Banyan Day School — Local services in Coral Gables

As self-employed business owners and involved parents, it was incredibly important for us to find the right preschool to entrust the care and early education of our two sons and daughter.

Each day brings us peace knowing that our beloved Banyan consistently excels in:

strong open parent to teacher communication

safety and wellbeing (the campus is simple, homey and beautiful, located in the heart of Coral Gables with a high fence and single entrance accessible only by keypad)

a loving and nurturing staff with quality year-round care including summer camp (the director truly empathizes with working parents as she is one herself!)

appropriate routines with respect to authority and rules (very important nowadays)

a traditional creative curriculum with an emphasis on the whole child development (thorough report cards evaluating social/fine/motor skills given per semester with teacher check-in’s)

small class size (no more than 8/9 students with one principal teacher and one assistant per class)

inclusive learning styles (yes, for those who need extra help especially pandemic kiddos— shoutout to Banyan’s accommodations and the therapists who come to campus)

a solid introduction to academics (with Spanish) that prepares them well for competitive entry to any elementary school

clean classrooms, learning equipment, playground and bathroom settings (bless all of our amazing teachers who help with potty training)

and most importantly instills an excitement and love of learning with fun and play

The preschool is managed by three sisters who have extensive experience, knowledge and a whole lot of passion for education since 1986. We respect, trust and admire their guidance. While their success is seen daily in the kids’ happiness, it also lives in the generational students and families who have been at Banyan for many years. You’ll hear and see that Banyan graduates from the 80s/90s return to enroll their own kids. This speaks volumes to their important work…they are building a legacy!

Next week marks the start of our third year. Their curriculum unfortunately ends in Kindergarten, but we are thrilled (and relieved) to still call Banyan home for several years to come. We are thankful for the lifelong friendships, childhood memories and their commitment to instill a strong academic and social foundation in our children.

Banyan Day School is THE blessing we needed for our family. All said with a grateful heart, we simply could not do this journey...

AMAZING school! The best in the area. My daughter has been at Banyan since she is 1 year old. Banyan Day School has a superb reputation in Coral Gables. Its curriculum is robust, well-rounded, and engaging for children and parents. School staff are professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Principal is phenomenal! There are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation for what they do for the children and the community. Their activities stimulate physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Thankful from the Principal /Teachers to janitors, facilities are always neat and clean (classrooms, bathrooms, playground, hall). Their effective communication creates a positive environment. We, as parents, always know what topic the children are learning in given month/season. All events are carefully planned and executed (commemorative days, graduations, etc). It is such a good school that employee's turnover is minimal. Their staff members work for Banyan for 20, 15, 10 years. And they know all the kids by their name. It is a very safe environment! My family LOVE...

“A Home Away From Home" I've been a part of the Baynan community for two years and I couldn't be more grateful for the incredible experience my boys have had. The three sisters who run the school have truly created a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters a love of learning. Initially, I was a bit apprehensive about enrolling my very boisterous sons, but my fears were quickly put to rest. The teachers at Baynan understand the unique needs of each child and create a space where they can thrive. They've been instrumental in helping my boys develop a passion for learning and reading, even at such a young age. The playground and the overall community at Baynan are truly exceptional. It's a place where my kids feel safe, happy, and inspired to explore and grow. I'm so thankful for the Baynan team and the positive impact they've had...