We have been part of Northside for the last 5 years and we couldn't love it more. We love the…read moreproject base learning which keeps the children engaged in regular curriculum learning with something that can still keep them interested. The administration and teachers are caring and extremely engaged in the community. A very supportive PA gouge which organize a lot of extra curricular activities. Every morning children are welcome with their first name, everybody knows each kid by name and give them the proper greetings. The small classes help also focusing on each child strength and 'need for help'. We really love it.

Our son is in 2nd grade and has been at Northside since age 2. All of his teacher have left…read morelasting impressions on our family and on our child- the small classes allow for hands on learning and personalized attention, and the collaborative work between classes means its never "too small." He loves integrated science and art- where the project based curriculum gets tied into all his other subjects. Last year their 1st grade class studied fire stations, and when construction workers blocked an exit in our home, he pointed it out to me as a safety hazard and we had the building fix it. His learning goes beyond the classroom and basic curriculum. Northside is teaching our son to be a lifelong learner and better citizen!

This school truly is a hidden gem. I cannot say enough good things about the teachers and staff…read more I am so happy with the education my child has been receiving, the friendships that have been made and the community that we are not apart of. I highly recommend this school and strongly suggest attending one of the open houses to see what this school is all about.

Fair warning to parents considering Fantis: do not count on continuity here, no matter what they…read moretell you. The school markets itself as a long-term community with a clear admissions process and priority for current families, but that's not how it plays out. Our child started in the 3's program and was passed over for kindergarten during early and regular admissions -- along with six other kids from the same class who had been there just as long. Spots went to outside families new to the school, some of whom did not meet the criteria the admissions materials describe as required. Make of that what you will. There was no communication during the process, being left in the dark while those seats were quietly filled from outside. The teachers were nice and the early education itself was a fine experience. But if you are choosing this school because you want your child growing up here through eighth grade, understand that is not a promise they actually keep.

What can I say - my kids wake up every morning wanting to go to school. When they are sick, they…read moreare upset that they can't go to school. They are happy, well educated and motivated kids who understand what it means to try hard, raise the bar and feel cool learning and knowing. And no, my kids are not whiz-bang book nerds. They are normal kids. They play sports, love candy, want to play video games every chance they get yet they read and solve math problems at a level much higher than their age group. The teachers are loving and caring. The school community is supportive. The parent community is hard working, creative and down to earth.

Update: My niece loves her school! She is learning Mandarin and she is doing extremely well in…read moreschool! I am very proud of the education she's been receiving! In the beginning, I moved too quickly in my reviews! My niece is getting better at mathematics and her vocabulary has improved tremendously! I strongly recommend this school to other parents. They have other locations in the NYC area and they provide transportation if you don't live nearby! Keep up the good work, BASIS!

It is an amazing school and provides a great education.read more

In the six plus years my daughter has attended Hannah Senesh…read moreshe has received a superior education as well as the love and support of an amazing school community! The teachers and faculty take interest in each child, and create a warm and nurturing foundation where the students are free to be themselves. So proud to be a Senesh family!

We are super satisfied with this school since day one and now it has been almost three years. It's…read morea super fun program, and kids will enjoy crafts, music/dancing, yoga, chess and Mandarin plus since last year, school has various choices of after school activities. In summer, kids will also do water play. In winter, kids might have chances to go to the nearby library and indoor gym. Food is always good which saves parents a lot of time preparing breakfast/lunch/snacks. Teachers and staff are always friendly and teaching method is very fun. In terms of culture, especially in the main campus, culture/backgrounds are very diversified. My kid enjoys the school every day.

My baby joined TBS one month ago as his first daycare and really enjoys it there. I greatly…read moreappreciate Ms. Sharlene, Carolyn, Brianna, Joannel for helping with his onboarding. Thanks to all the teachers for making his life so joyful.

Although some have a wonderful experience at Fontebonne Hall Academy, mine was quite the opposite…read more The school recently went through a change of administration and staff. The year my daughter started there 11 teachers left the school. I believe the school is still trying to acclimate to the new principles methods of teaching. The new methods in which administration use included creating a new category of science called PPEAPS. This category of science was an absolute waste of my child's education. Not only was is it a made up category of science that has no proven method or lesson plan, in which to teach, it is not recognized by the NYC Board of Education. My daughter transferred out of Fontbonne Hall Academy without a science credit and is now a year behind in science (which while at Fontebonne she maintained a 98 grade average). The guidance counselor is also unresponsive. My daughter witnessed an extremely offensive racist remark from one student towards another students nationality and reported to the guidance counselor. I also reported it to the guidance counselor and nothing was done. No follow-up to the report no investigation. Absolutely nothing was done. If nothing else, tolerance should be taught along with academics which this school unfortunately doesn't offer either. I suggest that you really lol into this school before sending your daughter there.

A) Jorge,it was designed in the style it is because it was originally a private home of a movie…read morestar. B) Fort Hamilton is a public school, not a "pricey" private school. C) Only parts of Bay Ridge are wealthy.

