Our son has been attending Chesterbrook Academy Elementary for 4 years and we are eagerly awaiting…read morethe start of his 5th year. He has thrived, the school fosters a strong sense of community, and the staff and teachers are all very loving and supportive. We have recently moved back into Wake county, near a well rated school and yet we will continue to invest in his future (aka pay tuition) to ensure that he continues to receive the best foundation for his later school years. You can read reviews from years past, talking about the difficult administrative situation...we lived it, but we are on the other side of that now. The administration this year had the challenge of gaining trust, correcting prior issues, evaluating the kids and teachers and implementing substantial changes to both curriculum and expectations. coupled with the pandemic and transition to a virtual learning environment - the didn't just do it, they excelled at making this year the best we have had. I will say that the idea of distance learning terrified me, and I have a teaching background. But the plan was thorough, thoughtful, and so very well executed. We were the envy of our friends who attend public schools. Our son didn't just have busy work, he had a strong curriculum and daily routine, that was a solid extension of the in-school work he had been doing. The partnership between the school and parents was and continues to be beyond measure. The Spanish teacher even took time during her office hours and sometimes beyond to not only help the students, but tutor the parents (me included) so that we could best support our kids in her lessons. The teachers made sure zoom was both a place of learning and a place to have a social opportunity. If, by some grace, we are able to go back as planned, I know that the school will be prepared, standards will be set above those required, and our kids will be not only be educated, but safe. I am confident that CBA-Cary will rise to the challenge and am so fortunate that my family can be part of the "team". If we have to restart in a distance learning environment - you want to be here! They have a strong corporate learning back office who has vetted programs, enabled access to the best apps, and built a robust learning structure that will not disappoint.

This is our fifth year at Chesterbrook Academy in Cary, and we are pleased with school. The small…read moreclass sizes have made such a difference for our son, allowing him to receive the attention, guidance, and encouragement he needs to grow both academically and personally. Ms. Soto, the principal, is an incredible leader always goes above and beyond to support students and families. She is approachable, compassionate, and deeply invested in creating a positive learning environment. Her leadership sets the tone for the entire school. The teachers are attentive, patient, and truly dedicated. They not only challenge students academically but also nurture their social and emotional growth. We are grateful for it.

I hate my school because it will give me enough time I wake up at 8 o'clock on accident and I don't…read moreeven have enough time to do something

Really great school here. This located in a great area. I see families walking here. You turn by…read morethe fire dept. on Green Level Church. There are 2 schools back here so watch which one you pull in. This is also a great place to walk around at on the weekend.

So I have been sending the little clones to this school for the past 4 years now. Just like any…read moreschool, it has it's ups, and it's downs. The normal school day runs from 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM. They have a before school program, but not an after school program, so your kids MUST be picked up for 4:00 PM. And if you call after 4:00 PM, unless you have somebody's mobile phone, or direct line, the front desk will not answer the phone. The do serve what they consider "a nutritional" lunch. But I say, it is only nutritional IF AND ONLY IF two things happen. 1) You don't burn or over cook it. Then all the nutritional value is gone. 2) If the kids eat it. If it is burnt, or dried up like a brick, then the kids will not eat it. If it taste like, hmm, in the words of my 7 years old, the food sucks, then the kids will not eat it. Here is a true story, I went to have lunch with my kids at school, when I got there for the first one, he was eating a salad. Now, this kids loves his veggie tables more than most kids, but he is also a T-Rex with his carnivorous appetite. I did think it was kinda strange, but I didn't realize till I was having lunch with the next one. I actually went through the line with him, and he just chooses the safe option everyday, and eats a PB&J. I could not even recognize some of the food. But if you really want to know how good the food is, check out the staff, and see how many of them eat it. I would say about 95% of them bring their lunch. Now that makes you ask, if it is so healthy and nutritious, why don't the people who work their eat it? But I have to admit, the school food is better than it was there two years ago, so I will give them that. As far as electives, since Hunter is a AG/GT Magnet School of Distinction and has won awards, they do have a nice variety of elective programs. Some of the teachers are the nicest people you will meet in the world. The music teacher, Mrs. Taylor, is not just a music teacher, but actually plays in orchestra and symphony concerts, so you know she is good. She is also super nice, and whenever she has extra concert tickets, she shares them with her students families. The school likes to invite authors, poets, dancers, musicians, you know real famous people to the school and have them talk to the kids One of the authors was the writer of "Where the Wild Things Are." The school does try and have a good curriculum. They recently started a "Walkers Club" for those that get there early in the morning. You can do a few laps around the track, and earn points. You know kids, they love points. Not sure what they get at the end, but they still love points. So, in the end, if you want to know more about Hunter Elementary, take a tour. While you are there, if you see some parents around ask them. And for the new orientation, when I attended, they handed out what I call a "Kidnap me" directory. That a book with the name, address, e-mail and phone number of all the kids that go to the school. You can opt to have some of the information removed from the directory at the beginning of the year, but you better catch them before they publish it. But come on, who just hands that information out to total strangers the first time you meet them. Be a little bit more secure with that info. That is why I wanted only wanted their name, my name, and the phone number listed. Everybody, their momma, and their daddy don't need to know where I live. Not that I have anything to hide, but do you want a book floating around that could fall into the wrong hands with everybody's info in it? Did I go off topic, sorry. Just my personal thoughts. But go check out Hunter, they are a decent school for the most part.

