Cloverleaf Home Education

312 Cantril Street

Castle Rock, CO 80104

11 Reviews

School District

Douglas County Re 1
Grade

K-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:62
Type

public

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Submitted by parent on February 26, 2023

We removed our child from this school after one semester. There were several aspects of the school that were concerning to us. The administration was not honest about why decisions were being made and about practices that occurred during the day. They told us that several grade levels needed to be combined due to overcrowding. When we spoke to parents that had children in the supposed overcrowded grades, those grades had less than 10 children. The administration did not tell us about additional combining of grades during the school day that resulted in the students not being able to do the scheduled activities due to such a wide range of ages being present, thus making the activities not safe/appropriate for all of the students present. We were told students had to wash hands at certain points in the day to ensure health was a priority, and our child confirmed that handwashing did not ever occur unless someone ate peanut butter. These types of things made us wonder what else was being made up or not communicated.The administration sent out notices that parents were not allowed in classrooms for any reasons, most work would not be viewable until conference time, and parents were not allowed on field trips. Parents are frequently reminded to send a peanut-free snack with their child, but then children are told if anything makes crumbs they're not allowed to have it. There is a fairly large list of school supplies parents must bring in with more supplies requested through out the year. There are also numerous fundraisers parents are asked to participate in - they are voluntary, but your child feels left out if you don't participate.The social studies teacher is amazing! She has a coherent plan for the whole year, plans tons of hands-on/multi-sensory activities that directly relate to the lesson, and even brings in people from museums to present to the kids. The other teachers sadly do not seem to have a clear plan for their classes. The science class, in particular, was lacking in engaging activities. She had the students doing a single worksheet for entire hour-long class. The art teacher was quite critical and condescending toward students, and would have other students help students that needed help while she focused on certain students. The lack of engagement in classes led to discipline problems that were overlooked by the administration.We have found that there are better options for homeschool enrichment in the Denver area.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2017

My kids love the collaboration on projects and field trips. Their teachers have all been wonderful. Dissections, artist studies and projects are my kids favorite s. The curriculum checkout and included consumables seals the deal for us!
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2017

This is my 6th year at Cloverleaf Home Enrichment, and I can say that we have been absolutely thrilled with the program. The teachers are wonderful, compassionate, caring staff who take the time and interest in their students that is sometimes hard to find these days. They work so hard to provide a great complement to my homeschool program. I can't say enough glowing complements about the teachers that we have had at Cloverleaf. This is an incredible resource that both my kids and I really enjoy. It gives them the opportunity to make friends with other homeschooled children, and also to get a taste of what learning is like in a traditional-school environment. The administrative staff are also very caring people who obviously have the gift and passion to work with these children. They are quick to work with me in situations where my child might get sick, and to help me understand different protocols for various issues related to education. Having the opportunity to choose and use free curriculum is also great and saves my family lots of money each year. I love Cloverleaf, and so do my kids, and we are very fortunate to have found this option.
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2017

Amazing enrichment to homeschooling program. Wonderful caring teachers who are very encouraging with the kids. Highly recommend.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2017

Both of my kids started Cloverleaf as kindergarteners and we never looked back. We've been with the program now for 11 years now and benefited greatly from top-notch curriculum options, staff who know and care for my kids, and so many enrichment opportunities it's hard to know where to begin talking about all of them! The program offers a smaller, more intimate feeling and somehow manages to pull off amazing unit studies, guest speakers, learning opportunities, art projects, plays, field trips, science fairs......did I mention I had a hard time knowing how to talk about everything? I can't imagine homeschool without this program.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2017

My daughter has been going to Cloverleaf for the past five years and has loved it. My son just started this year, and he can't wait to go each week. The teachers are kind, knowledgeable, and work to make this enrichment program special with activities we might not consider doing at home. The field trips are always to exciting, educational locations. The principal is wonderful - incredibly positive and upbeat - which sets the mood for the whole school. We love this program!
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2017

This is the sixth year of having my children enrolled in Cloverleaf. Every year my kids have received excellent supplemental education with the teachers there. They experience things in Art and Science and PE that I could not do at home. The program is very organized and I trust all the teachers and staff completely. This is a great place for homeschooled kids to make their best friends and learn what it's like to be a part of a class. The curriculum we receive is also amazing - it saves our family hundreds of dollars each year.
Submitted by student on March 10, 2017

We have been attending Cloverleaf for 8 years now. We make the 50 minute drive each Thursday because we love the topics the teachers choose each year, the personal investment the teachers make with our kids, and the environment of Cloverleaf. My younger kids ask each year when they will be able to start attending school with their siblings as they already know the teachers.
Submitted by other on March 10, 2017

This is my 8th year at Cloverleaf....all six of my kids have loved the program. It is an excellent enrichment program that provides individualized instruction in Language Arts, Science, PE, Social Studies and Art. The teachers are EXCELLENT and provide individualized tutoring and instruction. The Cloverleaf program also provides a rich library of curricular materials which can be checked out for the year to use in home instruction. I have two children in college who credit their writing ability to the middle school writing teacher and the care and love and rigor she gave them. All of the teachers have positively mentored and impacted my kids lives for the better.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2017

This school has been an amazing fit for all three of my homeschooled kids, for three years now. The fact that the teachers have been the same year to year makes it comfortable and consistent for my kids. They look forward to their weekly day at Cloverleaf, where they get to do experiments and art projects (that I could not provide them with at home), participate in gym classes, learn great writing and communication skills, learn to work with groups and teams, and be supported educationally and relationally by an awesome staff. Cloverleaf is such a gift to our family!
Submitted by other on March 08, 2017

Don't send your kids here if they have even mild special needs! They don't have the staff to help them at all. They actually discourage enrollment of kids that have ADD or mild autism. The safety there is non-existent. None of the modulars are locked and when it's time to pick up the kids no one is paying attention. I have witnessed kids at lunch wandering way off into the field towards the hwy. My kids hated it there. I will say this again. The lady that runs this program has zero idea on how to deal with a kid that's not like the other kids. She actually called my child a name in front of me and the child and has no business in the education field.