Northside's teachers are outstanding. Really amazing, warm, progressive school. Northside taught my…read morechildren how to become thoughtful, curious, articulate, empathetic and engaged humans with a thirst for knowledge, who know how to problem solve and collaborate. My son is thriving in every way possible at Northside. Graduating kids get excellent placements typically at their top choice of schools. My daughter went to the High School of her dreams.

As another parent has noted below, this school is run like a business, not an institution of…read morelearning. While the administration pays a lot of lip service to the Reggio Emilia philosophy, that's all marketing and zero substance at this school. Reggio Emilia at its core is adaptive and flexible; the goal is tailor the educational approach to the learning style of each individual child. Contrary to that approach, the teaching staff (who, it must be said, are mostly very kind and caring) are trained to follow a single approach that is applied to all the children. My child attended the 2's and 3's program. When I observed that some of the classroom approaches were too rigid for her in some ways, and not challenging enough in others, and that the environment was in some ways not conducive to her learning style, I made suggestions to the administration about ways to adapt the setting to better suit her needs. My requests, which were trivial in scope and would not have posed much of a challenge from a budget or logistics perspective, were largely ignored. Instead, I was advised to hire an additional teacher, at my own expense, to work one-on-one with my child because her existing teachers were "too busy" with the other kids to handle my requests. Imagine that: after paying a tuition of over $15,000 per year for pre-school (which was more than I paid for my excellent private college!), I was told that in order to meet my child's educational requirements, I would need to pay for another teacher, an additional $120 per hour! Like the other parent below, we moved our daughter to another Williamsburg school, which has smaller class sizes, and an administration that cares about cultivating a healthy environment of learning. The people who run Williamsburg Northside care more about cultivating a healthy bottom line.

Our first child attended BKA starting when he was 2 in 2018, with our second joining shortly after…read moreat 5 months. Our third has recently begun as well (at 6 months). Our first stayed through pre-k, the second stopped only because of the free local 3k, and our third is still happily enrolled. We've trusted this school for over 5 years with our 3 children, and have looked forward to sending each of our kids here. The admins are responsive, the teachers, for the most part, seem to love children and their jobs (we've had one over the years that wasn't great, but she is gone now). Many of the current teachers are the same as when my son started over 5 years ago. There is always strong communication throughout the day, they regularly post eating/sleeping/potty events as well as photos and videos so we can always see how our kids are doing. They eat healthy food and are given a wide variety of fun activities. As infants they help them learn to sit, walk, fine motor skills, even potty train them. As they grow older there is an academic schedule to help them learn their letters, counting, colors, etc. One of my sons went through a hitting phase, and the admins and his teachers sat with us to give us tools to help him, and made sure he wasn't endangering others in the class. When I bring my two older kids in to pick up the youngest, all the teachers remember them and there's always plenty of smiles and hugs. They do follow the DOE schedule, so are closed more often than I'd like (yeah, its annoying), but its worth it for the quality of care at a reasonable cost. As other reviewers have noted, Covid was not easy, especially on daycares. Yes, dropoff/pickup was inconvenient, yes it was hard to plan around cases shutting down classrooms, and yes it took a hit on morale and staff turnover, BUT these are all a direct result of them taking precaution and carefully following safety guidelines. I'm happy to say that none of my children got covid while at BKA, and I thank their thoroughness for this (these were pre-vaccine days, it was scary!). For the most part, all is back to normal now. I get that there's always an exception and some reviewers have had bad experiences, but we absolutely adore BKA, and most the parents we chat with do as well. It is a loving, caring, clean daycare (with outdoor space!) that we couldn't recommend more.

My son started in this school when he was 22months (1year 10months). He was diagnosed with autism…read moreand was non-verbal. His very 1st day my son was sent home in a soggy diaper, wet clothes, and shoes on the wrong feet. I informed the school of various triggers, and habits. This was completely ignored and he would come home completely distressed everyday. My son also has a texture issue so he is very selective with foods. The school had me supply his food/milk/snacks/diapers/wipes ect. and pay over $300 weekly. The entire time my son was there they allowed him to do whatever he wanted. He rarely engaged in class routine and wasnt encouraged to do so either. There was nobody there knowledgeable about his diagnosis thus making it impossible for anyone to work with him. I have since pulled my son out of school and have been home schooling him. In the 5months since we started my son says words can identify numbers and some colors and has been open to other foods.

Horrible!! I wish I was warned about this school. There are no standards. The school is not under…read morethe Diocese therefore does not have to follow guidelines. There are good teacher and bad like any other school, but one of my son's teacher was barely out of college and her brother was in my son's class. A lot of nepotism and very much a cult. My son has an IEP due to epilepsy (btw not a standar but the law to be ollowed) and they refused to honor it. And I quote "if we give your son extra time then we would have to give everyone extra time" clearly displaying their lack of understanding what an IEP is. We handed the nurse a picture of our son and details in his epilepsy. Copies enough for every teacher and staff that he would be in contact with. Two months into the trimester, not one teacher knew he had epilepsy nor received our packet. There were so many problems with this beautiful school with their hard wood decorative cut logs, newly constructed labs, fish tanks and dogs and peacocks roaming the grounds. We were lured in by the appearance but that all it was. The school is very popular so my son was crammed into a classroom with 40 students!! Very disappointed and wanted to let the principal know when we decided to leave. He rudely and unceremoniously could care less about constructive criticism and was clear that we were leaving so he had nothing to say to us. Be better human beings Kellenburg let alone Catholics.

