Reviews of New Canaan Community Preschool (Kindergarten)

Kristie Breed

My boy/girl twins attended preschool several years ago and were in the threes, fours and pre-K classes. They had an incredible experience. The teachers were both professional and nurturing throughout their time there. The campus is a thoughtful and engaging place with many activities to choose from. I served on the Board and many committees while there. I highly recommend it as a place or learning and growing for any child.

Cristen Cottrell

Both of my children attended New Canaan Community Preschool and it was a wonderful experience. The teachers are warm and compassionate. They encourage their students to learn and explore through play. Even as a graduate, I still find my daughter flipping through books they made together in class. The school hosts many fun events for families (fun fairs, fall festival, etc) and social events for parents, that provided a great opportunity to meet many families that shared the same educational values we have for our children. NCCP embraces a “give back” mentality and the children learn at a young age how they can have an impact on the world around them through service and giving.

Sophia the awesome Unicorn

NCCP is a wonderful preschool with caring and warm staff that provide creative and nature focused activities that offer a great balance of learning and fun. The entire staff looks after the children as if they are their own. A great community of families as well.

Colleen Prostor

We had an amazing experience at NCCP! I moved my son from another preschool and was very happy with the move! The teachers are very nurturing, yet highly effective in getting the kids ready for Kindergarten. The school has a nice balance for indoor and outdoor play and the kids are learning from play, which was wonderful! I highly recommend New Canaan Community Preschool!!!

Meredith Smith

NCCP is everything you want your children’s Preschool to be. Both of my children attended this wonderfully nurturing school and I recommend it without reservation. The teachers are warm and caring, the administration is involved with each child and their individual growth, and the facility is clean and encourages learning from all angles. My son entered the school as a very busy, practically non- verbal, 3-year old, and two years later he was talking, writing, and interacting with his classmates effortlessly and we owe a lot of this to the wonderful staff of professionals of NCCP. I highly recommend this school.

Natasha Nejdl

My children and I absolutely love NCCP - every day, they go to school excited to learn, explore, and play! The teachers are exceptional, most having worked at the school for over 15 years, and encourage self direction and curiosity through the Project Approach. Moreover, my oldest, soon to be a kindergarten graduate, and had a seamless transition because her teachers helped prepare her to be a confident, engaged learner. Outdoor play is encouraged in most conditions, and my children love to dress for the weather, exploring and playing in the beautiful playground and park that surrounds NCCP. Because of NCCP, my children love school and learning, an enthusiasm that has stayed with them through their preschool years and beyond!

stefanie lister

This school has been a real blessing for my family. Moving to the North East from the South West was a difficult adjustment for us, so the school's emphasis on building a community amongst the families played a great role in making New Canaan feel like home. They put on great events like picnics, family fun fairs, and parent nights, but my favorite time is pickup because on nice days everyone sticks around after school to catch up while the kids sneak in more playground time. The teachers are fantastic and really take the time to get to know your child. The curriculum is ran pretty organically based on the children's interests which is often funny and surprising but always effective. My son left NCCP confident and ready for kindergarten and my daughter has flourished this past year in 2-day threes. I'm going to miss this school after she graduates! Thank you!

Kate McGee

We LOVE NCCP! My daughter has been there for one year now and is thriving. The teachers, administration and fellow families are incredibly warm and welcoming, and the curriculum is one of the best in New Canaan in terms of Kindergarten preparedness. Our two older children attended a Montessori in NYC and we were hopeful we'd find an equal or better preschool when we moved to the suburbs - NCCP has over-delivered on this hope, and we feel so lucky to be a part of the NCCP community!