We were very excited about Hudson Country Montessori School but left deeply disappointed in the…read moreteachers' and administration's tolerance of discriminatory and bigoted language used in the classroom including during class discussions. We raised concerns to the teachers and administration about a pattern of homophobic, racist, and anti-immigrant language being used at school including, at times, during classroom discussions in front of the teachers and were told that the classroom includes students with "differing beliefs" and that our child, who raised objections in some of these instances, needed to be coached at home to tolerate this discriminatory language at school in order to avoid conflict with classmates. We repeatedly explained that our concern was that the language being used in class was not a case of "differing beliefs" but bigoted and discriminatory language that specifically targeted protected groups based on race, religion, immigration status, and identity and that allowing it to continue created a hostile and toxic environment for students from any of those groups. To this, we were told directly and in writing by the head of school, "If every classroom moment is interpreted through the lens of potential third-party offense, classrooms can quickly become places of controversy rather than learning." We decided to withdraw our child's enrollment in the middle of the school year because, after this response from the head of school, the behavior continued in the classroom and we no longer felt it was a safe environment. If your child or family is part of any historically marginalized group, we would not recommend this school. They are able to speak very eloquently about their commitment to diversity and their mission to ensure that no student is targeted, excluded, or harmed based on race, religion, or identity -- but when it comes time to demonstrate that commitment they fall very, very short.

After spending 2 years in another Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 program, we sent our daughter to Hudson for…read morekindergarten. So far, she loves it and is thriving. We are also seeing positive behavioral changes with her at home. After only two months in the program, she is speaking about and demonstrating more physical organization. She is getting individuated attention for reading and math, which we love. She continues to be passionate about learning, and there is really nothing better! Being one of the older students in the classroom, she is also learning about leadership, and taking that home to model behavior for her younger sister as well. We are thrilled!

My daughter attends this daycare and what a difference the right school setting makes for a child…read more She is learning fast and so looks forwarding to seeing her friends and teachers every morning. No problems getting her ready for school in the am! (Parents you know what I mean) . Anyways just thought I would share how at peace I am knowing she is in honest and caring hands with Ms Sujeidi and the teachers.

My family has had the best experience at Hitchcock school. We have been a part of the toddler…read moreprogram (6 months to 24 months), the 2s, 3s, and 4s, as well as the summer camps. We have one Hitchcock school graduate, now in Kindergarten, and one child currently at Hitchcock school. We have loved absolutely everything about the school. Hitchcock school has the best teachers and directors. Everyone is so caring, nurturing, professional and very experienced. The teachers really understand that every child is unique and give a lot of individual attention to every child. Every teacher, as well as both directors, have amazing experience in being an educator, teaching at Hitchock, or being parents themselves. The playground is new, safe, and really a fantastic area for the kids to play. My kids have played for hours after school hours on the playground with their friends. The indoor gym is a huge, open, bright space for the kids to run around in. The school brings out a variety of things to play with, including my kids favorites - bikes. The classrooms all have lots of windows with great light, always very clean and organized, with a variety of educational toys. The 6 month to 24 month program is very unique and a wonderful opportunity that prepared my child for school at an earlier age, while having fun with friends. The children who were in the toddler program are all ready to go when starting the 2s. In the 2s, 3s, and 4s, the school does an incredible job at teaching. We feel our Hitchcock school graduate is very prepared for Kindergarten, compared to his peers. I am very grateful that they take the time and have great patience when teaching children. The school has a great weekly music program and my kids really enjoy learning many songs. They also have fantastic weekly gymnastics class that my kids love. There are also a lot of extra activies, such as woodworking, animals that are brought in or special shows. We have also really enjoyed the after school lunch bunch and extended day opportunities. My child's favorite extended day program was science. From my experiences with other schools in the area, Hitchcock school is truly the best, and where we choose to send our children.

Good preschool. Sent my son here. Not overly academic but structured and friendly staff. The…read moredirector spent time with us when we had issues with my son's behavior in class. We worked through this together. Things worked out fine. Also you don't have to be members of the church to enroll.

Lightbridge Academy of Elmsford is fantastic. My daughter has been enrolled there for 3 years. We…read moreare impressed with their curriculum. I love that it focuses on the "whole child." The activities that they plan are age appropriate and fun. The events that they have for the families are so much fun. WE LOVE going to all the events. Their summer carnivals, fall festivals and holiday events are geared for all family members. We cannot wait for the next event.

