Great School, Great location, Great traditions. Looking for superior quality preK-8 school? This is…read morethe school you want!

Most of the teachers are amazing. however, the 1st grade teacher is horrible. She labels kids, says…read morethings that are not true. I went to the principal for help and received none. He refuses to hold his teachers accountable. However, my daughter will not be in her class next year. So, thats the only thing i am looking forward too. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade teachers I heard are amazing.

My older daughter graduated from the school two years ago and my youngest is about to begin her…read moresecond year. For our family the school has been wonderful. The staff is talented and committed. There is a parent participation component, as with all cooperative programs. This is something that drew me to the program. I was amazed my first year how varied people's situations are - one or both parents working outside the home part or full time, nanny's, grandparents and family friends helping out at pick-up and drop-off, as well as moms and dads working as stay-at-home parents. I didn't carpool, but some families arranged carpools. I often swapped child-care of my youngest daughter (when my oldest was in school) on parent-help days and then would watch another family's younger child when it was their turn. I've benefited from the sense of community at the school, and the chance to have a few hours every month or so to be with my child at school. The best part though is the positive experience my children have had at the school, developing social skills and learning through play.

My youngest attended their toddler program last year, and will be entering the 3-year-old program…read morethis fall. We had a great experience in his first year. It is a cooperative program, so you have to be open to that aspect. I personally loved helping in the classroom and getting to observe my child interacting with his friends. There are some volunteer components -- one work day a year to help maintain the school and grounds and service on one committee -- but they certainly aren't onerous. It's not for everyone, but so far I've found it very manageable as a working parent. The other parents are very supportive and open to switching schedules. I'm new to town, so I've found it a valuable way to meet other people and find a sense of community. The curriculum is play-based, so the focus is more on developing imagination, healthy social interaction, etc. I'm looking forward to seeing how the curriculum develops as my son progresses.

Unlike Chris A - I think the place has been wonderful for my child. Chris A had me curious on why…read moreonly one star? I proceeded to see Chris A's other reviews... yup , all one Star reviews! If you can't be subjective- why share only bad reviews. My child had the opportunity to attend one of the top public H.S. In state - we as parents chose St Mary's and feel it's been a great fit. I recommend contact St Mary's- send your child to shadow a student for the day - and make a choice with facts in hand. St. Mary's might not be for everyone- but in our car we couldn't be happier with a school. Side note - another one of our kids does attend that top school I mentioned in note.

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There are not enough amazing words to describe Odyssey! I have two children in their program and I…read moream so grateful dropping them off here everyday. Every teacher is fun, loving, and qualified. Teachers that don't even have my children as students go out of the way to get to know them and connect. Amanda and Renee are so attentive to the students needs while being supportive and flexible around the unpredictability of parenting. My children have thrived socially, emotionally, and academically and made wonderful friendships with their peers!

My daughter has been going to Odyssey for almost two years, and we've been very happy with the…read moreteachers and the program. We toured a lot of daycares in the vicinity, and Odyssey was the cleanest and best managed. We were impressed with their separate infant room, where my daughter started when she was 12 weeks old. We especially like the pedagogical approach--the school seems to focus on emotional and social development and not just rote memorization (memorizing letters). Now with the pandemic, Odyssey's protocols and precautions have been impressive. We at first considered keeping our daughter home to minimize risk (not possible if you need to get work done, it turns out), and even considered transitioning to an at-home daycare, but ultimately we stayed with Odyssey because they are such a well run operation that we really trust that they're following the best practices. Most importantly, my daughter loves going to school each morning!

This school is incredible. The teachers care so much about each of their students and take time to…read morefoster each child's growth. It is a safe and loving environment for children of all backgrounds. The director Leslie is superb and is so involved that the children know and love her as much as the teachers. She is understanding of many different personal situations and will work with any family to provide the best care. The ratio here is great. Kids get the attention they need. They get tons of outdoor time and enrichment. Scheduling is flexible. After coming from another school in the area that did not meet expectations I can firmly say that changing to Pilgrim was the best choice I ever made for my child.

I have a child in their first year of attendance at PNS. I have nothing but great things to say…read moreabout the school and its teachers. The women who teach there are all quite nurturing. My child loves going to school at PNS.I feel like my child is learning a lot there and just not being babysat for three hours. My child can now write their name, recognizes letters and letter sounds, and can use scissors (at 3yo). Classes are small. The atmosphere is relaxed. The teachers are all experienced and have taught there for many years. As a parent, I highly recommend going for a tour if you're looking for a small nursery school that will give your young child a great start in their school career.

Both my children attended The Village School and I cannot say enough about the wonderful faculty…read moreand staff. They are so warm and loving and just care so much for the kids. The Kindergarten program is top rate... Excellent school!!

I just got back from one of the final events our son will attend at HSCS as a preschooler, and I…read morefelt compelled to share the great experience with others. Our son attended for 2 years, 1/2 days four to five days per week. We greatly appreciated the schools' approach to introducing the children to school and learning. As our son is an only child, we were especially interested in socialization aspects of school, and they do a really nice job helping children learn to socialize, follow rules, etc. without being too rigid. B. leaves school well-prepared for kindergarten and very much looking forward to it. Our son has several serious food allergies, and we also greatly appreciated the schools' approach to safety on this matter (it is a nut free school and they are very good about managing allergy issues). I especially recommend the school for parents of kids with food allergies. Business info at http://www.yelp.com/biz/hammond-square-childrens-school-woburn#hrid:oU2YXB3x3-2xehAI3O4JqQ

HSCS is a great preschool. My daughter attended this school for 3 full days a week for 3 years…read more My son attended for 1 full day and 2 half days for 2 years. I needed a preschool with extended hours to accommodate my work schedule. The best things about this school are the staff, their developmental, child-centered approach and the flexibility in scheduling. Both of my children have very different personalities and both flourished at this preschool.