Innercept

Starting with the office staff, everyone is competent and involved. They know my child by name, are well organized, and somehow make everyone feel at home. We were initially given a tour by Mrs. Franklin. She loves her job and the children she works with. She is committed to providing a safe place for children to express themselves and understand right from wrong, either in their behavior or how they are being treated. My child often shares the 'Never Never' safety rules Mrs. Franklin taught them, which establish great life-long safety habits. I also had the privilege of meeting with Mr. Rutherford who took the time to personally talk with me and answer all of my questions. He sets an incredible example of how to run a school. He is very professional and loving. He acknowledges good behavior and the achievements of his students. His staff, students, and parents alike, have great respect for his example.My daughter has Mrs. Hall this year. She has made my daughters classroom feel like family. They learn so much in a week academically and she always takes the time to provide wisdom in life and social lessons as well. One example that we all use at home know is, "Great thinkers, think before they do." She leads by example by being an intelligent, kind, respectful teacher my daughter looks up to. Not to mention the fact my girl is now reading books, constantly making up mathematic equations, and she is on fire for science and experimenting. The students have special learning activities daily such as library, computer/tech lab, music, PE, and art. Fernan provides fun family activities for the whole family to join in and learn such as the STEM night we recently attended.I cannot speak highly enough about the learning environment Fernan STEM Academy has provided for my child. My daughter is learning how to love learning from successful, kind life-learners. We are lucky to be a part of this school and all they have to offer!

Our school is Christ The King Lutheran Preschool in Coeur D Alene. Our child is in the age 3-4 class. Our definition of "Preschool" in general is daycare with alot of activities. And so that is our expectation also. "The best" thing our child learns is how to follow instructions well. This is a tough age for the Preschool teachers (again, daycare workers is way better descript at age level 3-4). The office staff need to do a MUCH BETTER job at communicating with the parents. Asking us to rate Parent involvement is tough because there's no newsletter, no parent group to communicate with (that we're aware of), only snippets on facebook. Us parents desperately need an effective method to communicate whenever needed. We are working on that. Talking directly with the teachers is vital & positive 99% of the time. Unfortuantely It Is the opposite with the admin staff. Snippits from principal Barbi on facebook contain incorrect info 50% of the time & confusing. We plan to get more involved as parents in hopes that communication (& therefore understanding) will improve. We will update this rating later if this website will allow it.

I would not recommend the school. After they racked up a thousand $1.030.75 then made it that they sent us to collections. They also sent us to collections with the most expensive place in all of Coeur d'Alene Chapman financial they are now charging us $164 on top of what we owe so we are close to owing now $2,000. Keep in mind my wife actually worked at this daycare and they didn't even pay us enough to keep our kids in it. So what I suggest the school absolutely not. Not to mention the school when my kids are there was disgusting and last time I left a review on Google about how it was the gal at the front desk bullied my wife and I and told us to take it down. They say that this is a Christian ran organization I sure haven't seen it. Especially when you send a family who's struggling to collections because you weren't paid fast enough for your likings.

Great school! Our kids are learning and happy here!