The best Pre-School around. I love the teachers and staff. My niece has been enrolled in the school…read moresince she was 2 years old and she had a wonderful experience thanks to the teachers and staff.

Bronxville Montessori (BMS) is a hidden gem. Our family moved nearby last year, and we were a bit…read moreconcerned about being able to find a high quality preschool. My husband works in education, and we're both very focused on the impact of an educational environment on the development of young children. After seeing several daycares and preschools in the area, we visited BMS and knew it was the program for us. Our daughter, almost 3, just made the cutoff to get into the mixed age classroom. BMS has almost a magical quality about it - The head of the school, Deborah, runs an excellent operation. From having kind, passionate, well trained teachers, to fostering a secure, collaborative, learning environment for the children, we could not be happier with our experience at BMS. While I could go on about the different best practices I've seen there, I think the most important proof is in the pudding... Since starting at BMS, our daughter has grown wonderfully. She's become more thoughtful, conscientious, and engaged. She's excited to go to school in the morning, and models the behaviors they foster there, outside of school (curiosity about the world, empathy, cleaning up after herself, and more). To us, Bronxville Montessori maintains the perfect balance of lots of play (creative and physical), some traditional classroom instruction, and character focused activities/norms. Of course there's work on the parents' part to help foster a similar environment at home, but we feel BMS has helped lay an excellent foundation for our daughter. We recommend the school to all our local friends (one just enrolled their toddler in the 2s program). We have also been very happy with their ability to reopen for the 2020/2021 school year, and with all the precautions they're taking to ensure a safe environment amidst COVID-19. The 3-5 age class students wear masks inside and outside, are screened every morning, practice frequent hand-washing, follow social distancing measures inside the classroom, and more. The pandemic has been extra challenging for all our children, and since returning to BMS after the pandemic school lockdown, our now almost-4-year-old has has been progressing back to her more normal state - happier, less anxious, fewer meltdowns, etc.

Me and my wife enrolled our son in this montessori school about 2 years ago.The first year was…read morekinda ok,i would say it was great but the teachers they employe are not really worth the amount of many you pay for tuition.At 15,000 a year plus all the donations they constantly ask for they should really have better teachers.With a ratio of 6 to 1 they should be aware and on top of what each kid needs.That didn't happen the first year as our teacher had to be pulled from the class room for speaking to parents as thou they were friends of hers and not adults with children there.Very Bad communication skills with parents.The second year got even worse.Again you expect certain level of professionalism for what you pay for a 3-6 year old to go to this school but not the case.This time the teacher we got was very snarky and also answered disrespectfully to my wife on several occasions.Again not professional at all.During the second year they had a child in the class that liked to go after kids.Push punch bite whatever the case.Now i know kids play but this is continuous and for what you pay and the 6 to 1 ratio What are you paying for?This child ended up picking up scissors to cut my child's hair and paperwork and no one did nothing.They said "It was a misunderstanding"What's to misunderstand the kid and parents should have been dealt with but a school that is private,if you have a few kids maybe that will attend in future they will close an eye which they did.Unfortunately because of one uncontrollable child i had to pull my child from the school.Its not the first time it's happened at this school.I will be contacting the licensing board in the next couple of weeks or when they are available to discuss this kind of teaching and behavior.I would not recommend you send your child here as you might have to pay a lot to worry and be ignored if something comes up.For the money there are better options out there than this especially for s child

We can't say enough wonderful things about this very special school. Our daughter has been here two…read moreyears and it is her home away from home. The teachers are so thoughtful and caring as are all of the staff. A truly special place where our daughter has flourished and finds such joy in learning and being part of her school community!

I had a phone call to ask a few question regarding the school and the program. I was seriously…read moreconsidering sending my daughter there. The answer to some of my questions was- we have been doing this for 40 years, we know how to do this instead of answering my question. She also kept interrupting me before I completed my sentences a few times. Based on that attitude, I would not recommend this school. If they are dealing like this with adults, I do not know how they deal with kids.

