We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our daughter to the Halifax Early Childhood School…read more(HECS). She has loved her 2 years of pre-school, and comes home with songs, crafts, stories and yoga moves which she enjoys sharing with the rest of the family. The teachers are superb and have a wonderful way with the children, encouraging them to work collaboratively, share creative ideas, grow in independence, and treat each other kindly. In addition to the sunny indoor space, there is a wonderful backyard playground so the children have outside play time. And during winter months, the indoor 'obstacle course' is a big hit. If you are looking for a nurturing, fun, organized pre-school, then look no further, HECS is the place. I highly recommend it.

This preschool is amazing. Our son went here for two years, and now our daughter is in her first…read moreyear. The school is a loving and caring environment where childrens' learning is continually fostered through play. The teachers are AMAZING!! They know all the kids so well, and tailor the curriculum to each of them and their individual needs at the time beautifully. The school also feels like a real community - there is a bi-annual backyard party in the beautiful, treed backyard playground, a weekly e-mail goes out with pictures of all the kids, and there is an annual beer and art show which is fun for the parents. We can't speak highly enough of this school and would certainly encourage any family looking for a half day preschool (rather than daycare) program to enroll their kids.

Excellent school, my daughter has been there for several years and is excelling in ways we never…read morethought!! Truly a gift for kids who may have difficulty learning in the public system

If I could give a 0, thats what I'd give...horrible school, horrible principal. DO NOT send your…read morekids there unless you want their self esteem tore to shreds. The staff are not qualified to help children with learning disabilities of any kind and treat the students as if they are personal pets, harass them if they tell us. As a parent I highly recommend you would reconsider sending your child to this school.

My experience with First Step Driving Training was a very positive one. the instructor Susan is an…read moreexcellent, very professional, yet approachable, instructor. she is a patient and a positive teacher that does a great job of pacing the lessons based on the individual's learning strengths and weaknesses. She doesn't just make you pass the road test, but ultimately, become a safe, confident driver.

I am 29 years old and I had so much fear around driving. I had so much support with Ha's driving…read moreschool. They really went above and beyond to help me. They even gave me a free lesson and paid for my second exam when I slipped on the first one. They were SO amazing, I cannot stress enough to go with them. I went to another driving school in Halifax when I was in high school and it was a very stressful experience. it stooped me from driving for many years. Ha's driving helped me overcome these fears, I am a happy driver now. Also Peter is so passionate about his work. He really cares to put good drivers on the road. Two thumbs up!

Our family relocated here from the US. From the moment that we inquired about the school via…read moreonline we received a response almost immediately. Within two days they scheduled a video conference and answered all our questions. We were impressed and knew this was the school for our children. When we arrived to the school we felt welcomed and special. Our kids started in November of 2017 and have been able to settle in and love their school. The teachers are all compassionate, caring and dedicated to the students growth and overall success. Through my time of volunteering at the school I have come to know everyone of the teachers and have truly witness the positive impact they have made on my children's lives. Our children are not only getting a quality education but are being discipled for Christ in a Christian environment! We highly recommend the school to all parents! Your children will be blessed and will be impacted! This investment will be everlasting!

If you are looking for an echo chamber for evangelical Christianity than this the place for you…read more Otherwise it is definitely not. The facility is in bad shape, with a roof leak that has not been fixed, but has been known for years, filthy floors, dirty sinks, bathroom doors that don't lock half the time and a fume hood that has been unable to be used for years. Although mostly friendly, the staff and speakers are often biased in the worst ways. Obsessed with proving the superiority of Christianity, countless speeches against the lgbt community, a paranoia that everyone else is being manipulated by Satan into conspiring to tear down Christianity, and a constant lecturing that everyone is a sinful wreck who deserves to go to Hell. Instead of taking criticism, the school merely sees it as the fulfillment of Biblical prophecies, which means that they're doing a good job.The classes most dripping with Christian bias are mandatory religious studies classes, which there is no way to get out of.

Excellent daycare. The staff are attentive and nurturing, and my child looks forward to each day…read more Communication with parents is great, and the environment feels safe and welcoming.

As a parent I am an observer and keep myself attentive during the drop off and pick up time and…read morechanges my time of pickup to find whats happening behind the closed doors. You don't want to leave your children where they isolate crying and terrified children and shout at them to sit at one place. You are leaving the most precious part of your life to them and they would make sure to scar them for life. The teacher are so overwhelmed with work that they behave frustrated with children. I have encountered teachers shouting and leaving the classrooms with children alone( I wont believe anyone but I have seen it through my own eyes and heard teachers shouting) complained about it and feedback taken poorly owner saying it might be parents shouting when there were no parents inside when I arrived late to drop off my child. Can't believe my own eyes and ears.I am not sure on what basis government are providing them licenses to play with the little ones life. If I had the time to take them for a ride I would have strongly revolted their practices and complaint to the authority to close all the locations. Disheartened and frightened for the little ones lives. Complaint has been registered but as a parent I should inform you all. It is just not me there are other parents with same concern. Additionally, teachers are frequently engaged in cleaning tasks during critical playtime, which is essential for a child's development. This diversion of attention may limit meaningful interactions that foster growth and learning. There are significant concerns regarding the current practices at this daycare that could impact the well-being of children and the experiences of parents in the future. Reports of teachers raising their voices at children have been noted, suggesting a potential pattern that may continue. Parent feedback appears to be inadequately addressed by management, which could cultivate a growing frustration among families.

I went here for 7 years I loved all my teachers. I made many friends this was my favourite school…read moreever I miss them all!

The Maple Tree Montessori School is a beautiful and calming space, designed lovingly for preschool…read moreaged children. I've been spending some time here lately, practicing yoga when class is not in session. The school is open-concept, consisting of one large room with hardwood floors and large south facing windows. There are lots of neat looking supplies for art projects, plus a full kitchen where I'm assuming fresh meals are prepared for the kids attending classes. If you're looking for a place to send your kiddies to preschool, you should look into the Montessori approach, which focuses on developing children's' skills in a safe and creative environment. If you have the chance to attend a yoga or meditation class here, you should take it. The space really is lovely and it's nice to be privy to different educational settings within the Halifax community.

Plus side, nice clean space and lots of creative supplies. Fresh baked muffins and healthy snacks…read more Montessori learning and kids yoga and music which is awesome. Teachers were very nice. Negative side, on top of a higher rate for this daycare, all food is not included; you must provide fresh fruit or vegetables daily for snack, there is no progress or feedback for individual students and they do not pack water for their daily park/playground trips as there no toilet in the park, and do not always get outside twice a day, as per standard. Also, the schedule is around the private school sked so if you are working parents, prepare to try to find care for your 4/5 yr old 18 days around Christmas, March break and the last two weeks of June (when there is no childcare camp program at that time of year). Felt like parent teacher night was just a general speech by the owner talking to/at everyone, only interaction with other parents was the last day, nothing to encourage relationships and friendships like other daycares I have experienced. Would be better if they gave individual feedback from teachers on how your child was doing, progress or creativity, even just something they did or if they had a good day, drop offs and pick ups could be warmer to make parents feel welcome.