My twin grandsons will be graduating from St. Andrew's this year. I am a grandmother who was also…read morea teacher, and I am constantly amazed at the advanced level of education the students at St. Andrew's receive. I am also amazed at the love and nurturing my grandsons received from their teachers and the head of the school. I know their 4 years at St. Andrew's were worth every mile we spent on I95 going to sporting events and school functions.

I went to Saint Andrews and graduated in 1973! The original campus buildings are built with stone…read moreimported from England by the Dupont family. The campus itself is stunning too well lake that allows for crew racing and sailboating. The education was stunning and I'm sure is still stunning. It is coed, it was not when I was there. I can't recommend it enough. It ain't cheap, Tuition is $69,400 a year!

At first my son loved going so much that I couldn't even get a hug before he ran off to play. Not…read morelong after, he stopped being engaged and would stay to himself and eventually began trying to run out of the building when I'd drop him off. The director's foster son terrorized my son and all of the other kids, I witnessed it with my own eyes. My son was afraid to speak up and the director always acted clueless, yet my son would end up with lumps on his forehead and deep scratches from her foster kid and another taller boy. My son became angry and defiant and he literally hasn't been the same since he attended Kiddie Academy. They let the kids do whatever they wanted to him and when he'd retaliate he was the one who was written up. Finally stood up to the director's foster son and he was kicked out for it. There were also older boys (3rd/5th grade) who were mixed in with the kindergarten class. They older boys would instruct my son to say and do terrible things, and he'd be written up as if it was his idea. My son might not ever be the same after dealing with all of that on a daily basis and I wish I had never placed him there, I feel so guilty about it. He didn't begin speaking up until after I stopped taking him. He wouldn't even speak up because no one ever had his back. If you have a child of color, they will be seen as the aggressor and not the victim. My son was definitely a victim and it changed his entire personality. The director is the problem for allowing her foster son to behave the way he did. He wasn't suspended like the rest of the kids, he did whatever he wanted. A Very dangerous little boy. Name begins with a "B" so listen to your kids and watch out for that one.

Great educational center. Has won multiple awards. I have 2 children there, on in the first class…read moreand one in the last (that has gone through all of the others). They know me personally and always say hello. My Pre-K child knows things that some adults can't tell you and my baby is using baby sign language. I live in Delaware but drive to keep my kids here bc I am that satisfied with the care and constant updates that I receive for me kids.

My child cheered here for 10 years, 8 competition years. She learned time management, team…read morebuilding, leadership, how to win, how to lose. This gym quickly becomes a second home and second family. Tri State prepared my child for college cheer at the highest level. If your child is interested in cheer Tri State has amazing teams and coaches for every age and level.

Five stars are not enough! Tri-State is an awesome organization. My daughter cheered here for ten…read moreyears. In addition to learning to stunt, tumble and fly, she learned teamwork, dedication, and perseverance. She learned how to win with humility and how to lose with grace. She learned how to be coached and in the process how to be a leader. The staff and coaches are incredibly knowledgeable in their sport and truly care about the kids. My daughter started as mini level 1 and finished at Worlds. She is now cheering in college for a D1 program pursuing an NCAA championship ring. I can't say enough or thank Tri-State enough for their phenomenal and ever-growing program!

Kiddie Academy has been wonderful for our son. The teachers and office staff are warm, friendly,…read moreand professional. Our child is excited to go to school each day, and I take comfort knowing he is in excellent hands with the staff at Kiddie Academy. The change in ownership last year made for a seamless transition for our family. We are grateful for all the wonderful teachers that stayed on to see the school through this next chapter, and we can't wait to see all the classroom and facility improvements come to life in the coming months. We're already loving the upgraded parent-teacher communication through Tadpoles!

Disappointing Ethics and Neglect at Sanford School…read more Sanford School markets itself both as a premier educational and athletic institution, but our firsthand encounter has been far from satisfactory. I am deeply saddened, and disappointed in the lack of integrity, ethics, equity and professionalism displayed by Sanford School. Particularly in President Mark Anderson, and their girls' basketball program under Coach Marcus Thompson. Firstly, Coach Thompson's unethical practices have marred what should be a fair, equitable and enjoyable sporting experience for young female athletes. Coach Thompson has blatant disregard for DIAA rules and DE State laws. His commited offenses of Illegal recruiting practices, mental abuse, verbal degradation, and playing favorites are just some of the major issues never addressed by leadership. These are frequent daily occurrences and systemic issues going back as far as 15 years. They tarnish the integrity of the sport and the overall well-being of the players/students. When confronted about these issues, Coach Thompson, Pat Jones(AD), and Mark Anderson resort to gaslighting tactics. Attempting to discredit concerned parents by labeling them as "crazy". This behavior creates a toxic environment for the players and their families. When I raised my concerns with the administration, including AD Pat Jones and President Mark Anderson, instead of addressing the presented documented evidence of misconduct, I was met with dismissiveness and deflection. Rather than investigating the valid complaints brought forward by multiple families, they chose to vilify the concerned parents, portraying them as irrational and problematic. Furthermore, the lack of response and action from President Mark Anderson despite multiple complaints and emails from over 10+ families is disheartening. Despite the numerous families voicing their grievances and providing substantial proof of wrongdoing, the administration has chosen to turn a blind eye. It is evident that the school prioritizes the success of its basketball program (including the focus on revenue-driven recruitment tactics) over the well-being and fair treatment of its students and their families. Promises of basketball success and a great educational experience are nothing but empty words, as the reality paints a starkly different picture. As a paying "customer" of Sanford School, I expected transparency, fairness, and accountability from the leadership. Instead, what we have encountered is negligence, evasion of responsibility, and a blatant disregard for ethics and the law. It is clear that the school's focus is on revenue generation rather than upholding its values and providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students. In conclusion, I urge prospective parents and students to carefully consider their options before choosing Sanford School. The issues within the girls' basketball program and the leadership's refusal to address them reflect a deeper problem of misplaced priorities and lack of integrity within the institution. Please see: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kfHtlhkUJBNc8uOz_8cBJSihdP5mr_Ah?usp=sharing

Sanford school is a special place. From the tight knit community where the staff truly care about…read moreyour family, to the top notch academics to the memorable sports games shared with friends. Our family can't say enough great things about the school. There are small class sizes, friendly kids and families, an amazing group of staff, and great community events that everyone is always so warming and welcoming to new faces.

I went to Woodland Country Day School from PreK through 8th Grade and my family has been involved…read morewith the school for over 40 years. Academically you are challenged and encouraged. Some of the best, and my most favorite teachers, are the ones I had at WCDS. The community at WCDS is very special and I met some of my closest friends, to this day, there. I equate much of the success I have had in my life to the education, support and tools I was given while a student at WCDS.

Woodland Country Day School has been an amazing school for all three of my children. The staff is…read moreincredible, supportive, and truly invested in each child's success. The education is outstanding and has prepared my children not only for high school, but for college and beyond. I am so grateful for the strong foundation Woodland has given our family.