Recently, a client who was moving to the area asked me about the best preschools so I took an informal poll of my closest friends and clients. The schools on this list are the best of the best in Boca Raton - the most heavily and heartfeltfully (is that a word?) places to send your kids rated by parents who have children there now or in the recent past.
Jewish
2200 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
B’nai Israel comes highly recommended from many families of every denomination. The teachers are warm and nurturing greeting the children with smiles each morning. Their programming is organized and they offer evening events for the whole family, like Tot Shabbat. Families with children who have special needs will feel well taken care of here.
6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33433
B’Nai Torah is also a favorite for families in Boca Raton. Many families are lifetime members at here, starting in preschool themselves and then sending their own children as well. B’nai Torah is the largest Conservative synagogue in South Palm Beach County. For the little ones, they offer Family Time, welcoming the youngest children into the B’nai Torah community. Each 1.5 hour class is available for babies through two years of age with mommy, daddy, grandparents, or other significant adult.
Christian
300 E. Yamato Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Advent School is a fully-accredited Christian school where all of the teachers have degrees. The parents we spoke to rave about the staff, the relationships their children build, and the patience of the teachers. Advent goes above and beyond to accommodate individual needs. The whole atmosphere of the school you feel the moment you walk through the door into the front office. They ensure there is no bullying or leaving kids out. They integrate special needs students into their classes and it is so special to witness how the classmates take care and include them in all their activities.
Non-Denominational
16687 Jog Rd., Delray Beach, FL 33446
Starting in the two-year old class, students will have a Spanish class, yoga, time on the playground, a formal art class, and music in addition to so many more fun activities. The school has a great Parent Association that is always planning fun events for the children and parents. Administration is always helpful and very quick to respond to calls and emails. Summer camp here is also wonderful. Each week the children have water play, yummy treats, and fun theme weeks. Camp is an excellent transition into the school environment.
331 E Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
Parents at The Learning Experience say dropping off their children is like bringing them to a family member’s house each day. The facility is always clean, the teachers are warm and engaging and the classrooms are set up to make learning comfortable and fun. Bonus - They have an app where the teachers send updates to you along with photos during the day to keep you in the loop on how your child’s day is going.
French American International School of Boca Raton
2500 NW 5th Ave Boca Raton, FL 33431
If you are looking for a good private school that is affordable, diverse, and where your child can learn another language... and you can find it at this school. FAISBR has a great French and English program. This school is a small school were your child will get the needed attention and care from the staff, and the family will find a new community. All the teachers are sweet and very dedicated.