High expectations is a wonderful place for learning and growing. All the courses are individualized…read moreand tailored to student's needs. The after-school program is fun and useful for college application!

Our daughter will be completing her second year at RMS this spring. The self motivating skill set…read morelearned within a Montessori classroom is something my daughter will use for the rest of her life. The RMS teachers foster a classroom of respect, order, trust, and peace. Allowing the children to focus and learn on their daily tasks, versus being distracted by chaos and clutter. The multi-age classroom creates a loving community for all ages and exposes younger children to learning objectives that they may not ordinarily have access to. We could not be happier with the school, and look forward to witnessing our daughter's continual growth.

We have been incredibly happy with this preschool for our children. All of the teachers are highly…read moreskilled and dedicated to the Montessori approach to education. My children have learned so much from their incredible teachers, as well as from the other children in the program, and have made wonderful friends. Attention is paid to each child's learning style, strengths, and areas of development, and the low student/teacher ratio allows the teachers to support each child through their own learning process. Fantastic extra activities, such as music and theater enrichment, take place regularly. So happy we chose this school!

The Phoenix School was life-changing for my son. He had really struggled at his old school, and had…read morebegun to internalize negative messages about himself. But once he started at the Phoenix School, things turned around. He came home after the first day and said, "It's like the teachers aren't even teachers--they're just people!" The caring relationship with his teachers, the community at the school, the way his teachers push him to do more than he thought he could and support him as he learns to push himself has been amazing. He loves school now and is thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. The way they integrate learning across all their activities is special. Students learn all the academic skills throughout all their activities, along with specialized practice in, say, math or writing, especially as they get older. They also use the community at large as their classroom with frequent out-of-the-classroom learning experiences that engage students far more than anything I've seen at any other school. Teachers support students as they produce high-quality work, with autonomy and ownership over their own learning. Teachers are among the most dedicated professional educators I've ever met. They work hard to create a community of students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members dedicated to the well-being and education of students as complete people. It's not possible for me to say enough good things about this school.

Phoenix is such a special school and community of people! My son is able to thrive there in a way…read morehe wouldn't be able to at any other school. The teachers and staff have supported his growth in every facet. He is more confident both in social situations and academically. Phoenix has been so amazing for our family and I can't wait to send my other son there when he's ready for Kindergarten!

Every parent wants the best for their child, at the Harbor City School every teacher is providing…read moreexactly that! Our daughter had been in different care centers before; more expensive and less nurturing than all that HCS provides. After 2 years our daughter has made great new friends, looks forward to school each day, and we continue to see her personality and skills grow. Being able to drop off my daughter and not worry that she is being safely watched with care is however the most important thing that HCS has provided to our family each day.

My son started at Harbor City School fall of 2018 just before he turned three, after spending…read moreone-on-one time with a beloved babysitter. The teachers have kindly helped him transition to a group setting, build independence and make new friends. My husband and I live in Eastie and work downtown, and we feel privileged to be able to drop him off on our way to and from the T stop, following a nice walk through the park. The co-op structure welcomes parents in, to help out, but also to observe, which I find tremendously comforting. As a mom who also has a full-time office job, those days in the classroom are incredible. And unlike many preschools, Harbor City offers a schedule that actually works with my 9-5 hours. We'll be back next fall for pre-K!

My daughter is on her 5th year here, where she has been academically challenged, emotionally…read moresupported, and well cared! She loves her teachers, the attention each student receives, the extracurriculars and the campus itself. Their financial aid package is generous for a working-class family looking for a quality education in the area.

The ONLY reason we kept our child is here is because she would miss all her friends. This school is…read moreawful. Several teachers have been fired during the school year due to terrible teaching naturally putting our child, & the others in the class behind. My wife & I basically taught our child this course (Thanks to Khan Academy). The hiring staff MUST rethink their hiring practices. Ever hear of background checks? A female instructor who I will not name has accused the ENTIRE class of cheating, yet this person utilizes chat-gpt for assigning lessons, & correcting tests. Has also made some hurtful remarks. If I was a student in this class, there would be a meeting with the principal, myself, & this teacher IMMEDIATELY! All students need to have mandatory physical education. Who made this ridiculous decision not have it for grades 9-12? Tuition is up to 20k per year, & you have us pay for a year book?