Absolutely AMAZING program! We enrolled our 2 children at Lightbridge Elmsford when they first…read moreopened in October of 2019 and have zero complaints. Our son spent a year in the Pre-K class before entering Kindergarten and our toddler daughter is still there. It has done wonders for both of their socialization and learning skills and helped our daughter make up so much lost time from what she missed during the first 6 months of being home bound in COVID. The directors and teachers are excellent with the kids, the cameras and app make keeping track of their progress and milestones a breeze. We already miss all of the shared information and access having our son in Kindergarten. HIGHLY recommended.

i absolutely love this school. Mrs. H is the teacher and director. my daughter went there from 2.5…read moreyrs old and finished kindergarten with them. they were always really good with her and so accommodating. i felt like they knew my daughter so well. I will forever be grateful!!

The owners are actively advertising the scarsdale location and conducting parent walkthroughs at a…read morelocation that has not been licensed. Even more concerning, the facility is located on an extremely unsafe main road, which poses serious risks to children's safety. I would highly advise parents to look elsewhere.

My child spent two wonderful years at Liberty Mamaroneck, and we are so grateful for the…read moreexperience. The teachers are dedicated, caring, and create an environment where every child feels supported. From the beginning, we felt like part of a family. The program is both fun and well-structured, allowing children to learn and grow while staying engaged. The school also organizes many events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community and keeping families involved. Communication is excellent, and most importantly, our child truly thrived both academically and socially. I highly recommend Liberty to any family looking for a nurturing and enriching school environment.

Both of our sons go to this school and we have had a phenomenal experience. Our kids have grown…read moresignificantly, our older son is reading, and they enjoy going to school everyday. It's a classic Montessori curriculum. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a Montessori in the Larchmont area.

First off let me just say I would not refer this place to my worst enemy…read more Let's talk about communication or LACK thereof It is almost impossible to get in contact with the staff there. It takes numerous calls and emails to yield one response. They expect you to respond rapidly (which most parents will do naturally out of concern for their child) yet they fail to move with the same urgency when a parent reaches out to them. I understand the staff may have their hands full but shouldn't there be a receptionist, secretary, or a program coordinator, who responds to calls and emails in a timely manner? It shouldn't take over two business days to receive a reply. That alone raises concerns in my opinion. With everything going on in the world today no parent wants to deal with a daycare that neglects to follow through on their commitments. There is much more I can say but I'll leave it at that. Do your own research and understand they'll tell you anything when you inquire about registering your child. Do not be surprised if you have a less than desirable experience Be safe everyone

I am not one to write reviews, but I feel it's important for me to share my experience so that…read moreother parents can have feedback when looking into childcare with this facility. Pros: 1. I would give my child's teacher a 5 star. She was the only reason I kept my child at this center. She cared for her students as if they were her own. 2. The curriculum was excellent, and my child's teacher was very creative with their learning lessons. Cons: 1. There is a lack of communication from the Owner/Director of this center. My child was there for a reasonable amount of time, and she never made an effort to meet with parents. All her communication is done via email or the daycare app. 2. As a paying parent, there was no regards to the stability of my child. On numerous occasions my child's class was transferred from one location to the next without ample notice or without any feedback from the parents. There was also an attempt to change my child to another classroom. Again, no disregard for my child's stability. 3. The hours of this center may not work for working parents. When I enrolled my child, the contract said that their hours were 7:30-6pm. After I signed up, I was notified that the center closed at 4:30 P.M "due to covid". I was also notified a couple of months later that the center's does not open their doors until 8:00AM; Which was inconvenient for myself because those hours do not concede with normal daycare hours. 4. Do not expect to participate in any daycare functions with your child. Parents are not allowed to be participate in birthday parties. In addition, there was no end of the year step-up ceremony for my child's class. As a parent I feel like that was a moment that was denied to my child and his classmates deliberately by the management of this place. There were not many reviews on The Caring Tree when I enrolled my child. The bottom line is that matters are handled unethically and unprofessionally and do not coincide with how a childcare business should operate. I hope this is helpful to other parents.

Great daycare, ms Pam really cares about the children, they actually learned here, my son made so…read moremuch progress here I'm very thankful of her and her staff

If you are looking for a day care center in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, I would highly…read morerecommend that you visit the Playful Discoveries CDC. Ms. Pam is a wonderful Director who uses her talent and creative mind to engage the children in lesson plans. No matter what the theme of the week is Ms. Pam will find a book, a song and a creative art project to reinforce what is being taught. I truly enjoyed witnessing my child's growth while at this center and if you decide to enroll your child here I'm sure you will agree.