My son was treated horribly by bullies. I spent far too long trying to work with the school to make…read moreit a safe place for him. The day my son was hit in the chest with a desk while a teacher was in the room was the day I pulled him from that school. When I called the vice principal about the incident she recommended that I bring him to a different school district as she could not guarantee his safety. That's flat out appalling. The kids drink alcohol and do drugs in the bathrooms and there is poor adult supervision.

This is a one-of-a-kind, nature-based school that my 3 y.o. son absolutely loves! He comes home so…read moreexcited to tell us about all the things they learned that day. The director and teachers are so kind and nurturing! We chose this school because of their emphasis on hands-on learning and the fact that they spend time outdoors everyday, regardless of weather, exploring and playing. We are so lucky to have found this school!

Chose this school because the kids go outside every day...and have been so happy with the school…read morefamily and the teachers. My son has grown both emotionally and academically leaps and bounds there. They follow a true nature-based curriculum called "Growing up Wild" and it was just what we were looking for.

Love love love GHA. The best place in the Harbor for early education. Our children have been going…read morehere for the past three summers and our youngest has been going to Pre-K and preschool for three years. She is thriving and has had the best start to her education. Seriously the best people. Worth the cost!

My daughter is in first grade, and has attended GHA for two years now. One of the crucial factors…read moreto me was that the school is nestled in the trees, and she hears the birds, sees critters, and smells fresh pines and firs when she plays and learns outside. I didn't want her in the concrete jungle that schools have become. Even more spectacular is the teaching staff at GHA, and the supporting administration. The teachers give everything they have to their classes every day. The kids are so excited to go to school they can't wait for the doors to unlock in the morning. My daughter is excelling in this supportive environment. The staff knows every child that attends and every parent who comes to campus. We are committed to investing in our daughter's future at this school. We know it will equip her to excel in any environment as she develops her passion for learning and seeking information for herself. She is already comfortable and adept at presenting herself in front of groups. She is thoughtful and creative in her writing. Her fellow students are supportive, and her adventures in learning astound us every day. Visit the campus, you will be glad you did. Speak to the teachers, they will give you their time. Everyone on that campus cares about the school. It is a school with a soul.

I wanted to update my previous review (see the looooooooooong one below about how well this worked…read morefor my two developmentally delayed toddlers). My children are in elementary school now, and I continue to see my decision to place my kids at Knowledge House to be an excellent one. My kids started kindergarten academically ahead of their peers, and having already developed the social skills necessary for elementary school. They could work well with others, treat each other and adults with respect, and solve problems peacefully. I see the influence of their education at Knowledge House sneaking out in all sorts of positive ways: they shake hands with people and are confident when sharing their ideas, they include others in their play and notice when someone is left out, they love to explore and learn new things, and they use many different ways to solve problems. To add to all of that, despite the fact that many of their former classmates at Knowledge House attend different elementary schools, the kids still play together at playdates and we still talk with our former Knowledge House families. Mark and Valerie make this preschool a place for children to grow and learn at their own pace, and where children develop a sense of community and self-confidence.

Amazing school! My daughter has learned so much here and enjoyed her time with her peers.read more

I'm visiting my daughter and 18-mo old grandson for Thanksgiving. We were looking for something to…read moredo that would occupy him without requiring our constant supervision, and Discovery Village was the perfect place. It's very clean (the staff is constantly walking around, picking up abandoned toys, sweeping and wiping the tables) and has various walled-in play areas suited for kids of different ages ages. For occasional visitors, it's $8.50 per child and zero for adult companions - which is a great price if you plan on spending more than an hour or two. Memberships are available. One section is carpeted with thick padding and vinyl covered foam "pillows" in various shapes for infants and young toddlers. The large central play area has low fiberglass climbing structures and slides for older toddlers and young children who need to run. Another area is divided into four sections. One has costumes, another has a Brio layout, there's a "grocery" store and a tactile play area with astroturf nailed to the walls and a variety of latches and closures. In the center of this is a toddler-height table with Lincoln Logs. They also have a small cafe serving sandwiches, snacks, wraps and salads. We spent about two hours there and Isaac, once he got the idea, didn't run out of things to do. The reason I'm giving it only four stars is because I have nothing to compare it to. Is there something else, somewhere else that's better? I dunno. Maybe.

Why do i keep reading reviews about people going there with their kids on an afternoon to have open…read moreplay?. Misleading yelp reviews.. they do NOT offer Open play for children. They are also rude and only answered me because it was the second time i emailed them and probably annoyed them.

