Crossroads School

3.1 mi

Temple Israel is a liberal egalitarian conservative synagogue…read more As compared to other conservative synagogues, they tend to support Israel strongly, have Avot v'Emahot, and have a normal (not triennial) Torah reading. The clergy is very warm, and the members are very active. There is a very strong connection among the congregation and when we visited originally we found them to be very welcoming of strangers, as opposed to other synagogues I've been to where the people have been a bit more cliquey. There's a strong youth presence, which is fantastic. All in all, would recommend a visit if you're in the area and need someplace to go to shul.

A terrific, warm community, with something for everyone. Great adult learning, engaging family…read moreprogramming, religious and social events, and social action. Hope to see you there!

Memorial Elementary School

1.0

(1 review)

3.1 mi

I was a student here lunch used to be good now is terrible they went BROKE the place is disgusting…read morepee on the floor teachers are ok don't really teach you much but are nice

The Tobin School

1.0

(1 review)

2.9 mi

It's been a few years since my son attended Tobin. Ownership may have changed since then, but I…read moredon't think the administration or management has. Teachers turnover all the time, but I generally liked my son's instructors. But administration (outside of one individual) was terrible and I could not believe they were even involved in the childcare industry with their complete lack of compassion for children with health concerns. This place is truly awful. I actively tell people of my experience with Tobin and how I felt defrauded. It probably doesn't matter because childcare is so limited, but at least I'm doing my part.

From the owner: Leaders in early childhood education Excellent preschool,…read morePreK, innovative Jr. Kindergarten, and Kindergarten up to 2nd grade Robust curriculum with art, music, physical education, yoga, foreign languages, and more! Beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces.

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The Brighton School

3.9 mi

We have had all six of our children attend this school when it used to be called Wayland Academy…read more You cannot beat a school with small classroom size, curricula adapted to the individual student and loving care from faculty. With classes from pre-k - grade 6, it's the best possible start for any child's educational journey.

Both our kids did their elementary schooling there, from Pre-K and K to 5th grade. At one point the…read moreschool changed name from Wayland Academy, when the faculty took over and became co-administrators. To summarize: in 6 to 7 years, our kids never said they did not want to go to school. The teachers are superb, it is a very multi-cultural community, the class sizes are small, allowing students to work at their own pace. Either they are super bright in math or need a little more time on reading, there is plenty of resources there to make learning a great experience. They do plenty of field trips and activities, get a great foundation in being good citizens. My kids now in middle school are kind leaders who can build efficient teams and rally good people around. Not only they learnt their curriculum at an advance level, but they mostly learnt to read people and make informative decisions about whom they want to be friends with and whom they do not. If you ask me, it is the most valuable skill ever. Thumbs up for the Brighton School in Framingham!

Tenacre Country Day School

(1 review)

3.3 mi

This school is has an extremely welcoming community of students, teachers and parents and provided…read morean exceptional foundation for our two children.

From the owner: Founded in 1910, Tenacre enrolls approximately 195 students from pre-kindergarten through grade 6…read more Located on 10 acres of land in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the Tenacre grounds include five buildings, athletics fields, swimming pools, and the Phyllis Scoboria Orchard. Tenacre is accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE). Students come from 26 towns. Twenty-seven percent of students self-identify as students of color. The school employs 53 faculty and staff with a faculty/student ratio of 1:13.

Tenacre's small group model offers immense benefits. The low student-to-teacher ratio allows every student to participate more fully.

The annual 5th and 6th grade spring musical is a beloved tradition among students.

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Tenacre's campus is located on 10 acres in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Riverbend School

3.0 mi

Our family has been part of the Riverbend community since the fall of 2017. Our daughter…read moretransferred in the first grade from another Montessori school and thanks to the amazing teachers, staff and students at Riverbend, her transition was not only seamless but she felt part of a beautiful family from day one. The smile on her face when I picked her up that first day said everything. The community of parents was equally as welcoming to our family and we have formed many friendships at this sweet school. The academics are excellent and certainly live up to Riverbend's impressive reputation. Children are happy learners at Riverbend and it shows through their impressive work ethic, supportive friendships and extreme school pride. We are lucky to have some of the best teachers anyone could ask for and the working relationship between them and the students is like something I have never seen before. We feel very lucky to have made the decision to become part of this community.

