I came to Nefda when I was 15, and now even though I am almost done with university I still visit…read moreevery time I am home. Irina puts her entire soul into this school and helps each student grow to their full potential. I learned so much technically (drawing, patternmaking, and designing) while also learning a lot about myself. The atmosphere of the studio is fantastic, it was such a safe place to come to after school. Irina really listens to you and tries to understand who you are while also helping you discover that as well. I am immensely grateful for my time in Nefda and will forever hold it dear in my heart. If you're interested in receiving a pre college class or you just want to sew a dress I highly recommend coming to this school.

We have loved NEFDA for the last 12 months when Kyle was the teacher. He was perfect for younger…read morekids and understood what they needed to be successful. We just completed one of their summer camps though that was a completely different experience. They had 26 campers in a tiny room with 5 staff members. Kyle unfortunately left the company that week and my daughter went from loving it to coming home crying every day. When I confronted Irina, I was told that they had 26 kids and just could not cope, which I understood, however taking on that many kids is completely in her control, so it is therefore hard to understand why it happened. That being said the thing that insulted me the most was that she said that my child was used to having everything done for her at home which is why she wasn't capable of finishing her dress on her own. She is actually a really good student that requires very little help with tasks or learning something new but the reality is she is 8 - and relatively new to sewing - which is why she was struggling. In the end her 9 year old friend had to pin her in to the dress for the fashion show. I hate writing this review as under Kyle's leadership, it was such a magical place. I would think twice about sending your younger child here and if you do, make sure there are no more than 12 in the class.

The staff are very very nice and responsive. Prices are very reasonable compared to to other places.read more

Helpful kind lil artist "assistants"! Lots of choices for projects at all skill levels. Beautiful…read moreclean space. My grandkids and I have a new favorite crafts place!

I had 2 kids in MCR, and both loved the school. Picking them up at the end of the day, I would hear…read morestories about all the exciting things they did: what they learned, what books they read, what song they practiced, what games they played outside with their friends, what art project they worked on after school and so forth. Our experienced teachers really knew kids' personalities, their likes an dislikes. They kept close track of their progress in each aspect of Montessori curriculum and customized learning for them when needed. The school is a very safe and nurturing place with talented staff (after-school program is one of the best I've seen) and rich traditions. By the way, their celebrations are simply amazing! They remain among our most precious memories from that time.

My son started going to Montessori Children's Room (MCR) at 19 months and we loved this school, and…read morehe seemed to as well. When he was about to turn three this past September, he moved into the 3, 4 and 5 year old class. That is when they noticed he had a hard time sitting still and focusing. He was about to age out of EI (Early Intervention) and start CPSE (Committee on Preschool Education), which would mean the therapists that were approved (Speech, SEIT and OT) could work with him in his classroom environment. However, MCR does NOT allow ANY therapists in this school to work with children who have been approved to receive it. So, we were left with no other choice, and had to scramble to find a new school in the middle of October of 2018. Not an easy task considering that most were already full by that point. Luckily we found a school that my son adores. It is a play based, loving and nurturing environment, that is so in tune with nature and outdoor play. I guess everything happens for a reason, and we were very fortunate to end up where we are now. MCR does wonderful things with the students, my son learned a lot in his time there. Their holiday show and graduation are amazing as well, along with their camp. That said, Montessori is not for every child, especially a child that requires therapy of any sort. What bothered me about our experience is how they didn't give me any feedback of his behavior in the baby class (NK) prior to moving up. We did have parent teacher conferences twice in the school year, but they never spoke about how he was disruptive, couldn't focus or sit still. Had I known this was going to be an issue, we could have looked for other schools before he started in the toddler class. The whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth, as we felt forced out of there in a way. In closing, I debated on whether or not to write a review about my experience with this school. However, I recently learned the same thing is happening with another child there, so I wanted to give other parents a heads up before you consider going to this school.

This school is amazing. If you pull your child out of Beth El, weekday is wonderful. Beth El in…read moreNew Rochelle is horrible, weekday has so many activities and is so keen on making sure that they're funding goes to the kids and the activities and it's an amazing place.

I am writing this review because I believe as a parent, choosing the nursery school for your child…read moreis an important decision. My two older children went to Weekday several years ago and it was a great experience for us. Naturally, when it was time for my youngest to go, I chose Weekday. The first few years were great! She enjoyed the school and we were very happy with her progress. When she got older and was eligible for the Senior Pre-K program, I looked into it. At first, I was very impressed with the STEM curriculum, handwriting and how they made sure students were well prepared for the New Rochelle schools when they enter Kindergarten. She started the Senior Pre-K last year (2021-2022 school year). At the beginning of the year, I did not think much of it but she did not seem to really be enjoying school or getting much out of it. When I started to try to take a closer look at pick up, Open Houses and parent/teacher conferences I noticed that the teacher, Ms. L and her assistant seemed to have no classroom management or much interest at all in teaching and rather just going through the motions. They did have all the supplies to make the classroom look great and appear as though they were learning amazing subjects but she was not happy. I tried to speak to them at pick up time or whenever it was appropriate but it always appeared like they did not want to be bothered. When it was getting towards the end of school, I noticed she was very hesitant about going and was not learning much or excited about anything. I spoke with some of the other parents in the same class and they were all feeling the same way, very disappointed about this school year and the teachers performance. Now my daughter is in the New Rochelle school system and after a few months of school, I do not feel like she was prepared at all as promised. It seems that I share the same opinion as other parents of that same class who also now have their kids in the New Rochelle school. Knowing this, I would have chosen a different path for her during that school year. I do feel that the first years were worthwhile but not the Senior Pre-K program.

This place is AMAZING! The teachers are wonderful and so attentive. The admins are the best. Kim…read moreand Brooke do such a great job. My daughter loves it! I am so happy to be able to send her there.

My child is just finishing their second year at St. James, and it is truly wonderful. I chose it…read moreinitially based on availability and their really nice playground space, since I didn't know anyone else who could recommend a nursery school. I am so happy with our choice- all the teachers genuinely care about the students, and are very well matched at each grade level. Since it's only 2s, 3s, and 4s, it's a small environment where everyone gets to know one another. They have music class each week and do lots of nice projects and activities. Honestly cannot day enough good things! If I HAD to find a negative, the school day for the 2 year olds is 9:00-11:15, which is age appropriate, but goes by very quickly if you are running errands, etc.

My daughter attended The Nursery School at St. James from the 2's program through the 4's. We were…read morevery happy with the quality of the teachers and the schools learning methods. Overall, it was a great experience for my daughter, as well as my husband and I. We built great friendships with the families and when kindergarten started, my daughter excelled both academically and socially. I highly recommend.

This is a great place to send your kids if they are in any way creative. The owners provide very…read moreunique and thoughtful activities for the children to do every day and its nothing short of entertaining for the kids. The owners take time to establish good relationships with every child which creates a family-like atmosphere. Amazing place and sincerely recommend!

Best art school in the area!! Jacqui cares so much about her students. It really is a place where…read moreevery kid feels loved and known. I recommend it to all my other mom friends!

We have loved our time at CCNS. My daughter now in the 4s program has grown and enjoyed her time at…read moreCCNS. Great staff and a safe environment. Christ Church is a wonderful family friendly church as well. Very special place!

Awful experience in the 2's program. Wish we had not chosen this program for our daughter.read more