Parent testimonials

“Thank you to all you lovely, amazing, warm-hearted teachers who selflessly go above and beyond what you are expected to do.  You have made my son’s experience of preschool so amazing that I can see his hunger for more!”

“It’s the start that every child deserves. I cannot thank your enough – from the bottom of my heart – thank you!”

“We’ve been very pleased with the Preschool. We can’t believe our son has only been with you for this short period of time, as we feel very embedded and happy in the Ficino Preschool community.”

“I wish to thank you for your care of our daughter since she joined you. It has been such a wonderful experience for her… You have made our whole family feel welcome and provided many opportunities for us to be involved…”

“Ficino Preschools values-based education is the biggest value for me!  This is reflected in all the children at this preschool.  They are tough to make good choices – to use their brains, be kind, gather and process information and act in a way that brings out the best in each other…”

“The ‘Transition to School’ programme that focusses on preparing each child for their next step is truly valuable.”

“We’ll remember the sense of calm we find at the Preschool, even though its full of young children.”

The drama-free/tear-free drop offs when I leave knowing my son is 100% present and happy in his environment!

The moment he told me he didn’t want to spend Fridays with mummy anymore but would rather be at preschool with his friends…

Regular visits to the school library and story reading have made her an enthusiastic lover of books

His interest in bugs, dinosaurs and bones which has been spurred by interests from other children!

When he tells me he loves school so much! Warms my heart.

The teachers!

Our son being so happy and relaxed

The opportunities our daughter has had to do dance, gymnastics and use the tennis courts.  Mastering the monkey bars is her proudest achievement!

The many trips the Preschool has offered – her first theatre show, Kelly Tarlton’s and Auckland Library

The fact that children are happy, they are acknowledged, they are listened to, that their brains are stimulated with healthy activity.

That every single child that attends is given a chance to be themselves and all are embraced with the sense of belonging.

The attention to the individual child by the teachers

Problem-solving through puzzles and materials provided

An ability to present and explain his creations

An improvement and understanding of writing and the phonetics of letters

Determination in seeing things completed

Patience when things have been too difficult without getting frustrated

Independence and confidence in his own abilities as a little person

A well-rounded complement from inquiry and observation, leadership and respect, creative and musical skills

The confidence to communicate with friends and teachers without looking away, not speaking, or hiding behind mummy.

Most importantly, kindness and care towards others

The confidence to make new friends, play in a group setting.

A sense of compassion  and empathy

Consideration of others

Being better at resolving conflict and negotiating i.e. standing up for himself

Definitely more independent and less reliant on mummy!

Our daughter has blossomed under your care and we are very grateful that you have shown so much thought and care in helping her be her best self.

Children from a range of cultures and the celebration of those cultures within preschool

Eating vegetables!  He now has an interest in different vegetables and eating them which has been a battle in the past!

A world of new found abilities, a circle of new friends all with various interests, an eagerness to learn more and the excitement of all this rolled into one so he is ready to make a big bang as a 5 year old in Mrs Crompton’s classroom minus the fear of “starting big school” because preschool was so amazing, he wants more of the same!