“My son has loved his year at Humble Beginnings Preschool. He has made some great friends and will be sad to leave them and Mrs. Kruger behind when he starts Kindergarten this fall. To say that Paula is an amazing preschool teacher is an understatement. She is truly the best there is. She cares so much for and is so invested in her students. She listens to her students and really caters to different learning styles. I have watched her use many different tools to explain the same concept to different children to suit their style of learning. Humble Beginnings Preschool is a warm, safe and caring environment for the children to learn in. We followed Paula to Humble Beginnings Preschool from her previous preschool, where she taught another one of my children. We would follow her anywhere, because she is such an amazing person and teacher. I would highly, highly recommend Humble Beginnings Preschool to anyone. I cannot imagine my kids in any other preschool”
-Victoria J.
“Paula Kruger was our son’s preschool teacher last year She is a natural and gifted teacher. From our first meeting I sensed her wisdom, compassion, and enthusiasm for the vital work of teaching young people. She takes each child where they are and provides individual and group instruction in an incredibly nurturing atmosphere. She goes above and beyond with day to day planning and sharing her knowledge with children. She manifests the expression of teaching the “whole child”; mind, body and heart. Paula became such a pivotal part of our lives that our son enjoys many days of Kindergarten Enrichment” at Humble Beginnings Preschool this year. He delights in time spent with her and learns so much. Paula is an amazing teacher, and we can’t thank her enough!”-Sarah R.
“My son loves Mrs. Kruger’s class. We started him in Humble Beginnings Preschool in September as we have known Paula for a couple of years and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. She has such an amazing way with kids to really help them grow and flourish in the best possible ways. Since we have enrolled my son in September we have seen his confidence grow in strides and couldn’t be prouder. He is always bringing home unique crafts and projects they have done and is learning so much every day. We are so thrilled with Paula that our 3-year-old daughter will be starting at Humble Beginnings Preschool in the fall.”
-Candace B.
“It is my greatest pleasure to review one of the loveliest caregivers I have come across, Paula Kruger at Humble Beginnings Preschool. I have had my little girl in Paula's preschool for now, a second year. The reason for my endorsement is because of the enormous praise my little girl gives Paula as well as the most pleasant interactions we have had over the years.
Humble Beginnings Preschool is my little one’s favourite places to be. She comes home with fantastic well thought out and educational projects, and is excited to share all her stories from her day. She insists on attending preschool every day, which puts my heart at ease...because I know my child is safe and happy. She is in kindergarten as well, and her teachers have told me that despite her early entry, at 4 years old, she has excelled past kindergarten expectations and shows, in her work, that she has been well prepared. From a parent’s perspective, Paula is welcoming, supportive, and is gentle in her approach with everyone she meets. She takes the time to understand the family dynamics and is very kind to accommodate the needs of everyone. We have been very fortunate to have been introduced to her. A gold star for Paula Kruger!”-Nichole Y.
We met Paula in the summer of 2016, my son was three- the baby of the family, and at the time-very uncertain about the possibility of spending any time away from home, if only for a few short hours.
The moment we met Paula we knew she had such a gift, not only an incredible ability to communicate with children, but with people in general. She is calm, caring and kind and leads her life by example, showing compassion to everyone she meets- each and everyday and she is always willing to help! She has an incredible understanding of children and their needs and has an ability like none other to connect with each one!
Sam flourished in her classroom! He adored her and school instantly! “Mrs. Kruger” became the name we heard all the time at our house :) and his older sisters would often hear of all the wonderful adventures that had transpired that day! Sam was full of stories and songs and excitement to share with us, his skills grew by leaps and bounds- his speech improved- his fine motor skills strengthened and he always had new lessons and facts and art projects and crafts that he was excited to share with us! As a parent and teacher myself, we felt so lucky to have found Mrs. Kruger and consider her teaching to be such a gift! We leave each day wondering how we got so lucky to have found her!
Paula has boundless energy- but also an understanding that children need a quiet space and time to work independently- she has the ability to find the perfect balance. The children always arrive and leave excited for their day! They are not just the 3 and 4 year old children arriving and departing- she really gets to know each and everyone one. She understands what skills and talents they possess and how to further develop tools that will help them on their path! The students attend MANY field trips, planned by Paula- as she wants them to get outside and explore and see the world and what adventures may lead to new understanding; everything from painting in the backyard, to visiting a park or library, to meeting new people-the goal is to provide the students with new understanding and abilities!
This will be Sam’s full second year with Paula- we even decided to take on an extra day this year-as he enjoyed going and seeing his friends and Mrs. Kruger so much! I truly believe Paula to be one of the most gifted individuals I have ever met-not just as a teacher, but as a human being. She knows each of her students so well and makes it her mission to guide them on their journey to becoming lifelong learners! Paula has made such a large impact on our lives and has truly made such an impression on Sam and his attitude not just towards learning but on how to be a good person and how to treat others with kindness and respect and patience. Each parent leaves the school each day knowing that the school day will be a positive one! We will miss her so much next year when our Son heads off to Kindergarten in the Fall- our only saving grace- will be knowing that Sam’s younger sister will be not far behind him and headed to see “Mrs Kruger” in the not far future. Thank you Paula- for everything you do for our children and families! You are truly a gift!
Mary-Kate Wilkins
“I am so happy that my daughter started at Humble Beginnings Preschool in September this year. She is so excited every time she goes to school, and she learns something new everyday. I am so happy to have met Paula. She is so dedicated, and really loves her students.”-Aileen P.
"Paula Kruger is exceptionally nurturing and provides clearly defined boundaries for our young children. She is a highly qualified educator and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her in the lives of our three children. We trust Mrs. Kruger implicitly and owe her our deepest gratitude and respect for the role she has played in our children's development."-Lora M.
"I feel very blessed for finding Paula and her preschool curriculum. My twins have thrived and grown exponentially. Each day is something new and exciting which intrigues them so much, yet the regular routine that Paula has created has allowed them both to relax and enjoy that rhythm as well. I appreciate the hard work, thought and dedication put into each and every class by Paula. Her love of teaching reflects in my kids eyes when I ask them what they did in school that day. My kids have grown and matured in every way. Socially & verbally they are much more confident which makes them happier, which in turns makes me happier. The more they learn and grow, the more confident they become, and that is a blessing as a parent. Thank you to Paula!”-Lisa C.
"Both our boys were taught by Mrs. Kruger at her previous two schools and we will follow her anywhere in the city! Our experience with her has been fantastic. Our boys were always excited to be at school. She filled the classroom with interesting crafts, beautiful books and fun learning tools. Her learning activities extend way beyond the average with things like insects in the classroom, interesting visitors and fun excursions. We cannot recommend Mrs. Kruger enough."-Carol M.
"We cannot say enough good things about Mrs. Kruger. She always greets and welcomes us with a smile on her face. Mrs. Kruger gives regular feedback and is always available to discuss any aspect of our child’s education and progress. It has brought great relief to us after seeing our son so upset about attending his first year of preschool that I thought we were doomed for the next 13+ years. After only one day with Mrs. Kruger, he learned that school can be fun, as well as educational, and he has never looked back”-Michelle V.