Here's what our families have to say ...

"Our experience at KNS will be one we will treasure forever. Through the KNS "family" we have made some of our most special friends. We have been able to bond and receive insight from teachers and other parents who have similar philosophies on parenting as we do. Our children have learned first hand about patience, tolerance, problem solving, self-reliance, empathy, and self-regulation. They have had the freedom to explore, discover, and play all in a safe and nurturing environment where their individual personalities and interests were celebrated. As parents, our experience at KNS has brought us closer towards becoming the "parents" we want to be. We have learned how to really listen to our children and to remove any preconceived "agendas" we used to have regarding their learning and development. As a result, we have become much more relaxed and confident about how we parent, and think our children are happier and more confident too. KNS is so much more than a nursery school. It is a community of wonderful people that our children and our family will be a part of for life." --David & Patti, Berlin

"KNS is not just "my daughter's preschool" - it is a community of caring teachers and parents who have joined together with the common goal of providing the best experience for our children. I've learned a lot here too, and made lots of new friends thanks to the cooperative nature of KNS." --Pamela, Berlin
 

"What makes KNS the right decision for my family and the #1 reason I am enrolling my 3rd child for this upcoming year is the teachers. I am confident as I send my 3- and 4-year-old to school that their teachers are genuinely interested in bringing out their best. The dedicated staff at KNS teaches children the essentials that they will use for the rest of their lives. They truly give children an unbelievable preschool experience." --Dina, Kensington

"I love KNS because our teachers go the extra mile to create an enthusiastic, artistic, and welcoming environment for our children to learn in. They have been an essential part of Kelsey's development. We are blessed to have such a wonderful team of teachers." --Lynn, Berlin

"From the moment we walked nervously into a KNS Open House with our almost-three year old, we knew KNS would be the right fit for our family. The classrooms were bright and inviting and full of parents who couldn't wait to share their enthusiasm for the school. The teachers immediately befriended our little girl, who before long was happily exploring the art table, the dress-up clothes and the blocks. She was thrilled, and we were completely won over. What we didn't know then, and we've learned over four wonderful years, is that KNS wasn't just the right fit for our family - it would become a part of our family. Through this school, our daughters have learned everything you'd expect from a good preschool - ABCs and 123s, seasons and holidays, how to hold a pair of scissors, how to recognize a pattern. But they've also learned how to raise a hand, wait in a line, share, pour their own juice, pump on the swings, play well with others, and have confidence in themselves. As for us? We've had the joy of being a part of our children's classroom experience, seeing what they do and how they do it, getting to know their routines and their friends, and learning from their extraordinary teachers. We've made friends that we treasure, thanks not just to time spent together in the classroom but to KNS-sponsored parents' nights and even casual chatter in the parking lot. There's no question that KNS requires commitment. Juggling work and childcare arrangements to be in the classroom and fitting KNS 'job' responsibilities into already hectic schedules may be challenging. But the four of us have loved every minute." --Paul & Christine, Kensington

"Both of my children attended KNS. I loved being involved in and sharing in their preschool experience.  I found the Co-Op experience allowed us all to meet new people and make friends."--Gina, Kensington