Fleur De Lis School

The Fleur de Lis staff, part. Ms Kathy, were the first to recognize and recommend help for our Asperger/​ADHD son. Ms. Kathy’s advice and encouragement has stayed with us through the years and we think of her often, with gratitude and humility. She helped us pick the right schools and look for the right teachers. Her «your child’s successes will look different from other kids’ successes’ has stayed with me through the years. ’ iMy son is now 20 and at the University of San Diego. His ‘little’ brother, also a FDL graduate, is about to graduate from high school. My kids had a blast at FDL. We loved the buildings, the play time, and most of all, the teachers.

Our son has gone to Fleur De Lis for 3 years. I can’t say enough good things about this school. We are gay parents and our son is multi racial. The teachers and the administration are exceptional. The pre-​K class is nothing short of a miracle. My son can read and he hasn’t even started kindergarten. Ms Kathy, one of the pre-​K teachers, is an expert at her job. She runs a tight ship and her kids respond. They are well behaved and love her. One day I got a call that my son had a fever and as I walked into the classroom, Ms Kathy was sitting besides my son rubbing his head. They not only teach the children, they love them.

One of the hardest decisions we have had to make as parents (thus far) is what preschool to choose for our 2 daughters. Who would give them the time, energy, dedication, support, teach them as if they were their own child, …Fleur de lis IS it and so much more!
I have been nothing but satisfied with everything my daughters come home telling me that did at school. The excitement that they have about preschool, their teachers and learning is fantastic. All of the teachers, and Ms. Margaret the director have been nothing shy of amazing. It doesn’t matter what question you have, everyone is always so willing to help and assist.
My oldest daughter has been attending preschool here for the past 2 years and from where she started with her social interactions to where she is at today is amazing. That has so much to do with how the teachers at Fleur de lis teach and how comfortable they make your child feel. The excitement that my daughters both have to get up and go to preschool, tells me that A LOT is going right. I have no clue what that 1 star comment was all about, but why not pull your kid out of school if you truly felt what you wrote. We are a same sex couple and have NEVER, not one time have been treated with anything but respect. Believe you me, if anything like that was ever occurring there, we (and many others) would not be sending out kids there.
Fleur de lis is as top notch as they come… from the beautiful trees, setting of the preschool to the truly angel teachers that teach there. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention an amazing lady, Janet (front office), who runs it all !! I cannot tell you how many times when we first started going there I called Janet asking how my 2 kids were doing. She never made you feel horrible about calling; she immediately checked on the girls and got right back to me… what more could you ask for. My kids are learning so much from Spanish, to art, sharing, to potty training, etc… No wonder why there is a 2 year waiting list… this is the PLACE to go!

There is no better peace of mind as parents than knowing our child is well-​taken care of, being loved and nurtured, and learning daily. FDL has provided a top-​notch, quality preschool experience. We are thankful to be able to attend. Many of the staff members have worked there for several years. To us, that is a big plus– the staff are all like one big family. They are happy and it shows in their interactions with our child. Safety and learning is of paramount importance, and it is highly appreciated! The school has genuine character. We highly recommend FDL to our friends and family.

All of my children attended Fleur De Lis and I remain a huge fan. I must confess that I am not much of a cheerleader for many businesses and tend to post more dissatisfaction than satisfaction. Fleu De Lis is an exception in every way.
I immediately loved the organic feel of the school. It looks like a genuine home– with trees and grass and small cottages, as opposed to an industrial building.
They have Spanish daily and an excellent balance of play and structured learning.
The teachers, especially Ms Holly (my kid fav) are exceptional. Patient and loving and monumentally creative. I live for the cute Mother’s Day gifts they bring home!
They have an impresive weekly learning unit and are also very good at teaching the basic core character values. Oh– and did I mention potty training??? Somehow their group training concept is so much more effective than the one-​on-​one method. They were quickly successful with both of my kids! So helpful!
Margaret, the head of school, has been there for an eternity and is a virtual Margaret Thatcher in leadership, knowledge and strength but with a bit more personality!
She is an inspiration to everyone around her.
Our eldest daughter went on to Franisis Parker, and I must say the first year was a waste of money. For one of the most academically prestigious schools in the area, my daughter learned more at Fleur De Lis the year prior and was bored and unchallenged at Parker.
The program at FDS is unmatched by any other in the area. My eldest daughter who is now 10, made friendships that have lasted with her for a decade now and still finds exceptional joy visiting FDS.