We've been at Riverbend for the last 7 years for preschool-elementary. In every classroom, the…read moreteachers are extremely invested in supporting, challenging and building independence in every child. As a result, all students thrive and are really happy. This community is accepting, open-minded, interesting and passionate. You should check it out!

Students at Riverbend School use unique Montessori materials to learn complex concepts.

Riverbend School's stunning campus features purpose-built classroom space that maximizes learning.

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Students at Riverbend develop leadership skills as the older students mentor younger ones.

Kennedy Middle School

1.0

2.8 mi

ms hamm is a genuine verbal abuser and it has impacted me so much that i had to take the time out…read moreof my day to type out this review. ma hamm is a demonic being and needs to seek help, although being possibly far past this point, due to her lack of emotional control and incompetence when working with children in fifth grade. she had yelled at me for forgetting a whiteboard marker for out math practices and i usually have one handy, but that day i had forgotten that i had thrown out the marker because it was dried out and didn't buy another one. this whole problem could've been easily solved if she had let me borrow a marker from her stash of at least 10. i had also been accused as being in the wrong in a situation. my ex-friend had been coloring with me and i was using a yellow marker, and hers a blue. i then decided that it would be a little funny if i put a little dot on her paper. i proceeded to make a small dot on the corner of her paper, started giggling a little, and got my paper forcefully ripped apart and brutally slapped on the leg. she then speedwalked to the teacher, fake crying, and got us both pulled into the hallway. the friend told her that i had scribbled all over her paper and that she "kindly" told me that she didn't like that. i then tried to tell my part of the story, which resulted in me getting cut off by my own teacher and me receiving punishment; lunch detention. the next year, my grade was assigned a homeroom to visit so that we could answer questions from the lower grade about how the next grade would be like. she then went on to yell at the class to be quiet and that they are being disrespectful and disruptive when they had been completely silent already and did not deserve being verbally abused. someone please get this fucking teacher fired for all i care. she can burn in the deepest pits of hell for all of eternity. one other teacher i must critique is ms morgan. she makes her lessons unclear and talks for the whole entire class, leaving no time for students to complete assignments that are, usually, due the next day. as an example, she talked about the "do now" for about 10-20 minutes and then finally moved on to her actual lesson plan, which took about 30 minutes. about a project that we had to present the next day. however, we had no prior knowledge about it and had to create the entire presentation in that one class after she stopped talking, which left us with 10 minutes left in the class. this teacher can join ms hamm. fuck you michelle and mackenzie. you both shouldn't be in tha same building as other children that are already having a hard time.

fuck ms. hamm she verbally assaults her students and tried to get me kicked out of class constantly…read morefor doing nothing. i have graduated high school and am still scarred by some of the things that woman said to me. even my mother, during parent teacher meetings, would notice she would degrade and talk shit about me. not cool, michelle, not cool.

Kiddie Academy of Framingham

4.7

(18 reviews)

5.7 mi

The children are left to sit around in the classes and entertain themselves. The classrooms are…read moredirty and outdated. I would never allow my babies to be left by their overworked and overstressed teachers. Never let your child go to the school. They are only in it for the money.

This is in reply to Bianca B's review of January 11, 2024. As the director of Kiddie Academy…read moresince July of 2017, I have made it a point to get to know our parents and children and to always check in to make that they are happy and satisfied with the quality of care that their child is receiving . I am sorry that Bianca B did not approach me and let me know of her concerns. I take pride in knowing that my educators are engaged with the children throughout the day whether it be through academic centers or free play. I see children with happy faces engaging with their peers, I see educators interacting with the children, becoming excited as the children accomplish a new task, offering comfort and love when the children need that extra hug. Again, I apologize to Bianca B and I wish that she had approached me with her concerns. I most certainly would have addressed them. I have been working with children and parents since 1991 and I truly love what I do.

