Parent Testimonials

Rachel D.

We are so thankful to have placed our son at Northminster. He started out the school year in UTK with SDUSD and had a very difficult time in the more structured and larger classroom environment. After moving him to Northminster, he started loving school again and excelled. His teachers were compassionate, nurturing , and so welcoming. He made some great friends and is ready for Kindergarten. We are sad that he did not get to spend more time at Northminster, but are so grateful he ended up there.

Amanda D.

“We have been attending Northminster Preschool for the last 5 years with my 2 older children and my 3rd child will be starting there this fall. We have loved Northminster, their teachers are wonderful, caring, and nurturing. My children come home smiling and with a stack “of artwork. My 3rd is excited to go to school there next year because she already feels safe and comfortable with the staff. With my 2nd child we opted to stay at Northminster instead of enrolling her into TK. I knew that she would be adequately prepared for kindergarten next year with the curriculum they have at the school but also knew that she would have the opportunity for play-based learning before entering into a traditional schooling environment. We have loved our time at Northminster Preschool.”

Heather G.

“I love Northminster preschool. All the teachers and staff have a vested interest in all the students they serve and it shows. Anytime I had concerns or questions, staff was readily available to support me. I’m going to miss this school so much and know my children are leaving capable and ready for kindergarten. Thank you Northminster!”

Katie C.

“We have been so grateful for the loving, supportive environment that the teachers create for all of the children at Northminster Preschool. Their loving, attentive care has helped our daughter develop confidence, persistence, and stronger social skills. Most importantly of all, she absolutely loves going to school!”

Natalie V.

“We have been at Northminster for 6 years and now have our third child there. The teachers and administration are absolutely wonderful. The school is organized and run well. There is a strong sense of community. My two oldest kids still talk about how they loved Northminster/teachers and they both flourished in their 3 years they attended. And now I see my youngest following suit. Thank you Northminster for nurturing and providing a strong educational foundation for our children.”

Larissa L.

“We were blessed to start our daughter at Northminster Preschool when she was 2.5. Northminster Preschool offers a quaint, family friendly and laid back environment Their teachers are well educated and experienced and they truly cherish the students. They have unique and educational enrichment programs, flexible schedules and smaller class sizes with low student-teacher ratios. We even elected to keep her with Northminster Preschool rather than sending her to UTK because of the wonderful administration and teachers.

Our daughter has grown tremendously and formed amazing bonds with the teachers and students. After 2.5 years she graduated and she is moving on to Kindergarten with a solid educational foundation thanks to Northminster Preschool.”

Kelly M.

“For the past four decades, I have benefitted from being a part of the amazing Northminster Preschool family. My experience with Northminster started when I, my sister, and my brother each attended as preschool student approximately 40 years ago. This time was so special for us, that we each still remember the names of our teachers. Still living in the neighborhood where we grew up, it was a no-brainer that my sister had her children attend. And my brother traveled 20 miles out of the way to ensure his son attended as well. My daughter is currently a student, loving every day.

Northminster is special for so many reasons. Your child is a name, not a number. From the front office staff to the playground staff to the classroom teachers, everyone who works at Northminster goes out of their way to get to know the personality and needs of every child and their family. Classroom time is designed to be interactive and engaging. Kids aren’t just given free rein to play for a bunch of hours. From circle time to themed learning lessons, to hosted snack times, to individual birthday celebrations, students are given the opportunity to participate, learn, lead, and grow at their own healthy pace.

At Northminster, communication is fantastic. The online app allows for messaging between parents, teachers, and staff throughout the day, and lets you receive and send information and updates. It also allows you to receive pictures and videos from your child’s day so you can ask them targeted questions about what they did, who they played with, and what they learned. The staff also sends out weekly newsletters about upcoming events, activities, and so much more. Teachers also send out a monthly newsletter about what they will be teaching, classroom activities, birthdays.

Ultimately, Northminster goes above and beyond. They host parent nights’ out, child development speakers, and great fundraising events. On any given month, kids will be welcomed to school by singing pirates, pony rides, Irish dancers, Easter egg hunts, themed parties, and so much more. This past Christmas, Northminster transformed the school into the Chronicles of Narnia, where children and families entered the wardrobe and walked through the enchanted forest. They then hosted a traditional morning tea with amazing decorations and sweet treats. The moment was especially touching when I ran into my preschool teacher from forty years ago and we were able to get a picture with my daughter.