Overall a good school, but I felt it was overpriced for what it was. I had a few issues with the…read moreschool, which I'll relate here. First, what did I like? The classrooms were well stocked, seemed very safe, the administration staff was lovely. The building is beautiful. Kids are terrific. I liked most (all?) of the teachers except, sadly, for my daughter's teacher. I don't want to "out" anybody so I won't mention her name, but she was much too stoic for a preschool teacher. Rarely smiled. Never seemed happy. Her natural resting face was sort of a half-scowl that makes her look unhappy. She wasn't a warm person, and it made me sad to think that my daughter's first teacher wasn't a warm, loving, smiley person. Stoic. There WERE teachers that were warm, loving, and smiley. Just not my daughter's teacher. The assistant teacher was very nice, but quiet and not very engaging. The curriculum didn't seem all that challenging to me. I realize it's a preschool, but come on! The students are presumably from good families with parents who take an active role in their child's learning. That's one of the reasons why the kids are not in public school. The curriculum of preschool could've been more challenging. I didn't think the Spanish education was particularly strong. After a full year at Maryel my daughter couldn't express "I have", "I want", "I am", "I feel". I've been teaching my daughter Hebrew, just 30 minutes a day and she mastered these things in Hebrew. It seems odd that she didn't master these basic components of communication in Spanish after a full year. In fact, I'm completely at a loss how that's even possible. Lack of transparency on the website. I tried to look at my daughter's teacher's credentials: her degrees, where she obtained her degree, academic achievements and specialties, etc. Even a short biography. This is pretty commonplace for private schools, but I didn't see that information on their website. To me this possibly indicates a high turnover rate in teachers, which indicates a low teacher salary, which indicates less-than-optimal education. Considering that one year of my daughter's preschool cost more than one year of my PhD, I expect high quality. Someone at the school smokes; I can smell it in the halls. The kids have to climb considerable stairs to get to their classrooms. The daily reports were appreciated; I wish they didn't have so many spelling and grammar mistakes. I'm not a grammar Nazi, but when it comes to academics, I kind of expect... I don't know... a better quality of writing. One last thing on my mind. The kids would have music activities, and the choice of songs was simply dreadful. There are so many wonderful, melodic, kid friendly songs yet the teacher picked awful songs for a pre-K. Songs with weak or even ugly melodies. Songs with poorly chosen Spanish for 3/4 year old Spanish learners. I would watch videos of the songs the class would sing and just be floored at how poorly chosen the songs were. I don't want to seem like I hated our year there. It's a decent school, really. That's why I gave it 3 stars, which indicates "A-OK". It's just that for the money, I was expecting something much, much different. I was expecting much higher standards.

The ciriculum is amazing! My son comes home everyday excited about what he has learned. Neither…read moremy husband or I are native spanish speakers but my son has become near fluent for a four year old and my daughter is getting better everyday. I have been so impressed by the teachers and how well they've been able to adapt to my two very different learners.

Love this school. From the Early Childhood campus located at Confucius plaza to the 29 Mott street…read morelocation. I love that they have a strong curriculum and incredibly supportive and helpful staff. The Eartly Childhood campus is warm and safe. The teachers and all the staff are phenomenal. Everything is clean and inviting. My child had the best instruction and guidance throughout her time there. The Mott street location is lovely. A wonderful community of staff and parents. Also strong in academics! My child is thriving at Transfiguration school. Highly recommend !!!

The 2 stars is for how the people working and running the Chinese weekend sch. Bad service, lack of…read morecommunication and unprofessional in dealing with parents. The people have this can't be bother attitude: If you want to put your kids here, fine, pay up and leave. Else don't bother me! My last draw is with the cancellation of lesson with no proper instruction or notification. Seriously, this can't be a good school with such lousy attitude and service.

I was struggling to look for a place to send my toddler (2 years old) because there aren't many…read moretoddler programs in Long Island. Buckley's toddler program is amazing! They are extremely safe regarding COVID at all grade levels and separate everyone into cohorts, so whenever there is exposure, we don't need to shut down the entire school. This entire school year, we have not yet had to stay at home due to COVID, which wasn't the case at the last school we enrolled our son in. As for his learning, his language has really exploded while being enrolled in the school. He has even started playing with other children so well and being interested in their activities, which I attribute to the great socialization at Buckley. My son loves going to school every morning. His teachers, Miss Susan and Miss April, are so wonderful and provide great updates on his progress as well as his classmates. The Buckley community as a whole is very welcoming and inclusive. Would definitely recommend!

From the owner: Buckley Country Day School is an inclusive, diverse environment that nurtures the whole child and…read morelays the foundation for success in high school, college, and beyond. Buckley accepts students as young as two years old in the Pre-Nursery program, and admits students on a rolling basis through grade seven. The school’s mission, Opening The Eyes And Awakening The Mind, is at the heart of its curriculum, which seeks to inspire and prepare students for a lifetime of learning. Buckley sets itself apart from other independent schools by fostering a deep appreciation of learning, and developing students who are committed to making the world a better place through thoughtful inquiry, critical thinking, and community engagement.