Our mission is to bring together children and early childhood educators in an environment of self-growth achieved through socialization and spontaneous learning, while reflecting the plurality of our community. Our top priority is to create a positive environment where children develop friendships and confidence.
We prioritize social-emotional learning and self-advocacy. We emphasize PLAY as the most important vehicle for learning by providing children with a wide range of activities that are carefully planned by professionally trained early childhood educators.
We prioritize social-emotional learning and self-advocacy. We emphasize PLAY as the most important vehicle for learning by providing children with a wide range of activities that are carefully planned by professionally trained early childhood educators.
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Through careful planning and play, Judson meets the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of young children. Our school welcomes everyone. Self-chosen activities within the classroom - art, building, manipulatives, science, library, dramatic play, and music (approximately 1 hour each day).
Each day's activities are planned and implemented with a wealth of knowledge about child development and experience. All three of our classrooms are staffed by one licensed lead teacher and trained assistant teachers. Generally, our afternoon classes are smaller. Preschoolers do not need to be potty trained to attend Judson.
We offer a three-day-per-week program that meets on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in either a morning or an afternoon session. Our Lunch Bunch program begins in September and is offered almost every day preschool is in session. Lunch bunch meets from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM and gives preschoolers the opportunity to bring their own lunch and experience positive social interaction with their peers.
Reviews (11)
Sarah B.
Jun 25, 2018
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I cannot say enough good things about this preschool- my daughter loved her time in the yellow room and i equally adore the staff and their focus on nurturing kind and loving human beings.
Before the school year started we were able to meet our daughter's teacher, Sally, with a one-on-one classroom visit and she took special care to both share with us about her experience and what we could expect in the classroom. The staff wanted to know about our daughter ranging from her interests to level of potty training so they could help her appropriately;-) I was relieved that my three year old didn
Before the school year started we were able to meet our daughter's teacher, Sally, with a one-on-one classroom visit and she took special care to both share with us about her experience and what we could expect in the classroom. The staff wanted to know about our daughter ranging from her interests to level of potty training so they could help her appropriately;-) I was relieved that my three year old didn
Legal Assistant
Jul 13, 2014
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I have been more than pleased with our experience at Judson. My brother went to Judson twenty years ago and today my 5 year old attends as he did last year. The teachers are really in tune with the students and really take the time to focus on the individual needs. If you are looking for an academic based school this would not be your first choice. The kids do participate in several structured learning activities but they focus on letting the kids be kids and learn in the way that is fun and allows them to be hands on. The teachers are always finding fun new activities like making orange juice
Eli Houghton
Dec 26, 2013
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My 3-year old twins have completed one year at Judson and are currently enrolled in the Summer Fun program. We absolutely love Judson. The kids become excited every morning when it is time to get ready for school.
Judson is a play-based preschool, which they make a point of telling you when you enroll your child. Play-based education is based upon a different philosophy than academic-based education. Plenty of scientific research supports play-based education for children this age. I appreciate the play-based philosophy, but do some research (a quick google search will provide lots of good information
Judson is a play-based preschool, which they make a point of telling you when you enroll your child. Play-based education is based upon a different philosophy than academic-based education. Plenty of scientific research supports play-based education for children this age. I appreciate the play-based philosophy, but do some research (a quick google search will provide lots of good information
Naomi M.
Dec 18, 2013
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I would also like to share our experience at Judson, where our son went to preschool 2012-2013. Judson exceeded our expectations in every way!
