Incredible experience! Not only is the environment perfect for all families, the owner and teachers…read moreare incredible. The care, support, and love you feel during each class makes it all worth it. The laughs, smiles, and hugs received from my child each time we go to a class is remarkable. All the classes they offer are a wonderful variety and so much fun! Always having a great time, the teachers make it all worth while!

Little Beats is the best! Would give it 6 stars if I could. The teachers are kind, talented, and…read morewarm. The class offers an amazing variety of music, storytime, dancing and of course bubbles. My daughter loved the class as a baby and loves it even more now as a toddler. I recommend it to everyone!

Melissa Kelley's Dance Studio of Braintree offers the best dance education in the area!…read more Melissa is a professional who trains dancers at all levels - from pre-ballet to her students who go on to have professional dance careers. i highly recommend this dance studio, and if its for your kids, get them to begin at DSoB early - Melissa will train them correctly!

We switched our eldest to Fayerweather at the start of 3rd grade seeking a school where the…read morelearning would be significantly challenging, values-rooted, and joyful. We wanted a place where our inquisitive kid could really stretch her edges and feel comfortable taking academic risks (and sometimes making mistakes). Now 12, she has a deep sense of who she is and what matters to her - and this strong sense of self has allowed her to take risks (academically and socially) and push herself as a learner and community member. She understands that justice and community are the essential foundations for learning and social impact. Our younger child (now 7) started at FSS in kindergarten and we have found that, while quite different from his older sibling, he is just as seen, valued, and supported. He has gotten incredible guidance navigating his intensity and high energy, and he is academically challenged in just the right ways - he works on meaningful problems and his sense of accomplishment is significant. Fayerweather has helped him have a voice and language for his feelings, his challenges, and his successes. The loving support and developmentally appropriate and thoughtful curriculum have allowed him to discover his best self and build the skills and agency to choose his actions wisely. FSS is all we hoped, for both kids.

We just started school at Fayerweather this fall, and my 1st grader and 6th grader cannot get over…read morehow friendly the school community is. My son came home from school after his second week of being a new kid (a middle schooler, no less -- in the 6th grade) and said "mom I give it 5 stars!!! Everyone is SO nice, teachers and kids, and I love it!!!." Now that we are four months in, happily his review remains. He also says that his homeroom and math teacher is "literally THE best math teacher" he's ever had. I'm continually impressed with how in touch with my son's learning style the teachers are, and he's growing leaps and bounds. My 6 year old daughter, who is usually shy, is coming out of her shell socially and is really starting to take to reading (which she has avoided prior to Fayerweather). Her teachers are incredible and so in tune with her and helping her to grow where she is ready to, and there is such insight into the social emotional ecosystem of the classroom. Fayerweather has the academics *and* the community we'd hoped for -- the school has a joyful, healthy, connected vibe and is inclusive and diverse to boot. We couldn't be happier.

I am an adult violin student and have been taking lessons with Olga for about 6 months. Although I…read moreplayed violin as a child, I could barely hold the bow when I started taking lessons again. During these past months, Olga has been a wonderful teacher, challenging me to practice exercises and studies that I didn't think I could get to in my first year back. At the same time, Olga is kind and makes classes fun and inspiring. I have progressed much more than I thought possible in this time and am happy I found a great teacher.

Olga is an outstanding violin/music teacher. Her knowledge and experience are extensive and she…read moreworks hard to not only teach you what you need to know but strives to make the experience fun. I highly recommend her as an instructor.

We are thrilled to have our child at Atrium. Now a 3rd-grade student, our son entered Atrium school…read morein first grade. In two years, he learned to set goals and take pride in his accomplishments while being realistic about skills that still need to be developed. He learned the value of hard work in overcoming difficulties. He learned to work independently and as part of a group. He is learning how to be a good friend and a contributing member of a community, how to be respectful, caring, open-minded and sensitive to the needs of others, and how to resolve conflicts in a constructive and positive way. Most importantly, our son absolutely loves going to school. Every morning, when I drop him off, I feel elated because I see him and other kids rush off into the building with joyful faces. Whenever you visit, you see and feel that students own the school. It is their place, their second home, their world where days are filled with exciting and meaningful projects and collaborative learning - the kind of learning that stays with the child because it is the learning the child is deeply invested in and can be proud of. We also love Atrium because it is about empowering children and building their sense of confidence and leadership skills. It is about helping each student discover and develop her or his unique strengths and abilities. It is about encouraging students to be creative problem solvers and life-long lovers of learning. It is about respect for each and every individual, it is about fostering long-lasting friendships and community. As a family, we feel fortunate to be part of the Atrium community.

