A loving and nurturing school with an alternative educational philosophy that works. My kids are…read morethriving here in ways I never would have imagined, and the only difficult part is staying ahead of their curiosity, stamina, and love for nature!!

We have three kids attending Seacoast Waldorf School - from preschool through third grade. Our…read moreexperience has been very positive. The teachers are very caring, knowledgable, accessible and involved. Here are some of the things we like about Seacoast Waldorf School: 1) the emphasis on creativity and a lifelong love of learning (my kids LOVE going to school!) 2) the fact that kids learn two languages (Spanish and German) starting in 1st grade 3) the emphasis on integrating arts into learning (for example, knitting helps with math, prepares kids for reading and improves concentration - who knew!) 4) music (violin and recorder in the grades; songs and movement, too) 5) outdoor/farming/nature emphasis (great for my two very active boys!) 6) an academic program that is deep, rich, and experiential. 7) being surrounded by like-minded families that want to give their children a real 'childhood', are engaged and involved and value all of the above. Our kids are thriving here.

This review isn't for the school itself but for the playground. It. Is. Amazing!! So many awesome…read moreactivities for kids of all ages. The slides are the favorite in our house and there are plenty to choose from! Lots of shaded areas as well which helps on hot days!

Wonderfully, helpful & friendly town employees!…read more Due to my career & the fact of having relocated from California & having bought a house, new car, etc, I've been in A LOT of town offices lately. The York employees are always friendly. No bitterness or attitude here! Can't say the same for some other towns!

York high school is horrible. Such a negative school. I got bullied the wholee time I was there and…read moreinstead of doing something about it they tried putting me in pathways. Sophomore year I decided to leave school because it got so bad to the point I would sit and cry inn a bathroom all day. I'm now doing onlinne school and graduating a year early my gpa is a 3.9 and my grades are excellent. No thanks to York high. Most of the athletes get drunk or high before games. Not a good environment at all.

Our three year old daughter has been at Seacoast Community School for almost a year now. We have…read moreseen nothing but good things. The teachers, the staff, the facilities have all been excellent. We're looking forward to her continued progress through the kindergarten prep program later this year, and intend that she will continue at SCS through the start of kindergarten. A great place and a great school.

From the owner: Seacoast Community School has been a leader in nurturing care and educational programs for all…read morechildren in the area since our founding in 1967. Our mission is: To provide nurturing care and exceptional education for all children of the Seacoast. We offer quality early learning for children age 8 weeks to 12 years. Our program consists of nationally accredited early childhood classrooms for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, as well as an inclusive half-day preschool program in collaboration with Little Harbour school. We also offer a quality after school program (PEAK) located at multiple elementary schools in Portsmouth and Greenland, NH. In addition, we offer a Summer PEAK program which is a full day summer camp for kids K-5.

I am a student here and the school is scary. The teachers talk to the kids like they are better…read morethen them. Students stay up hours for the homework and have thought due dates for the school work. I would not recommend

We've been sending our son to PCA since elementary school. We knew we wanted a strong academic…read moreprogram and the full breadth of extracurricular activities (sports, theater, etc.). And we wanted both of those things laid on a Christian foundation that upheld basic tenets of character formation. It was a challenge for us financially and geographically, but after trying it out that first year, it became clear that PCA was able to deliver on what we wanted, and more. Our son thrived academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. They quickly advanced him in the academic areas in which he demonstrated giftedness so that he continued to be challenged. Regular conversations around the importance of persisting (in the face of boredom, subject matter that's challenging, lack of personal interest), developing healthy habits of mind, flexible thinking and more contribute to a child's growth beyond the textbooks. Now in Junior High, we're seeing our son being given opportunities to lead and to serve. We appreciate being treated as partners with the teachers and administration in our son's education. The teachers, principal and head of school all make themselves available for conversations. And I love that the teachers reach out with recognition of "good stuff" our son is doing before contacting us about infractions. We love the setting of the school...open green space, beautiful river, small classroom sizes. Yes, we make sacrifices to send our son to PCA, but seeing first-hand the "product" they turn out makes it all worth it. We would do it again in a heartbeat.

This school goes above and beyond to promote a healthy and safe place for your children. We were at…read morethe school for over 5 years and have recently "graduated" to public Kindergarten. They don't cut corners and have a full range of creative ways to help the children learn and grow. The preschool and school room teachers are exceptional. Both my daughters were more than ready for public school education. The outdoor play areas are large and have a very natural feel to them... They go out every day, sometimes several times a day and they do that year round. The classrooms are always changing with projects and paint and a liveliness that makes a parent feel good about trusting their children in these caretakers hands. Truly a wonderful school.

From the owner: At Leaps and Bounds Learning Center we strive to provide an educationally focused environment where…read morechildren can discover the world around them with the guidance of loving, dedicated, and qualified staff. We support children to understand themselves and their special place in this world through stressing the value of each child's individuality and creativity. Our mission is to provide rich and meaningful learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment where children engage in activities to experience early learning success. At Leaps And Bounds Learning Center, we look forward to sharing in your child's growing years!