Ardenwood

Our family has been part of the Challenger School community since our children started in preschool, and they are now thriving in elementary school. It has been a truly pleasant experience every step of the way. Challenger offers a fantastic academic curriculum that has helped our kids build incredibly strong fundamentals. While the coursework does become more rigorous and heavy as they progress through the grades, the teachers and administration are always willing to work with us, ensuring we have the support needed to help our children succeed. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to Headmaster Mr. Paquin for his proactive approach to campus security. The robust protocols he has established ensure a secure learning environment, allowing us to feel entirely confident in our children’s well-being. Knowing our children are safe and secure allows us to focus on their growth and happiness. From the front desk staff and lunch teachers to the extended care team and classroom teachers, everyone is helpful and guiding. Our kids also attend extended care, which they love—it’s a perfect time for them to unwind and enjoy time with their friends after a productive day. We are very thankful to the school for providing a dedicated, safe, and academically excellent environment.

Challenger Ardenwood has been an exceptional school for our family. From day one, the environment has been warm, structured, and welcoming. The front desk staff are always inviting and helpful, and the security guard greeting our kids with a high five every morning sets a positive tone. Every staff member we’ve interacted with is friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in the students. Our children have been at Challenger since Pre-K, and their academic growth and mental independence have been remarkable. Challenger teaches children to think for themselves and be responsible for themselves, which has significantly boosted their confidence and problem-solving skills. Mr. P, the Head Master, and Mrs. Adriana, the Assistant Director, are very present, approachable, and engaged. Strong leadership like this makes a real difference. We highly recommend Challenger Ardenwood to families looking for strong academics, structure, and a supportive school community.

Great school. My 2 kids started here since Kindergarten. Been with the school for 13 years. I like their strong curriculum on reading/writing, analytical/critical thinking, STEM and art. They teach good values and independence. They seem to have a secret sauce in helping students learn. Dedicated teachers, friendly staff, and supportive principals throughout the years. The school is always clean and well-maintained. Very thankful for their new security system. I am grateful for how my kids have turned out, many thanks to Challenger School Ardenwood.

I have a 5 yr old that attends Challenger Dumbarton Cir. When I first considered Challenger, like other parents, I was a bit apprehensive. I was worried about the program, the teachers and the environment. Looking back, enrolling my daughter at Challenger Dumbarton Circle was the best decision we make for our child. The program director, Ms. Minakshi, is very involved. Her care of her students makes a huge difference. She takes pride in her work; rarely do I see someone who enjoys their work as much as she does. I have often seen her sitting on the floor of her office surrounded with a bunch of kids. She makes the kids very comfortable and special. My daughter always wants a hug from her which she gladly provides. My daughter's teachers are Ms Preeti and Ms. Joya. Both the teachers are exceptional in their care for the students and the pride and joy they bring to them. The environment makes the kids want to learn. Both teachers take special care that all the students are involved and motivated. I was thrilled when my five year old daughter came home one day with a little booklet and started reading from it. It is just amazing to see my daughter learn so much and enjoy it. I would also like to mention the front office staff. Everyone is very helpful without being artificial. It just feels that they do care. Lastly, I want to mention the physical plant as well. The School campus is large and is well organized. Each classroom has large windows and get plenty of sunlight and fresh air. The bathrooms are always clean (my daughter will refuse to go to a bathroom that's dirty - so I really appreciate this) The children play area is large with a variety of equipment that keep the kids busy and entertained while getting fresh air and exercise. They also get to mingle and play with kids in other classes and make new friends. My daughter got to know a lot of kids form other classes feels that she has lots of friends.

As a parent I am very pleased with the school environment. All the staff members are very friendly and helpful and that not only include all the teachers but also admission/ office/ security personnel. All the teachers greet each and every student and parent with great respect. The culture of the school is very pleasant. I would recommend this school to all. All the teachers have been very nice and have worked above and beyond to help my son not only academically but also building social skills. Miss Minakshi is a great motivator and has the best ideas to help the students. All the teacher take care of each and every student, they provide additional attention to the areas where more work is needed. Special thanks to Miss Roma, Miss Ritu to give my son an amazing kick start when he joined the school in the middle of the school session. Miss Amina's skills to get the best out of students is commendable. Also would love to recognize Miss Aggie for not failing to High Five all the students in the morning even if they are in a grumpy mode. Over all it's a fun place for kids to learn and grow. 5 stars to the school and its positivity.