Our 3 boys currently attend the FAA and all started since they were 2.5 years old. We have been…read moreattending this school for over 3 years and plan to continue until they graduate. The preschool program has far exceeded our expectations. The teachers are attentive, meticulous, and sensitive to each of our children's individual needs. They always respond to my concerns immediately and treat my children as they would treat their own. Our family does not speak French at home but we chose this school to provide our children the opportunity to become bilingual starting at a critical young age in development. Our boys come home singing French melodies, count in French and say basic phrases. Our eldest son who is almost 5 years old is learning how to say basic sentences in French which is amazing. My only complaint is that I wish the school was closer to our home -since we commute 35-40 mins each way. It's a sacrifice however we can already see the benefits in progress. In addition to a strong curriculum including music and physical education , they have an after school program with various classes including soccer, cooking , art, etc. Our boys love this school and I do hope they expand to offer a middle school in the future. The FAA also offers French classes for adult learners. I have been attending the weekly class for over 2 years and have made incredible progress I never knew was possible with our amazing instructor Isabelle. Truly the FAA is a gem of an institution and we are grateful our children have the opportunity to learn and attend this wonderful school.

We first enrolled our daughter in Pre-K 3 at the French American Academy, and she's now in her 4th…read moreyear. This school truly feels like a second home to us. The bilingual curriculum (French + American) is outstanding, and even though we don't speak French at home, we've watched her become such a confident and curious learner. As a parent, I've been impressed with the Singapore math approach they use; it's helping her develop a strong understanding of math, not just memorization. My daughter also enjoys the after-school clubs, especially Cooking Club and Soccer - they've become highlights of her week. The teachers are incredibly talented and experienced. With the small class sizes, our daughter gets the kind of individualized attention that lets her feel seen and supported. This is the only school I've encountered where all the teachers and students know each other's names. The campus itself is spacious, bright, and feels very safe. There is an enclosed on-site playground for the younger grades. We are truly happy we chose this school and feel grateful for the nurturing environment our daughter gets to learn in every day.

Love this school. They are very hands on. They actually prepare your child early on so that the…read moreolder they get and each grade they move on to they can keep up. Because they are accustomed to a lot of work test and homework. Like I said I have nothing bad to say about this school love it

Does not have good lunch, they have added "rules" for parents teachers and students to follow which…read moreare very ridiculous and they take your phone. Just because you have your phone does not mean you will use it. Some students just like to have it in their possessions. They are in middle school they should have their phones and have freedom before high school starts.

My School is closing!!…read morehttp://www.northjersey.com/education/educationnews/Hackensack_Catholic_school_to_close.html Hackensack Catholic school to close Wednesday, February 18, 2009 BY JOHN CHADWICK NorthJersey.com STAFF WRITERS A Catholic elementary school in Hackensack will close in June because of declining enrollment, the Newark Archdiocese said today. Holy Trinity School, on Maple Avenue, has experienced about a 24 percent decline in students since 2000 and currently has an enrollment of 183, said Jim Goodness, a spokesman for the archdiocese. Church officials plan to merge Holy Trinity with St. Francis School, a parish school on South Main Street that also has suffered enrollment loss and is down to about 118 students. The archdiocese decided that St. Francis School would be the one to stay open because it has received extensive renovations in recent years. The school is under a flight path for Teterboro Airport and received government grants for soundproofing, Goodness said. "To try and level off the costs of providing education and stabilizing enrollment, which has fallen at both schools, the natural solution is that the parishes should combine their schools into one," Goodness said, adding that such issues as transportation and staffing were still being worked out. Holy Trinity is the sixth parish school that the archdiocese plans to close this year and the only one in Bergen County. The other schools are in Hudson, Essex and Union counties. Goodness said that schools with declining enrollments typically turn to the parish for financial assistance. But with parishes also struggling with changing demographics and increased costs, their ability to support schools is limited. "It is reaching the point in some parishes where they cannot support the school in the way they might have in the past," Goodness said. The pastor at Holy Trinity said the parish was contributing about $150,000 to $200,000 to the school, but the enrollment was still falling. The tuition is about $3,200 a year for parish families. **************************** How could I *not* give my Elementary school five stars? (Especially if it's Religious!) No, seriously. All kidding aside, this was a Catholic K-8 school, complete with boys and girls in plaid uniforms, nuns in habits, and daily assembly outside in the parking lot (YES, even in the SNOW) to 'line up' and take attendance. Though I was never baptised and never raised Catholic, I thought this was a great place. The teachers and sisters at this place ran a TIGHT ship. You wouldn't ever THINK of smack talking, much less bring stuff to school that didn't belong. The fear of the cruxifix at the front of each classroom was enough to set you straight, regardless of your religion. Looking back, for a faculty of ALL women, these ladies knew what they were doing- they did NOT take crap from us kids! AND, I even learned a few things, science and math, and they even had art and music class. Gym in those uniforms was pretty uncomfortable, though I was only there from 3rd through 5th grade ... and THEN I went to public school in Southern California! Oh, the horror!

