The Brophy Elementary school is a wonderful learning environment for kids!…read more This school has an amazing culture. The new principal, Mr. Rothwell, staff and teachers are dedicated caring passionate people. They do go the extra mile to foster a warm, loving, safe environment for the kids to grow, learn and develop in. We moved here and didn't know a lot about the schools. The guidance counselor, Mr. Hintz, warmly greeted us and gave us a tour and answered our questions when we were going through the school choice process. The enthusiasm around the school is contagious. Typically a word you don't want to hear about when it comes to schools. However you, your child, and your family are bound to catch it. Parents are friendly and welcoming, whether they are part of the PTO or just coming and going to and from the school. There is plenty of room with large play yards and play structures. Ample parking and a very safe drop off and pick up process. Pleasant street can be a bit busy so drive with care during school hours. Check in at the office and your bound to find more friendly faces willing to help you out. Ms. Silverman is incredible and keeps things pulled together and moving smoothly. If you need help or have questions the health educator, Ms. Kinsella, and nurse, Ms. Pratt, are also ready and willing to step in and put your child at ease. Mr. Wisneski is an outstanding person who does not only teach but brings fun, I mean fun, into the class every day. Every person I spoke to before the beginning of the year had so many wonderful things to say that it helped put my mind at ease. Given our short time at this school I don't know each and every teacher. However, they all work together for the kids and fold them all in. Everyone at Brophy has helped to make the transition smooth, fun, and easy. How can you not learn when you are having fun and excited to be there? So the down fall, if there is one, is the kids grow up and move on.

I consider my family lucky to be part of the amazing community that is Brophy Elementary school…read more Teachers and staff are always helpful and friendly. My kids can't pick a favorite teacher because they've loved them all. My kids have grown tremendously both socially and academically. We've made lasting friendships and the only thing I regret is that in a few years my kids will no longer be at Brophy --when they move on to middle school.

Children flourish here, where they learn the most important skills of all: autonomy,…read moreaccountability, and how to be themselves in a world that would prefer for them to be quiet and to sit still.

I am a former student of SVS and unfortunately I cannot be proud of this affiliation. During the…read moreyears I attended and afterward I witnessed some blatant hypocrisy and violations of the school's stated philosophy, including by some of the most seasoned staff members. The claim is that decisions are to be made by the entire community via School Meeting, but the staff do in fact gatekeep and manage to exclude any ideas or proposals that they don't like without any discussion whatsoever. I personally have known quite a few people who were burned by the heavy-handed controlling efforts of certain staff members. Make no mistake: SVS is NOT a democratic school; it merely masquerades as one. If the founders don't like your idea (or don't like you), it won't be up for a vote; it'll be squashed preemptively. There isn't necessarily anything wrong with a school where students aren't in charge. But it shouldn't pretend to be what it's not.

My son went there back in 2011. He is still recovering from that experience emotionally and it took…read moreyears to recover academically. He was held in a room by teachers and interrogated after playing a game of cops and robbers on the playground with friends. They kept asking him " is there something going on at home"? Over and over and over . They wouldn't let him leave the room for over an hour. He eventually made something up to get out of there . They called DCF on us .( which was screened out since it was made up) He was 6 years old. They were all about the money. I will never forgive them for the damage they did to my son. If you want to deal with pompous staff in the office and wake up one morning to have DCF called on you for no reason , then this is the place for you!

We will be entering our third year at Summit for my oldest and our second for my youngest. My kids…read morewere in daycares previously and all of my frustrations at previously centers are non existent at Summit. Could not recommend this school more. Both my kids have received personalized and individualized care from their teachers. We love Summit!

Part of the miss Tanya's family of schools. Very family oriented. You will feel comfortable leaving…read moreyour child here.

From the owner: Come join the Miss Tanya’s family, where we strive for children to have an amazing first school…read moreexperience! Established in 2000, we are in the business of working with you to provide an enriching, creative and exciting early childhood experience for your child. Miss Tanya’s Woodland School offers a program emphasizing socialization, independence skills and fun! We provide a rich curriculum for both preschoolers and kindergartners. Please email us at woodland@gmail.com for more info!