We all want the best for our children. During their formative developmental years we want them to be surrounded by people who will love and care for them as we do. Northminster does just that by making every child who attends truly feel like family.”

Beverley H.

“I heart Northminster!!! I was so nervous about putting my son into school, and visited MANY preschools. Luckily a client of mine and I were talking about where I lived and when I said Clairemont she immediately said "oh, I wish we still lived there as the preschool Northminster was awesome, I wish my kids still went there"! This was what I needed to hear and set up an appointment right after. Now I'm moving away and feel so sad to have to leave this school. The teachers are amazing, many have been there for years. Which speaks for how well the school is run. They are all passionate and caring. Teaching about sharing, being kind and getting along with others. It's a play based, creative school, where the kids do lots of art. They model a project and then let them express themselves and celebrate they're creations never making them "stay within the lines" Academics are taught with fun engaging games. My 3 yr old can count to 30. Recite his abc's. Knows his colors and randomly sings wonderful songs he learned in school. They are good at adapting to each student’s level. We feel so blessed to have been part of the Northminster family. Thanks to the Northminster team.”

Ryan C.

“This Preschool is The BEST!! I wouldn't send my children to any other school even if it were free. They have amazing teachers that truly love their kids and parents. The Director is absolutely incredible. Highly recommend this Preschool to everyone.”

Angie A.

“My son went there for three years. He had three wonderful teachers and is very well prepared for Kindergarten! I would highly recommend. Great classroom setting, kids and families are wonderful!”

Jason Y.

“We've sent our son to this preschool since he was 2 years old (now almost 5). The staff, the teachers, and the assistants have all been consistently amazing. We particularly appreciate how professional (yet compassionate) they always are and how they handled the past few years during the pandemic. Our son has always felt safe and loved. Every day, he comes home excited to tell us about his day, show us his art, and give us updates about his friends and teachers. The support we have felt as a family has been second to none, and we will miss sending him there (as circumstances have moved us out of the area). If you're considering sending your child to Northminster Preschool, we would highly recommend it.”

April F.

Northminster Preschool has been the perfect preschool for our son for the last two years! We loved it the second that we toured the school and it has been a wonderful experience ever since. The teachers have cared for our son like he was family and the administration is great to correspond with and is very responsive. We have seen our son flourish there! He has made great friends and brings home amazing works of art. I have talked with so many people in our neighborhood that have had their kids go to Northminster and everyone's experience (including ours) is a 10/10. Thank you Northminster for a wonderful experience!

Jennifer G.

“Our family has been with Northminster preschool for over 4 years. Our eldest son attended for 2 years before heading off to TK and our youngest is currently in his second year at the preschool. The entire staff - from the teachers, to the director, to the pastor - are very kind and really care for the children. When the world shut down due to COVID-19, the preschool did the same but has since found a way to reopen its doors with many safety protocols in place giving us peace of mind. Our youngest comes home from school so happy and looking forward to going back the next day! We highly recommend this preschool. “

Katey C.

“We thank you for building a beautiful, special preschool for my children. You created along with all the staff a nurturing, loving, supportive and caring environment. Thank you for all you’ve done this year to safely reopen and welcome our children. We love Northminster so much. “

Elizabeth D.

“I can't say enough great things about this preschool. Our daughter started here at 2 years old. 3 years later our hearts are heavy that we won't see all of her wonderful teachers and friends next year, but also so full that we had three years full of love and creativity and support and that she is now super ready for her next chapter in Kindergarten. Thank you Northminster team, we will forever be grateful for all that you did for our daughter and our family!”

Susan T.

“My 2 boys loved every day of attending preschool here. The staff is super friendly and fun. They treat the kids like they are their own kids. The playground is clean and filled with lots of other activities to do, both playing and learning.

My granddaughter is in the Pre-k class and I wish we could have had her in his school from the beginning of her pre-school days. Her teacher is so interactive, the atmosphere is loving and supportive and it's amazing all of the things they do and great learning experiences they participate in.”

Katie O.

“My daughter really thrived at Northminster! She started there when she was two and continued through Pre-K. The teachers and staff are warm and caring, and my daughter really loved going to school. When I picked her up at the end of the day she was always in a great mood and excited to show me all her classwork and art. It made me feel great at the end of a work day to know that she had fun with her classmates and teachers. We couldn't be happier with our preschool choice.”