We are so grateful to have found Kinderhaus - it’s the best thing we’ve ever done for our son. He is in his second year of the Ladybugs class, and his teachers Brigitte and Lorina are absolutely wonderful! The class has a new theme each week (e.g. Feelings, Fire Safety, Flower Power) that guides choices of arts & crafts, songs, and reading. With these new themes, our son’s German vocabulary is always expanding. The kids also go outside everyday (and their classroom has a backyard—which is amazing). We love that Kinderhaus combines NYC Pre-K curriculum with traditional German Kindergarten, all the while teaching our son important things like putting on his shoes and cleaning up together. It’s amazing to see him come home with new life skills! Importantly, we know that our son is loved and safe at Kinderhaus. Teachers/admin communication has been great. Each drop-off/pick-up allows for one-on-one time with the teacher to check in and get an update on our son’s day. Brigitte and Lorina’s dedication to learning and caring for each individual child has fostered a sense of belonging and comfort that makes school a place for our son to learn, grow, and have fun each day. We love Kinderhaus!

My daughter is heading into her third year at Kinderhaus, and we continue to be thankful for the excellent care and education she receives there. This summer she got to participate in Waldkinder, where she spent her mornings in Prospect Park, exploring nature and gaining independence. There is such a wonderful community at this school, and her development has just skyrocketed, year after year. Neither myself nor my husband are native German speakers, but I wanted my child to have early exposure to another language and she is just thriving at Kinderhaus. The teachers are wonderful and loving and communicative, and we are already looking forward to next year at Kinderhaus!