Why do parents think that education now is what it was in the 1950's? Children leading in the…read moreclassroom? Wow! What a great example of student empowerment. Teaching kids empathy through seeing their teacher as a human being? So relationships matter? Hmmm, rigor, relevance, and relationships. I remember learning about that in teach school! I visited this school. What a wonderful environment. Keep up the good work! Children working creatively and actually applying the skills they are learning. That sounds amazing. I would love for my kids to go to such a wonderful school

Challenge is a great school! Have had two children there until this school year. The older one is…read morein high school now and was very prepared! The high school teachers have stated that they notice a difference and they are happy! They notice that my child had a different experience in education. They appreciate that they can read my child's homework and that they came to high school with a great foundation! It is the expected foundation to prepare them for the future.

Josh is skilled in his profession and is beyond the $$ he requires and needs more at every turn,…read morecomplaints with the state and he still won't respond with the conclusion, or$ to be returned. He Continually needs more $$,at every turn, please be aware for the children.

I searched high and low for a summer camp for my son that would be nurturing, with a low…read morestudent-teacher ratio, and I am so incredibly thankful to have found JECC. From the point of first contact with the director Brooke until my son's last day, I couldn't have been more pleased. Brooke is an absolute treasure and her warm and attentive demeanor permeates the school. All that to say... my son had an AMAZING time at JECC this summer, and I am eternally grateful to Ms Scout, Ms Jocelyn and Ms Brooke for that. I highly recommend this school for your little ones!

Not to take scripture out of context, but this is our initial impression of this school and…read moreadmissions representative: "And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet..." Going through the admissions process, it unfortunately became evident that we would not be welcomed or received well at this school. That is fine, I understand that is the case sometimes, but children should not be referred to as "burdens" or "inconveniences". All children should feel loved and supported regardless of where they are in their academic journey. Private schools need to remember that private education is a two way street. We are evaluating you just as much as you are evaluating families. Based on multiple interactions with admissions, I would not enroll my children at this school. I'm sure there are fine people that work here and care about the kids, but when the gate keepers seem judgmental, bias, and indifferent towards your children and situation, it unfortunately deters people. "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

We love DC, admission always welcome and respectful. Didn't understand why bad reviews? Our son…read moregoes here more than 4 years now , and he loves his teacher, friends and school every single day. My other grown kids wished we placed them at DC. Education /academic meet our expectations, at least we don't have to worry democrats will attack us when talk about biblical and about our GOD. I love how our son is being teach bible, and moral is recognized. Great school and teachers know their students, love how the teachers manage car line . GOD BLESS DC and every teachers : students.

As the mother of a 1st grade boy who's finishing his first year at PWCCS, I've got to say that I am…read moreso pleased and completely impressed by this school. The staff at PWCCS are caring and attentive with students and parents. The academic and spiritual curriculum are well balanced and thorough. And I love how organized everything is. PWCCS is also an incredibly active school, with school-wide events throughout the year. I love the small class size, the school's active interest in using the advances of technology to aid in teaching and I love the open lines of communication we parents have with everyone at the school -- from the principal, to the teachers, to other parents as well. And one more very important reason I love this school -- my son is thriving there. We are looking forward to next year.

This is our second year at welchester and I just love this school as much as my kids do! Such a…read morenice staff, teachers and principal. Always looking out for the best interest of our kids. I'm greatful for being able to count on each one and know they will be there. I'm thankful my sister recommended this school to me I would definitely recommend to anyone else. I also like that they take covid seriously. It's reassuring. They are always concerned about your kids well being and accommodate to any needs you may have. The best encounters I've had is with Kathy in the office, the principal, Kathy the nurse and Mrs Fish, Mr Ritz, and Mrs Carri.

My children transferred to Welchester from another school in November and we're immediately…read moreembraced and loved on. The teachers are excellent, compassionate, care about every one of their students and give their all to the kids. Our son's teacher used to teach at a Gifted and Talented school but she chose to come to Welchester this year and was absolutely amazing for her class. Not only did her class raise their test scores but they worked on STEM activities during class and raised money for a Friendship Bench for the school. My daughter's teacher was similarly excellent in the way she interacted with the students and they all adored her. The principal is exactly the type of principal you long for a school to have: Involved, knows every kid by name, will sit down to talk with a troubled child and get down on their level, and is not afraid to step into a difficult situation if necessary. She is fabulous and sets the tone for the entire school. As parents, my husband and I are thrilled to be a part of this school community and we totally recommend it.