My son goes in the school the past 4 years. It's a dream of a school with amazing teachers and…read moreapproach. The space is brand new and always amazingly clean. I highly highly recommended!!!!

Our family had a very disappointing experience at C'E Montessori…read more We initially loved the school and supported it wholeheartedly. I volunteered at events, helped with school shows, and even campaigned for two teachers to be hired. We believed in the community and tried to contribute meaningfully. But everything changed when we started voicing concerns. After my son began telling me about being punished by having recess taken away--a practice that goes against core Montessori principles--we brought it up with the director and later the owner. What followed was a series of evasions and dismissals. Recess continued to be withheld, despite their promises. We were also repeatedly told the school was bilingual in Spanish, but no actual Spanish instruction ever took place. We asked about this many times over the years, and while we kept being told a Spanish program was coming soon, it never materialized. Eventually, I shared my concerns publicly on the "North Brooklyn Education" Facebook group, after weeks of private conversations with the school went nowhere. That's when the bullying and personal attacks from other parents began. The reaction wasn't disagreement--it was shaming, piling on, and attempts to silence. On top of it all, we had to chase the school via multiple emails just to get $249 refunded that they owed us. That kind of treatment--from the school and the parent community--left us heartbroken and disillusioned. We hoped for a respectful, open-minded Montessori environment. What we found was the opposite.

We absolutely love C'E, our daughter went there for both camp and their extended day program during…read morethe school year when she was three. Previously, she had been in another Montessori school in Manhattan -- one that is quite well regarded -- but the hands-on love, enrichment, and programming at C'E far surpassed the other. Within a few months of her attending we were blown away by the teachers, the learning-based curriculum that was mindful but also enriching, and the communication was unparalleled. There are also so many special touches - they offer piano, dance, etc. - and also encourage the students to do things like take care of their own plants, make their own food, and participate in school musicals, bake sales, and card making. I highly recommend C'E to any family, especially those that really want their child to get a unique head start in a loving environment.

I couldn't ask for better for my son. The teachers are so nice and my child loves them all. They…read morekeep things organized and they are reliable. They are professional unlike the other review states. They always update me on what he is doing in the class room. They regularly decorate and clean. Trust me..this job is not easy! They are doing great.

Enrolled our daughter into this daycare, it's OKAY and I say that very lightly. Beware of the…read moredirector and staff making mistakes on purpose or trying to make you keep your kid home for every little thing. Teachers aren't very friendly they pick and choose who they want to be nice to maybe if you bring them gifts. You have to use a smart card that you pay for every month it's cheap but have to try not to lose it or it may cost around 15 bucks to replace it. If they don't want your kid there they will try EVERYTHING to make you leave. Teachers are young and a bit UNPROFESSIONAL. It seems they had something against me or my daughter who is only 1 and a half. Staff may treat you and your kid different if you pay with a voucher. Try to avoid this daycare there are better ones out there.

I only have positive things to say about Tammy as a daycare provider. Our son was under Tammy's…read morecare from the ages of 10 months - 3 years old and she was an amazing teacher/caregiver. Not only was she warm and loving but she led reading time, weekly art projects, and taught our son things like the calendar, seasons, and weather. She also sent us daily photos and videos of our son, which I was always happy to receive. Our son has developed leaps and bound while under Tammy's care. We highly recommend Tammy's Day Care!

I've had the pleasure of being part of the Amy's family for four years, and it has truly been a…read moregift for my children and me. For new parents sending their little one out of the nest for the first time, nothing matters more than knowing your child is surrounded by love, honesty, and open communication and that's exactly what Amy's provides. On a practical note, the flexibility at Amy's has been a lifesaver. Their hours really support working parents, which makes balancing work and family so much easier. Between the nurturing environment and the thoughtful structure, Amy's has given my family peace of mind and my children the best possible first school experience. I wholeheartedly recommend it as a wonderful place to start your child's educational journey.

Amy's Academy is a neighborhood gem! They have amazing staff. Hosed in a beautiful brownstone with…read morea large backyard and within close proximity to a community book store as well as a short walk to prospect park. My little one has been there since she was 2 yrs old and we both love it. Prior to daycare, she was being cared for by family and they made the transition to daycare with such ease. They are loving, nurturing, and, extremely organized. My child is happy and thriving well under their care. I'd recommend Amy's to anyone who wants a loving, and caring daycare for their child.

Our son went to the younger side of this daycare a couple of years ago. Based on our experience,…read morethis was a very good daycare for our infant son. He was 6 months old when he started. I was very worried to leave such a young child in the hands of someone else, but the ladies there were very capable of taking care of our son, and they always communicated to us on our child's development. My wife and I were very happy to find this place and would recommend it to others.