i go to this school i am really sad that mr sharkey is no longer the principal but i know i will…read morehave a great year in grade 3.

2nd child that has gone.to this school. Teachers and the facalty are top notch educators and in…read morestowe a lot of patriotism and community pride in our kids

This was my elementary school when I was younger. It was great back then and it still is a great…read moreschool. Great staff, great teachers who pour into your life. Very involved with the community and giving back.

My son had the most wonderful experience at the Birch Wathen Lenox school. We were fortunate to…read morewatch the school flourish under the leadership of Bill Kuhn and my son never had a bad teacher, not one. Each teacher he had was excited and passionate about their subject mattered and we are so thankful Birch is where he landed. I couldn't recommend the school more highly.

I was a former employee and it was by far the worst experience of my life. Teachers were…read moreunprofessional, inexperienced, few had credentials and the administration were horrendous. I would never send my children to this school because they will accept any teacher or student. If I were you, I suggest finding a better school to send your children. From what I hear, their enrollment dropped by half and the next headmaster and assistant headmaster are inexperienced and should not be in that position. Avoid at all costs!!!!!

This school is absolutely WONDERFUL! The teachers care for each and every child as if they were…read moretheir own, and put so much love and attention into their work! They go above and beyond to make sure the children are happy, safe and engaged! Kindstart Is a fun friendly atmosphere filled with creativity, learning and love! I'd recommend this school to anyone!

My both sons attended kind start years ago. My oldest now is 12 years old and still remembers Miss…read moreLisa and Miss Elena dearly . They were nothing but kind, warm and welcoming. It's a small daycare with a lot of love and nurturing so much that My eldest requested we go visit right after his fifth grade graduation . My younger one didn't get to complete pre-K there due to Covid, he was a baby but always felt nothing but peace and confidence that he was in good hands. They were amazing nurturing group of ppl . All the activities and themes the kids have to build life long memories . We love, kind start, Miss Lisa, and Miss Elena. Thank you . I am 100% sure none of this has changed !

My son is 2yrs old and he is absolutely THRIVING at this school. He comes home every day with new…read moreskills, a greater vocabulary, and although my son is potty trained already they have one teacher who specializes in that. He gets healthy meals and plenty of playtime in one of three outdoor spaces, including the garden where they learn horticulture in the summer. Which is great because it means we don't have to take him to public playgrounds where he might be at greater exposure to COVID or just regular sicknesses. They have a very responsible approach to COVID protections limiting class size and contact. Have you ever seen an entire room of 2-3 year olds wear masks the whole day? I have because Trilok sends daily photo updates of classroom activities. It's also somehow a cheaper option than many other private schools. We know some other parents who have had their children there for years and it's all rave reviews. EDIT: I've read another bad review here that talked about their child being injured. I can't speak to that but I will mention that my child was bitten by another child (it happens) and I was immediately notified and provided with a full write up of the incident and also given an opportunity to meet with the teachers about it. It was a small bite, nothing to worry about. I was surprised they even mentioned it. But I was happy they had a protocol in place. Very professional.

I am compelled to leave this review for fear that even one more unsuspecting parent would entrust…read moretheir children with this school. We pulled our son out with 6 weeks left bc we felt unstable and disrespected. We tried our best to make this work and engage the administration. We endured months of lies and deflection while multiple very good teachers and assistants left due to an alleged hostile work environment. But when a 2 yr old child was found by their mother on the sidewalk alone at pick up time, the city shut the school down and we never went back. All throughout, we did not receive a single honest, straightforward communication from the founder, Sudha. While well intention as an educator, as a leader, she is next level dissociative and narcissistic. Unreal.

My son began his high school career as an anonymous student going through the "assembly line"…read moreeducation provided by the NYC DOE. I knew he was capable of achieving higher grades but he was never challenged. The decision to transfer him to The Beekman School is one of the best investments I could ever have made for his future. Headmaster Higgins and his professional staff welcomed my son and provided the kind of attention only available in small class size settings. The educational staff helped my son realize his true potential and his grades soared. My son actually looked forward to waking up early and going to school because he thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The staff make you feel like family, and although my son graduates this year (with the highest grades of his academic career) I hope to continue the relationship as my daughter hopes to attend as a freshman this September.

Our daughter attended Seedlings starting in 2021, right after the Covid-19 pandemic. We always felt…read morelike Tracy (Director) and the entire teaching staff were more like extended family members. We always felt assured that their top priority was the health, safety, and well-being of all of their students, and they spent a lot of time helping with the kids' social development, which was so incredibly important, especially after lengths of social isolation during the pandemic. We loved the community feeling of Seedlings, and to this day (our daughter is now 7), some of our closest friends are parents of our daughter's Seedlings classmates - we still keep in touch with some who have moved back to the UK and Europe! The fact that Seedlings prioritizes age-appropriate learning and understands the importance of play in terms of learning and development was key to us. Each day was filled with reading, art, music, play, science/nature, and typically a new experience or activity. The outdoor space was such a nice addition to the kids' experience, and knowing they had time to play and learn outdoors each day (weather permitting) was so important. Our daughter grew in leaps and bounds during her time at Seedlings, and was well-prepared to enter Kindergarten. We really appreciated the small class sizes, and the personalized attention Tracy and the rest of the staff gives to each and every child. To this day, our 7-year-old comes back to "read aloud" to the current Seedlings cohort from time to time, and is always welcomed with open arms by all. Tracy and the staff are invested in her growth, even now, years later, and have always supported her journey of overcoming her initial social anxiety post-pandemic and becoming more independent and confident. Once you become a part of the Seedlings family, you are always welcomed and celebrated, which is an incredible gift for both the Seedlings student and the entire family - especially in today's busy times. I can honestly say that we are so grateful we chose Seedlings for preschool, which is such a critical time in every child's development, and we'd highly recommend it to other families looking for the right fit for their child/children.

With three kids and having lived in the neighbourhood for ~8 years, we have experienced a few…read moredifferent Brooklyn camps, preschools, and schools. Seedlings is a favorite. It stands out as a caring environment where a great team partners with each family to support their child/children's needs. When we learned our son would be becoming a big brother, we were pleased he'd be at Seedlings for that big change in his life. The team didn't disappoint. We had a great experience with Seedlings.

*I also posted this as a Google review*…read more What a happy place to call "home" for part of our daughter's day. Maple Street School is a vibrant, friendly, family-type community of people that care about raising up children to be thoughtful, curious, kind, and brave. There is such an intentional variety of activities throughout the day and plenty of active time, both in and outside the school. They really involve the community and neighborhood, and help the children cultivate relationships with the local folks they see every day. The teachers/staff support families and whatever specific needs they may have regarding their children. Like any growing family, there are things that will shift and change along the way as new needs are seen/met. It's not always easy to coordinate hundreds of families, so sometimes we just have to embrace the chaos and jump in with both feet to help! We're glad we joined early on, when our daughter was newly 2, so we have lots of time with our Maple Street folks!

Maple Street School has beautiful open classrooms, a rooftop playground my child remembers and…read moretalks about 4 years later, concerts for children with world-class musicians, engaging art lessons and very knowledgeable and loving teachers who are experienced and highly skilled in social and emotional learning.