My child attended this school when he was 18 months old. At that age, he loved blowing raspberries…read more-- a common developmental stage in early language development. Rather than gently redirecting the behavior, one of the teachers put a mask on him, even though children under 2 are not recommended to wear masks for health and safety reasons. Unfortunately, I saw this happen to other children as well. I also witnessed and heard yelling from some teachers -- which is not only inappropriate in any early childhood setting but especially concerning for a school that claims to follow the Montessori method. You don't have to be a Montessori teacher to know that yelling at children, especially toddlers as young as 18 months to 3 years old, is not acceptable. I later confirmed with certified Montessori educators and visited other Montessori schools where this kind of behavior would never be tolerated. To be fair, there are some truly kind and capable teachers here -- like Delancey and Dina -- who genuinely treat children with care and respect. However, The director herself has also been seen yelling at children. There are two bathrooms shared by both children and staff. When the kids were potty trained, the children used to go to the bathroom alone without supervision. It wasn't until a school inspector visited that the practice changed -- only then did they start sending a teacher to accompany the children. This raises questions about the school's priorities and compliance with basic safety standards. One more thing to be aware of: at the end of the school year, parents are expected to give "tips" to each teacher -- with a minimum of $30 per teacher. If your child has one lead teacher and 3 or 4 assistants, that adds up quickly. However, the tip money is collected by the boss first, and it's unclear if or how it's distributed to the teachers who actually work with your child. That process made me uncomfortable, and I felt parents deserved more transparency. In the end, it's your decision. I just hope that by sharing my experience, I can help other parents make an informed one. Every child deserves a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment.

When my 5yo daughter and 2 yo son attended summer camp at Countryside Montessori back in 2022,…read moretheir experience was not positive. I kind of forgot about it until recently when we were talking about all of the summer camps they have attended so far and Countryside Montessori came up. My daughter started to share more details about her experience 3 years ago that concerned me. She mentioned that she would get yelled at frequently for small things like not lining up right away or for speaking up for her younger brother- something that she did out of care, not out of defiance. Once there was a birthday party and they were giving out juice boxes. When they offered one to my 2 yo son, my 5 yo daughter spoke up on his behalf and said that he doesn't like juice, to which the teacher replied "stop talking, let your brother speak for himself!!" While I understand the intention, the delivery felt a bit harsh for a 5yo who was just trying to help. Another time, my 2yo son coming home and all of a sudden he became scared of taking a bath or even a brief shower. Turns out that the teachers would hose down the kids outside to "cool them down" even though my 2yo son expressed that he didn't like it. They did not respect his wishes and kept spraying him. He eventually became terrified of water even though he used to be okay with water before this experience. When my 5yo asked them to not spray her younger brother she was often ignored. When I brought this up to the director at the time I was told "it's too hot outside, they need to cool down." Perhaps things are different during the regular school year, but based on our experience, I would not recommend this place for a summer camp. If we could give 0 stars based on how they treated my children, I would.

We have been a part of the St. Matthias Catholic Academy (SMCA) family for the last 12 years. This…read moreis not just a school; it is a caring community. Volunteering at school allowed me to meet some great parents who became my best friends. Both my children started their education at SMCA from Pre-K. They always had very caring and dedicated teachers. I feel safe leaving my kids at school while I have to go to work. My kids love the school and their friends. My older son graduated from SMCA in 2022; his former teachers always greet him with a smile whenever he stops by his alma mater. SMCA offers a great after-school program led by Ms. Vicky, who knows all the children by their names and ensures they are well cared for. While in after-school, kids do their homework, play games, and work on art projects. The new principal, Mrs.Donahue, is an excellent educator; she is always there to support the students and teachers. She goes above and beyond to ensure our children get a quality education. The school offers regent's prep classes for 8th graders. There are various clubs (Darama, Lego, Prayer, YearBook) and extracurricular activities (piano, band, soccer, basketball, choir). SMCA organizes many family events where we get to spend time with other families (Christmas Show, Family Dance, Radio bingo, 100 Club, etc). St. Matthias Catholic School is a great neighborhood school.

