Such an amazing community to embrace your child! This is our 8th year at the school and highly…read morerecommend it! My children love the school, teachers and families here. The education they are experiencing seems way above and beyond!

This is our 6th year at ECS and we love everything about this school! From the caring teachers,…read morethe staff, the aides, the specialists, the pastors, they all love each of these students as their own. I have seen tremendous academic, spiritual and social growth in all 3 of my children. From preschool to middle school I highly recommend ECS!

ETA: The new leadership team is amazing. The school went through some challenging times, but it's…read moreback to feeling like a home away from home again.

Think hard, don't lie to yourself... Does your child need a bit of support academically? Do you…read morethink they might? Do you want small class sizes? Are they on meds that need to be administered at school? Are they Neurodiverse (Dyslexic, Anxiety, ADHD, Autistic, Dyscalculia, etc.)? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, this school probably isn't for you. We really loved the school when the kid was younger. But, partway through the lower school, supports and amenities suddenly got a lot more scarce! The Middle School is even worse. Were the staff at fault? Usually not. Decisions were made and the kids that needed a bit of help paid the price. There isn't a school nurse. They have remodeled some of the specialist-type classrooms to convert them into classrooms. There has been quite a bit of staff leaving in the last 5 years. There isn't a real 9:1 kid to teacher ratio in practice, they use alternative accounting practices including counting staff members like the librarian (kids see the librarian for an hour or less per week while most teachers rush back to their rooms for preparation time leaving the librarian often alone with the kids). Teacher assistants in the lower school are not necessarily full time and are often pulled from class to cover teachers and things like playground duties. The administration is actively trying to add more students per class, and more classes overall, as all administrators are prone to do. In short, while it is a beautiful school, it isn't for everyone. Try not to be dazzled and ask the hard questions. See if this is right for your family. It is an expensive question to get wrong.

Both of our children attended Chestnut Hill Academy, and our youngest just graduated from 5th grade…read morelast week. Throughout their K-5 journey, every teacher was exceptional, supportive, and genuinely caring. Communication between teachers, staff, and parents has always been outstanding. We love CHA's focus on community building, leadership, strong academics, and the emotional well-being of its students. Both of our children loved their time at the school and formed wonderful friendships that will last a lifetime. As parents, we have had the privilege of watching our children grow into confident, resilient, and well-prepared middle school students with strong leadership skills and perseverance. We are incredibly grateful to the entire CHA community for the positive impact it has had on our family.

Our daughter attended CHA from kindergarten and will be completing 4th grade this year. The school…read morehas been incredibly supportive from the beginning. Each of her teachers from K-4 were engaged and provided regular feedback on matters related to academics, social, and well-being. We really enjoyed the school programs from performing arts, field trips, winter activities, and leadership opportunities. CHA also did a great job connecting parents and building a strong community with the school.

Why do i keep reading reviews about people going there with their kids on an afternoon to have open…read moreplay?. Misleading yelp reviews.. they do NOT offer Open play for children. They are also rude and only answered me because it was the second time i emailed them and probably annoyed them.

Discovery Village is a fantastic Preschool. It is in a great location, and has quite a bit to offer…read morefamilies for their young children. The school provides a safe, nurturing environment for children where they can learn and play. Children can be dropped off as early as 8 am and until 4:30. The before care and after care, will help families who work. The children will get to engage in sensory play, cooking, music, and movement. The facility also offers to host Birthday parties! The facility is engaging, clean, and friendly. Go check it out!

Well, after my family attending SCCP for 4 years total, it's safe to say we loved the school. Our…read moredaughter and son both went here and are now doing well in elementary school. SCCP is located inside of a church, but they are not affiliated with that church or any church--this can be a hard thing to find. The location can sometimes be off putting but give it a chance! We loved the play based atmosphere, the field trips, and especially the special family events.

From the owner: South Colby Cooperative Preschool is a non-profit school for children 2 years to 5 years of age…read more South Colby allows parents to work closely with their child, other parents and the teacher to foster a love for learning in a structured, yet creative environment.

