Pownal Elementary School

Rose Garden provides a safe and nurturing environment for children to play, explore friendships, harness creativity, learn and love. My oldest spent one year in preschool at Rose Garden and is in his third year in the after school program. My daughter has been in the preschool program for three years and we plan to transition her to the after school program when she enters Kindergarten. Sara is like a second mother to my children and a trusting friend to our family as a whole. Her classroom, outdoor space, educational toys and learning materials are strategically arranged to encourage self exploration, peer collaboration and fun. She has a thorough understanding of early childhood development and the importance of play for learning. She genuinely enjoys connecting with each and every child in her program. Running a preschool and after school program is not only her career, but her calling. She has always been flexible with scheduling and understanding of our personal parenting preferences. As a family we feel very fortunate that our children are a part of the Rose Garden community.