I came to Nefda when I was 15, and now even though I am almost done with university I still visit…read moreevery time I am home. Irina puts her entire soul into this school and helps each student grow to their full potential. I learned so much technically (drawing, patternmaking, and designing) while also learning a lot about myself. The atmosphere of the studio is fantastic, it was such a safe place to come to after school. Irina really listens to you and tries to understand who you are while also helping you discover that as well. I am immensely grateful for my time in Nefda and will forever hold it dear in my heart. If you're interested in receiving a pre college class or you just want to sew a dress I highly recommend coming to this school.

We have loved NEFDA for the last 12 months when Kyle was the teacher. He was perfect for younger…read morekids and understood what they needed to be successful. We just completed one of their summer camps though that was a completely different experience. They had 26 campers in a tiny room with 5 staff members. Kyle unfortunately left the company that week and my daughter went from loving it to coming home crying every day. When I confronted Irina, I was told that they had 26 kids and just could not cope, which I understood, however taking on that many kids is completely in her control, so it is therefore hard to understand why it happened. That being said the thing that insulted me the most was that she said that my child was used to having everything done for her at home which is why she wasn't capable of finishing her dress on her own. She is actually a really good student that requires very little help with tasks or learning something new but the reality is she is 8 - and relatively new to sewing - which is why she was struggling. In the end her 9 year old friend had to pin her in to the dress for the fashion show. I hate writing this review as under Kyle's leadership, it was such a magical place. I would think twice about sending your younger child here and if you do, make sure there are no more than 12 in the class.

So far our 7 & 1/2 yr young son has been in this summer camp for a week. It's been a positive…read moreexperience for us all. Traci, who heads the program, is easy to reach and highly supportive of her staff and the kids. She inspires as well as teaches many kids to sing / dance and expressive themselves through the arts. It's affordable and the hours are efficient. Traci and her team also takes them on trips to the library, take out books, prepare and cook simple recipes in their in-house kitchen and they do activities like decorate their own custom decorated tshirts. So far so good. Meals such as bkfast & lunch are offered to the kids. The other day they ate pizza and pasta. My son told me they have fruits that they give out to the kids as well.

The most amazing school for your little one! The teachers are very caring and your child will…read morethrive here. They have two indoor gyms so your child will come home tired but not get sick being forced outside in the winter time. They have a music teacher, creative movement and gymnastics coaches to help develop coordination. Very well rounded preschool/nursery with warm and caring teachers and staff.

World Cup Nursery School is absolutely exceptional! Having my son and daughter each go through…read moretheir program for three years, I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I made for their early education. The entire staff is simply amazing--always radiating warmth and positivity, and genuinely dedicated to helping each child grow in the most loving and supportive way possible. You can feel that everyone there truly cares about every single family, always going the extra mile to ensure the best experience for the kids. The variety of programs and options is fantastic. The enrichment classes, especially the science program, were a huge hit for both of my kids. Both of my kids also took gymnastics classes there, which were always a highlight of the week, keeping the kids active and excited to go to school every day (and the staff will bring the kids over so it's one less place they needed to be driven). World Cup is more than just a preschool; it is a community where they treat you like family. If you want a place where your children will be cared for, inspired, and supported in every possible way, look no further. World Cup is the best!

We recently had our daughter's birthday party with Kim and her team at the Brooklyn Robot Foundry…read morein Larchmont. We had such a great experience, highly recommend! Kim and her assistants handled a party of 20 second graders with ease, they were fully engaged and challenged. It was so great to see the kids problem solve, learning why and how their robots were working, and how to fix them. They went from quietly and diligently building and decorating, to having so much fun racing and battling their creations. Kim is a natural teacher, and has a wonderful talent of making events fun and creative. She is clearly passionate about what she's teaching, and very organized and punctual. Everything was perfectly planned out and timed-completely stress free for the party host! The activities are designed to teach the kids to safely use real tools, as well as how and why things work. I could see the kids starting build their confidence in their problem solving abilities, while still having space to be creative and silly with their creations. We are thrilled to have had such a fun and different party. So grateful to Kim and her wonderful staff!

