We used to bring our son here for the parent and child class and loved it. When he was two it was…read moreby far his favorite class of the week. Love how the teachers handle conflict resolution and I love all of the open ended toys that they have for the children to play with. They also incorporated outside time where the children could play on the small playground!

Education is poor…read more Admin is poor. The students are the only thing that make this school somewhat bearable.

Beautiful school and beautiful people! I felt as if I walked into the secret garden. Everyone was…read moregenuinely nice. Loved the school and the classrooms.

This school is overrated, in my opinion. Teachers are condescending and insensitive. They ignore…read moreany other viewpoint but their own. My son was treated horribly and singled out frequently. A student who does not fit their definition of a model student is ridiculed and given no opportunity for growth. If I could, I would rate this school less than one (1) star. It's such a nightmare. The school camouflages its shortcomings with a technology-free zone, outdoor lunches, and gym classes in Central Park to hide its fundamental shortcomings of inadequate teaching and a subpar facility.

There are some very special offerings here but unfortunately the negatives far outweighs the…read morepositive. My daughter attended two yrs here and my son one year. Pros - -reasonably healthy food options -lots of outside park time kids -no tech in the lower school (could be a con for many also) -nice community of parents Cons - bad for working parents. They cancel and cut days on a whim, with barely any notice. Their phase in schedule is 2 weeks of the kids only attending 1-3 hours of school. Same thing happens at the end of the year. We are required to attend many school events, often starting in the morning or midday. -no academics in kindergarten. The kids don't learn a single letter of a number and are therefore unprepared to attend school anywhere else should you choose to leave. -difficulty with admissions at other more academically oriented schools. We were offered spots if we agreed for my daughter to go through kindergarten AGAIN because she was so behind. The phone often went silent after telling the admissions person at prospective schools that we were coming from Rudolf Steiner. One said "better to just stick with that". Waldorf education seems amazing, until you try to interact with the rest of the world. -hiring of inexperienced teachers. Many issues arise when you have a bunch of teachers with 1-2 yrs experience. Which brings me to... -poor handling of children with any "differences" or challenges in reading, writing, speech, sensory issues, or emotional issues. Kids that are hyperactive, rambunctious or having a bad day get sent home. Parents of boys beware, it's mainly little men being tossed out of the classroom. We had to take our 3 yr son out because he was being sent home almost daily simply for not following along. It was happening to other boys in the class but it was just too damaging to continue. His confidence was getting destroyed and we were being tortured. Many friends had the same experience. They send your child home constantly, forcing you to eventually confront them and withdraw from the program. Then they keep the entire tuition and any reimbursed by the tuition insurance (the check goes to the school and they are supposed to hand it over....) In case this isn't abhorrent enough - When my daughter had Covid she suffered scary side effects. For weeks after, she couldn't sleep, had stomach pain, anxiety and couldn't regulate her body temperature. She took off her snowsuit one day before going outside because she was too hot. The teacher made her put it back on and sat her in the hallway alone for 45 minutes fully clothed, hat on, until I got there to pick her up. She was red and sweating. My daughter is super easy and had no disciplinary issues, yet she was treated this way when suffering. She was only 5 yrs old.... -messy politics and no leadership- the parents are always complaining about how poorly run the school is. We agreed so we left. In conclusion - if a Waldorf education is your one and only and you are also wed to Manhattan, you don't have much of a choice. But if you are just partaking because you think it's a sweet nature school, think again. Once you start here, your other options shrink and life will be harder should you change course.

Excellent Waldorf school. Our son has been attending for 4 years now and we could not love the…read moreschool and the community and more than we already do. It is a small private school that becomes family to your child and your entire family as a whole. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

From the owner: At River Valley Waldorf School our children learn by doing- in a screen-free and nature-based…read moreenvironment. From pre-K through 8thgrade, our Waldorf trained faculty nurtures the individual spirit of each child with compassion and respect. We educate the whole child through creativity, activity and purpose- preparing self-confident, independent thinkers who are culturally aware, socially responsible and globally conscious.

We love New Amsterdam School. The school has been a warm and welcoming haven for our family. The…read moreteachers are nurturing and care so much for the children and the entire school community is lovely. The children spend time each day in the nearby garden and events hosted by the school are magical. Highly recommend.

Really just confused and disappointed in the admissions process.. I loved the enviorment and wanted…read moreto sign up my son and received such positive feedback while there. Once I wanted to move forward my emails & calls went unanswered... about 2 weeks later several calls/emails, I received an email that the teacher thought my son was too old for the current class offered but then I received a call saying that the current teacher was leaving the school and that there was a possibility they would make it work but that they would call me back once they had a new teacher... 5 months later im still waiting for a call...

My family and I have been a part of this community for the last six years. I can say…read morewholeheartedly that the educational and cultural experience is first rate. The faculty and staff are committed and passionate about raising the next generation to be self driven learners who genuinely care and are thoughtful towards others. Hvws works very hard to provide a first rate Waldorf experience at a below market rate tuition. As to my experiences as a parent I have made some of my best friends through the school community and have been welcomed in to volunteerism so that I could help shape the school into what my family needs it to be. If you are looking for something far different from the teach to test burnout of public schools this is the place for you.

What an absolute treasure this school is. I feel so incredibly lucky to have found it and to be…read moreable to send my son here. I have a child who, even in his middle school years, is EXCITED to go to school. I have a child who loves to learn and who really wants to understand how things work, not to mention who is learning 2 other languages and many other valuable life skills. We love HVWS!

Amazing teachers and staff. The best education I could have provided to my child in the early years…read moreof their life. Highly recommend

The Princeton Waldorf school provides a unique educational experience which addresses the child as…read morea multi-dimensional human with many facets. I haven't heard of or seen a school environment as comprehensive in child development as the Waldorf system. Their approach to academics is creative and instills in the child a love for learning. Along with all of the academics their is a strong interest in nature, the arts, music, and interpersonal development creating an environment that is deeply enriching and fulfilling. The Princeton Waldorf campus is beautiful and magical. The family community that develops along with the children is long lasting. I am a parent of a child who graduated in 1992 and continue to be a part of the Waldorf community.

I have been so pleased with Kid's Kingdom. I am in early education myself and I know a good program…read morewhen I see one. Stacie's staff are professional, well-educated and really love what they do. My son has learned so much. Plus, you can't beat an indoor play-place where kids can still get physical activity and free time to be kids!! Thank you all for your hard work.

My daughter just finished Pre K at Kids Kingdom Nanuet...She and I absolutely loved the…read moreschool....the teachers...Ms Barbara and Ms Linda were great. I highly recommend this school. Take Care bye Katie