Excellent school for smart kids that need help with reading, math or comprehension. The teachers…read morehave excellent training. The curriculum and academics are on point. My kids loved the art and music program. They came to Hillside School not able to read. They returned to public school with top grades and studying skills. They are all going to attend college. We couldn't have done it with out Hillside.

Hillside encourages experience, learning, and getting better at sports. Although Hilllside is a…read moresmall community, it opens up to people to allow them to prosper. Hillside looses a credit rating because of the way that food is made. The food comes from Sysco, the company that makes window washer, and that's exactly what the food tastes like. On the other hand, Hillside's sports program is just a bit off. The Hillside motto, is that they will teach you anything you want to learn, but that's untrue. I had to sit out, because no one though I was good enough to Junior Varsity basketball. So, I had to sit on a couch for the whole winter, with no sport, doing my homework. It was honestly the most obnoxious lie I've ever heard from a school, loss of two approval stars.

This is a review for the large playground across the school driveway, near the baseball and soccer…read morefields. The playground includes two sets of swings, three slides, a dome shaped jungle gym, plus other structures for bigger kids and young ones too. It's a large playground and worth our short drive from Hudson. The ground is covered in wood chips which seems to be the popular ground cover. People have been generally friendly, so I'd recommend that you check it out if you want a new place for your young ones to play.

Little slice of apple pickin' heaven in western ma, small enough to allow for a neighborhood feel,…read morebut diverse enough to make cocktail parties a fantastic time.. from Lowe's general store and the church on the main drag to the top of Mount Pisgah (a must for technical mountain biking, or a very nice hike) no place like Berlin, MA

Our boys are now in 1st and 3rd grade. Without a doubt, the care and education the boys got at…read moreSkribbles set them up for a promising future. However, the most important thing about Skribbles is that it's a place that we trust to take care of our boys and we thank them for doing so. I'd encourage anyone to visit either Skribbles if they're considering daycare/preschool options for their children.

I had several issues with this establishment. Overall, the administration was horrible to deal…read morewith. Three separate times they called to say my son had a fever and I would pick him up and take him to the doctor and the doctor would tell me he didn't have a fever. When I brought my concerns to the school I was dismissed saying they have a state of the art thermometer and that it was accurate. Another time we picked him up and brought him home and changed him and found three ticks on him, one of which was attached to his foot. Again, I informed the school and they told me that they haven't had a tick on a child in years and that they treat the play area regularly. Why try to justify or defend yourself in this situation? He was at daycare all day and we came straight home and found the ticks. Where else could they have come from? All a parent wants to hear is that you understand the concern and you will address it. This place is more concerned with gaslighting you to protect themselves than actually taking concerns regarding the safety of children in their care seriously. Their illness policy makes absolutely no sense. My son was not allowed to come to school because he had an ear infection which is not contagious yet when I called to tell them he had pinkeye, they said he was fine to come in as long as he didn't rub his eye. He had just turned two at the time and there's no way a barely two year old isn't going to rub his eye. I was disgusted at the thought of children being allowed in a classroom together with something highly contagious like pinkeye. Also, my son was at the age to transition from day care to preschool and I reached out several times about the process for moving to preschool and for more information about the program. No one responded to my inquiries via email and I never saw administration there after 4pm when I came for pick up. One day while I was at work, out of the blue, I received a message via the school's app, which they typically used for communicating quick information like event reminders, saying that because my 2 year old son doesn't make eye contact and can't sit still during activities, they would not allow him to move to preschool or stay in his current day care program at Skribbles and told me his last day would be August 25th giving me little notice before he would be unenrolled leaving me scrambling to find a new childcare facility. This should have been an in person conversation, not an emotionally disruptive instant message in the middle of my work day. I also had an issue with a teacher who felt it was appropriate to make a comment about my son, who is autistic, saying: "It's too bad you didn't name him Dennis so we could call him Dennis the Menace." If you're not trained or equipped to support a child with special needs then maybe you should have a serious conversation about your concerns with the parents. I consistently communicated with the school about his developmental delays and how to best support him. Every day I would pick him up and his teachers would tell me he had a great day and how impressed they were with his progress. No concerns were ever expressed to me about their ability to handle my sons needs. There's so much more I could say about the terrible experience my family had with this place. At a certain point I just stopped bringing any concerns to the administration because I was constantly gaslit and it was clear they didn't want to take ownership of anything. We've found a much better environment elsewhere and now my son actually gets excited to go to school instead of crying every drop off like he did with Skribbles. After starting at his new school, I've meet a number of people who had less than pleasant things to say about Skribbles. This establishment needs to learn some empathy and compassion and needs a serious lesson is communication.

Fay School is an internationally-respected private school in Southborough, Massachusetts for boys…read moreand girls in grades pre-school through 9, with an optional boarding program for students in middle school. A campus with extraordinary resources, teachers who actively mentor, a forward-thinking curriculum, and a diverse and inclusive community all inspire Fay students to excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, and to productive and fulfilling lives.

Great school culture and rich tradition with a goal of educating students to be a better person…read more Fay students are constantly evaluated along the line of Fay education missions. Their core values are truly reflected on their day to day campus activities emphasizing both adacemic excellency and character development, in addition to efforts, services and wellness. The way they do it is very age-appropriate therefore rather effective. A well-deserved best junior school in the US.

Town is getting better. I think the town government has their own self interests. The school…read moresystem is too politically correct and teaches to the state tests not reality. Hudson did have an excellent school system in the 1990's but had gone down hill steadily since. Teachers teach their political views to children. Police force is large but some reason are busy with traffic offenses. Fire dept too small and can't even operate all of their own equipment because they are understaffed and town will not let them hire more firefighters to correct the issues. Eversource is really in control of the town government.

