This review is for the playground - Although the school itself is acclaimed my kids aren't old…read moreenough yet to know how good it is. The main playground is brand new and very nice. Since it's at a school its geared towards elementary age kids, so no baby swings. Nice squishy play surface, several fun slides and climbing structures. There is also a smaller, fenced in playground for younger kids (Probably for the preschool located within the school). This one is fine but has a messy mulch base. But because its fenced and has a bench, it is a nice contained place to play.

I would suggest avoid this school, if you want to find a great place for your little one to grow…read moreand learn, (instead of a place to stay while you go to the work), avoid this one. This is called "montessori" but it is not an authentic montessori school. I guess many parents send kids there just for the name. The director is a good sales lady. This place is very small, nasty smell is everywhere. The leading teachers in two classrooms are too old to do the great work. If you think old lady may have love like grandma, that is wrong. eg, the old teacher in 4~6 classroom are very lazy, just sit there and ask the yonger kids to copy the work of older kids, but the yonger kids does not understand anything in that way. If as a parent you ask the teachers, they will claim that your kids are not ready to learn. So what is the point that parents pay a lot and leave the child there every day. just waste time and waste money. You won't get much information from parent -teacher conference call if you really have questions. Only 15 mintues and you will be told "sorry, time runs out". For the lunch, the amount is not suffient for the kids with big appetite. When my son asked more please, he was mostly like told "no". One day, I need pick up my son after their lunch time, I was so surprised that he told me "mom, I am so hungry after lunch". Also most of lunch food are canned food,do you think that is healthy food for the kids at this age? Another big concern for me is that many times teachers ask kids be very quiet, not speaking at all. This makes teachers work easier but so bad for kids personality to development. Well, I talked to them a lot for my son's personality, they told me that is the nature of the child. I feel very guilty by leaving my son there for a couple of years, which were so important time during his growth and personaility development. So I finally thought about that a lot and made a right decision to change a school for him. Now he is so happy to go to preschool every day and tell me:" mom, why didn't you change school for me earlier?". I am glad he is improving a lot, socially, emotionally... He seems a different child and current school teachers think he is developed very well at his age. If you love your child, please take time and consider many things to choose a good school for your child.

The teachers at this school are absolutely wonderful...especially in the infant room where my…read moredaughter goes for day care. Ms. Kelly, Ms. Andrea, Ms. Blanca, and Ms. Trish are THE BEST! They provide a fun and educational environment for my daughter and she comes home every day in such a happy mood. And when picking her up, the teachers all seem to be in a wonderful mood, and are eager to share with you the details of your child's day. And they make the whole experience of having your child attend school there a special one! If you've ever thought of having your child attend one of the Montessori schools, this one is an absolute gem!

We looked at this park for accessibility for mobility challenged people. Know before you go! Here…read moreis what we found: - 4 handicap accessible parking spots - no outdoor handicap accessible bathrooms - there is a ramp to get into the park area - terrain is wood chips - play equipment is spread out - no wheelchair accessible water fountains - 1 accessible swing and play equipment nice park!

My oldest started there when he was 2 until he started Kindergarten and my youngest is still there…read moreuntil Fall next year. We were one of the first families to register back in 2016. My kids are happy and have always felt safe. Anytime I've had an issue, the center leaders have always kept an open door to my concerns and have collaboratively worked through it with me. We visited a few daycares in the area and for us, they were clean, the most reasonably priced for value and was most convenient for us in terms of location and hours. My sons have love their teachers there, I keep in touch with many and they are all very caring and sweet to the kids. This center also has a webstream service so I can look in on my kids in their classroom or common areas of play. Good security as you'll receive permitted key access to the building. Center director and asst directors are up front and they know all the parents. They really keep an eye on the kids. Apps notify of drop off and pick up times, bathroom time (until trained) and how much food was eaten. Pics are also shared on the apps as well. There's a monthly newsletter, and food menus that outline weekly meals. They provide breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack and to go snacks during pickup. Highly recommend our daycare, we feel lucky to have found them. Also good covid measures taken and they follow CDC guidelines. Kids and teachers and staff are masked.

We are so happy with our experience at Kids & Co. My kids have loved all of their teachers and…read moretruly feel like they are part of a family when they go to daycare (as shown by how much they want to stop and give every teacher a hug before we leave for the day). One of our kids has food allergies and they have thrived on the different meal plans offered. It is amazing to see all that my kids are learning at Kids & Co. I really feel supported as a working mom and I completely trust each teacher there to keep the best interest of my kids at heart.