This school makes me want to turn back the clock and be a kid again! It's a dream come true for a…read morebright kid who doesn't have just one area of focus. The teachers have been wonderful about letting my child check out things he's interested in and develop his own interests and opinions. He's gotten to try writing fairy tales, learning about sea life, and art club. He is in love with the chess club most of all - Coach Indermaur is awesome and so dedicated! The school just feels like it's brimming with possibilities. The teachers and leadership go very far out of their way to make sure they're not leaving kids behind due to special needs, poverty, or even behavioral issues. The communication from the school, PTA, teacher, and principal has been beyond impressive. The involvement and volunteerism from the parents truly blows me away. Most of the volunteers have jobs (like I do) but build in time where we can to be a part of what this school is doing. Every time I leave the building, I realize I've been smiling the whole time I've been there. The added focus on early AIG-related teaching has been wonderful. I truly don't see how other schools manage it when they can't identify or give additional enrichment to AIG kids before 4th grade. An intellectually gifted kid in a regular class is a teacher's nightmare. People think "intellectually gifted" means the kid who sits up front and knows all the answers and reads all the time. It's often the kid who won't quiet down, the one who is obstinate toward the teacher, or the one who interrupts the other kids. More difficult work and added academic challenges are an important part of the solution there, and other schools don't provide much support there. Hunter has teachers and a principal who "get it" when it comes to this, and they're willing to work with you and your child to allow them to become their best version of themselves through work, practice, support, and structure. Every teacher I've worked with thus far seems genuinely happy to be at the school, and my son's teacher has been a standout star in an already very bright field of stars. Just seeing the difference in my kid's knowledge, writing, reading, and attitude in the past 3 semesters is proof positive that she is an expert at her very difficult job. I cannot say enough good things about the school. Love, love, love Hunter!

I'm a huge fan of the Raleigh School. When I first heard of it, I heard about the heavy parent…read moreinvolvement and I was a little skeptical... but once my little guy started in 2s class I realized I knew all his school mates, I knew their parents, and became part of an amazing community. We're all in! Both kids went to preschool, and now we're in the elementary school and so impressed with the teachers and staff. If you like project-based learning, group-learning, child-directed learning, outdoor learning... it's the best place around.

We love TRS. Our experience with pre-school and elementary school were amazing. Our youngest…read morechild is now in 5th grade and we are sad to end our time as part of TRS. My children have been at TRS since 2 and 4 years old. The pre-school is so sweet. The children learn through play. The elementary school curriculum challenged my children and created a love of learning in them. The environment is loving and inclusive. I highly recommend TRS.

The other 2 reviews can only attest to administration and not to the actual practice and therapy,…read moretherefore they need to be taken with a large grain of salt. Every organization will have administrative snafus on occasion. Our daughter has been going to the school for only a little over a month, so we can't comment on the results but we can say that the staff has been most helpful in seeing to our needs. They have been flexible with appointment times and the weekly therapy sessions for the parents have been invaluable to help us understand where our daughter is coming from when she acts up. Our daughter was originally referred to the Bridges school, run by Wake County, after having behavior problems in her regular elementary school. The Bridges is a good program but it's based heavily on CBT where there are daily point sheets, detailed records, automatic level drops that the children can't make up for certain behavior and time ins and time outs. This works for many kids, but with our daughter it felt like she was being judged all the time and with the automatic level drops she would have no incentive to behave the rest of the day. It felt very rigid with no flexibility in working with the children. So after a year at Bridges, it was time to look at other options. At Lucy Daniels they are very flexible with the children and come from a position of compassion to work with the children to help them understand and overcome their emotional challenges. There is no judgement, giving the child the space they need to figure things out. This does not mean they get out of learning responsibilities but it is done with patience and understanding and support. For some children the Bridges system works, for others, Lucy Daniels. For us, we feel that Lucy Daniels is the place for our daughter. There is regular contact with the teachers to discuss the goings on in the classroom which helps keep us informed with how we can support her at home. Would definitely recommend Lucy Daniels to others.

My son has been at Lucy Daniels from K through 5th grade. He has had amazing care and education…read morefrom Lucy Daniels. He has a team of staff working for him and with my husband and myself to meet his needs. My son has his own weekly therapy sessions as part of his support within the school, as do my husband and myself so that we are all aligned for his care and needs. The teachers have been creative and supportive of him throughout his time at Lucy Daniels. Throughout his entire time at the school the focus has been on meeting his needs where he is at, while giving him the opportunities to grow. I was honestly so surprised by some of the other reviews I've read here. We have relied on the support Lucy Daniels has provided us and our son for years and I really don't think he would have thrived as much as he has without Lucy Daniels.

My son is a recent graduate of Children's Academy in Cary. He started Kindergarten this fall and…read morehas been doing very well. I feel i owe alot to the folks at Children's Academy for helping him be as well rounded and adjusted as he is. The staff is super friendly, they are very accomoodating and are always around to talk about concerns you might be having and go the extra mile to help out. In the last year before Kindergarten my son learned so much and entered school with an edge. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

After looking at all the schools in our area, it was obvious that St. Timothy's would be the best…read morefit for our family. We were looking for a school with a solid academic program that also focused on our children's social and emotional development. St. Timothy's checked all of our boxes. In addition, The STS community is warm, kind, and inclusive, and we are so proud to be part of this school. Our children are genuinely thriving at STS!

Exceptional. I can't rave about St. Timothy's enough. The academics, extra-curriculars, community,…read moreteachers and families are all amazing! Our children LOVE school and so do we!

Oak City has been an AMAZING place for our daughter to thrive in just the short time she's been…read morethere. The new campus is beautiful and the staff all do their part to make everything special, enjoyable, and most of all, SAFE. We appreciate their smiles, their kind-hearted attitudes, and their love of Jesus. They surely incorporate their all into what they do, and it shows.

We are sooo happy to be at OCA and also participate in their home school blended program at home! I…read morecan see a huge difference in my daughter's independence and work ethic from before. It's incredible. OCA is changing the way she thinks and problem solves. We are super happy!