Last summer our family relocated to New York City and began the impossible task of finding housing…read moreand a great school for our children who were entering kindergarten and third grade in the fall. We visited a number of schools and sought the the advice of countless friends and family before finally being introduced to Pine Street school. We attended an informational social which gave us the opportunity to meet faculty, parents, students, and learn more about the IB program and curriculum - we were blown away by the enthusiasm of the teachers, the global exposure the students had, and the close knit community we encountered there. But it was our children's response that really informed our decision to apply as they were eager to spend more time with everyone they met that evening and excited to learn more about the school. Fast forward to today and we couldn't be happier with the decision that we made. Pine Street School truly supports the whole child: the curriculum is rigorous and engaging, and we visibly see how they are preparing our children to go out and make a difference in the world. Students go on more field trips than any other school I've encountered - they really make sure that they have an opportunity to go out and experience the world. It is apparent that the thoughtful approach to learning supports the development of our children intellectually, emotionally, and socially and we couldn't be more pleased. And they continue to impress us and exceed our expectations, especially during this unprecedented time where our children need more love, support and consistency than ever; they are the only school that I know of that offers 4.5 hours of synchronous learning each day while school is physically closed due to social distancing! Incredible! They have managed to maintain the academic standards and preparation that we've become accustomed to during this challenging time: it doesn't get more committed than that. I could go on forever but will stop by thanking Pine for continuing to reaffirm why we made the best decision possible by enrolling both of our children. Thank you!

My kids just started here and I could not be happier with the community we have joined. Thoughtful…read moreeducators and visionary school leadership create an environment where kids thrive emotionally as well as academically. We want our children to be bilingual and we're thrilled that both have entered a dual language english/Spanish program. We also love that fact that this is an IB school that focuses on 21st century skills. Last but not least, the school hired a COVID consultant and reorganized the entire school in order to be able to have children on premises and meet social distancing standards. Although they do have a remote option, this thankful parent is thrilled to drop the kids off at real school every morning.

We love this nursery school. If you have kids looking for a great pre k experience this is it. My…read moreson loves going to school.

My children attend BlueSky Daycare and we are very happy with the care provided by Ms. B and the…read morerest of the staff. They are thoughtful, attentive, and provide meaningful feedback about my children's day. Their holiday and birthday celebrations seem genuinely joyful. Over the summer months, they also go on trips that are fun for the children. Ms. B and BlueSky daycare are a wonderful part of the community and provide quality childcare service.

The teachers are so enthusiastic and loving. They keep the kids engaged and build a cohesive little…read morecommunity amongst the children. I feel very confident leaving my son there daily. He loves it!

We have sent both of our daughters to this daycare/preschool. The teachers really care about the…read morechildren and their well being. If there are any conflicts among the children they let you know at pick-up. They cater a hot lunch from a local Russian deli, which includes a soup, protein and vegetable. Far easier than sending your own lunch, and far healthier than any other daycare I visited - no chicken fingers and fries here. They are open later than most; follow a classroom environment with lesson plans for even the youngest class; great helping with potty training; get the kids outside every day (weather permitting); plan fun fieldtrips in the summer. The only drawback is the older facility, but there has been updates to A/C units, new flooring, etc., and they do have entrance security. If we had a third, we would not hesitate to send them to AdventureLand.

Heavy Russian spoken. Graduation is basically performed in Russian. So, kids come home and starts…read moreto speak Russian. For parent that wish that their kids speak English, this is something to consider.

You could not ask for a more nurturing, fun and safe place for the kiddos. My daughter attended…read moreall of last summer and is so eager to go back. Kids socialize, learn, arts and crafts, play outside safely in the closed in yard, they have water play and sprinklers when its hot out and the staff is so warm and loving. And when there is no school during the regular school year my daughter can attend so she is not just sitting around all day. Love this place

We LOVE this school!!! My son loves going there everyday and I'm not just saying that he really…read moredoes. Mrs. Ashley is the nicest person and truly care about the kids in her school. You can tell she really puts her heart and soul into this school and the teacher that work there are just as great as she is. We are so lucky that we found this school, I just wish we got him in this school a year sooner. I also feel that the monthly tuition price is fantastic too. The Allwood Play and Learn is a great school and if your looking to place your child in daycare this school is absolutely worth checking out.