Wonderful school! Our son has been attending Bedford Academy since the first grade and will be back…read moreagain this fall for fourth grade. The small class sizes have allowed him to flourish both socially and academically. The curricula, projects, and STEAM programming have kept him engaged and enthusiastic to go to school. Highly recommend!

TERRIBLE school. They are not inclusive and lack support…read moreand adequate staff to ensure all children's needs are met. I'm a Bedford mom this review is from both personal experience and word around town- a lot of people talk about how much poorly run this "school" is. This reputation certainly explains their low rating of 3.4. Please, do yourself a favor and steer clear.

Our daughter has gone here for almost 3 years. Overall, the school puts in the appearance of a…read moresolid place for children. Then covid-19 showed up. Their safety measures, like most, start strong and then fade in quality. That's not our gripe here now. They closed our daughters class for 14 days due a teacher testing positive for the virus. Understandable. What isn't is that you expect to keep our $750 for the 2 weeks you couldn't provide services? Their response to us asking us for a credit is "we pay our teachers during these tough times" What is this happens 5 more times this year?? SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH OF THIS GREEDY PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY REVEALS: For its 2018 fiscal year, BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLTN, listed the following CEO pay ratio data on its annual proxy statement to the SEC. CEO Name CEO Pay Median Employee Pay CEO Pay Ratio Stephen H. Kramer $3,390,320 $23,969 141:1 SKIP THIS RIP OFF DAYCARE. YOU WILL LOSE MONEY

My daughter stayed in this school for 2 years. We had to leave this school because of relocation…read more Otherwise we will stay till her kindergarten. Teachers here are really nice and creative(Before our leaving, her teacher asked us if we want to have our daughter's picture. They picked all her picture out and put in a USB key for us. You can image how much extra effort they did). Ratio are very good. And compare to CA. This school does not have those winter break, spring break or summer break(Certainly this is quite common in NH). Classroom and playground are quite spacious and clean. And they have a big gym for rainy day and other activities. Although they don't have lots field trip for toddler and preschool(they do go around campus, and visit fire station and police station from time to time), they do invite others to come to perform. They have story teller, dancer, pet show... And they offers lots fun based curriculum. I missed this school very much

This business provides after school care at my son's middle school. They have a nice mix of…read moreactivities, homework, and caring staff. I really like their ticket system ( pay as you go) which is wonderfully flexible and the office in Bedford is very responsive.

Seems as though not much has changed since 2018. I was told the same thing by the school my child…read moreattended, "they have no jurisdiction". Went all the way to a meeting with the assistant superintendent so I hope something changes. Avoid after school program that is at the school. We had thought paying a higher price for after school care would mean better quality care, not the case at all. 2 years in a row the head counselors of the program told us their program is a "free for all". My child has ADHD, we work very closely with the school & all programs as a team to support everyone but also enforce accountability with our child where poor choices are made. My child thrives in school, minor behavior issues. Made to be the "bad kid" in this after school program. Created a behavior program that they did not keep up their end. Was supposed to redirect, was told several times by the head counselor, that it was "impossible". Didn't bring out any of the redirection items they told me they were getting. The head site director of the program was supposed to reach out to the school to figure out what was working for the school, learn about the 504 we had. Several weeks after signing the form, head site director tells me on the phone, "oh I thought the school was supposed to come to us." Many times, counselors will be 20 ft away sitting at tables rather than walking around the playground monitoring children. The final straw? Told me my child couldn't get the 1:1 attention they needed because they allowed all the children to play with a metal chain on the playground for several days. When I told Anna, the director, on the phone when they called me to kick my child out that maybe the adult counselors on the playground should have taken away the chain & held it with them because they knew it was going to be a problem for the kids Anna says, "that's a great idea!" Really? So, after my child puts it around their neck with another child, which by the way they said it "happened so fast", my child is not a ninja. Young children getting a chain around their necks doesn't happen in an instant, it means the adult counselors were not paying attention. Probably on their phones or paying attention to paperwork like we often see happening when we showed up for pick up. They left my child to try to get it off & the other child got upset (understandably), so again they probably noticed when the other child got upset. They blamed the chain being on the playground on the school. The school says they have no record of New Mornings making them aware of the chain being there, & New Mornings did nothing to mitigate the risk to the children. So, my child who was very upset that their friend got hurt; received consequences from parents for poor choices - was kicked out of their program. Our family, most importantly our child, held all the accountability & emotional trauma from New Morning's staff treatment last year. None of the adults involved in the situation received any consequences. It is clear they do not properly staff and/or train their staff. They had many kids with behavior issues but tell you they have the appropriate number of staff to child ratio per the NH law. 2 people to 23 kids with 2+ having behavior issues is not ok for the kids or the staff.

This place is a diamond in the rough. A lot of preschools tend to be day cares, but Activa-tree is…read morereally prep for school. My daughter has gone there for a year and has learned so much from her teachers. Tuition is very reasonable. I'm thankful that we found such a loving and nurturing place for my daughter.

3 of my girls have been enrolled at this preschool.. They love it and the teachers.. 2 of them have…read moremoved onto Kindergarten (they're twins) and have exceeded the expectations of their new teacher/school. Loving school and being Kindergarten ready

For more than two years, our family has trusted Primrose School at Bedford Hills with our child,…read moreand we could not be happier with our experience. From the leadership team to the teachers and support staff, every person we have interacted with has demonstrated a genuine commitment to the children and families they serve. Most importantly, they have done an exceptional job helping our child learn, grow, and thrive. We have seen tremendous development academically, socially, and emotionally, and we credit much of that growth to the caring and nurturing environment the school provides. Primrose has created a culture that balances education, compassion, and community. The teachers truly get to know each child and are invested in their success. It is clear that they care deeply about creating a positive experience for both the children and their families. As parents, there is tremendous peace of mind in knowing our child is spending each day in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment. The communication is excellent, the curriculum is thoughtfully designed, and the sense of community is something special. If you are looking for high quality early childhood education and care, I would strongly encourage you to visit Primrose School of Bedford. It has been an outstanding experience for our family, and we are incredibly grateful for the impact they have had on our child's development.

From the owner: Primrose School at Bedford Hills is an accredited daycare located in the Bedford area that offers…read moreinfant, toddler, preschool and pre-kindergarten programs. For over 40 years Primrose preschools has been a trusted household name and a nationally recognized daycare provider committed to forging a path that leads to a brighter future for all children.