I... kind of hate children. Wildly roving dirty sticky candy hands, and needing a lot of attention…read moreand entertainment, echhh... I just can't handle it. Except for the ones at MCGS with whom I am lucky enough to spend an hour every Wednesday doing science projects. These kids are better all around than most adults I know. And from what I've seen, they wash their hands way more frequently. As corny as it might sound, the kids at MCGS give me a lot of hope. They are the best behaved, most thoughtful, and smartest scamps I have ever hung out with. They definitely put grammar school me to shame (girl was too busy matching scrunchies to Fila kicks to study). Best of all, they are cool and hilarious. The point is, this school is doing something very right. I suspect it has a lot to do with the fact that it is basically a fortress. They're doing a pretty great job of keeping out the harsh elements of Mission Hill and getting these awesome kids to care about learning. They made me adore them, despite being children -- they're changing the world already.

When looking for a school for our children six years ago, we found Kingsley Montessori and were…read morevery impressed by the staff and the educational program. We decided to our have our children attend the school and are very happy that we did. By utilizing the Montessori method in the younger classes and weaving it in to the older classrooms (which go through 6th grade), Kingsley offers a creative, fun, and effective way of learning. Not only are our children achieving academic success, but they both also love going into the classroom each day. As a family, we adore the caring and thoughtful staff and the overall school community. Highly recommend.

Kingsley has been the best learning experience for my child. In his first year of attendance, I saw…read morea marked change in my son's curiosity, adaptability, resilience, and thoughtfulness. His teachers care not only about his educational growth, but are invested in his personal growth-- taking time to learn about his interests and passions and finding ways to bring these (and the passions of all his classmates!) into the classroom. We can't wait to send our daughter to the school next year and watch her thrive, too.

if you're looking for school that will go above and beyond for your child's needs Mission Hill…read morecampus is the school and I promise you won't regret it

I signed my children up for classes via the website. We paid for the class. The classes listed a…read moreBrookline/Newton location, but no address/specific details. I called and emailed multiple times asking for the location, but never received a response or refund. Edit: We received a refund, but only after initiating a formal dispute through PayPal.

I called about 3 weeks ago to gather information for the children summer camp. The owner on the…read morephone sounded uncertain and often unsure about what to say. I left all my info with the intention of enrolling my kids. Never heard from them, when I called back she told me that her assistant is very good at keeping track of clients, the same assistant who was supposed to contacted me 3 weeks ago and that never did? She laughed , never apologize and stumble on each word as she did not know what to say. It sounds like a scam.

My family had a horrible experience with this school. I wanted my son to have an enriching…read moreexperience, meeting new children, etc. He was only 4 and was originally placed in a higher level class. He was so unhappy he cried and refused to remain until the preschool teacher took him into her class. He loved it there and loved the teacher. Unfortunately several months later he was moved back to the higher level class where he was not allowed to nap and the teacher told me he was holding back the rest of the class because he did not kn ow math! I got him out of there as fast as I could.

My son attended and received a great education. He attended by school scholarship for much of his…read moretime there because the owner/director was dedicated to his and the other children's learning. He subsequently tested in to Boston Latin. It was a good experience for our family. We loved the inclusion class setting.

The school itself sucked. I graduated five years ago and I can say with certainty that some of the…read morestaff and educators are horrible. The physics teacher was condescending with his "I'm sorry you feel that way." Reply every time you had a legitimate issue. Some of the administration were horrible and one actually made an Acquaintance of mine cry because they made a threat to tell their parents about the people they were hanging out with (despite them having no issues). The worst one for me is that I had an IEP and they had a meeting with me about it without my parents even present or informed. I wasn't 18 or an legal adult and they had no reason to do so. Unfortunately the group of good people there doesn't outweigh the horrible ones.

Everything about Snowden International School at Copley is fantastic. This is a high school that…read morereally shows the students how much they care. There are limitless after school options, and four years of a language. When I went, they offered Mandarin, Japanese, French and Spanish. I took French. On top of everything else, they go on field trips to different countries every single year. I love everything about Snowden and even considered becoming a high school teacher just to work there, until I discovered I hate teenagers which is neither here nor there. Long story short, Snowden is a fabulous high school.

We have absolutely loved our experience at Spruce Street. From the minute our son stepped into the…read moreschool, he felt comfortable and did not want to leave. I love that the kids all play with each other at the start of each day and are free to explore each classroom. The teachers are all fabulous and they make a huge effort to get the kids to know them at the very start of school. Spruce first stood out to us because they have a longer day than most preschools which we wanted 8:30-1. We take advantage of the flexible extended day program which allows your kid to stay until 3:30 pm. We also really love how much it feels like a community. They do a great job building one among all the parents from the moment you get in! My son loves his school and couldn't be happier. It is a very warm, nurturing and fun atmosphere for kids.

From the owner: Founded in 1996, Spruce Street Nursery School was created to provide an environment that supports…read morethe development of young children and fosters creative thinking, while offering families the opportunity to participate in a community committed to excellence in early learning. Teaching compassion and respect through listening and understanding is a fundamental tenet of our educational approach.