I also attended Holy Trinity (K - 7th) from 1959 - 1966. Am…read moresorry to hear of its closing. It played an important part in my life.

My daughter LOVES Take My Hand and so do I. The staff is amazing. They are so loving and nurturing…read morewith the kids. The amount of crafts and activities they do is amazing. They play outside so much and foster so many interests. My 3 year old leaned about the butterfly's lifecycle with real butterflies. She was so excited every day to check on the status of the chrysalis. Same with baby chicks. The quality of the service they provide is outstanding. Its a safe environment that any child will enjoy. Very highly recommend

My 4 years old daughter has been in TMH over 1 year. She loves her school since day 1 and even…read moreasking me she wants to be in school on weekends. Teachers at TMH are amazing and incredibly passionate about nurturing young minds. Their program strikes a perfect balance between structured learning and play, ensuring that kids are engaged and excited about coming to school every day. Their program includes a variety of activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth, such as interactive storytelling, hands on science experiments, and creative arts and crafts. Special thanks to Ms. Michele, Mr. Jonathan, Ms. Crystal, Ms. Dorothy, Ms. Rosemary, Ms. Diana, and Ms. Gladys.

Do not send your children here. First of all, the facility is filthy beyond belief. My child's…read morehair would smell terrible and I couldn't figure out why until I smelled the swing they put him in all day - it smelt as though it had never been washed. While my child was here, he got ear infections every six weeks from all the germs because they don't adequately clean. One time I watched as one of the caretakers warmed up the wrong bottle of breastmilk and was about to give it to my child even though the wrong name was on it! The staff is unprofessional and even commented to me about the size of one of the boys genitalia. How terrible would that have been if his mom knew that? The ladies that watch the kids do seem to care, but expect minimal stimulation in the infants section. Bottom line - go elsewhere.

Please reconsider another school. The first two weeks were rough for my son as he was…read moretransitioning from a babysitter to day care. After that he loved going to the day care. After 3 months, I started noticing that there were days that it was a battle to drop him off. I was told that that was normal. I THINK NOT! My son cried for days and begging me to take him home. I asked the staff and the director everyday what was going on because he did not want to go to the school. Their response was, oh that is how he is at first, but as soon as you leave he stops crying. I asked a few people in the building about the daycare and I was told by several people that they wouldn't even put their own kids in there. Once I spoke to the director and the staff about what i found out and that my son will no longer attend the school, they had the nerves to tell me that there was a child bullying him and that they had to get rid of that child. What a load of BALONEY. I am not sure what goes on in that place, but I am extremely glad I took my son out of there.

Called them and asked whether we could have a tour for my kid. The person taking the call was very…read morerude and refused our request. It might be normal for a school to refuse an individual tour, but the manner this person spoke was unprofessional

A Disheartening Disconnect Between Promise and Practice…read more My family's experience was starkly at odds with the nurturing, compassionate, and supportive environment advertised by the institution. This assessment is offered not in malice, but as a necessary and candid account for parents considering enrollment. The foundational issue appears to be a systemic one of demeanor and empathy, starting with key personnel. While many individuals may be well-intentioned, the general disposition of the administrative and support staff is often dismissive and unaccommodating. This is most critically exemplified by the school nurse, whose interactions lack the fundamental compassion one would expect from a role dedicated to student care and well-being. Furthermore, our direct engagements with the teacher, Ms. Iannone, were consistently marked by a startling lack of professionalism and patience. Conversations that should have been collaborative efforts between educators and parents were instead characterized by condescension and defensiveness. Most alarming, however, are the policies and attitudes affecting the children's daily welfare. We were deeply troubled to learn that young students are not permitted to receive assistance from teachers when needing to use the bathroom. We were called twice to go pick up my daughter or ultimately help her with potty time as they were not able to do so. Ridiculous. For the early childhood grades, this policy is not merely impractical; it is a failure in duty of care that places an unreasonable and potentially distressing burden on small children. This lack of basic support extends to the emotional realm. The expectation that young children, many for whom this is a first school experience, should not cry, is both developmentally inappropriate and deeply concerning. A child's natural expression of anxiety or sadness in a new environment should be met with comfort and guidance, not with an implicit demand for suppression. The school's approach in this regard seems to prioritize rigid control over emotional well-being. Multiple issues were experienced one after another, but the final incident was a phone call from the teacher -- a call that left me shocked. To begin with, I didn't even realize it was the teacher calling; she immediately began yelling and demanding that we pick up my daughter right away, claiming my daughter was crying and stating -- in her exact words -- "This is unacceptable." I calmly replied that I was at work and would inform my husband, asking her to please give us some time. Her response was, "I don't care. Just tell your husband to pick her up now," before abruptly hanging up. I was left shaken and speechless. Sadly, this truly happened, and it perfectly reflects the way they conduct themselves. I can only imagine how they behave behind closed doors with the children. On the first day of school, the staff welcomed us with wide smiles, but it didn't take long for their true colors to show. My daughter attended for less than a week. Although the registration fee was listed as non-refundable, we still inquired whether an exception or partial refund could be made. We were instructed to send an email to see if something could be done. After weeks of unanswered emails and having to go in person to follow up, we finally received the standard, robotic response: "I'm sorry, it is non-refundable. There is nothing we can do." We then requested that my daughter's school supplies -- which we had recently provided -- be returned to us. The staff assured us that they would have everything ready for pickup the following Tuesday. We arrived at the agreed time, well before dismissal hours, only to find the doors locked and no one responding. When we returned the next day, we were told -- in vague, roundabout terms -- that they were unaware of our visit and could not locate the supplies. We pointed out that every single item had been clearly labeled with my daughter's name in permanent marker, making it hard to believe they were "lost." Of course, they had no further explanation. In the end, not only did we experience unprofessional and malicious behavior, but we also never recovered our daughter's belongings. Please, save yourself the frustration. This so-called church-affiliated institution is merely a façade -- they care only about money, not children. Protect your child and your peace of mind by choosing a better institution. To this day, if I even mention the name of the school or the teacher, my daughter begins to cry and says, "Please, no. I want to stay home." Repugnant and deeply unprofessional individuals -- that's what they are.

