Parent Testimonials

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"Our 4 year old has been with The Atelier since age 1 and we could not be happier with his experience. The teachers create a positive and nurturing environment that celebrates individuality, promotes problem solving and inspires learning through lots of play! Our son has thrived in an environment that allows him to express his interests and emotions through music, movement and art while still fostering his love of all things letters/numbers. He is encouraged to become a kind friend and explore the world around him. We love receiving photos and documentation each day and being able to openly communicate with his teachers. Our kiddo wakes up excited to go to school, and to know he is well loved and cared for on a daily basis is all we could ask for as parents. We are so grateful and lucky to have The Atelier in Columbia!"-Abby and Jim Owen 

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"Two of our children have graduated from the Atelier and we plan on sending our other two little ones. The staff here has become our children’s extended family and we are so thankful for the ‘village’ that has helped mold our children into kind, curious, and creative humans. The teachers here encourage the children to always ask questions and to dig deeper into understanding the world around them (while making learning feel simply like playtime). I could not imagine our children spending their formative years anywhere else!!"-Stephanie S

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"Our family has been with the Atelier School since the founding and have had two children go through the preschool program. We have been incredibly impressed with how both children have flourished in the Reggio-Emilia system and under the care and direction of their teachers. They have learned how to think, work well with others and in groups, and have grown to love learning, exploring, and problem-solving. The Atelier is a rare gift to our community for which we are grateful." -Dr. and Mr. Beshore

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"My child and I are bonding in amazing ways, and she's loving showing me all the things she has been learning."
-Sara Davis, Atelier School parent regarding our Atelier At Home curriculum

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