I cannot say enough about this school. From the phenomenal teachers to the topics they discuss,…read morethis school is doing it right. It's not well known, but these kids are smart, kind, responsible, and respectful. I have no doubt my child will leave this school fully prepared for college AND be an independent thinker. Bravo, Waring. I would also like to add that anyone writing a negative review for this school has clearly not gone to this school. There is ZERO tolerance for bullying and honestly the kids here just wouldn't do that. Everyone is accepted and applauded for who they are. In terms of cost, we did receive substantial financial aid, and the small cost we pay is worth every penny.

When my teen was going through a rough patch, his teachers were uncommunicative. The day is long,…read moreso he would come home exhausted. Waring is one of the whiter schoolers in Massachusetts, a state filled with elitist institutions like this one. He would complain that Waring had a self congratulatory attitude, but really was not that amazing of a school. He goes to public school now, and says the teachers are better and we are getting more support. It also saves forty thousand dollars a year (not including travel fees)

Godsend. Complete and total godsend for our family during COVID. Caring, professional teachers,…read morebeautiful space, involved administration, great other families. We are in infant and toddler house right now and my son could not be happier.

I have two children in pre school here. Both of their teachers are fantastic, thoughtful,…read morethorough, and caring. The language immersion program is fantastic. My kids are learning Spanish and Chinese from a native speaker who is in the classroom at all times. It is a fantastic school.

My experience with this school was extremely disappointing…read more My son spent 4 years here and completed 2nd grade unable to read independently. During that time, we trusted the school's guidance, paid thousands of dollars in tuition, and believed he was making academic progress. Only after seeking outside evaluations did we discover that he was significantly behind in reading and writing. In my opinion, this school is not properly equipped to support children who need additional academic help or who have speech and communication delays. Rather than providing meaningful support and intervention, it often felt as though children with extra needs were viewed as a burden. What disappointed me most was the lack of urgency and concern regarding my child's learning progress. As parents, we expected honest communication, early intervention, and a clear plan to help him succeed. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. Parents should carefully monitor their child's academic development and ask questions early and often. Do not assume everything is on track simply because your child is being promoted to the next grade. Every child deserves educators who are genuinely committed to their success and willing to provide the support they need to thrive.

I am a huge fan of Mount Hope Christian School! They take kids from the community starting at 15…read moremonths. We love the community of educators and families that make the school. We feel that our children are safe, loved and being taught the values that represent our family's core values. The corner stone, of course, is that the education is great - my children are equipped with life skills and a solid educational foundation for a bright future. I have three kids: one who went to the toddler program, preschool, pre-K and is now in the elementary school; another is in pre-K; the last will begin preschool when she's 2.9 years old. One thing that continues to impress me is that every single year, we get an awesome group of teachers to instruct and partner with us to raise our kids. most of the classes are pretty small but have consistent and ample staffing to provide a stable and engaging environment. They are accredited by EEC & have a fun but challenging curriculum for each age/grade. Through early Covid, the school reacted and engaged with the students at a very high level online. In fall 2020, they opened back up for in person learning. Our family did not partake in that school year but we missed a lot of things about it and tried to stay informed. The only thing that has made me sad is when families move to public school for elementary and the little friendships and parent relationships fall off. I am encouraged that there is talk of expanding the school to include middle school in the near future and I hope this has an impact on more kids staying. Either way, we know Mount Hope is the right place for us! The facilities are well-kept and have recently been renovated (all of the bathrooms are new and updated and the playground equipment has been recently changed). There is a hot lunch program, which is prepared on site and catered by Burlington famous pizza. There is also for school and after school care options available. It's definitely an investment to get great childcare and education, but it's an investment well worth it! Our kids are our now and our future!