As a new family at St. Nicholas this past year, we have been extremely happy and impressed with the…read moreeducation and the welcoming atmosphere our two boys, and even us as parents, have received by all (classmates, teachers and families). As a military family, our children have experienced both public and private schools both in Washington and around the country. We can honestly say St. Nicholas has exceeded our expectations. From the stellar education, small class room size to supportive staffs, we are confident our children will gain the foundation they will need to be successful in their future education. In addition, the sense of community and values they instill will also assist them to be confident and compassionate people.

Being in the military, my boys have been to 4 schools in the last 6 years due to the school system…read moreset up or due to our own decision to move them out of one school to another. There also seem to be several other reviews here, however, only 1 seems to be visible. I hope whoever reads this finds it useful in your decision on whether or not to send your kids to this school. My wife and I come from a Catholic family and both have grown up attending Catholic schools from elementary to high school so we both understand and value what a Catholic Education provides. This is also the primary reason why we moved from Dupont to Gig Harbor-we stumbled into this town while exploring the area one weekend. We first found the church appealing but my wife started researching the school and one day decided to drive up here and visit the school with our boys (I was away on business at the time). After she told me about her experience, I went for myself. My initial thoughts was that it was a small campus but while small, I found the staff and teachers very friendly and the kids were very polite-something I hadn't seen since the last Catholic school the boys attended back in Hawaii. At that point we decided to send the boys there-we just needed to move to GH. After having the boys here for the first year at this school, I am both deeply grateful and highly impressed with the teachers and the staff. Here's why: After 2 yrs in Dupont, my eldest son moved schools 2x-due to the set up of the school district but in both of those cases, he was a B average, though he was an A average in Hawaii. The teachers here truly opened up his aperture to learn and he has taken a 180' turn and made straight A's. My youngest was an average student who had a need for tutoring during his 3rd grade year in Dupont; after his first year at St Nic's, he ended his year with a B+ average and actually remembers and is enthusiastic about learning. The teachers and staff are truly dedicated to their students and are very responsive to the parents. The principal has an open door policy to everyone and does a fantastic job in keeping the parents informed (due to COVID, she's done several Zoom calls). The parents are so warm and inviting. They have a initial new parents' picnic, about the weekend prior to the first day of school. There is also a Facebook group for all the parents that helps all of us stay current on what's going on in the school. They have a lot of events and fundraisers some of which will require parent's involvement, but, that is normal for Catholic schools as they want the parents involved in as many activities as possible. Although I could say more about Saint Nicholas, I encourage you to visit the school, meet the teachers, and judge for yourself. The small class size allows for more teacher/student interaction as well as provides opportunities for more 1-1 instruction if needed. You will not regret the level of education they provide to the students; you will cherish the relationships you will build with the parents, and hopefully, see the value and impact this school will have not only your kids but on you as well.

Under new management for the 2023-2024 school year. They are abuzz with excitement to take on the…read morelegacy of a school that has been in our community since 1981. Montessori education focuses on the WHOLE child, and speaking from my own experience as a parent, this was a huge benefit for my son. He just left the school in the 7th grade. Teachers helped nurture his curiosity about higher math, gardening, and artand much more. Working at his own papp7has ssful platform for him. Teacher/student ratios are amazing. There is before school care starting at 6 am and after school care until 5:30 pm.

I love this school. I cant think of a better place for my child to thrive and make new friends and…read morelearn at her own pace. She's coming home every day telling me and her dad about what she learned. She's applying it to every day life. She's developing habits that will grow with her. I cant think of a better school for my daughter. It's really the best place of education for her here.

I went to this school, as did my younger cousin. I liked…read morethis school when I went there, however there was two staff member I hated. But i guess that's any school. Mrs. Casad, would never let me step foot into her classroom, she would meet me at the door, give me a paper, and send me to the library where the GYM teacher Mr. O'Donnell would give me assistance if I didn't know something. Mr. Brown the history teacher and Mr. Davis the science teacher and football/wrestling coach, were two of the best teachers ever. Neither of them simply let their students fail, unlike many of their colleagues in the district. I want to thank them specifically for good education at MWJH Other than that, class sizes were good. food was good. Discipline was fair. I would enroll my son into this school, and move him out of the district before SKHS.