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What do parents have to say?
Kieran Malone
2021
We are thrilled with our first and only choice of school for our twin boys. They have now been attending Cedarwood for five months and every week we are more and more pleased with their growth and development in the preschool program and look forward to adding another day next school year. My kids have apraxia and both the teachers and admin along with their fellow classmates have been integral in their confidence in talking more. One of the most amazing things about this school is that their students’ emotional well being is first and foremost. I love that my kids are developing coping skills along with communication with their peers through unstructured forest play, books, songs, group gatherings and interactions with different age groups throughout their day. We absolutely adore Cedarwood and would highly recommend to any parent looking for an amazing experience with a school that nurtures a love of learning and appreciation of nature.
Brooke Sherrill
2020
I can honestly say that sending our son to Cedarwood has been one of the best decisions we have ever made! School used to be a source of stress for him, but after enrolling in Cedarwood, he has truly found a place in which he feels valued and enjoys learning. He is genuinely excited to go to school each and every day now. In just a few short months of attending he has developed more self confidence and has become more inquisitive & motivated. He spends more time outdoors now even when at home (when he once preferred the couch). And for the first time since he started school he is retaining information better than ever thanks to their unique learning environment and method of teaching. I cannot say enough good things about Cedarwood. The teachers and staff are creative, compassionate and kind. I only wish we had discovered it sooner!
Sussa Goins
2019
Cedarwood Academy has been a blessing for my child and our family! Could not ask for a better school that combines a humane approach and awesome academic methods!
Mandy Fisher
2018
As a family, we believe the wild and natural play are unmatched in providing children with a wholesome education. Cedarwood fulfills everything we’ve wanted in a place for our daughter to grow and learn. Over the past several years she has grown from a shy, very attached kid to being independent, eager to make friends, and best of all, encouraged to ask questions and express her creativity and curiosity. I love that her experience at home can be matched to her experience at school, and she can be weirdly awesome without an adult telling her otherwise. Cultural exposure is also important to us, and we’re so glad she experiences other languages and customs at Cedarwood. The teachers clearly love the kids and know each of them for all their unique qualities, and encourage parent involvement. In Charlotte, there are not many outdoor schools yet. Cedarwood stands out not just for the people, but the location is amazing! The kids play in the forest every day… How rare is that?! All in all, we love it and will be staying as long as possible, with our little one joining next year as well. Thanks Cedarwood!!!
Kate Brown
2017
We attended Cedarwood for 4 years until we moved to Atlanta. My daughter attended from K-3rd and my son for preschool. I am very proud to have been a member of such a loving, caring and dedicated community. The needs of each child are addressed on an individual basis in such a creative environment. The instructors use their knowledge of multiple methods to facilitate the best learning process for each child and the multi-age environment creates a nurturing atmosphere for respectful communication from older to younger and vice versa. At Cedarwood, there is a unique blend of academic focus with outdoor exploration that we feel has enhanced the development of our children. Their minds are active in a flow of work and play throughout the day. There was a vibrancy they always came home with excited for the school days to come. In addition, the preschool creates a very gentle immersion for children that are native Russian speakers. It is a joy to see the younger children communicating verbally and nonverbally as they build their relationships. I highly recommend it!