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First Circle Learning Center

4.9

(15 reviews)

11.2 mi

We love First Circle! Our daughter has been here almost a year and the teachers take extraordinary…read morecare of the little ones, with so much love, learning, and silly fun throughout the day. They're also so helpful in helping our daughter progress and become independent. Big shoutout to Amber and Naomi in infant 3! And to Clay and Kaitie for jumping in to help whenever needed!

We love this place! My job forces us to travel often, and I wanted some stability for my son. First…read moreCircle provided that and lots of love, care, and patience. I can not speak more highly of the staff!

Our large outdoor space allows us to take our curriculum outside, and practice our gross motor skills.

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The Creative Kids Studio

(9 reviews)

6.7 mi

I have two children in preschool and toddlers at Creative Kids and they really enjoy it. They are…read morewell cared for and teachers adore them. My kids enjoy the art and music enrichment classes in addition to their daily activities. They are well fed and the kids enjoy the food. My older son is learning a lot in preschool/pre-K to prepare him for Kindergarten. The school is clean which makes me feel comfortable and secure. I am happy to send my kids there and would recommend to other families.

My 3 year old daughter loves this school. As a parent, I love it even more. This school has it…read moreall! Aside from academics, she's learning music, art, dance, gets regular exercise and loves her teachers. A huge selling point for me is the teachers speak multiple languages with the kids. My daughter is 3 and she's already speaking 3 languages: English, French and Russian!

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Montessori Escuela

(3 reviews)

4.5 mi

I had a meeting with Maria who is a director of the school and almost from the first few minutes it…read morewas clear to me that she is a professional and knows child psychology very well. She is also an amazing person who will spend time with every parent as much as needed to answer and discuss all questions you have. She is a very attentive person and definitely loves what she does.

I was so excited to bring my little guy to Montessori Escuela. The director Maria was super sweet…read moreand welcoming. I felt comfortable the minute I walked into the program and saw the huge yard with lots of outdoor playspace geared for my energetic little guy. The learning space inside was airy, bright and impeccably clean. There were so many hands on activities that I have never seen before in the regular preschool classroom because I never really knew what a Montessori school was until I met Maria and she guided me through her extensive curriculum. Apparently he will choose the activities he is interested in and they will provide him with lessons. Since each child could be learning something different at any given moment they have up to three teachers with only 10 children. It seems there's so much opportunity for our child to grow and learn in this warm and nurturing environment. I didn't feel this comfortable when we walked into the large daycare facility by our house so that is why I was so happy to have found this Montessori. The Spanish is an added bonus! Now I cannot wait until our little guy turns 2 so we can enroll him in.

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Our Future Learning Center - Natick

4.7

(3 reviews)

0.2 mi

This center is a genuinely nice place to bring your child. They do what they can to make you and…read moreyour children feel comfortable at this center and with the teachers. They try to work with you on any situation best they can as long as both parties communicate. As long as you have the communication everything will go smoothly for all involved.

Amazing kindergarten! My kid is forcing me to drive him there, child is always happy . Staff takes…read morecare about everything!!! Real proffi

During our class, during "Spring scents and Flowers" theme, Kids of KWA made their very own lavender playdough

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Our 5 sweet kittens enjoyed making their own props for the story

The Goddard School of Wayland

4.7

(3 reviews)

0.8 mi

This is a fantastic daycare center in Wayland that I had the good fortune to volunteer and play…read morewith the children. Their staff is awesome and very attentive to the needs of the children.

My daughter attended the Goddard in Wayland for preschool. The teachers were always professional…read more There was a lot of communication between the school and home. I felt safe leaving her there and she never reported any problems.