Atrium School is one of those life-enhancing places. We've had our girls at the school for 6.5…read moreyears - since my oldest was in Kindergarten - and I couldn't ask for more. It's a truly progressive school with strong leadership, small class sizes, warm and wise teachers, and a school culture heavily rooted in kindness and true appreciation for a variety of learning styles. My daughter wouldn't have let us go somewhere else for middle school even if we had wanted to (which we didn't!) Worth a visit if you've ever even had a passing thought of enrolling at an independent school in the Boston area.

To say that WSL is a sect is absurd hyperbole. It shows a complete lack of understanding of what…read morethe Waldorf philosophy is all about and what the word "sect" actually means. WSL is completely non-denominational and ALL religions are represented, taught and respected. The curriculum is in fact secular although Rudolph Steiner was Christian. Staff, administration, teachers, and families come from a wide range of religions and nationalities (over 35!). My children have attended this school for 5 years (and Waldorf schools all of their lives) and we have been more than pleased with the playful, caring, rigorous, and expansive education they have been receiving. In addition, they are media-free. If you're concerned about the effects of media on children, especially these days as it is effecting children in all sorts of unhealthy ways (depression, anxiety, etc.), there is NO other school that understands the research and data better and no school that keeps it out of the classroom (and most families keep it out of their homes). I have worked in media and technology for over 20 years and I send my kids to a Waldorf school. So do the executives in Silicon Valley! That says a lot! NOTE: In Fall, 2017, the school added BUS service in Cambridge and Arlington. If transportation was your only inhibitor, know that you can now get your kids to WSL easily in the mornings! Part of the mission of the bus is also to improve socio-economic and racial diversity at the school, since it is dedicated to this mission, and the school offers financial assistance. If you're at all interested, please visit their website, attend an Open House, or contact Kate in the Admission Officer to schedule a tour. You'll be glad you did!

Waldorf School of Lexington(WSL) is a wondeful play-based education where children learn soft…read moreskills, i.e. problem solving and team work, in addition to the hard skills. The supportive staff works to develop the individual child and creates a loving environment for children to thrive. Our family is very pleased with the educational experience our child has at WSL.

My son Max took piano lessons at NMA for seven years. What impressed me with the place was the…read moreconstant communication between teacher,student and parent. Irene,Max's teacher,went out of her way to instill her own passion for the piano into him by changing and/or switching up the song material.Her enthusiasm was contagious and I was always impressed how she would find the right balance between doing more "boring"exercises like scales and then tackling a new piece with gusto,so Max had fun with his piano lessons too. Svetlana,the director of NMA,is an accomplished musical instructor herself who teaches at the NewEnglandConservatory.

We're approaching 15 years in total with NMA, including multiple teachers starting from Musical ABC…read moreclass, 1:1 lessons for our two children, and even for me, taking up first time piano lessons as an adult. Svetlana and team have inspired our children and us as parents, including voice lessons for my wife. I highly recommend NMA for families or indivuals interested in fostering appreciation and enjoyment of music.

JL dance center is absolutely amazing. Words can't describe how wonderful the teachers, the…read morecurriculum and the overall atmosphere is. I have 3 children in dance and we have always felt loved and supported by staff. My kids adore their talented dance teachers. JLDC is truly one of a kind. And the performances are mind blowing. Boston Ballet doesn't come close. I am so happy we enrolled our children and have continued over the years. Thank you Joanne for this amazing dance center!!

Our five-year-old daughter loves her classes at Joanne Langione Dance Center, where she has been…read moretaking introductory classes for the last two years and is now taking three classes per week. We've only had positive experiences with teachers and management, and the new facility is beautiful and modern. It's a very popular dance school, so the parking lot can get a bit crowded, with many kids inside getting ready for or coming out of classes, but we would recommend JLDC to anyone.