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"When you have a child that can't be diagnosed, but you know there are developmental delays, finding the right place for them, especially when they are young, is imperative. It's one of the greatest leaps of faith our family has taken, and in hindsight, the best. Vincent has friends. He sticks up for himself. He's engaged. He's confident. He loves learning. WLP has connected us with the best therapists. We have a diagnosis that makes sense, and now we know what to do to help him." - J.R.
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"During the last year, our family has explored many options as it relates to preschool. We have visited many schools and many center-based programs that provide a mix of therapy. I knew what I wanted for my child. I just couldn't find it. Then I was referred to Walnut Lake Preschool. What they offer is truly unique and special. The team is truly remarkable. They tune in to each child's needs and focus heavily on social/emotional development. Their power of observation is like nothing I've seen anywhere else. Curriculum is tailored to the group's developmental needs and goals. I'm so thankful that my son has found a school where he feels comfortable and has the individual attention necessary to thrive." - Melissa C.
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"Since our daughter started attending WLP, we have seen tremendous growth, which started almost immediately. The teachers and staff are extremely helpful. The care and attention for each child is amazing. Having a team of professionals to help us along the way to give our daughter all she needs for her continued growth during these crucial years was very comforting." - Anonymous
Dear Colleague,
As I’m sure all of you have encountered in your practice, there are children in our community that have social, emotional, or developmental challenges that make the typical classroom not a viable option for their early childhood education. My son, Cameron, fits this description perfectly. Cameron is a very unique child with unique interests, but also very trying behaviors. Cam started having difficulties in his young 5’s preschool class. His actions and inability to function in the classroom led to many meltdowns, trips to the office, and social isolation in his preschool experience. It also contributed to a significant amount of tears and sleepless nights for my wife and me. It was clear us that without substantial support, he would not be successful in a typical kindergarten setting. We were lost.
While consoling my wife, after another tearful pickup from preschool, a fellow preschool parent asked if we had heard of Walnut Lake Preschool & Developmental Kindergarten. Despite my involvement in the local medical community, we did not know the program existed. That fortunate interaction completely changes our lives going forward. We enrolled Cameron in the summer program that year and continued on for his Kindergarten year.
Walnut Lake Preschool & Developmental Kindergarten offers individualized curriculum for children ages 3-7 that fit Cameron’s description. Only one of a handful of therapeutic preschools in the county, WLP is in Farmington Hills, right in our backyard. They have extremely small class sizes, with teachers who will individualize the curriculum to each child’s educational and emotional needs. Success in a regular classroom is the ultimate goal, regardless of the level of difficulty previously experienced. With a therapist in the classroom, behavior is addressed as regularly as educational curriculum. The staff of teachers and therapists are one of a kind, and some of the most caring and selfless people I have ever encountered, both personally and professionally.
I am happy to report that Cameron is doing exceedingly well in 1st grade this year. The credit for his success this year is in large part to his experience at Walnut Lake Preschool & Developmental Kindergarten.
I am confident that there are families in your practice that are struggling with many of the same issues, and feel as lost as my family did. Please make families aware of WLP and provide them with the opportunity for success that it did for Cameron.
For more information about this specialized school, go to their website at www.walnutlakepreschool.org or call 248-579-6110.
Sincerely,
Daniel Zoller, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Pediatric Hospitalist at Beaumont – Farmington Hills
As I’m sure all of you have encountered in your practice, there are children in our community that have social, emotional, or developmental challenges that make the typical classroom not a viable option for their early childhood education. My son, Cameron, fits this description perfectly. Cameron is a very unique child with unique interests, but also very trying behaviors. Cam started having difficulties in his young 5’s preschool class. His actions and inability to function in the classroom led to many meltdowns, trips to the office, and social isolation in his preschool experience. It also contributed to a significant amount of tears and sleepless nights for my wife and me. It was clear us that without substantial support, he would not be successful in a typical kindergarten setting. We were lost.
While consoling my wife, after another tearful pickup from preschool, a fellow preschool parent asked if we had heard of Walnut Lake Preschool & Developmental Kindergarten. Despite my involvement in the local medical community, we did not know the program existed. That fortunate interaction completely changes our lives going forward. We enrolled Cameron in the summer program that year and continued on for his Kindergarten year.
Walnut Lake Preschool & Developmental Kindergarten offers individualized curriculum for children ages 3-7 that fit Cameron’s description. Only one of a handful of therapeutic preschools in the county, WLP is in Farmington Hills, right in our backyard. They have extremely small class sizes, with teachers who will individualize the curriculum to each child’s educational and emotional needs. Success in a regular classroom is the ultimate goal, regardless of the level of difficulty previously experienced. With a therapist in the classroom, behavior is addressed as regularly as educational curriculum. The staff of teachers and therapists are one of a kind, and some of the most caring and selfless people I have ever encountered, both personally and professionally.
I am happy to report that Cameron is doing exceedingly well in 1st grade this year. The credit for his success this year is in large part to his experience at Walnut Lake Preschool & Developmental Kindergarten.
I am confident that there are families in your practice that are struggling with many of the same issues, and feel as lost as my family did. Please make families aware of WLP and provide them with the opportunity for success that it did for Cameron.
For more information about this specialized school, go to their website at www.walnutlakepreschool.org or call 248-579-6110.
Sincerely,
Daniel Zoller, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Pediatric Hospitalist at Beaumont – Farmington Hills
Read what professionals have to say...
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"We are so fortunate to have such an excellent community resource where the child's individual needs are attended to by a team of early childhood education and development experts. Each family is supported to meet their child's unique developmental challenges."
-Steven Glickfield, D.O. West Bloomfield Pediatrics "The teachers and staff at WLP promote the development of each child to provide an optimal learning environment. I was impressed the minute I walked into the classroom. The teachers and staff are experts in conflict resolution and provide a safe and nurturing environment allowing the children to express their feelings and emotions."
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"Being in the field of education for 25 years at The Roeper School has afforded me the opportunity to understand excellence in school environments. Walnut Lake Preschool provides a rare opportunity and an outstanding personalized program for children."
- Sharon Kennedy Pink Former Admissions Counselor at The Roeper School Former WLP Board Member "I am always confident in my referrals to Walnut Lake Preschool. Their dedication is evident in our clients' success." - Rebecca Lepak M.A. CCC-SLP
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