Pine Lane Elementary school is a wonderfully diverse school. The current administration is…read moreincredible and foster such a great sense of community. They are committed to providing excellent educational opportunities both in and out of school. They hold students accountable for their behavior and won't allow disruptive students to continually take away time from other students. They have a strong PTO and community involvement is good. The community activities are top notch and create amazing memories for the staff and students.

Pine Lane is an amazing school. We have open enrolled our kids at Pine Lane for the last 10 years…read morebecause of the programs offered there and the sense of community that is present there. With both a STEAM focus and an EL (Expeditionary Learning) approach, the students have countless opportunities for hands on learning.

We can't speak highly enough of this school and it's staff/teachers. The curriculum is very…read moreorganized, the classrooms are very clean and organized and everyone is very friendly. This truly feels like a little school with hustle & bustle and fun friendly activity when dropping off and picking up our daughter. This is definitely a school setting and not a day care so it really encourages learning & engagement. Our daughter was timid on her first day (naturally) however, her second day and beyond, she's been excited to go to school. She runs up to the teachers and is happy to show them her shirt or gives them hugs. This was a rare occasion at her previous school so it's telling just how comfortable she really is at Primrose. Her teachers Ms. Kelly, Ms. Venita & Ms. Maren have been amazing with our daughter. They always have a smile, friendly and have gentle personalities which foster a warm environment. Delise, the director (principal) has been great to work with, very communicative & very organized which is appreciated! We're super happy at this school! If you like clean, organized & friendly places, you'd be happy here too!

Update: Leadership at Primrose referenced "confidentiality requirements" and "steps already taken,"…read morein their public response to my review (seen below). In the interest of transparency, current and prospective parents should know that those steps included having their attorney at Goodspeed and Merrill send my family a cease‑and‑desist letter threatening a defamation lawsuit in conjunction with a fabricated CPS report if I did not immediately remove my review. The CPS allegations they threatened to file were created by flipping our concerns about the school back onto us; even if those allegations had been true, they still would not constitute child abuse. I'll be attaching the threatening document they sent so families can understand exactly what is going on. My review is based entirely on my firsthand experience. Any parent who wants to understand the situation more fully is welcome to reach out. Original Post: I'm writing this as a parent who keeps receipts- emails, timelines, photos, everything. And based on that documentation, I want other families to know what we experienced here. Our son came home with a bad bruise on his back, yet we heard nothing from the school. When brought to their attention, the school said they documented, but they repeatedly refused to give us the incident report. This wasn't an isolated issue. When our son caught a virus the school had emailed about a week earlier, the owner later denied the presence of the virus -- despite us having the original message. We also discovered missed diaper changes in our son's log that led to a severe diaper rash. From my perspective, this daycare is more focused on protecting its image than being honest with parents or providing consistent care. Please do your homework before enrolling -- ask for policies in writing and trust your instincts.

Love, Love, Love this school! I brought my 2.5 year old here when it first opened. I feel like this…read moreschool has helped my child blossom- emotionally and academically. I love that they provide food, send photo updates throughout the day, and offer extra classes like Yoga, soccer, and karate. I can't say enough good things about this school, its leaders and teachers. We are sad to be leaving to go to kindergarten.

After touring multiple daycares in the area it was an easy decision to go with Gardner School. The…read morefacility felt welcoming, clean and secure. Our son started at the young age of 3 months. As first time parents we were very nervous about how he/we would adjust, but the teachers & admins happily answered all of our questions & special requests in order to make us feel as comfortable as possible. It did not take long to see how extremely lucky we are to have Mrs. Maria taking care of our boy. I honestly can not say enough good things about her! She took so much time & genuine care to help our son adjust to the new environment. She goes above & beyond every day to communicate through the app and sends the best pictures throughout the day. It is clear that our son absolutely adores her and we do too!