Having two children who have now graduated and moved onto high school...I can still attest to the…read moregreat school St. Barts is. Academically - both my children tested and successfully made it in at Loyola Academy. Numerous other graduates from both of their graduating classes successfully made it into selective enrollment schools or are enrolled in honors/ap classes at other Catholic high schools. The biggest positive of this school, that I am just realizing in hindsight is the type of kids that go here. After realizing how "advanced" some other kids were in areas of sex,drugs,alcohol who came from other neighboring grammar schools I was so thankful that wasn't an issue at St. Barts. We have such good kids and caring families as well as a dedicated staff. I'm sure that goes a long way when keeping our kids out of trouble. It's crazy what's out there. We r so blessed to have been in a safe situationall all their grammar school years. I really want to clear up what "Jerry H." On this site said about the school caring more about basketball than they do about academics. Obviously by using basketball as the only sport cared about I have to wonder if this post is made by a parent from another school. Yes we have a fantastic girls basketball program. As well as other sports like volleyball and cheerleading. The school has no focus or governing on our athletics. We are ran separately from the school and through the parish. The only "effort" afforded our athletic program is by our volunteers who coach. We have a parish paid athletic director and that's it. Sports are not pushes...nor the focus of our school. If we have winning records and do well...we celebrate it...that's all! Jerry- your facts are also wrong when it comes to the "rules" governing athletics. Those rules have been around for years. They were resurrected as a type of reminders to schools about time spent. The only thing that has changes is that we had to drop out of one of the leagues we did. So did a lot of neighboring schools. I can guarentee our school was not a reason for the rules. We only practiced once or twice a week before the rules...and the same holds true for now.

This review is specifically for the "Montessori" preschool. My son attended St. Bart's Montessori…read morethis year. I had heard nothing but rave reviews from fellow parents about the preschool. Unfortunately, my impression of it does not match their enthusiasm. Although his teacher (Ms. Sarah) did follow some Montessori practices, it is just way too Roman Catholic for me. As I understood it from parents of preschool alums, the preschool is run separately from the K-8 school. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. As a non-RC, I was put off by how much religious education/indoctrination my son received. The school pushed The Church's political agenda to preschoolers!

Teachers are excellent and professional. They have Air…read moreFilteration System as health protocol. This was very important for us. Indoor Gym available, when kids can not go out because of weather. Spacious classrooms.

We love the teachers and the staff! They are beyond helpful, caring and supportive. The staff are…read morealways professional and welcoming. My kids have adored all their teachers which speaks volumes. I know they are well cared for and loved during the day.

I am a coach and was at HPHS Highland Park High School for a tournament. HPHS Highland Park High…read moreSchool is a great school to have a tournament at. All of the spaces used were up to date and had the latest technology. The library was large and was giving off very comfortable vibes. The classrooms were large and had spaces to charge your electronics. The cafeteria was large and had plenty of room for the students. There were two tournaments going on when I was there and there was enough space that neither tournament bothered the other. I highly recommend HPHS Highland Park High School!

My son is a student at this school and he loves it. It is a school for "gifted" children and while…read moreI hate that label it is what it is. The school goes from pre K-8th grade which is a great thing since the kids will be in one school until high school. It is a private school so it does cost quite a bit but it really is an exceptional school. Whether or not it's worth the money I can't really say. Personally, I would cringe at the price tag if Einstein himself were teaching my child. They just built a new building this year and it is amazing. So much better than the old building they were in. Lots of room and the capability to have more students, classes and teachers. Some pros: The facility is wonderful, the teachers are great and really care about the kids. Reading and math are based on ability, not on grade. So, if your 5-6 year old is reading like a nine-year old, they will be put in with those readers. The school isn't even "grade" based. there is no "1st grade", etc. It is level based. They have a GREAT fine arts program. Extensive art, music and drama programs that you won't find in a public school. Some cons: There is a bit of an elitist attitude there at times but I think it comes more from parents than the staff. There is a bit of communication problem with the school and the parents. There just doesn't seem to be a cohesive way for parents to get the information they need. If you're considering sending your child here, definitely sign up for a visit and a shadow day. Personally, as long as we can afford it, my son will be going to this school.

I recently graduated from SAA, and looking back just a couple years, I have to say that SAA has…read morechanged me a lot. I feel more confident and motivated, and I have made some amazing friends. One of the things about SAA that makes it unique is that the fact that you will do as well as the work you put in. As long as you take advantage of the local resources and have some self motivation to do well, it isn't hard to master the schoolwork and beyond. The teachers are willing to help if you are willing to ask, even when it comes down to academics beyond the classroom. For example, when I needed help for my High School application, or improving my SAT scores, my teachers were glad to lend me a hand. Also, I have to give props to the excelled math program that SAA offers. Where I initially did not enjoy math as a subject at all, SAA motivated me to improve my math ability. I eventually became part of the Math Team and found a passion for mathematics. SAA was a great choice for me, and I got a lot out of my experience.