The Phoenix School was life-changing for my son. He had really struggled at his old school, and had…read morebegun to internalize negative messages about himself. But once he started at the Phoenix School, things turned around. He came home after the first day and said, "It's like the teachers aren't even teachers--they're just people!" The caring relationship with his teachers, the community at the school, the way his teachers push him to do more than he thought he could and support him as he learns to push himself has been amazing. He loves school now and is thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. The way they integrate learning across all their activities is special. Students learn all the academic skills throughout all their activities, along with specialized practice in, say, math or writing, especially as they get older. They also use the community at large as their classroom with frequent out-of-the-classroom learning experiences that engage students far more than anything I've seen at any other school. Teachers support students as they produce high-quality work, with autonomy and ownership over their own learning. Teachers are among the most dedicated professional educators I've ever met. They work hard to create a community of students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members dedicated to the well-being and education of students as complete people. It's not possible for me to say enough good things about this school.

Phoenix is such a special school and community of people! My son is able to thrive there in a way…read morehe wouldn't be able to at any other school. The teachers and staff have supported his growth in every facet. He is more confident both in social situations and academically. Phoenix has been so amazing for our family and I can't wait to send my other son there when he's ready for Kindergarten!

A beautiful school nestled into conservation land surrounded by forests, lakes, and farmland. The…read moreteachers are nurturing and kind, often providing individualized attention to meet the unique needs of each child. I have three children here from nursery through the grades who are happy, healthy, and thriving. In a world where so many children are struggling, the children at Moraine Farm spend a lot of time outside, they eat healthy food, and learn in a hands on, creative way. We also have a new head of school who is incredible. I have looked at most of the schools north of Boston, and this one is truly unique. My children are not only thriving academically but they have a rich social life, and are building their character as they learn to care for the earth, for each other, and for their bodies, as well as their mind.

This school is so welcoming and supportive of its students! Our granddaughter started at the…read moreschool in first grade and is now in third grade. N

My daughter is going into 4th grade, and my son 1st All the teachers in the school are awesome! The…read moreprincipal is so nice and genuine to the kids and families. My daughter has had such a great experience, with all her teachers. I am proud to live in Peabody and the school system is wonderful.

Our family loves Odyssey Day School! My son has attended for 7 years, going on 8, and we love the…read moreteachers and staff. We have made many friends here, and we enjoy the STEAM and nature education, as well as creative developmentally structured curriculum. Instead of teaching to a test, they teach to the individual child.

My youngest has been at Odyssey from pre-K and will graduate this coming year. My older 2…read moretransferred into Odyssey from public school in 2nd and 4th grade. All of my kids got a fantastic education in a caring environment. They were treated with warmth and respect and were expected to treat their classmates that way. It made for an outstanding learning environment. My older two were extraordinarily well prepared for high school. All of my kids were encouraged to cultivate their unique interests and talents. It's an amazing place!

A Bright Beginning Too is an amazing daycare and preschool. We had our first daughter in this…read morepreschool from 3 months old to 1 year old. We recently moved back to the city so we had to relocate her daycare as well. When we first looked for daycare on the North Shore we wanted a place that was safe, engaging, and gave us a good feeling about how they cared for the children. ABB Too exceeded our expectations. It was well organized and the teachers were experienced, caring, engaging and provided a one of a kind experience for our daughter. We are so appreciative and grateful for the growth and confidence that we saw in our daughter for the short time that she was there. If you are considering daycare on the North Shore, you should definitely visit ABB Too, you will quickly see why it's an excellent option.

Both of my boys attended A Bright Beginning Too from a very young age, even as early as 5 months…read moreold. My hesitance to return to work and separate from my infant was quickly resolved after meeting the caring teachers at ABB. After 5 years of experience with this school I can confidently say that they provide a safe and loving environment. Not to mention the quality of education is unmatched. I've been told by our pediatrician that both of my boys are meeting their developmental milestones at an advanced rate, despite my oldest son experiencing a late start with his speech skills. His attentive teachers were quick to identify this milestone delay and offered various resources tailored to his needs. Thanks to ABB's dedicated staff my son was able to build a large vocabulary, read, and write by the age of 4! We couldn't have overcome this delay without ABBs skilled and diverse team. Their curriculum also enables children to exercise independence, kindness, and respect. I can't even count how many times I've been pleasantly surprised by my sons initiative to attempt self care tasks and display manners (unprompted!). ABB also prioritizes community involvement. Not only do they host multiple food drives/fundraisers, but my personal favorite is when the local fire department comes to introduce themselves to the kids and teach fire safety. My kids loved it too! ABB has continued to exceed my expectations despite COVID-19's relentless obstacles. The classrooms are always kept clean and organized. My children don't suffer from any food allergies but I do notice that ABB takes allergen exposure precautions very seriously. If ABB did any better of a job I wouldn't be able to get my kids to come home at the end of the day

This is an excellent public elementary school located on the Salem State University campus. A…read morededicated staff and involved parent group make for a strong program with a truly community feel.