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| - I really can't disagree more with the previous review left by Ashlee M. My daughter has been with NCA for over a year now and I don't even know where to begin to explain all the great things about this school. We started my daughter off when she was 6 months old in a different school that was way more expensive and didn't provide meals or wipes for our child like NCA does. I've done A LOT of research and network with so many parents from the valley including those from NCA and outside of NCA, and none of the parents I know think NCA is overpriced for what you are provided. Especially compared to other schools in the area that provide food and a learning curriculum. As far as the food, I can't believe anyone would have anything negative to say about the food. Not only have I experienced the meals myself, seen Ms. Nadia making the food myself, but I've actually seen her at Sprouts purchasing food. As parents these days that try hard to stay fit and eat clean, there is no better place I would send my daughter for the food alone. I eat clean, I cook clean for my family, and I shop only at Sprouts, Whole foods, Trader Joes, AND YES COSTCO! I have to say that even I don't compare to Ms. Nadia (the chef) sometimes with her creative and interesting ways of bringing everything healthy to our children in such a broad spectrum of healthy meals. I know first hand that my daughter eats way better and a larger variety of items at NCA than in my home which many busy working moms run into in this day in age, but this makes me even more lucky to have a place to send her where I don't worry for a second about what they are feeding her. And who doesn't shop at Costco? Believe it or not, they do have organic and healthy items at Costco. NCA doesn't hide where they shop, what they serve their kids, and they even invite you to join them for lunch/snacks as I have done several times. The food is amazing and I can assure you they have not stopped providing organic and all natural meals no matter where they shop. My daughter is in the 3 year old class and with mostly older kids than her, due to her birthday. One of the biggest concerns I had about placing her in the older group was the thought of her getting pushed around, not being able to keep up with the older more daring kids on the play ground and coming home with bruises. I remember my old school always sent home a progress report. A paper showing exactly what my kid did all day and what she ate, when she went to the bathroom etc. At NCA when I first got here I was surprised I didn't get a take home progress report everyday. And with my concern for her being younger I originally wanted a report everyday. But after a few days, and finally realizing that my kid is older now and more aware and so much more active, I thought more about it. Can you imagine the work involved in notating EVERYTHING a kid does for every parent? And is it really necessary? I take it back. That was for babies, not toddlers. Not only do I get pictures emailed to me daily from the teachers of what she is doing, I get told of her accomplishments via email or in person and of course any problems or concerns they have. Isn't my teacher's time better spent actually spending time with the kids, getting to know them, actually TEACHING them, then writing down every move my kid makes. The other day I got an email from the teacher to tell me directly about a mark on her back she got. I don't get a take home note everyday but I get direct attention from my teachers any time something does happen. And any concern I have ever had or any mark on my kid's body I've ever questioned that I've brought to the director's attention has been taken very seriously. Although the teachers can't see everything that happens, they make it a point to keep the kids in nothing but a safe and secure environment that allows the children their space to explore and experience the outdoors and their creative minds. Not only do I feel like my kid is safe in her class now with all the older kids, I'm amazed at how much she has mastered and learned from them. Including the bruise she was so proud to get mastering the big girl slide!!! The school is clean, the teachers are creative, skilled, and experienced, and the owners/directors are always available, present, and approachable. The curriculum is great and the facility is safe and secure. It's like a family there, all the teachers and directors know my name, and my daughter's name even though she isn't in all their classes. Maybe the school isn't for everyone, but my husband and I are proud to send our daughter there. And the only thing I'm sad to say is that my daughter will eventually grow out of the school and have to move on to Kindergarten. I can only hope to find a Kindergarten that is like Natural Choice Academy.
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