Shaker Lane Elementary School

Great school and the teachers are wonderful.

Oak Meadow has been a truly wonderful school experience for my family. Both of my children began in the Beginners program at 2 and 3 years old, and, as it was to be their first school experience / first time being away from me and our home, I was apprehensive about how it would all go. Simply put, if I can't have my children with me at home, Oak Meadow is the next best thing. The staff and faculty are so patient, nurturing, and true experts in their field. Even though they're young, the education that my children get at Oak Meadow is very palpable. The children at Oak Meadow are independent, respectful, and kind, all reflections of the tireless and thoughtful work that their teachers put into their practical, yet fun curriculum. Since I work full time, I need full time care for my children - a daycare center would certainly provide supervision, but Oak Meadow takes it to the next level, and in addition to careful, empathetic supervision, they provide their students with life and educational skills that will serve them well for their entire lives. It's a peace of mind that is truly priceless.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about the Learning Experience. We started our little one at 2.9 in the pre-school room. We had just moved to the area and I was terrified about transitioning. The teachers took their time to really get to know our little one and we had minimal tears the first week. By week 2, no tears. Now, we even play "school" on the weekends at home she loves it that much. The facility is stellar, with the children able to explore different rooms during the day (Imagination Blvd., the L.E.A.P. interactive Room, as well as their own large classroom). Many of the teachers have been there quite a long time, and are mothers themselves. This makes me very comfortable, as their own children are attending the school (in other classrooms of course). They are always working on themed projects, and given the opportunity to play with cutting edge computer technology in the L.E.A.P. room. My child comes home daily and tells me things like "Mom, the Taj Mahal is in India!" My child is 3! The staff seems genuine and energized. All in all I'm very happy that we joined the TLE family.