Providing Academic Excellence Since 1970

Welcome to Yellow Duck Preparatory School!  It was 55 years ago, that my mom Joan, discovered a beautiful 26-acre shaded property, filled with strawberry patches, and opened Yellow Duck Nursery. I grew up with 5 brothers and sisters, just off the quiet country road, Pinebrook Road. Our family was immersed in education, with my mom at the forefront opening the very first preschool. She led the way with her progressive philosophies. At a time when many high school graduates started working, we all went to college, followed by graduate school. I was in the first Yellow Duck graduating class, in 1971. In 1987, my sister, Beth joined our mom, and together they continued writing a curriculum rich in academics and creativity. Beth’s daughter, Katie pictured here walking hand-in-hand at graduation with Grandma Joan and Beth was the first grandchild to graduate Yellow Duck. Celebrating our 55th year, the next generation of great-grandchildren continue the traditions. 

Yellow Duck has always been a family school. Co-Directors Maureen Benedetti & Yvette Connolly together have taught every age at Yellow Duck, from the terrific 2’s to the Kindergarteners, who enter 1st grade at the top of their classes. Maureen and Yvette each have 3 children; they are also life-long educators with additional degrees in special education and clinical psychology.