Administration is Very unorganized and Unprofessional…read more More concerned with filling seats to get funding than the actual students that they are accepting Only plus is that the Teachers are great they actually care about their students and they are very hardworking.

I have 6 years dealing with this school and every year is different but this has been our best yet…read more I truly love the staff. Everyone has their days but that's life. I am greatly grateful to the support and understanding we get from the school. Thank you Mr.Abbott and his team for great work put into this year for a successful school year. Love each and every teacher I have encountered with......

My kid's time at Juguemos was everything we could possibly hope for. It is a warm, loving…read moreenvironment where we could be completely comfortable leaving her. She learned so much - not just Spanish, which we do not speak at home, but also social skills, pre-acadmic essentials like colors, numbers, letters, and all sorts of fun activities like mailing letters or playground games. Great teachers and clean, bright facilities too. Really the best all around experience (and value) I could imagine from a preschool.

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.

"We couldn't be more pleased as to our daughter's improvement on the ACT. She went up 7 points! and…read moreis now looking at a completely new range of schools which she wasn't considering before. We chalk this up to the structure of the Embrace program, but really in particular, Jason's approach. He established a great rapport with our daughter, and made the lessons, not exactly fun, but tolerable, effective and efficient. Thank you so much!" The Bretts

We have had a wonderful experience with Embrace Tutoring. They are prompt and easily accessible …read more They have well trained and competent staff who answered all our questions . They really helped my son with ACT prep and boosted his confidence. Thankful to Anthony and his entire team.

Our daughter is a graduating senior in the Drama studio. Her four years there (and ours!) has been…read morenothing short of a dream high school experience. No notes! Only wonderful memories.

The best art school in the country, without a doubt! The teachers are exceptional, and the…read morecommunity is incredibly supportive and kind. As a proud parent of a junior student, I can confidently say that this school has fostered a nurturing environment that encourages creativity and growth to my child.

Our daughter began attending Elemental Arts Montessori this past fall when she turned three, and…read moresince starting I have been so impressed with her growth and demeanor. She smiles when she puts her coat on (and she recently learned to zip it up herself!). Barbara and her aides teach the kids new skills every week, from learning how to snap, to hanging up their coats to counting. I've heard from other EAM parents that their kids were well ahead of the learning and maturity curve by the time they started kindergarten, and I believe it. Barbara is kind, but most importantly, she treats her pupils with respect and gives them the space to try and try again -- which leads the kids to take pride in their accomplishments. This is a small school that's somewhat off the radar, but that is also part of its charm: it's just one mixed age classroom (ages 2-4). There is also a private outdoor space with some play structures. If you're on the fence, do a class visit to see how things are run. Our daughter has really thrived here. I cannot recommend EAM enough!

Our daughter has been going to Elemental Arts for the last two years and we have been really happy…read morewith her development there. The school is a little oasis of calm industry. It is very well organized and the kids are always actively engaged in one activity or another. The kids, even the little ones, are expected to be able to do a lot for themselves including putting on and taking off their coats, taking out and putting away the activities and games, going to the bathroom, eating lunch etc. and they all seem to be able to do these tasks without adult help. The children are given a lot of autonomy in deciding which particular activities or work stations they wish to involve themselves in as well as choosing which other child they wish to play with at any particular time. However, this all takes place under the ever attentive eyes of Barbara and her assistants. Barbara is really very talented with children. While she allows every child to make a lot of decisions, she watchfully ensures that the children are being kind, respectful and helpful to each other and that they allow each other to "work" calmly and effectively throughout the day. And she sure succeeds. The children are unbelievably well behaved at school and they learn how to work in a calm organized and cooperative way that will, I expect, serve them very well throughout the rest of their education and lives. Barbara is a very special teacher. She truly understands young children in a way that most people don't. Our daughter has thrived in this Montessori and we couldn't be happier at how ready she is for Kindergarten in the fall

