool environment.The student–teacher ratio is quite large for a preschool classroom, which makes it difficult to give young children the level of attention and guidance they need at this age. Classrooms appear crowded and chaotic, and the program does not seem well-equipped to handle typical preschool behaviors.At this stage of development, children are still learning how to regulate emotions, share, and interact with peers. Preschool should be a place where children are taught and guided through these social-emotional skills. Instead, the school does not appear to collaborate with families to help children grow through challenges.When normal three-year-old behaviors arise, the response seems to be removing or dismissing students from the school rather than working with parents and developing strategies to support the child’s development. While the teachers are kind, the program itself does not seem structured or equipped to support the developmental needs of young children.Families looking for a preschool that partners with parents and actively teaches social-emotional skills may want to ask detailed questions about class size, teacher ratios, and how behavioral challenges are handled before enrolling in this school.

The only reason I am giving this school two stars instead of one is because my daughter truly loved one of her preschool teachers. Beyond that, our experience has been incredibly disappointing.There is a blatant culture of favoritism here. If you are willing to make large, extra donations on top of tuition, your child will be prioritized and supported. If you do not make these donations, you will absolutely feel the discrimination. It is highly frustrating to experience this when we already pay $1,200 to $1,300 a month in tuition. Even my 4-year-old noticed the difference, feeling left out because other kids were clearly receiving more attention and support.For the amount of tuition they charge, the programs are remarkably cheap. They do not invest back into the children's development, and there is a complete lack of modern technology or learning resources.Prospective parents should also know that the school uses faith as a marketing tool. They constantly invoke religion, Jesus Christ, and Saint Mary to attract families, but the actual quality and environment of their programs do not reflect Christian values at all.If we had known this from the start, we would have never enrolled our child here. I highly recommend looking elsewhere if you want an inclusive, high-quality environment for your child.