We couldn't be happier with this school. The academics are very strong, my kids absolutely LOVE…read morelearning, and I have watched them develop over the last three years at the school into truly independent and curious learners. (Super A+ for music and Spanish and sports departments too!) Thank you!

We entered our girls into Thacher in the upper elementary school (grades 4-6) this past fall. While…read moreone of our daughters is having a very positive experience, our other daughter has been having a less positive one. She has dyslexia along with some other learning issues, which we made very clear to the school during our application. Her teacher, Amy Smith, seems both unwilling and unable to work with students who don't learn in the normal fashion. Amy has been very difficult to work with: she doesn't communicate well and she doesn't follow through on things she says she'll do. With the exception of one administrator, the school has been completely unsupportive of us and our issues. We will be withdrawing both our daughters from the school next year. I would recommend Thacher upper grades for students who are bright, quick, and self-motivated learners. If your child isn't all of those, I would highly discourage you from choosing Thacher. Certainly if you run into problems, you won't find support from the administration. We were warned by a family who had a very similar issue last year. Their daughter was also dyslexic, also had Amy Smith, and also had a horrible experience with the administration. They withdrew their daughter mid-year (forfeiting their tuition) because their daughter was so miserable.

Love Goddard! We have been very happy with their care for our toddler and infant. The teachers…read moreare great and they are constantly doing interesting educational activities. Highly recommend!

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in Milton, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is a…read moreprivate preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.

We knew when our family started our journey at The Village School that it was a bucolic setting…read morewith a beautiful outdoor space, bright and cheery classrooms with fantastic teacher/student ratios, and the emergent play-based curriculum that we were looking for. What we didn't know is that The Village School would become the cornerstone of our family life and set the foundation for lasting friendships and connections for our kids and us too. The director and teachers are so devoted and dedicated to getting to know each individual child and meeting them on their unique educational continuum. Even when my daughters were in their first year programs I was blown away at conference time by how the teachers knew and understood their personalities and learning styles so well, despite only spending 2 or 3 mornings together each week. The Village School is truly such a special place, and we could not ask for a better first school experience for our daughters. We'll be sad to send our last off to kindergarten next year, but know that she has all of the tools she needs, socially, emotionally, and academically, to set her up for success!

From the owner: The Village School is a safe and nurturing preschool for children ages 2.9-6 years where each child…read moreis encouraged to explore and learn through play. We provide a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences to promote each child's social, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth. Through rich classroom environments, engaging curricula, and guidance from experienced teachers, children are given the opportunity to develop at their own pace and in their own style. At the Village School, we strive to stimulate curiosity and provide hands-on experiences in all areas of learning to ensure that our preschoolers go off to Kindergarten to succeed.

Not inclusive of children with special needs or physical disabilities. Very disappointed…read moreconsidering we already spent a good amount of money to be on the waitlist.

If you are looking for a pre-school where you can confidently leave you child then Little Willows…read morePre-Pees hook is for you. With moving back to the US we had to choose a year round Pre-School for our son that not only allowed him a safe place to be while we are working, but a place where he can learn, socialize, be active and learn a routine all rolled into one. I researched and viewed many Pre-Schools in the Quincy area and their price was very competitive and well worth every dollar. But what was nice they are right in the middle. Not too expensive nor cheap. Little Willows is not only that but more, finished with an excellent staff that cares for you little peanuts and their development as much as you do.

My son received "meets expectations" and "exceeds expectations" in all academic program areas on…read morehis first kindergarten report card. I believe my son was able to achieve that success because of the skills he developed at Little Willows Preschool. Little Willows Preschool worked hard to prepare my son for kindergarten, and I believe they were successful in doing so. Thank you, Ms. Ann, Ms. Lisa, and staff!

My daughter just recently transfer from this school to public school and received a 68% on her…read moretest. She is actually behind not ahead. The cleanliness of the school is worst then public school.