This was a terrific place that we sent our kids to for a variety of reasons. The staff here is…read moreabsolutely 100% top notch and truly treat the children in the most wonderful and compassionate way. As a parent, I felt really good about dropping off my kids here as I knew they were taken care of very well. The place is very clean and the curriculum is engaging. I can tell how much my children enjoy it as they do a great job of sending daily updates and photos which really help us get a good grasp of what they do all day. Also, my kids always left with a big smile on their faces. This only happens when the people who operate this place truly care about the children. I can say my experience was about as good as it gets and we absolutely plan on bringing the kids back very soon. I noticed there were some legacy negative reviews that were tied to the previous ownership - but speaking from experience I can say unequivocally that this daycare is absolutely pristine and the right place to send my kids to. We've had some good and not so good experiences with other options and Genesis is without doubt on top of the list as I feel confident they take great care of the kids and keep parents regularly updated with their daily communication. Highly recommended.

I wish so bad that I had good things to say about this program. Their mission statement is so good!…read moreBut in reality, they don't care about individual kids, don't appreciate the creativity of their employees, and their curriculum is only geared towards pre-schoolers and it's not set up for allowinging 1-3 graders to learn and flourish. As a result, it's really a disservice to even have it in out schools. it's definitely one program that should be cut due to budget. It does little good and costs way too much.

We have had two very disappointing experiences at this Fusion. My daughter is home-school/tutor…read moreschooled and will attend Professional Children's School for middle school next year. I simply wanted a math class, language arts, and English class with a tutor to get us through this final year. The administration is always responsive and organized. Except for noting that my daughter is in 7th grade and never changing it, despite being asked several times. The math tutor was entirely uninterested in anything. My daughter reports that she was bored (THE TUTOR) in the classes and there seemed to be no connection between homework and classwork. The class really jumped around. We quickly found a much better tutor for HALF of the price. She is doing much better now. The English tutor is very nice and funny. My daughter likes him a lot, personally. I was simply looking for a SIXTH GRADE ENGLISH CURRICULUM. That's it. Nothing special or out of the ordinary. He pulled homework from online that made no sense, nothing was level specific. He would start one idea and then switch to another. We gave this class more time hoping it would improve but it did not. He seemed to not have a plan at all. After explaining these situations to the Fusion administrators, we were told that the contract is "ironclad" and that we would not be able to have any sort of refund. Then, one of them emailed me to have a "phone conversation" regarding what it is "exactly" that I want. I would like my daughter to have a 6th grade English curriculum, which is what was advertised online and in their materials. This is NOT what I received. Do NOT bring your family to this Fusion. Find tutors elsewhere. They really do not care about the quality of education (obviously) and just a business. After such missteps, you would think that they would reconsider their contract. Really. Get private tutors. Much better. They actually have a plan.

My daughter started Fusion in Sept 2016, as a part time student. My husband and I were very…read morehesitant, as this is a very different type of school than we are used to. Well, I am happy we made the switch...as my daughter is flourishing! She has never felt more confident. Needless to say, Sept 2017 she will be going back, only this time as a full-time student.