Lake Anne Nursery Kindergarten

"We cannot say enough about this treasure of a school. LANK is a true gem! We have 3 children, 12, 9 and 4 and they have all attended LANK. We cannot imagine sending them anywhere else! Not only is the staff loving and caring but they are also open and honest with communication. In the fall of 2020, we were faced with the decision of whether or not to send our then 3 year old back to school amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The directors held a virtual town hall and laid out their plans to safely reopen LANK. They provided detailed information about safety protocols and measures that would be taken, to include daily temperature checks of staff and children before entering the building and a checklist to ensure no one was experiencing any Covid symptoms. They spent almost 2 hours virtually going over their plan as well as answering questions and concerns raised by parents. We learned that class sizes would be decreased, staff and children would wear masks at all times (and for the youngest age group they would try their best) , cleaning and disinfecting would take place regularly throughout the day, and the list goes on. My husband and I had multiple conversations agonizing over making the right decision for our daughter and our family. Ultimately we decided that being in school in person was the best decision for our daughter. She has been back to school since the end of September and she looks forward to each and every day! And that is due to the tremendous care and love given by every staff member. They truly are our heroes. We have loved LANK since the first time we toured in 2011 and our love just keeps growing. LANKs play-based curriculum allows for children to express themselves as individuals. Each of our children has a love of nature that LANK helped foster. The staff is highly knowledgeable in early childhood practices which are evident in the development of our children. LANK truly is a special preschool and we have loved our experiences at this school."

"LANK was recommended to us by multiple families when we moved to the area. As an elementary school teacher myself, I was really careful about choosing the right preschool environment for my children. We visited numerous preschools but were really taken with the natural setting and open plan interior space. Our older 2 boys went for all three years of preschool and our youngest is currently in the 3 year old program. We have experienced most of the teachers and have been highly impressed with every single one. They are all nurturing in the perfect way for young children with strong knowledge in early childhood development, and promote great communication with families. The curriculum is play based, nature loving, and prepared my boys extremely well for kindergarten. The community is incredibly strong and my family has met friends for life through our children's friends here. LANK really is the highest level of preschool and we have been so happy with our experiences here."

"We've had a wonderful experience with both of our children's teachers over the last two school years. Our oldest will be attending Kindergarten in the fall, and while she is certainly well prepared academically, she also has learned to love school. The teachers at LANK are compassionate and caring and also lead enriching activities that my children truly enjoy. The leadership at LANK is really the driving force behind this great school. Mrs. Wain and Mrs. Marsh are always available for any questions or concerns from parents. They truly care about the well being and experience of the students and teachers. Both of our children gained confidence during their time so far at LANK. The teachers are extremely supportive and engaged with each child on a personal level to ensure their success and growth personally and academically. We are so pleased with our children's experience at LANK. All of us are a bit sad that my oldest graduated to head to Kindergarten because she had such a wonderful experience. I wholeheartedly recommend LANK to anyone who is looking for a loving, engaging, and fun place for their kids."

"We were initially drawn to LANK because of their focus on play-based education, but LANK has earned our love and respect because they're that and so much more! They've inspired and fostered our daughter's voracious appetite for learning. She feels connected, valued, free to be herself, and eager to try new things because of the environment they've created -- not just in terms of academics, but also in terms of social support and personal development. LANK’s Kindergarten is a place where children thrive and we're so grateful to be part of their community."

"My three children have all been LANK students, and we have been so happy with every experience at this wonderful school. Talented and caring teachers combined with a perfect curriculum have cultivated a love of learning for each one of my kids. What's more, they loved exploring the beautiful natural environment in which LANK is nestled!"