ETA: The new leadership team is amazing. The school went through some challenging times, but it's…read moreback to feeling like a home away from home again.

Think hard, don't lie to yourself... Does your child need a bit of support academically? Do you…read morethink they might? Do you want small class sizes? Are they on meds that need to be administered at school? Are they Neurodiverse (Dyslexic, Anxiety, ADHD, Autistic, Dyscalculia, etc.)? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, this school probably isn't for you. We really loved the school when the kid was younger. But, partway through the lower school, supports and amenities suddenly got a lot more scarce! The Middle School is even worse. Were the staff at fault? Usually not. Decisions were made and the kids that needed a bit of help paid the price. There isn't a school nurse. They have remodeled some of the specialist-type classrooms to convert them into classrooms. There has been quite a bit of staff leaving in the last 5 years. There isn't a real 9:1 kid to teacher ratio in practice, they use alternative accounting practices including counting staff members like the librarian (kids see the librarian for an hour or less per week while most teachers rush back to their rooms for preparation time leaving the librarian often alone with the kids). Teacher assistants in the lower school are not necessarily full time and are often pulled from class to cover teachers and things like playground duties. The administration is actively trying to add more students per class, and more classes overall, as all administrators are prone to do. In short, while it is a beautiful school, it isn't for everyone. Try not to be dazzled and ask the hard questions. See if this is right for your family. It is an expensive question to get wrong.

Both of our children attended Chestnut Hill Academy, and our youngest just graduated from 5th grade…read morelast week. Throughout their K-5 journey, every teacher was exceptional, supportive, and genuinely caring. Communication between teachers, staff, and parents has always been outstanding. We love CHA's focus on community building, leadership, strong academics, and the emotional well-being of its students. Both of our children loved their time at the school and formed wonderful friendships that will last a lifetime. As parents, we have had the privilege of watching our children grow into confident, resilient, and well-prepared middle school students with strong leadership skills and perseverance. We are incredibly grateful to the entire CHA community for the positive impact it has had on our family.

Our daughter attended CHA from kindergarten and will be completing 4th grade this year. The school…read morehas been incredibly supportive from the beginning. Each of her teachers from K-4 were engaged and provided regular feedback on matters related to academics, social, and well-being. We really enjoyed the school programs from performing arts, field trips, winter activities, and leadership opportunities. CHA also did a great job connecting parents and building a strong community with the school.

The pe teacher is mean sam for the music teacher the music teacher has been overwhelming the…read morespecial needs kids

This school is truly a great school, led by a caring principal and support staff. The ability for…read morethis school to operate under today's conditions, amazes me. I feel sorry for the teachers who have to pay for stuff out of their own pockets, is beyond me.

Coming back to stay I still love this school! Our family has been at University Cooperative School…read morefor 10yrs - my 15yr old attended K-5th grade, and I currently have a 4th grader and my youngest is in PreK. We are incredibly grateful for this school, the holistic education it's provided our children and the community that has been the anchor for our family life. The teachers are excited about what they teach, care deeply for the students. With enthusiasm for their subjects and the freedom and support they need to follow that enthusiasm they make engaging, responsive, project based learning the norm all through the program. The kids stay excited about learning, comfortable asking questions and learn to ask for what they need as a learner. Our modern lives are designed in a way that is isolating and can wearus down with the load of demands of parenting- but the model of cooperative school (that's very flexible/understands we work too!) means that you can build real relationships and community in a society where that can be incredibly hard. At U co-op our children end up with so many loving adults who know and care for them - I can't overstate how valuable that is. Especially when life brings rough seasons or crisis. We know each other's kids and support each other through this parenting journey. The nurturing, adventurous environment helps kids be comfortable and confident in themselves -quirks and struggles included. My kids love going to school and I love the joyful childhood it has given them.

We have loved this place…read more We've been with U Co-op for the last two years, with almost a year and a half of that during the pandemic. I can't express how incredible the school has been. The most extraordinarily compassionate teachers and staff, and a parent community that has been supportive, resourceful, kind and caring. There is a warmth to the building (which we are thankfully back in - and masked) that we fell in love with from the first tour. It didn't feel cold or modern; it felt like creativity and childhood. There are nooks for reading, spaces for found art, paintings up everywhere. The teachers allow the children to follow their curiosity and even adjust the lessons to be relevant to the things that interest them. The kids are learning just as much as peers at other schools, but in a way that focuses on their self development and self esteem. This school has been a great find and has helped carry us through this difficult stretch.