I miss this place so bad but overall everyone is way too nice :D Muss the teachers too but mr zuber…read moreis the goat

This is my school I love it but I am sad the principal mrs. Shepherd this is her last year with usread more

Never send your child to their preschool programs. If your child does not fit into their box, they…read morewill not be accepted. My children were treated unfairly and the staff was unwilling to support the child. Rather, it was easier for them to discard them. The director and staff lack sincere compassion for what is best for ALL children. Thinking about enrolling here? I would seriously reconsider. There are more loving and caring schools in the area.

Wonderful school. Great sense of community every teacher knows your child. Not only do they teach…read moreacademics but they teach community service and how to be a respectful citizen.

I have 2 sons. My older went to ACA for 3 years starting out in pre-K when we moved to the area…read more When I had my second child it was not even a discussion for us about where to send him while we are at work. ACA has been like extended family for us. We love all the teachers and never have to worry about the kids while they are in the good care of the staff at ACA. My kids have always come home happy and what could be more important than coming back to see your kids have had a great day. This is the one place which offers a huge amount and variety of field trips from taking the kids to Boston Commons to the Musical theaters in Beverly and farms for petting. I would recommend ACA to all my friends.

My two older kids went to ACA years ago and loved it,so when my third one was born it was clear to…read moreme that she will be attending that same daycare.It feels like home(the same wonderful teachers from years ago still there!!)With so many kids graduating each year,how do they remember everyone by name???But THEY DO! The stuff always care and make sure kids not only safe but happy and involved in activities! The best child care place you can wish for ! P.S.My older kids who are high school kids by now,LOVE to go there and visit(a lot of great memories!!)

This is a very good school Well trained teachers…read more Good reputation. Very discipline way of teaching. It is a Public elementary school?for Salem town. The building itself is New one.

My son has gone here for several years, and i was shocked to read the other review- but honestly…read moretypically people only review when angry. My son started this daycare as a painfully shy young kid, and he has grown so much. He loves the teachers and the kids there so much, they are super responsive with us; and I love him going there as well. We also had him picked up there for his preschool regularly and was great we were able to do that. Before sending my son here we had him going in Tyngsboro, MA (which was obviously a long drive there and back) because of how picky i was with daycares- but have nothing bad to say and honestly only praise with this one. Both myself, my son and my husband will be very sad when he will be full time in school and unable to come here regularly and hope my infant will be able to come here as well.

This is not a rant, this is a lengthy letter describing a factual recent event and should be read…read morethoroughly by parents who are contemplating this school as an option. To each their own, but here is my experience: The school is ran by teachers you'll never meet, and most if not all, seem to not be actual teachers with degrees but parents filling in to help, operated by a woman who will insult your child to your face while on the front steps of the school. They will give up on your child because of their inability to discipline or educate, that was made clear right away, when I was told they don't discipline. I was concerNed to hear this when the words came out of the woman's mouth (a few months back) but since meetings or proper discussions aren't a practice of theirs (always rushed with the door barely opened) I thought, this is a temporary babysitting space my daughter seems 2 enjoy, while we wait for our school of choice to have openings. Apparently my 4 year old took out her lunch instead of her snack so this means she has cognitive issues. Careful this place is dangerous, anyone who is NOT medically trained, who does not hold a degree in psychology or a phd, has NO RIGHT TO THROW MEDICAL LABLES ON YOUR CHILD because they simply claim to speak from experience. I have been a mother for 18 years, I am however not a trained professional in psychiatry, psychology, you won't see me labeling your child's physical or mental condition... Three kids, ranging from ages 18 to 4 and I have NEVER had a "teacher, school director" handle herself the way she did yesterday; this woman was seething with rage, like an old poodle! Throwing out a diagnosis of my child, while on the front steps of the school, a rushed conversation at pick up/drop off, while other parents are dropping off their kids... (Meeting like these are handled in a professional setting/manner in private, with supporting documents/notes to go over) & If you dare challenge the woman's un-educated diagnosis be prepared to get kicked off the property with the door slammed to your face while your child is still in the school! (don't worry I immediately removed my child from the erratic woman's grip, forcing myself back into the school, while this woman is screaming for the cops to be called, scaring the children, my child and Honestly everyone else)... As an expert parent however, having sent my three kids to several different schools over the years, what I can tell you with certainty is they have no idea how to educate children and clearly the tired director with twenty years experience should go on a leave of absence, she has no business being with small children. As for curriculum, the kids' daily activities are done on scrap paper, with writings on the back, looks like they tear paper out of old books or folders (not school related) and give to the kids to scribble On. Mind you it costs $255 a week. Your kids clothes and personal belongings will always be lost, misplaced or given to another child; we are out a sleeping bag, two pairs of shoes and at least 10 sweaters, I don't have the money to replace these items. When you ask for these items you will be told to wait phtisies, as you are never allowed in the school, for them to hand you over a bunch of items not one being your childs. Super shady. Back to my main point, they don't know how to discipline or teach toddlers, they will just tell you your child is the issue if your child is rambunctious, a toddler. Your 3 1/2, 4 year old child is the issue. Here's the kicker, they will not tell you anything to lead up to these claims or diagnosis. Over the last 8 months I was told twice (at pick up on these lovely front steps, with the door half open, her wretched head sticking out) that my child was a bit "tough" today... but that's it. So Let this sink in, you could be told your child has abnormal behaviors and these should be assessed, out of the blue, while standing on the front steps of this dump whole, with other parents around, and if you dare ask questions or offer tips or challenge the behavioral diagnosis, you will be kicked off the property, door slammed in your face... My daughter is now 4, she attends two other programs (gym and play group) and these two other businesses could not believe what was said by this woman about my typical 4 year old, shocked but mostly astonished as to how this was brought up to me. This school is a dump whole, and I am riddled with guilt for leaving my baby in their care over the last 8 months! I can't stress this enough, if it doesn't feel right, even though "it must be" and your child seems happy, pull your kid out or investigate.. do your due diligence. Because she's my third, I assumed she was ok even though the school didn't seem amazing or ideal, I ignored the little red flags. Shame on me. Shame on this school for being opened

Great school for the little ones. The teachers are fantastic. What progress seen from the…read morebeginning of the year they just learn so much!!

Town is getting better. I think the town government has their own self interests. The school…read moresystem is too politically correct and teaches to the state tests not reality. Hudson did have an excellent school system in the 1990's but had gone down hill steadily since. Teachers teach their political views to children. Police force is large but some reason are busy with traffic offenses. Fire dept too small and can't even operate all of their own equipment because they are understaffed and town will not let them hire more firefighters to correct the issues. Eversource is really in control of the town government.

My son has gone here for the past 2 yrs and is leaving to go to kindergarten. I can't say enough…read moreabout the wonderful environment that they provide for the children. I always appreciated the individual time that they gave our son to make him feel comfortable. I can't say enough about these teacher's other than they are amazing. I recommended this school to everyone I know . Thank you