I was lucky enough to attended Delphi as a child growing up, and last month my toddler started…read morethere! The same things I loved about Delphi long ago are still present and thriving. The teachers are enthusiastic and passionate about learning and make every single day fun. The small class sizes allow for a strong nurturing relationships between staff and students, and my child feels welcomed and loved already. I appreciate that Delphi's reading program teaches students to read at such a young age and provides them with a genuine love for learning. It isn't forced upon them and that was something I loved when I went- I became a strong independent learner which helped me through college and into my career. Many of the staff that worked there when I was young are still present- which means a lot in this day and age. After a few weeks our son already loves his class, his teacher Miss Pam and the fun activities they do daily- art, music, outside time twice a day, painting, reading class, etc

My kid was not happy there, the teachers were very rigid and don't do great with children with…read moredifferent learning styles and needs.

I had a wonderful experience with the preschool!! I attended the open house in November 2015. As a…read moreveteran preschool teacher, I am very aware of preschool guidelines and expectations. From the moment I walked in I was very impressed with the staff, building/environment, and overall sense of community. The staff went above and beyond to answer all my questions, the director was knowledgeable and readily able to provide all information I requested! Money/fees never seemed to be a topic. If anything the director barely discussed it. She was very pleasant and spoke to all parents specific to their situation. The program is flexible and comprehensive. I am very excited to have my son attend preschool at Adams Street!!!

Our biracial daughter attended this school 2 years ago and while the hours were nice and the…read moreteachers were nice to my face (I'm white), my daughter did not love it there. On several occasions, she explained that when there were disagreements at school, she was singled out and asked to remove herself from the group. The teachers never talked to me about it, so unfortunately, I dismissed it. I wish I didn't. After meeting with and speaking to other mixed race families and the few minority families, I am convinced this is a bigger problem. The worst part is, they don't think it's a problem, because they don't recognize that they are treating children differently. The school needs some major diversity training...or they can just stick to only caring for their white students, because that is what has kept them open all these years. For any mixed families, this is a hard pass.

We just moved to the area hoping our son could get socialized a bit with some kids. After two weeks…read morewe gave up cause they said our son was too much to deal with. We went to Bright Horizons and even though its twice the price, its worth it. Our son has done very well and his behavior has markedly improved.

Relating a similar experience "interviewing" as described by another person here. Perceptions and…read morebehaviors of exclusivity and not inclusivity were rampant throughout the whole process - even more obvious when you look at the classrooms and the makeup of the students. We went to the info sessions, sat in the class and watched a class in progress, met with the director, did the parents night and were declined admission; with no explanation at all, even when asked - just ghosted. We spent a lot of time preparing forms and talking to teachers and felt the least they could do was provide some clarity.My only assumption can be they reached their quota of ethnic children in the classroom. In the end, it was truly for the best, we ended up at Bright Horizons and had a phenomenal educational experience that prepared my very bright child over and beyond what was needed for kindergarten.

I wanted to share a my experience " interviewing " for this school a couple years ago…read more I was really excited for my toddler to attend a Montessori school. I was pregnant with my second child and had a busy job. We were invited a first time for a school tour and to meet with the director. I am a black woman and she told me all about her " black " friend. At some point I had to cut short the discussion to go back to work. The second test was an evening with other parents to discuss more about the philosophy of the school and ask our questions. There were multiple evenings planned. I was surprised when I arrived to discover that 70-80% of the room was composed of black parents or people of color. It was a surprise because when I visited the school, there were not many black kids. And the evening seemed more like a quizz / an exam. Our level of participation would indicate who would get the golden ticket for their child to attend. We didn't get it and I reached out to understand why. I never got an answer despite a couple emails. It left a bitter taste and I really felt manipulated. All that to say, it is a private school and they can build their own rules. But I question the values of diversity and inclusion of this school.

An incredible school! Ms Connelly, the school Director, is exceptional and creates a safe, small,…read moreand focused learning environment tailored to each child. Our son is entering his third year and has grown tremendously (we weren't sure he'd make it through at first and he thrived) thanks to her focused attention. I couldn't recommend this school highly enough.

Our daughter Cameron spent 2 years at Forbes Hill and I wish she could have remained with Ms…read more Connolly through high school! Cameron absolutely blossomed over her two years at Forbes Hill. Ms. Connolly fosters independence and creativity in her students and sparked a curiosity and love of learning in Cameron. She made incredible progress and even started K2 as a "fluent reader." Not only do children make great strides academically, but Ms. Connolly is genuinely caring and compassionate, someone you can truly trust to care for your child. I enthusiastically recommend Ms. Connolly and Forbes Hill to any parent.