Parents:

As a new Overfield parent, I cannot begin to explain just how wonderful this school is.  Children are treated with respect - respect for their thoughts, their feelings, their creativity - everything.  Our daughter has grown so much thanks to Overfield and the many interesting opportunities afforded to the children here.  And she's not the only one who is learning.  We, as her parents, are discovering that we are parenting her in a different way since we joined the Overfield family.  We encourage her to think and learn and try and fail without showing her how to do everything.  We've learned just as much as she has.  It is amazing to see just what a 3-year-old child is capable of, if you just let them learn through joyful experiences.  Our daughter said it best when she said, "I love Overfield, Mommy.  I love it so much that I just want to squeeze it!."
Tracy,  an Overfield Parent

The education your child receives at Overfield cannot be gained anywhere else in the area.  Higher level thinking skills, creativity, imagination, problem-solving and discovery are not things that are valued and taught at other early childhood programs as they are at Overfield.  You provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Renee,  an Overfield Parent

Overfield is the best school in the area.  If you want your child to have a solid foundation on which to build their education on — it’s Overfield.  There is no limit to the opportunities set before them.
Kim, an Overfield Parent

Thank you, all of you, for having the patience to guide my daughter in making positive changes in her learning and behavior and for subtly sneaking in Content Standards.  I honestly believe she has excelled because the activities are relevant to everyday living, not because they coordinate with the “letter of the week” approach.
Jill, an Overfield Parent

What an incredible environment, philosophy, and set of teachers.  A decision you will never regret.
Colleen, an Overfield Parent

Once you experience Overfield, you won’t want to go anywhere else!”
Amy, an Overfield Parent

The best facility, Overfield introduces my son to projects he would never do at home or with our babysitter.
Jill, an Overfield Parent

Visitors:

Dear Mrs. Hobart:

Our visit together this morning at your very special school was most engaging and stimulating. Thank you for taking the time to show me your lifetime work-of-art. The school speaks of excellence throughout and obviously reflects upon the faithful passion of you and your husband.  I loved Overfield.  It felt like a very happy, organized, dynamic, creative, and interesting place, where all sort of possibilities exist for tomorrow’s activities. The design and architecture are compelling - so simple and so effective. The natural light is healing and beckoning for children and staff. The proximity to nature is exciting. The fluid activity in each unit is engaging. The choreography to the whole place is sophisticated and elegant. You indeed have wrought a masterpiece and it was a true privilege to witness it.  Upon your return, we'd love to show you our unfolding plans at the former Museum of Natural History. We have so much to learn from a professional like you. You will see a school circling its humble beginnings!  Thank you again for taking the time to show me around. I was honored to see all that you have created at Overfield.

Sincerely yours,
Drausin F. Wulsin
Director of Development

Volunteers:

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hobart,

I want to thank you for allowing me to volunteer at Overfield this summer. It is truly a privilege to work with your kind and patient teachers. They generously shared their knowledge with me, making this quite an enriching experience. I loved spending time with the children and found them to be incredibly interesting and bright.  Overfield has always been a very special place to me. Returning to Overfield as a volunteer, after having spent so many wonderful days there as a child was an especially meaningful experience. Thank you for the wonderful school you have provided for children. I look forward to spending time as a volunteer at Overfield in the future. I appreciate the opportunity to once again, learn at Overfield.

Sincerely,
Megan Caughey