Parent Testimonials:
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about this school. If you’re looking for an environment that nurtures every child and their own unique development path, this school is for you. If you’re looking for your child to come home wanting to go to school the next day, this school is for you. The kids think they are playing when they are actually learning, and they eat it up. If you’re looking for teachers who truly care and love what they do, then this school is for you. My son currently attends, my daughter will attend next year and I went to school when I was a kindergartner. Give your child the gift of The Acorn. You’ll be glad you did.” -Leah Kubany Wheeler
“I’ve been a parent of students here since 2019, and we absolutely love it. The office staff and teachers are so wonderful. You can tell how much effort and love goes into every detail. We feel so grateful that our children have started their education in a wholesome environment that fosters a love of learning.” -Elizabeth Ryan, parent of 3 children who were all enrolled from 2019-current (2025-2026 school year)
“The teachers know your kiddo. Like reeeally know. They know them in a way I couldn’t unpack as a parent. They related to them and provided them the tools and the space to learn at thier own pace with a focus on thier strengths and an inherent ability to shore up the not so strong areas. It was a nurturing environment that relished in childhood- as it should be- the dirty, the creative, the spontaneous play and the guided focus learning through play. They weren’t fixated on meeting benchmarks- they know those would come in the right time if the foundation and love for leaning were established. The Acorn School sets the foundation for the love of learning. This is what we wanted. This is what we were seeking. The Acorn delivered. Again. And again. And again. 10 years is a good run at a preschool.” -Natalie Matthews
"The Acorn School is the kind of preschool that every child should have the good fortune to experience. As its director, Wendy's leadership is critical to how well it is run with a dedication to child-centered, research-based playful learning. During the pandemic, Wendy developed at home learning kits, which have taken off even beyond her school community. This ingenious idea exemplifies her creativity and resourcefulness. I am thankful that she shares her expertise with pre-service teachers from local universities, too." -Deepti Kharod, Professor UIW
"Thank you, Mara. We are grateful for the way you and Wendy have handled this year. Edward's kindergarten experience could have looked very different. Thank you for being so cautious while maintaining the Acorn magic." ❤ kait gish
"The Acorn Box is by far the top shelf of Learning Kits. It has everything you could possibly need to get your kids off of screens, and learning through play. Unlike some other subscription boxes, this one comes with items that the kids will play with over and over again, as well as detailed activity books with projects that are not only fun, but easy to set up. The Acorn Box comes jam packed with supplies in a sturdy plastic case, that is incredible for storage. Again, they thought not only of the fun and learning through play for the kids, and of the ease for the parents and teachers as well.I couldn't recommend The Acorn Box any higher, and my kids have never looked more forward to getting mail." Melanie, mother in California commenting on our Play Based Learning Kits
“I think our kids are going to be as safe as they possibly can. I think the planning is very sound and I feel that my son is going to be very safe there.” Roger Garcia,M.D., Children's Hospital of San Antonio Pediatric ICU, and Acorn Parent