We've had an amazing experience at the Southfield Institute and couldn't be more grateful for the…read morefoundation this school has provided for both of our children. My daughter is currently in 4th grade and loves going to school every day. The teachers are nurturing, dedicated, and truly care about each child's academic and emotional growth. They go above and beyond to keep families informed and involved, and it's clear how much effort goes into creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Our son also attended [School Name] through 8th grade and had a fantastic experience. Thanks to the strong academic preparation he received here, he passed all of his Regents exams and transitioned into high school with confidence. He did very well academically, and we credit much of his success to the solid foundation built at this school. What we especially appreciate is the balance between strong academics and the focus on character development. Both of our children have not only grown as students but also as kind, respectful, and responsible individuals. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this school community and highly recommend it to any family looking for a caring, high-quality educational environment.

Great program .Both my kids attend Smiles Around Us and i"m very happy with all the progress that…read morethey are having. Great leadership, great place.

terrible experience at mom and me class. they are elitist and lack empathy. Program is overwhelming…read morefor toddlers who have not been in a classroom before.

I sent my son here for Pre K 3 and had a really bad experience. He was afraid of the automatic…read moreflush in the bathroom and they couldn't help him through it and on top of that they sent him out in front of all the parents in spoiled clothes and he cried for days about it. Than the principal was so cowardly that he wouldn't even take a call with me after his miserable director handed me a rude letter three days after they knew I lost a parent. I left the school and enrolled my soon is a different catholic prek the next week and GUESS WHAT. Perfect behavior and zero accidents. It's called compassion and St Joseph Hill could use a lesson in it. RUN from this school.

I am extremely disappointed in how my son was treated at this school. From the beginning, he was…read morerepeatedly blamed for hitting, as if he were the only 4-5-year-old engaging in behavior that is developmentally normal for children that age. My son was honest with me--he admitted when he hit, but he also told me that other children hit him as well. The school only seemed to care when he reacted, never when he was on the receiving end. Rather than working with us to support growth, accountability, and improvement, the school chose to focus solely on my son's weaknesses while ignoring his strengths and progress. Children are still learning emotional regulation at this age. What they need is guidance and fairness, not labeling. One of the most troubling moments was when another parent contacted the principal to say they did not want their child playing with my son and the school allowed this behavior instead of shutting it down. That sent a very clear message about whose comfort mattered. As a veteran who served this country honorably, it was extremely frustrating and painful to watch my child be treated unfairly in an environment that claims to uphold values of compassion and morality. My son is not perfect, but he improved significantly and yet it felt like decisions were being made out of spite rather than care. It is also impossible to ignore that my son is Black in a predominantly white school. The picture that was painted of him by staff was far more extreme than the child I know at home, and that raises serious concerns for me as a parent. I regret ever placing my son in this environment and have since apologized to him for believing this school would be a safe and nurturing space. I would not recommend this school to families looking for fairness, understanding, or true support for young children.

ST. Ann is my child's second home. He is in K3 and we couldn't be more blessed to be a part of a…read moresafe ,caring , and family oriented school. His teacher and principal are dedicated to their work and shows their passion and love to help others. I couldn't ask for a better school! I am sure my son will strive and achieve all goals given.