My daughter Lulu is a 7th grader here…read more WMS was founded last year, and it's a sliding-scale private school dedicated to social and economic diversity. There are no textbooks, and in fact, true to the name, most of the learning is workshopped, meaning students learn through real world application, building and creating things. Earlier this year my daughter learned slopes, geometry and trig concepts through building a skateboard and skate ramp. She's created plays, movies, podcasts, books, VR applications, digital games, a zillion woodshop projects (she is very confident with all hardware equipment now).  Her classes have had a 6:1 student to teacher ratio (there are about 15 kids in her grade). This will grow, but won't exceed 10:1 I believe. Each kid gets a new macbook pro and the school uses modern tech - slack, google apps, etc - to communicate with students and families. When the pandemic hit, they smoothly and gracefully transitioned into digital learning, providing live learning all day every day. In the fall, they learned in prospect park all day, and will return there this spring. They have rotated weekly with the 6th grade for in person learning through winter. Each day begins with meditation. They have advisory every day and prioritize social-emotional skills; kindness is a necessary quality to get into the school. They have on-site covid testing and are extremely cautious about covid. True to the promise, the student body is a mix of students from all walks of life, and the tuition ranges from ~$500/year to ~30k/year - I believe there are 5 levels of tuition, although I have no idea who is in what level. The parents are tight and supportive of the staff. As they're a startup, they've been through some teachers as they learn the best fit, which is expected. But the core teachers are enormously talented, enthusiastic, incredible teachers who have a solid and positive rapport with the kids. The school was started by Andrew Ravin, who was a teacher at MS51 for some time. His stem teacher has a PhD in Math from Colombia and still teaches there. They are an impressive group. Above all, the reason I wanted to write this is because my daughter is thriving. She LOVES school. She hates summer camp but when the idea was floated for possible camp with this group, she squealed with excitement at the idea of it. She was a strong student when she started and she has some aptitude in certain areas, so the teachers feed her harder challenges in those areas to maximize her potential, as i'm sure they do with other children who display a capacity for more. There isn't any "mean kid" crap, all the kids have a great relationship with each other and a mutual respect. My daughter's sense of community and confidence has only strengthened through covid. Currently, the school is building out their forever home which will be just on the other side of Prospect Park, 10k sqft of maker and performance space in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. They seem to get a lot of interest from affluent park slope families, but are actively seeking families from less privileged areas.  If you're considering Middle School do yourselves a favor and check it out. Also, if you know kind kids with potential who just need the opportunity to fly, please reach out and let them know about this.Best, Michelle Zassenhaus, Mom to Lulu Galea, grade 7 (formerly at PS 321)

My son attends Workshop Middle School (7th grade), he has built boxes, benches, a skateboard and a…read moreskate ramp as well as written plays, coded games, made movies and podcasts. Choosing, researching, planning and designing they learn math (geometry and trigonometry concepts), for example, needed to complete their projects. The teachers are enormously talented. Ms. Denisse, the humanities teacher, has more than 20 years experience in instruction and is an incredibly sensible person. My son is learning to love school, mostly because there is always someone in the school community who can listen to him, understand him and will not give up on him. My son went through three different elementary schools and never truly engaged or loved school until now. All the kids have a great relationship with each other and a mutual respect. Prospect Lefferts Gardens will be the new WMS home come Sept. 2021. They are currently building at 495 Flatbush Ave. (between Empire and Lefferts), a 10k sq ft of maker and performance space in a middle school. They are actively seeking diverse families from PLG and surrounding neighborhoods. It is not too late to apply... the next free virtual open house is on Feb 28th at 3pm. Marixsa Rodriguez, Mom to Tenoch Saldaña, grade 7

Our family had a very disappointing first experience with this program. During drop-off, my child…read morewas clearly upset and overwhelmed, but instead of responding with patience and reassurance, the Executive Director handled the situation in a way that felt shaming and dismissive. That is not an appropriate or supportive environment for any child. My child was embarrassed in front of staff and other parents, which only made a difficult moment worse. As a parent, I expect children to be treated with kindness and dignity, especially when they are struggling in a new setting. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here. This interaction raised serious concerns about the program's professionalism, emotional support, and overall approach to children's needs. A child should never be made to feel ashamed for having trouble separating from a parent.

Our family had a very disappointing first experience with this program. During drop-off, my child…read morewas visibly overwhelmed and needed patience and reassurance, but instead the Executive Director responded in a way that felt shaming and dismissive. That is not the kind of environment any child should be walking into. Rather than helping my child feel safe and supported, the interaction made him feel embarrassed in front of staff and other parents. As a parent, I expect children to be treated with dignity, especially in a new setting where they are already nervous. What happened was inappropriate and deeply concerning. This was a very poor first impression and raised serious concerns about the tone, professionalism, and emotional support provided by the program. A child should never be shamed for having a hard time separating from a parent.