Children's Choice Preschool was found in 1976 and quickly grew to include kindergarten and primary grades through upper elementary and is now part of McDowell Elementary. Greg and Phyllis Cygan purchased McDowell and Children's Choice Preschool in 2002.
Classes remain small and intimate, with a fully renovated playground which includes Astroturf along with stimulating age appropriate play areas and a fun riding track. The school remains focused on upholding the sense of family on the campus with a strong parent support organization and teachers and staff who average over 9 years with the school.
Preschool is offered for 3-5 year olds on a 2-day, 3-day or 5-day option from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch is available every day from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for preschoolers to stay and eat lunch on campus. This hour allows time for children to socialize with their peers and have an additional playtime.
Children's Choice Preschool is NAEYC accredited and is a Blue Ribbon School.
Pluralistic School One, or PS1, is a private, independent, non-profit elementary school for students in Kindergarten through sixth grade. It was founded in 1971, and serves slightly over 200 students. It offers a well-rounded core curriculum with music, art, physical education and service learning opportunities. Each class room at PS1 has a two year age range and two lead teachers. The value of pluralism refers to the school's emphasis on respecting and developing the individual passions, interests and talents of each student.