The DeWolfe family has been apart of Winter Park Day Nursery since June 2023 and has recently enrolled their newest addition to our infant program. When asked about their experience, here’s what they had to say:

1. What has been your experience in having your child attend WPDN? “Our oldest child was experiencing some difficulties with the transition from a stay-at-home child into a structured, school environment.  Every other place that we toured put the responsibility to address these challenges solely on us as parents or worse, refused to even let us try. Winter Park Day Nursery welcomed our son with open arms. It started with them telling us what every parent needs to hear: “You’re not alone”.  From connecting us to a behavioral therapist, to the phenomenal communication from the teachers and support staff, they were with us every step of the way to ensure his success.”

2. How has the school helped your child? “Since starting Winter Park Day Nursery, our son has grown more confident and caring. Having a classroom job has given him a sense of responsibility and purpose that we have incorporated at home. Interacting with his peers in a fun and safe environment has helped him find his voice and develop social skills that will remain with him throughout life. The students and their teachers eating together as a class family is a wonderful way to foster community and an opportunity to educate children about healthy eating habits. Not to mention Ms. Shirley’s kitchen creations have greatly helped to expand his palate.”

3. What would you say to parents considering WPDN for their child or children? “Winter Park Day Nursery is large enough to have the staff and a variety of resources to assist families in a multitude of ways, yet it is small enough that you will never feel like a nameless face in the crowd. It is truly the closest that you can get to leaving your child with family.”