Crayon College

Out of all the day care providers for children in the area, CC is by far THE BEST we have found, both for education, flexibility in schedules AND for the price!!! Siblings DO get a 10% discount, be sure to ask about it! The teachers here are fantastic. They don’t need much reminding for anything, they are on top of their game!!!
Our girls love the school — The play area, the nice large open spaces, curriculum, everything is fantastic. Potty training is not an issue either in case you were worried about that. (most schools require your child to be trained) I wouldn’t recommend any other location honestly, you wont find any other places nearby that have the flexibility that CC does. I HIGHLY recommend this school for your young children, you wont regret it personally!

My 4 year old son is currently at Crayon College and he loves it there. When my husband and I first took the tour, we were immediately impressed with the large, bright space. There is a huge outdoor playground and a very large indoor playground with trikes, hand bikes, and play houses. We were also impressed with the fact that the teachers have all been there for a long time — they have not rotated different teachers in and out. I really like the amount of written communication; each week there is a theme and each day they list the associated project, story, and activity related to that theme. Holidays and school events are clearly laid out. All of the teachers are on the same page and they are well organized. On a side note, in my son’s class, they rotate jobs of the story picker or line leader which I think is a sweet idea because what kid doesn’t want to be the line leader? Overall, we love Crayon College.

I don’t often make recommendations however I will in this case.
Our daughter spent 2 years at Crayon College before heading to Kindergarten and our son now currently attends. We’ve developed a great relationship with Teacher Elizabeth and Teacher Michelle over the last 4+ years and could not be any happier with our experience.
My wife and I are firm believers that parents should engage their children’s schools and the CC teachers have always been willing partners. Both of our children are unique with different needs and personalities. Working with the teachers, we’ve created an evolving plan on how to bring the lessons they learn from school into our homes and vice versa.
As young parents, we experience a lot of «firsts» when we send our kids to preschool (transitioning to and from work, scheduling, potty training, etc.) and the ongoing dialogue, feedback and support has also helped us grow as parents.
One other highlight is that Crayon College is spacious. I personally do not like cramped places and I love the amount of space across the whole facility from classrooms and hallways with high ceilings to playground areas. There’s a ton of room to run, play and the natural light indoors adds to the warm environment.
Our children love their teachers and my wife and I agree. The Kim Family highly recommends Crayon College!

Crayon college is truly my daughter’s home away from home. She has been there from ages 2 to 5 and Elizabeth, Michelle, Erin and Elisabeth have treated her like family each day along the way. For a parent looking for a caring place to drop their child off to, there is nothing better than when she or he feels safe and at home and might even be more excited to greet their teacher than you! Their program offers a great balance of preparation for school and self-​directed exploration. They are flexible to meet the individual needs of the children and parents. And most importantly, they clearly love what they do. If I could give 6 stars, I would!

When it came time to find a day care provider for my son, I was nauseous at the thought of it! It’s one thing to have family watch your baby but to send him off to what at first appear to be strangers… The leap of faith was huge for us as parents and we could not be any happier with Crayon College.
I was just about to have my second son when we signed up our first son at Crayon College. These dear people took our baby boy and helped him become a toddler ready for Kindergarten. We put him in as soon as he turned 2, still in diapers and sucking on his pacifier. I know… very soon thereafter, he was on a regular schedule, socializing, learning, singing and growing. The teachers at Crayon College took the time and patience to help potty train him and I swear, we could not have done it without them!
We loved Crayon College so much, we also put our second son in when he turned two. Teacher Elizabeth who takes on every Freshman class of new toddlers, was like a second mom. Entirely lovely yet firm. Setting boundaries with a single 2 y/​o is challenging enough but she managed to have them all falling in line! There is nothing more remarkable to see a room full of toddlers all sleeping peacefully especially when we struggled to get ours to take a nap on the weekends!
Academically speaking, I loved the learning they came home with every day. From singing, to alphabets, to cutting paper, following rules, having a routine. We LOVED the assessments that were provided letting us know how our child was doing developmentally, where they excel and what could be worked on. I didn’t really appreciate these valuable skills until I saw the other Kinder children that had obviously not had the opportunity to attend a pre-​school.
Crayon College is very reasonably priced compared to other services on the peninsula. Being able to drop off as early as 7AM and pick up as late as 6PM worked really well for us. For the loving attention, friendly teachers, excellent curriculum, there is no better value out there. I highly recommend this pre-​school!

My have two children that have been attending Crayon College over the last 4years. We could not be happier. The staff is approachable, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly. It is obvious that they enjoy working with children.
There is amazing amount of space and age appropriate toys/​activities. They have creative & stimulating activities/​projects for the children.
My oldest son is heading off to kindergarten next year and he is more than prepared (socially and academically). Crayon College does a great all around job.
We would highly recommend Crayon College.

My 3.75 year old daughter has been attending Crayon College since she turned 2. She attends daily with extended care hours. I could not be happier with her experience here and can’t say enough positive things about this school! My daughter is thrilled to go to school each day. The teachers are warm and loving and the children and families who attend are wonderful! I am a first grade teacher in the area and have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of education here.
Since beginning Crayon College, my daughter has grown and changed in so many ways including: her vocabulary/​language skills, ability to get along with her peers and negotiate when problems arise using I-​Messages, fine/​gross motor skills, literacy skills, imaginative play and her creativity/​art skills. The school plans many activities outside of school hours (like a Winter Concert, pumpkin carving, potlucks) and many fun in school days (kite day, pumpkin patch, spirit days, etc.). I am confident that when it is time for my daughter to attend Kindergarten, not only will she will be more than prepared for the high demands in terms of curriculum, but more importantly in her abilities to listen, follow directions, and get along with her peers.
I do not have enough positive things to say about Crayon College!

My son goes to crayon college. We are happy with their program and the facility. They have a good approach to taking care of individual kids and including the parents to their programs. The director is very nice and she is doing a great job with the whole setup.

We decided to pull our child out of crayon college because they don’t offer extended pick ups.
Most preschools offer extended pick ups with extra charge for parents convinience and other reasons. However, at crayon college, you are NOT allowed to be late.
If you are late, you will be asked to change your child’s time schedule.
My child never seemed happy and I never felt welcomed. I don’t remember hearing «good morning» or «have a nice day» from teachers at drop off time. Teachers always looked grumpy and unhappy. I did not like the director at all.
NO, I don’t recommand crayon college to anyone!!!