Testimonials

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We Love This School!

by sc_ross at Citysearch

Our daughter has been attending this school for over 2.5 yrs ('07-'10). We adore it. The owners/directors are extremely knowledgeable, responsive to parents needs and very kind and generous people.

The teachers truly love and care for the children in a way that gave us confidence that we had chosen the right program. They are fair-minded and very calm in their approach to disciplining students that may be acting out or behaving badly.

We had our daughter in a very expensive daycare program, Knowledge Beginnings in Tigard, which she started when she was 3 mos old. Which was nice. But it was a franchise and ended up feeling a little too clinical for our tastes. So, when I changed jobs, we started to look around at all of our options. No school could compare to the outdoor space and home-like environment Happy Hollow provides. There are huge trees that provide a natural canopy from all that OR rain. The building, itself, is a large, converted modern home.

We started soon after the ownership had changed hands and there was a period of flux and adjustment with some of the staff - which is referenced in some of the less positive reviews on this site. But, even during this period, the Laura and Mario were very sensitive to the needs of the parents, provided assurances and always made it clear that they put the children first.

We moved out to Portland 6 yrs ago and don't have any family out here. Happy Hollow was very flexible and really provided so much support for us during some logistically difficult times.

• There's a professional chef on staff that provides DELICIOUS and nutritious meals for the children.
• They have a large garden area, which the children plant and tend throughout the year. They compost. They recycle. They use green cleaning agents.
• They have a kiln (which we happily donated!) and the kids make really creative art projects.
• They take full advantage of Kennedy Park next door for picnics and other events.
• They take some really cool field trips to some great local spots.
• You can choose to have your child enroll in Gymstars and/or Soccer Shots, and, in the Summer, swim lessons at the Beaverton Pool.

Most importantly, our daughter had FUN and made really wonderful friends. In addition to learning her letters, numbers, shapes and colors, she learned how to respect her classmates, how to share and take turns and, in the process, has really developed into the most articulate, sweetest (but strong-willed) little girl.

Another point that should be made is that the other parents are really great. Play dates and birthday parties were all very easy for us.

We're sad that we're moving back East. It was a true privilege to be part of such a nurturing community and we will always be grateful for the experience!

Sandy and Chris Ross

They gave us our happy grandson back!!!

We want to thank Happy Hollow for giving us back our happy grandson. When he first started daycare, he was placed in a very large modern facility. This place was rated very highly, but had very large classes, and a lot of staff turnover, so there wasn’t a lot of personal attention, and not much structure. This turned our happy-go-lucky grandson into a sad, angry boy.

When he started at Happy Hollow he was worried about the change, but within a week he started to blossom, and after two he was back to his former self, and “Liked” going to school. Now we have a hard time getting him to go home. He wants to stay and be with his friends. It is indeed school, there is structure, the kids have regular classroom activities, and a very extraordinary Teacher Dani who loves them, and they love her back.

Every teacher who has worked with our grandson is caring and has high standards that the children desire to meet. This is a fantastic place and we give it the highest recommendation to all those looking for that special place for their children.

Dave and Nancy Scheele

My child has blossomed!

My son has been at Happy Hollow for the last 7 months and has literally blossomed. He enjoys going to school each day to be with his friends and teachers. Each day he comes home bubbling with news about the special projects and experiences he has had at school.

The teachers & staff are amazing and have made Happy Hollow a magical place to learn and grow for children as well as instilling in them a respect for others and the environment.

I would highly recommend this preschool/kindergarten for anyone looking for an extraordinary place for your kids to experience school for the first time.

Becky Shields

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