You Voted and Tabor Christian Community Preschool Earned an A+

Branford's youths matter and you were not afraid to let others know! This week proved to be one of our most popular with more than 250 votes cast for your favorite pre-schools.  

raked in more than half of the votes with  coming in a close second. Of the more than 15 comments made about people's experiences with all the town's pre-schools, the two top contenders also had the most buzz.  

Because you know why these schools are so important, we'll let you do the speaking. Below are all the reasons Tabor was chosen as tops! We've also included the stories about PONS, which was equally as loved among those commenting! 

Although voting for this week's poll has been closed you can still review and rate your favorite preschool on the Patch Places page. Check out the recent reviews of  and . 

their 30th Anniversiary this next week with two open houses: Monday, March 26, noon to 2 p.m. and Wednesday, March 28, 9 - 10 a.m. and noon-1 p.m. 

 "After attending Tabor Christian Community Preschool, I am a straight A, high honor, kind, and athletic student. Tabor helped me learn the basics of learning, so i could get far in life..." 

 "Tabor has a wonderful preschool and Pre-K program... My children have been there for 2 yrs... Diane and her staff are great with the children..." 

 "When my first child was 2 1/2 I didn't even realize it was time for preschool let alone know which one to send him to. I decided on a preschool that I had just happened to drive by. Well when my mother-in-law got wind of it she insisted I switch to Tabor Preschool because that was "the preschool". Boy was she right!!... After my last child finished Tabor and went on to Tisko, I helped out in the Kindergarten classroom. Believe me, you could tell right off the bat which kids went to Tabor - they were kind, respectful, smart and HAPPY!..." 

 "My sons went to Tabor and it's been at least 6 years since we left there. However, the impact that their experience there had on them is continuing to show, in their school work, their personalities, and their friendships. I was hesitant to have my 2nd son stay for Pre-K because his birthday was in June. However, after a lot of non-pressure conversations with the Tabor teachers and the Kindergarten teachers at Tisko, I had him go to Tabor Pre-K. I will never regret that decision ever... He's now in advanced classes at Walsh and doing very well... And I second what JS said above. I was a room mom at Tisko for both sons." 

 "It's been YEARS since I've been to Tabor but I still go back occasionally to say hi to the teachers and help out at Tabor Fair. GREAT school, awesome community... love them."

 "Where do I begin? I cannot begin to tell you how much I love Tabor Christian Community Preschool. My son is currently enrolled at Tabor and he absolutely loves it!! He is in the Pre-K program and comes home every day singing songs and talking about how much fun he had learning and playing with his friends... The fantastic teachers at Tabor are truly wonderful in every way. They are friendly, kind and always approachable. As an educator, I honestly feel as if I have made a wonderful investment in my son’s future by sending him to Tabor..." 

 "Tabor is my vote!!! Unbelievable attention and dedication to children!"

 "Two of my four children went to Tabor & it was a wonderful experience! There is no doubt where I will be registering my 2 yr. old: TCCP!!! The staff is knowledgeable & super caring, my children always entered w/ a smile & left w/ one too!"

 "Sending our two kids to Pine Orchard Nursery School (PONS) was one of the best parenting decisions we made...  Both of our kids (especially our first) were the "slow to warm up" type (that's politically correct for "shy")... Under the brilliant care and education of the three AWESOME teachers at PONS, both of our kids just blossomed!...Not only did PONS benefit our children, but my wife and I made some great friends, too. We've lived in Branford for years, but never felt part of the community until entering the PONS family..."

 "Pine Orchard Nursery School is a wonderful environment for young children The teachers are so nurturing.My daughter had a great experience there."

 "Pine Orchard Nursery School is a lovely school, smaller classroom settings...allows more one on one with students, three kind-hearted teachers in the classroom who have years of teaching experience. PONS encourages parents to get involved with their children by rotating snack schedules and allowing parents to stay for their child's snack day..." 

 "Pine Orchard Nursery School is excellent! It is a family oriented school..."

 "We love many things about Pine Orchard Nursery School (PONS). One factor that stands out for me is that PONS does a wonderful job of getting the kids outside almost every day. Rain seems to be the only obstacle. The kids go outside even in snow (although it may be just a few minutes on the coldest of days), which I think makes a world of difference."

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