kind words from parents

  • André is exceedingly patient and compassionate; it is amazing to watch the children share,  take turns and understand that they are part of a community. 

  • He understands little ones and gives them just enough structure, and just enough freedom to feel confident, challenged, safe and nurtured.

  • André is magical at balancing freedom and caution.  He is always gentle and intuitively finds creative ways of redirecting activities. 

  • Through his genuine understanding of the needs of toddlers, André has taught our daughter the joys of discovery, the fun of getting messy, and the thrill of trying something new.

  • He is like a zen master when it comes to rallying the kids into a transition from one activity to another. 

  • Despite the energy of six children running around, there is always an underlying sense of calm. 

  • He is gifted at teaching conflict resolution skills and fostering good socialization. 

  • André is a uniquely wonderful person who does not try to control your child but, instead, has a way of playing with and developing each child to think and create in a way that works for them and with their peers.