Skipwith Academy at Forest Avenue

"I’ve had a great experience working at Skipwith at Forest! The staff are all welcoming and I’ve made fast friends. The management is some of the best I have ever experienced in a teaching setting, very supportive. I absolutely love working here!"

"I love this school - yes, staff turnover has been high in the past, but that is going to be at any daycare... what i can say about the staff that is there now is that they care deeply about our children. They encourage growth, and nourish creativity and curiosity. They do not push kids to go beyond their comfort zone, which is equally important. This school has been a true resource for my family - and my son gets so excited to go to Skipwith, Forest Ave. Thanks to everyone who works hard at that school!"

"We have been very pleased with the level of care and education our children are receiving at Skipwith Academy. We currently have a 3 year old and a 5 year old - the younger is in the all day program while the older gets picked up from tuckahoe elementary and bused to Skipwith for the afternoon (a nice perk offered by Skipwith). Skipwith offers a great value for the services provided. When we lived near Innsbrook, we paid another daycare facility slightly higher weekly rates. Prior to enrolling the kids at Skipwith, we also utilized an at home nanny for over 12 months but paid more & received less hours of care. Skipwith Academy has great hours (sometimes I drop my son off before 7AM and don't pick up the kids until after 6PM). We also have the opportunity to opt the kids into additional on-site enrichment programs (sports & dance). The staff is great & the location is convenient for those in the "near west end". I also believe the kids follow a good curriculum and are fed well. The staff seem to genuinely care for the kids. I confidently recommend this facility."

"We've had our 2 daughters at Skipwith for 2 years and we love it. The staff seem to care about the kids. The building and playground are beautiful, safe, and fun. The other families are friendly. But most importantly, our daughters have done so well there. Both our daughters have learned and developed in wonderful ways. Our younger, introverted daughter has come out of her shell since being at Skipwith (this was an issue before she started there). We think the staff has done a great job of meeting our girls where they are, rather than trying to fit them in a box (which we've seen at other places). With all that said, the staff has got to work on the communication. It's gone down hill in the 2 years we've been there and is now spotty at best."

"My daughter has attended Skipwith Academy for over 5 years now. In two weeks she starts Kindergarten and I know she will miss the school terribly. Wonderful teachers and staff have developed my daughter for her next chapter in life. Highly recommend."