Sylvan Park Paideia Design Center

We absolutely love this school. The teachers and PTO are incredible. They do so many fun, hands on projects, and if you compare metro schools they rank in the top academically. Couldn't ask for a better kindergarten experience than what we've had with Ms. Riddle at Sylvan Park.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is excellent! We relocated to Nashville from Northern California a few months ago with a child in kindergarten. We were looking for a small school that's (a) public, (b) academically excellent, and (c) culturally diverse. We certainly found it in Sylvan Park. The kindergarten teachers are all excellent, and principal is a legend in Nashville education circles, and the parents care and are all involved. I love that I can walk into the school each day to see what's going on. This really is a strong community, and the Sylvan Park Paideia Design Center really is a lovely school.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter started kindergarten this year, and her teacher is Ms. Manns. Ms. Manns is an absolutely wonderful teacher, and thanks to her, my daughter can practically read just halfway through the school year. I'm not completely comfortable with the school's curriculum, since a lot of what the kids do is over their heads and seems to be a waste of time, but Ms. Manns keeps a healthy balance of doing what the school requires and using her own wonderful methods of teaching to get great things accomplished. We'll see how next year goes.
—Submitted by a parent

My son just started for kindergarden, and i can honestly say so far so good. The staff is very caring, and the Sylvan park community is awesome. They do alot with the school. Mirs Allinder is my sons teacher and we love her very attentive with the children. ( Lots of new fun ways to grasp what they need to know.) Very happy so far.
—Submitted by a parent

Horrible! My daughter cried almost everyday. Now she's happy she is out of there and never wants to see mrs Wanda again.. They lost a highly gifted student. They need better staff. If it wasn't for Ms. Mann she would have had a worse time there.
—Submitted by a parent

My son is currently attending kindergarten at Sylvan Park (and has Mrs. Allinder for a teacher). I couldn't ask for a more nurturing, loving and educational environment for him. The "special" (Spanish, Music, Art and PE) really round out the entire experience. The more involved you are, the more you will love the school. It's a real community experience. The teachers, the staff, and of course the amazing Mrs. Cheadle (principal) make it the place to be. I adore this school and Mrs. Allinder is amazing with teaching the children, loving thelso making each feel special.
—Submitted by a parent

Our daughter went to Kindergarten here and she was miserable!! Very little help. I spent the whole year defending her behaviors. Now she is in a Montessori school excelling and happy!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

Our daughter just finished her Kindergarten year at Sylvan Park and we were very pleased with our experience. Communication between the teachers, principal, and parents was great, and there was a lot of parent involvement. Our daughter thrived socially and academically and I would recommend this school to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent

Great teachers, great principal, great kids. A well rounded, diverse school.
—Submitted by a parent

The paideia philosophy believes in parent involvement. It introduces music and art, and foreign language at an early age. It is a positive environment for our children. Character building is part of the curriculum. It is just a fun school and my daughter loves it there.
—Submitted by a parent

We love Sylvan Park. My first grade son is thriving. The staff is warm and makes me feel welcome all the time. My son is high strung but has felt loved by all the teachers there. And because of this, he enjoys learning. The parent involvement is above par as well!
—Submitted by a parent

THey have the best staff and PTO! My three sons have enjoyed their experience there.
—Submitted by a parent

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—Submitted by a student

What a great community school!
—Submitted by a parent

I love Sylvan Park. The teachers and the principal are the best and are really interested in your child and their success. They strive to maintain teachers with different styles to help find the best fit for individual success. They have PE everyday and recess most days which seems to be unusual these days but is very important. They also have a strong music, spanish, and art programs.
—Submitted by Julie, a parent