I'm not surprised that these five reviews are over six months old…read more As it is now, this school is neither close to Montessori expectations nor close to where it stood before. My children attended for over three years, and I pulled them out after this school year started. Things have changed: The new director, Ms. Judy Cavanaugh is both immature and unprofessional and very disappointing in the way she treats children. Another head teacher, Ms. Shante, who was my child's teacher has poor manners and transfers "negative emotions" to children. I witnessed how she treats children in several occasions and felt extremely disappointed. In general, many staff members and teachers who function at below zero level and demonstrate so both by the way they treat children and unprofessional demeanor. The environment is extremely negative.

I love Torit! Children are engaged and it is evident that their individual learning styles are…read morehonored. My children come home telling me so many stories about their day, what they are learning. I've observed that my children are learning, not just about math-language-etc., but about the world around them. That is beyond price. We made the right decision choosing this school. I tell everyone I know how valuable Torit is.

The leadership team created by Annmarie Quezada is simply phenomenal. Our child has attended St…read more John School for the last 5 years and loves it. The majority of the teachers have master degrees from Boston College and are excellent teachers. The staff and other educators are meticulously chosen and contribute to the school at the highest level. St. John School is only Catholic elementary school (Age 2 - 6th grade) in the heart of Boston proper and is conveniently located in the North End - and close to all major employers for parents to consider. Many families attend from East Boston, Medford, Revere, Saugus and many Boston neighborhoods. The students are out-performing BPS schools on MAP testing and exceptionally prepared for junior high. The 6th grade students interested in exam schools opt in to tutoring and prep for the fall exams and outperform their peers in many instances. The school community is bar none the best. Families have left SJS and returned because the community of teachers, staff, parents, grandparents, and extended family are exceptional. You cannot find this level of care and community anywhere else! This is also the most affordable private school option for many families who want to instill a Catholic education. All the students participate in what's called the Tower Garden. Ms. Shay created a hydroponic garden that is tended by each class over the course of the year. After the greens and veggies are harvested, they are hand delivered by students to different local non profit organizations like St. Anthony's Shrine and ABCD. Having the option of afterschool from 2:30 pm - 6pm plus a variety of enrichment classes and music lessons, makes this school even more attractive and special. Tours are provided by appointment all year round. And parents are always willing to share their experiences. I should note that a 2 year old program begins in September. That's in addition to the 2.9 yo program. Definitely check out the social media pages too. Facebook and instagram @stjohnschoolnorthend

Where a school is more than just a great education - but an amazing community of families - who…read morevalue education and a responsibility to the world around them. The last remaining Catholic school in Boston proper one understands how it is still here 120 years later, it leads in educational programming from Greek-Latin Roots program, Scratch, Kahn Academy to language and arts. It is a wonderful place for any child to to attend from K3 to 8 - and for any family who is looking for a true sense of community. An excellent school on all levels!

This school it great but not always great there some nice teachers but there some bad teacherread more

its is such a good school for children to learn about god and staff are also the best!read more

The Advent School is an amazing elementary school that my daughter attended from Kindergarten until…read moreshe graduated with her sixth grade class at Faneuil Hall. Throughout those seven years, she loved school - she was excited about learning and was empowered to be the confident student that she continues to be today. The teachers and administration are intentional about getting to know each child individually to ensure that each child's educational needs are met. Advent prepared my daughter to be the motivated, dedicated and responsible student that she is today as she continues to thrive at Noble and Greenough School. Many thanks to Advent!

My son has been at the Advent School since preschool. He's now in the fifth grade and there isn't…read moreenough space here to convey all the positive points about the school environment, curriculum, teachers, and administration. Maybe one important example is our son has always be excited and eager to go to school. He's actually disappointed when he has a vacation day and when the school year ends. The school excels in teaching children to become excited about learning and cultivating their curiosity. They also instill a level of maturity in the students that is remarkable.

I walked in lost looking for help. The woman at the front desk was discriminating against me and…read morebeing very rude. She continued to be rude and disrespectful towards me saying No repeatedly. I'm furious that she was so rude and nasty towards me while I was simply looking for help. As human beings it is our job to treat each other with dignity and respect. This woman was prejudice against me. I sincerely hope that the face of excel academy does not look like this going forward. I'm truly dissapointed in her behavior. I hope you will make the corrections necessary to assure there is No discrimination in your organization.

I love this school for my little one! It feels like an extension of our home instead of feeling…read morelike I was sending her to elementary school early.

Two of our kids have moved through Rockland Montessori Academy for preschool and had excellent…read moreexperiences. The teachers are amazing and so dedicated. The curriculum is fantastic- our kids learned so much! They also get outside everyday and do awesome crafts. The school offers many special classes (our kids' favorite was cooking class, from a real chef!) They really create a community for the families, and have many special traditions and events throughout the year. They also offer a great summer camp program that is very well run and convenient. The leadership team is excellent to work with and they run a tight ship. I wish we could stay there forever! But they have given our kids an excellent social and academic foundation for their elementary years.

Harvard Yard Child Care Center was founded in 1971 to serve Harvard employees and the community at…read morea time when women were just beginning to enter academia in larger numbers. It's an amazing place that was recently completely renovated. The classrooms for younger kids tend to fill up quickly, but the older classrooms usually have openings. It's a parent co-op, and parents are expected to be present in the classrooms on a regular basis (once a week, generally, but they're flexible). Student:teacher ratios can't be beat. The whole place has a child-centered approach that makes every kid happy. Also a great playground, lots of excursions, creative and loving children.

This is a great child care center and school for infants and toddlers. There is typically a wait…read morelist, with priority going to Harvard affliated parents. They only have 7 spaces in their infant class room, so apply early if you are interested. The teachers there are simply lovely: everyone is so friendly and cheerful even when the children pass around the flu or stomach virus. They love to sing and get the children all excited about playtime and activities. Parents are expected to volunteer 2 hours weekly, but like the previous reviewer said, the schedules are flexible, and the time is mostly spent tending to your own child. The classrooms are well equipped with toys, cribs, furniture, feeding and diaper stations, and have a homely feeling with lots of light, even though the center occupies the basement of a Harvard building. There is parking for drop off and pick up, though spots are limited, and very often, parents picking up their kids have to do illegal parking in Harvard Universitys parking lot or do street parking. Harvard seems to be pretty lax about enforcing parking during pick up time. HYCCC only have slots for full-day care from 8:30am to 5:30pm. The fees are about $2300 per month for younger kids and it lowers to about $1600 for older kids. If your child is offered a spot there, but can't attend due to age (e.g. before 3 months) or any other reason, they can hold a spot for your child if you pay the monthly fees. Early dropoff (before 8:30am) or Late pickup (until 6:30pm) can be arranged for extra. They do close on snow days if 3 out of the 4 neighboring towns all have snow days for their public schools. Based on our child's progress and happiness level in the school, we rate it a thumbs up experience, totally worth the price.