Duck’s Nest

I couldn’t be happier. My son is a duckling, the youngest group. Duck’s Nest is his very first experience in a drop-​off childcare setting. His teachers made the transition easy and are very good about communicating with parents. From day one he has loved it. The teachers are so creative and engaging. My son thrives from all of the stimulation – from the garden to the table projects that are already set up when he arrives each morning, to the awesome playground. Every Monday he is excited to go back and some days does not want to leave!

We walked into Duck’s Nest and were immediately taken in by the beautiful grounds — redwood trees, large play area with varied, inviting structures, a sand box our son loves too much.
He’s a Duckling, which is the youngest group. We’ve been happy with his teachers and the warm environment of his classroom. They immediately welcomed him into the fold.
We get regular updates on class activities, including the garden (DN has its own garden and garden instructor; each class gets a day in the garden). Furthermore, teachers are responsive to questions, and proactive when issues arise. For example, my son said kids were being unkind, I talked to the staff, and they kept an eye out. We had follow up conversations to be sure he felt safe at school, especially in the play area.
Each class is in its own house as the property runs from 4^th street to 5^th street, utilizing existing strictures. There is a chicken coop on site; French and Spanish classes are available; there is a regular music class in addition to the garden day.
I can’t speak to others’ experiences or the other classrooms, but we are pleased with our son’s and our experience.

Ok the school looks sweet! However teachers not very honest communicating with us. I’ve reviewed on Unilocal before, and I’ll say it again. If your thinking of finding a great, nurturing, warm, loving teachers, with honest, open communication. please look elsewhere. My child came home with scratches on his face, bite marks, even bruises. I am so sorry I enrolled my three year old @DN. No child should have to experience ‘school’ so frightening. We even had nightmares about Jail. Big kids were the ‘super heroes’ putting little ones in jail on a daily basis. Where were the teachers? Exhausted, overwhelmed, and probably hiding. Parents who rave about this school are totally out-​to-​lunch.

Duck’s Nest preschool opened in June 1984 and my son attended in the late 1990s. This preschool tries hard to provide an environment to encourage the emotional, social and cognitive development of their students. However, our experience was one of the exceptions. In the end, school staff weren’t very honest (or kind) to him or for 2 parents who tried really hard to make the situation work, despite the moving goal posts. However, I continue to recommend Duck’s Nest and enjoy describing the engaging indoor and outdoor environment, but with clear caveats regarding their strengths and limitations.