Grandville Century Park Learning Center

We have done a great deal of research on area schools and districts and are still thrilled with our choice to send our children to Century Park. All children have opportunities to expand their horizons and actively participate in field trips, community events, extracurriculars and unique learning experiences. The staff and administrators are engaged in creating a positive learning experience for the children and communicate with parents often. We strongly feel our teachers go above and beyond and it shows. The level of involvement and support from the parent community is also top-notch. BIG thumbs up for CPLC!
--Submitted by a parent

This school was a terrible experience for my child. The parents were very annoyed that my child was culturally different, and pressured the principal to persecute and my child in many ways. The sad thing is that she agreed! The children at this school believe that they are better than anyone of another color or background. Many children have been removed from this school for this reason, including mine. My advice: Don't send your child there!!
--Submitted by a parent

This is a good school with great professional staff, but it serves a population that is very lacking in diversity. The parents have a lot of power and do not embrace children who have not enjoyed the priviledges their kids have had. All of the students are exactly the same, and unless children with differences feel more accepted, the students at Century Park will be deprived of a valuable lesson that everyone is not just like them.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a parent to 2 school aged children and CPLC has offers them a truly wonderful learning environment. We started out in the preschool program at CPLC (offered through Grandville Comm Ed) and now my oldest will be entering 2nd grade. At first I was a bit hesitant, in regards to the multi-age class rooms. But, after seeing first-hand the benefits it offers, I can't imagine sending my children to a 'traditional' classroom. The teachers, staff and other parents at this school are highly involved and always looking for new ways to offer the best possible educational experience. I am thankful my children have the opportunity to attend such a wonderful school!
--Submitted by a parent

We have had 4 children attend CPLC over the past 6 years. Our fifth child will enter in the fall. We are very pleased with all aspects of the school. The multiage classrooms have been wonderful. CPLC continually monitors the effectiveness of this teaching style. In fact, CPLC has revised the multiage classrooms at the upper elementary level to be individual classrooms. The teaching staff is wonderful. As a parent it is wonderful knowing that whatever teacher your student is placed with, it will be a good experience for them. The principal is great. She strives to know the individual needs of all families. This is one of the reasons she has received multiple awards and honors for her leadership qualities. Lastly, the parents of CPLC children are very involved. Many parents put forth a great amount of effort for the benefit of all students. We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful elementary school for our children.
--Submitted by a parent

CPLC is our second elementary school and our first with a multi-age learning environment. Children may be in a class of 40 with 2 teachers and 2 or 3 different grade levels of kids. The interaction between the children is amazing and the multi-levels really do work. Last year my daughter appreciated the extra attention and an older second grade 'buddy'. This year she gets to fill those shoes. It has been wonderful to see her grow and mature. There are countless activities for all ages and kids of all interests. Parental involvement is crucial and it is so easy to be involved - even for the working parent. I couldn't be happier with CPLC or the amazing staff!!
--Submitted by a parent

I have three childern at this school. Two are high achievers and one is at the normal range. THis school is not just for the high achievers. Everyone at every level coul do wonderfully here. I am very happy with this type of format for learning. Great Job Staff.
--Submitted by a parent

My son started school this year at Century Park, it was hard for him at first the teachers at the school were very kind and caring, they really did do their best to put the children first and make them feel safe and welcomed. I think Century Park is a great place for your 3yr. old to start school.
--Submitted by Amanda McCune, a parent

I have two children who attended Century Park grades 3-5 and two younger children who will also attend Century Park. We chose Grandville Public Schools for our children, after researching other school districts. We relocated to Grandville with very high expectations. Century Park Learning Center was just opening and ended up being the school we chose to send our children to. It has been a wonderful experience for us. We have lived in other districts, and have other elementary schools to compare to Century Park Learning Center, and what makes this school different is not the wonderful new building or the technology and resources available to the students. It is by far the excellent teachers and staff who have made Century Park stand ahead of the rest. They are so dedicated to the education of our children. It's not just a job to them. We couldn't be more satisfied.
--Submitted by Lori McCloughan, a parent