My son is currently enroll and I can't be more than happy to have him in a school we're he is…read moretreated as family. Teachers are great and his progress has been great!!!

I shopped around for many daycares and this daycare is the most spacious and cleanest out of all…read more They have multiple floors, large outdoor and indoor spaces for kids to play. Teachers are very friendly and love that there's always a chinese teacher to teach my toddler Chinese. I love that their hours are so extended which makes it very flexible for working parents.

Excellent school and my kids like there a lot. Teachers are Professional and kindly. The best…read morememory in my life! Thank you.

Yeshiva Primary is an all around amazing, warm and dedicated School…read more With faculty and Teachers who are by far one of the most hard working, warm and loving Teachers. They go above and beyond for the children, to make sure they're happy and safe in all aspects of life. They always thrive to maintain an environment where the kids are welcome and loved by their peers. Their education is taught in an innovative way where each and every child is up to par and feels included. As far as tuition, they are the most affordable and will work with you. I highly recommend you sending your child to Yeshiva Primary. You will not be disappointed.

This school will make you have the worst experience ever. The food isn't safe for consumption as…read moretheir hotdogs gave the entire school food poisoning and the principal blamed it on the kids saying "You must have gotten heartburn from something you brung from home lime a yogurt" no one one was allowed to bring food from home so we immediately knew she tried to defend the school for this heinous and disgusting act. Another thing is that this school doesn't take care of bullying. Terrible kids pick on nice people for no reason and the school doesn't do anything about it other than telling the victims to ignore them, but once a student stands up for themselves, they see it as a problem. And that's not an over exaggeration. I have experienced this multiple times in this school and so have many students. The teachers are insane as well, as they treat these kids as if they are in a concentration camp, yelling at them for doing something as yawning. And that's no joke. I remember a teacher making someone defecate their pants because she wouldn't let them go to the bathroom and she had the audacity to get mad at him. This school is a hell that you shouldn't send your kids too. Spare them the pain and find some place else to send them to.

Great staff. My kids always talk about how much fun they have here after school. I have no…read morecomplaints.

Horrible experience. if you see something you don't like they will attempt to slander you in order…read moreto maintain their appearance. be weary and aware of any place that is hesitant to keep you in the loop about your own child.

I cannot say enough amazing things about this preschool! They are wonderful and every day I am…read morethankful that I found them!! They speak fluent Korean, teach a blended curriculum in english and Korean and have a staff of THE NICEST people on earth! They will work around your Speech and occupational therapy and provide separate space as well if you need it. The food is made fresh for the kids daily and my son raves about how good it is. The price is shockingly reasonable too! If you are looking for a Korean preschool or daycare, look no further!

Ahhhhhh childhood memories. One of the greatest schools. When I was a child the school system in my…read moreneighborhood was so good. Many parents didn't even think of private school. My family sent my cousins and I there the three of us grew up making friends here and really learning a lot. The area is safe and close to the public library. Over the years though the school expanded heavily to accommodate the growing community of forest hills. The school it self changed a lot. My younger brother (now 16) had been sent to private school after attending this school for two years. My parents say it's not the same. How ever this is my opinion and I feel that it was honestly GREAT!

This is the most wonderful school I could have ever hoped to find for my child. The wonderful,…read morenurturing environment has helped my daughter to thrive and I couldn't be happier with my choice of school.

We couldn't be more thrilled with our son's experiences at Kew-Forest. Coming from the overcrowded…read moreNYC public school system, it's great for him to be in an environment which looks at each student as an individual and caters to their specific learning needs and learning styles. This is all due to an incredible mission statement, visionary leadership, the great student/teacher ratio (small classroom sizes), curriculum, and their amazing faculty.