My child is just finishing their second year at St. James, and it is truly wonderful. I chose it…read moreinitially based on availability and their really nice playground space, since I didn't know anyone else who could recommend a nursery school. I am so happy with our choice- all the teachers genuinely care about the students, and are very well matched at each grade level. Since it's only 2s, 3s, and 4s, it's a small environment where everyone gets to know one another. They have music class each week and do lots of nice projects and activities. Honestly cannot day enough good things! If I HAD to find a negative, the school day for the 2 year olds is 9:00-11:15, which is age appropriate, but goes by very quickly if you are running errands, etc.

My daughter attended The Nursery School at St. James from the 2's program through the 4's. We were…read morevery happy with the quality of the teachers and the schools learning methods. Overall, it was a great experience for my daughter, as well as my husband and I. We built great friendships with the families and when kindergarten started, my daughter excelled both academically and socially. I highly recommend.

The pottery teachers are so vested in helping students! And classmates support each other. PLUS,…read morethe studio tech, "Bill" keeps organizing and setting up and updating the pottery studio so it always feels better and better to work ... better glazing tiles, resurfacing the tables, new glazes, fixing wheels, etc. Thanks, Bill! You make such a difference for the potters... as much as the teachers!

I've been an on and off student since they were located in Goldens Bridge. They have some nice…read morespaces for people to do art/good sized rooms. I wish they offer their adult workshops year-round. Also wish they offer Zoom classes for adults and would hold some special events more often. Most of their classes are focused towards children, not adults. They should do more to inspire adult attendance IMO. I've had a few workshops cancelled due to low enrollment, which is disappointing but to be fair, I've had this happen with other art schools too. They aren't always consistent with responding to emails so it's best to call if you have questions. I've also noticed inconsistencies on their schedule/calendars. My favorite teachers are Theresa Bates and Roy Lerner. I highly recommend (both passionate about teaching) and to learn about mixed media, which Theresa also sometimes teaches. Mixed media has changed my life in some of the most spectacular ways!

I had 2 kids in MCR, and both loved the school. Picking them up at the end of the day, I would hear…read morestories about all the exciting things they did: what they learned, what books they read, what song they practiced, what games they played outside with their friends, what art project they worked on after school and so forth. Our experienced teachers really knew kids' personalities, their likes an dislikes. They kept close track of their progress in each aspect of Montessori curriculum and customized learning for them when needed. The school is a very safe and nurturing place with talented staff (after-school program is one of the best I've seen) and rich traditions. By the way, their celebrations are simply amazing! They remain among our most precious memories from that time.

My son started going to Montessori Children's Room (MCR) at 19 months and we loved this school, and…read morehe seemed to as well. When he was about to turn three this past September, he moved into the 3, 4 and 5 year old class. That is when they noticed he had a hard time sitting still and focusing. He was about to age out of EI (Early Intervention) and start CPSE (Committee on Preschool Education), which would mean the therapists that were approved (Speech, SEIT and OT) could work with him in his classroom environment. However, MCR does NOT allow ANY therapists in this school to work with children who have been approved to receive it. So, we were left with no other choice, and had to scramble to find a new school in the middle of October of 2018. Not an easy task considering that most were already full by that point. Luckily we found a school that my son adores. It is a play based, loving and nurturing environment, that is so in tune with nature and outdoor play. I guess everything happens for a reason, and we were very fortunate to end up where we are now. MCR does wonderful things with the students, my son learned a lot in his time there. Their holiday show and graduation are amazing as well, along with their camp. That said, Montessori is not for every child, especially a child that requires therapy of any sort. What bothered me about our experience is how they didn't give me any feedback of his behavior in the baby class (NK) prior to moving up. We did have parent teacher conferences twice in the school year, but they never spoke about how he was disruptive, couldn't focus or sit still. Had I known this was going to be an issue, we could have looked for other schools before he started in the toddler class. The whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth, as we felt forced out of there in a way. In closing, I debated on whether or not to write a review about my experience with this school. However, I recently learned the same thing is happening with another child there, so I wanted to give other parents a heads up before you consider going to this school.

My daughters have been coming to Shanshan's school for two years now, and absolutely love her. She…read moreseems to have multiple programs -- a Saturday class, Mommy and Me, and a daytime school that is flexible and paid by the hour. We go to the school -- it's a drop-off system with onsite tutors. Price is extremely reasonable, and Shanshan will tailor lessons according to the students' levels and age. My kids' Chinese has improved so much by reading and writing with Shanshan, they also adore her!

My kids love the class and enjoy learning. They are picking up the language. The teachers are very…read morenice and are Good with the kids.