Indian Run Preschool

All three of my children have attended IRP and I cannot say enough about the program. Julie Stroup is a wonderful director and all the teachers are so kind and loving. The program allows children to engage in play during these early preschool years which is so important to their development and our family is forever grateful to IRP and the amazing staff for all they do!
May 21st, 2023

Both of my children attended this preschool and had wonderful experiences! Their attention to academics had my kids more than prepared for kindergarten, and we have made lasting friendships with some of their preschool classmates and their families. Highly recommend!
May 20th, 2023

I am beyond thankful for this school and ministry. I had four out of my five kids go through this preschool in the last 11 years. Mrs. Stroup is the reason we came back each year. Her kindness and love show every morning as she greets our kids. What a blessing they are to our community! The teachers are also dedicated and loving, my youngest have thrived in this preschool!
May 14th, 2023

It's unfortunate to leave a review of a bad experience with a Christian organization but it must be done. There were specifically 3 occasions when we expressed concerns for our child at this preschool. The first was when he fell 3 feet from the platform on the playground slide and hit is head, which we were not notified, so we reached out and asked to which they confirmed and apologized they forgot to share with us. The teacher apologized but the director was condescending, unapologetic and defensive. The second was when he was being bullied by another child and the director stated that they are just learning to play together. Sure, but after multiple times of either hitting or pushing there needs to be further discussion, not more defensiveness of how they are ok with the children treating each other in that manner. Lastly was a teacher, yes teacher, pushing our child in an aggressive manner while saying "why is it so difficult to find your place". When expressing our concern, we were again met in a defensive nature, and even denial, while instead placing blame on our child saying he made up the story. Obviously, there is no reason for a child to make up such a story and it's certainly not how our child talks, so it definitely was the teacher who said this. As a result, they kicked our child out of the preschool. Yes, we expressed concern, and they responded by removing our child from any future classes. While raising the issue to the chair of the board and the pastor I organized a meeting to discuss and ask they take action but instead I was met with their final decision already being made as they had refund check in hand and only was listening to let me know they back their decision without any further investigation. Don't bother raising any issues here as it will be met with a defensive nature each time and if it happens more than once they are likely to remove your child. Still disappointed with their decision, I reached out to the superintendent who didn't even bother returning my call. This organization needs to move into the 20th century and change how they operate, and update their outdated curriculum, or they will continue to lose parishioners and support. It's no wonder they are always having a difficult time filling each year's class.
May 26th, 2023

We have loved Indian Run Preschool! All the teachers are so knowledgeable and kind!
May 13th, 2023