We were looking for a play-based program that would prepare him for the social transition from home to school and introduce him to "school" with a fun and positive first experience. We wanted him to come home excited from a day of new friends and experiences at school, not a backpack full of worksheets. His class at Judson had a curriculum with weekly topics and activities tailored to important skills for children of his age--conflict resolution, teamwork
We were looking for a play-based program that would prepare him for the social transition from home to school and introduce him to "school" with a fun and positive first experience. We wanted him to come home excited from a day of new friends and experiences at school, not a backpack full of worksheets. His class at Judson had a curriculum with weekly topics and activities tailored to important skills for children of his age--conflict resolution, teamwork
Jerri Wagner
Nov 30, 2013
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When looking at preschools, our family must have toured at least seven or eight. We could not have been more pleased with our ultimate decision of going with Judson. In addition to a wonderful preschool experience for our daughter, we also met amazing families, built community, and long-lasting friendships. Judson made it a priority to create new, exciting, positive and invigorating opportunities for the children and families who attend. Science projects, rotating dramatic play, art projects that are beyond creative, and, ultimately, happiness are alive and well at Judson Preschool. Not only do
Rae Meadows
Nov 21, 2013
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I love Judson Preschool. My daughter has spent two wonderful years there, under the guidance of thoughtful, engaged teachers, and Kristie, the director, who is a hands-on leader, with seemingly limitless energy and optimism. A play-based program is exactly what child development researchers recommend to foster a life-long love of learning. My daughter is very shy and I worried about how she would do in preschool, but she loved going to Judson, always excited when Tuesday rolled around and she got to go back. One thing you will notice is that kids at Judson are happy. I cannot recommend it highly
Melissa Albert
Nov 07, 2013
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My child spent three years at Judson and will be starting Kindergarten in the fall. I have recommended Judson many times to friends. My child is completely prepared for Kindergarten and more. As a 4-year old, the class spent a week at Judson "playing" with Non-Newtonian Fluids. And yes, the 4-year old did call them Non-Newtonian Fluids.
I like the fact that the director keeps everyone updated. An earlier reviewer complained about emails about a gate. I am not going to complain about that since my child cut her head on that gate. I was thrilled that the gate issue was dealt with so promptly and
I like the fact that the director keeps everyone updated. An earlier reviewer complained about emails about a gate. I am not going to complain about that since my child cut her head on that gate. I was thrilled that the gate issue was dealt with so promptly and
Zylpha Gregerson
Sep 27, 2013
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Our granddaughter just finished seven weeks at Judson's summer fun program.
We were very pleased with the school..teachers..activities..welcoming environment.
This school stresses social skills which is exactly what we wanted. Our granddaughter spends her days with Nana & Papa...so, group play, sharing, making friends were concepts we wanted her to experience.
I also liked all the art options..all laid out when we arrived at school...so much easier than, at our home
Very happy with the whole experience...priced right, We would definitely recommend this preschool.
We were very pleased with the school..teachers..activities..welcoming environment.
This school stresses social skills which is exactly what we wanted. Our granddaughter spends her days with Nana & Papa...so, group play, sharing, making friends were concepts we wanted her to experience.
I also liked all the art options..all laid out when we arrived at school...so much easier than, at our home
Very happy with the whole experience...priced right, We would definitely recommend this preschool.
GiGi New
Sep 12, 2013
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My son is in 2nd grade in CT... and without a doubt... no question about it... he was better prepared for Kindergarten and elementary school because of the foundation that Judson provided. He was stepping into preschool very nervous and scared. He would cry and cling to me, making it all the harder for me to leave him. But the teachers and director assured me that they would take care of him and ease him through the process of his first "school" experience. They did. And they did a beautiful job. We had moved to MN from LA, CA... where children receive HALF of the attention and the schools charge
Dan Herber
Aug 27, 2013
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My daughter attended Judson Preschool for two years. My son is currently enrolled in his first year at Judson. The teachers are superb and the learning environment excellent. The "play-based" curriculum developed over many years is well thought out, thoroughly vetted and constantly improved, and implemented by outstanding early childhood education thinkers. The school's administators and teachers have created a safe and loving environment in which creative exploration can and does occur. The teachers always welcome feedback and the parent-teacher conferences demonstrate their interest in and dedication
Jeric D.
May 13, 2013
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I was hoping for a pre-school experience that would prepare my child for kindergarten and instead what I got was a glorified daycare, filled with playtime, in various forms, (i.e. dress-up and playground activities). There was no structured type of learning anything academic; no letters, numbers or topics of interest. What I received constantly were numerous cumbersome and poorly written e-mails, about mundane and nonsensical issues. For example, there were several emails sent to me about a gate and lock that were being installed. Such maintenance issues should have been dealt with by the director