Over time, the school and its management have steadily declined. Although there were some attempts…read moreto improve, the administration remains poorly run. There are a few good teachers in the Children's House, but beyond that, very little has been positive. Ms Manviya is great! Teacher consistency is poor, and there have been numerous management changes. The only good thing is that the classrooms are spacious and filled with natural light. We have since removed our enrollment due to these ongoing issues.

This school is an absolute mess, and I want other parents to know exactly what they're walking…read moreinto. When my daughter was in the infant room, things were fine. But the second she transitioned into the toddler room, everything fell apart. She came home with undocumented bite marks -- yes, bite marks that no one noticed or cared to report. She was sent home in soiled diapers almost every single day. The staff used the wrong diapers, wrong wipes, and even applied diaper rash cream when I had specifically instructed them to use coconut oil. That was never authorized. It felt like my directions as a parent were ignored. The turnover is out of control -- teachers come and go constantly because they are clearly underpaid and unsupported. The director changes so often that there is no leadership or accountability. The classrooms are dirty, the toys are old, and kids are always sick because the place is not properly cleaned. And if that wasn't enough, their billing practices are a complete disaster. Despite my child being on a voucher, they suddenly decided I owed them $4,000 because they didn't process payments correctly for months. Then they had the nerve to demand I pay it all at once, as if their incompetence was somehow my fault. At the end of the day, I pulled my daughter out because I could no longer trust them to keep her safe, clean, or cared for. I put her in an at-home daycare and the difference is night and day -- she is calmer, happier, and thriving. Guidepost Montessori in Marlborough is nothing more than a glorified, overpriced daycare that fails children and families. They are disorganized, careless, and completely unprofessional. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Save yourself the stress, the money, and the heartache -- your child deserves so much better.

Our family switched to SMS when our oldest was to transition to the middle school. For individual…read moreeducational needs it was important for our child to be in a smaller class setting with consistent feedback between educators and parents where he would not be 'lost in the sea' of a very large 5th grade class. SMS offered exactly that. We also have another child who requires additional support through SPS but have successfully been able to navigate having our child attend SMS with services at the public school with the tremendous help and advocacy from SMS. There are teachers at SMS who are a shining light and will forever be a special memory in their primary school education.

Good school with some amazing teachers. Two of my kiddos…read moreattend Saint Mary's and love their classes. I'm happy with the updates and future plans for the School. it's a great environment for kids and families that want a smaller/ stronger community.

I have a lot of experience with Hudson Children's Center, as my 3 year old has been attending for…read morealmost a year, and my 13 year old attended when he was in daycare and pre-school. There are some key points that set Hudson Children's Center apart from other daycare centers and pre-schools: 1. A good portion of the day is spent outdoors, in their large backyard filled with picnic tables, swing sets, and climbing structures. 2. The staff are caring and engaged, meaning you won't find them preoccupied with their phones. 3. There is a major focus on daily art projects and creativity. 4. There is a beautiful inground pool in the backyard. During summer, any potty-trained child is able to participate in daily free-swim in their floaties with staff in and around the pool, keeping good care of safety. 5. Also in summer, a dedicated swimming instructor provides private swimming lessons for every child whose parents opt to sign them up for lessons. The extra charge for private lessons is a major bargain. The core staff are Robin and June who have worked at the center for many years. They set the tone for peace, calm, care, and creativity. Every weekday morning, I bring my daughter to pre-school. I interact with the staff and the children. I feel welcome and comfortable. I know my daughter is well-liked and well-cared for. I know that every day, she is being enriched with creative projects and fun learning by her teacher, Wendy, and a great team. Every afternoon, when my wife comes home with our daughter, I see that our daughter is happy. She's had a great day at Hudson Children's Center. My daughter's pre-school class is diverse, which is important to my family. The center has a private, online group for parents. Almost daily, teachers share with us photos of our children participating in enriching activities, including gym time, programs with their dedicated music teacher, field trips, and general play/silly time. I feel like the team encourages my daughter's creativity and individualism. Even at 3, she likes to choose her clothes. Sometimes she'll opt to wear a costume. When she arrives at the center with me during the morning, she is met with enthusiastic and supportive staff members who notice her, notice what she's wearing, and compliment her. Depending on your work schedule, one negative might be that the center is only open until 5 pm, so you must arrive before then to pick up your child. Honestly, children are at daycare for so many hours during the day... They may arrive as early as 7:30 am... The 5 pm pickup time makes some sense. In my experience, after 5 pm, children are longing for their parent pickup and hoping the next person that arrives is their parent to pick them up. Of course, the "early" pickup time won't work for everyone's work and personal situation. I recommended Hudson Children's Center without reservation. To summarize, my daughter is well-cared for. Her creativity is fostered. The education is enriching. The swimming pool and swimming lessons are a huge bonus and value. The staff are engaged, creative, and caring.

From the owner: Our attractive, well-equipped building is arranged specifically for young children. The bright,…read morespacious rooms, a gymnasium, and large fenced-in playgrounds offer the opportunity for individual development in a creative and challenging setting. The Center is non-sectarian, open to all children and their families, regardless of race, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, disability or marital status, or sexual orientation.The Center is open year round from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. We have full and half-day programs with specialized teachers for music and gym. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided and parents are asked to send a lunch with their child. During the summer season, we enjoy special recreational activities and offer individual swimming lessons in our in-ground pool.