Great school. My kids were so well prepared for college. Environment is supportive and there are so…read moremany things ls to do outside of the classroom. I highly recommend St Francis.

I urge you not to send your child here. The courses are too easy and basically all the homework is…read moreonline so my child hasn't learned anything. if i had to guess, id say the most stoners in the state come from this school and the environment is hostile and unloving. It embodies nothing that a catholic school is supposed to be about. My child has been depressed with his mental condition in the school since day one. The main problem starts at the top. The school inst about education, its about money. I have never seen a school deliberately portray themselves as a cash grab. The 11K a year cost was the biggest waste of my money. Private school would have been better than this dump. The teachers are also rude and the corporate leaders of the school dont give a s*** about the kids. Actually i would probably say NO ONE in the entire school cares about anyone besides themselves despite there being a few good teachers. I urge you to stay away from St. Francis

Small Catholic school grades PreK 3 thru 8th grade. We have sent all three of our kids here and…read morehave loved being a part of this community. Top notch education while being surrounded by those wanting to teach them Christian values.

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This school is nothing short of amazing. Security is professional. The staff is friendly, warm and…read moreinviting. The classrooms aren't traditional and feel mail like home away from home. The rooftop is the icing on the cake.

Bennett Day School has quite literally changed the life of my daughter and myself. We joined in 2nd…read moregrade and as a single parent, it was the first time in my life that I felt what it must be like to have a supportive partner. My daughter is eager to go to school every single day and has been for the last 2.5 years. I couldn't be more hopeful about the conscientious, compassionate and curious human beings who will grow out of this school.

Great option for Preschool to 12! I have 3 kids here and their teachers are caring, kind, and…read moreimpactful when it comes to increasing my kids test scores! It's a great choice if you are looking for a safe place for your kids!

This review is only their gym. I've been playing coed volleyball here with the Alumni's from this…read moreschool for many years. We rent the gym when we play after the students practices. The gym is a full basketball court that can hold 1 volleyball net. For spectators, there's room on the stage or they would go upstairs in the seating area. I'm guessing it can hold about 50-100 people... They recently refinished the gym floor so it looks nice and shiny. An average size parking lot that sometimes they allow public spectators whose kids are playing in the baseball fields next door to park if there's no more street parking. It's a typical private school, not really updated building/classrooms. It's better than driving into the city at another grade school gym and fight the traffic just to play volleyball.

Where does one begin a stupid online review when a teacher physically assaults your child? It's…read morehardly a means of retribution, but there are other avenues being pursued to that extent. I make this review more as a warning to the other parents who send their children to Chesterbrook. My wife and I had enough issues dealing with the "educators" at Chesterbrook when our child came home with a head injury or covered in human feces - but if you batter our child, you have started something you cannot stop. Perhaps other parents reading this will feel the same way. To be sure, we are in no way 'helicopter parents' and believe in discipline. But, there is, of course discipline and abuse, and this crossed the line. Our son became scared and hesitant to attend Chesterbrook, and would tell us approx. a week later about this incident. Upon hearing this, we met with the "principal" - who showed us the video of the "teacher" being physical with our child. Oddly enough, the principal agreed that the contact was inappropriate and that steps would be taken to remedy the situation. Upon picking up our child a mere three hours later, we were told that the principal had been fired. Following that, in an act of retaliation, we were told that our child was moved to a class of children two years younger than him. When we met with the district manager (or whatever she claimed to be), she not only admitted that she had never video and laughed in our face while we met with her. Completely unprofessional and indicative of somebody who cannot handle their job responsibilities, much less have some control over the well being of children. I could (and would like to) name the relevant individuals, but that will only serve to have this post removed. Nevertheless, those responsible will be held responsible in court. But, my advice - ask questions and get your child out of Chesterbrook asap.

I have a 4 and 7 year old who have attended Chesterbrook for 1.5 years. My daughter is in PreK 2…read moreand my son attends the before and after school program. A few months ago, we were looking for a new place to send our children. I had really had it with all of the changes in staff and leadership at the school. I really loved the teachers when we first started but the atmosphere had changed and the teachers were very unhappy. I was beginning to see that it was hurting my children's experience at school. Right before we were leaving Chesterbrook, there was announcement that a new principal (Jen) would be transferring from the Plainfield Chesterbrook. I've never seen a school turn around so quickly (and I have worked in education for 15 years myself). I noticed an immediate change in teacher morale, cleanliness of the school and communication with parents. Because of the changes, we decided to stay. Jen sets high expectations for her teachers and is a great communicator. The teachers seem happy and the kids also seem much happier. Jen has also led new changes such as getting organic milk into the school, ordering new furniture and adding new learning materials. I hope the school continues to make these amazing improvements. As for the curriculum, my 4 year old just read her first book last night, teaches me words in Spanish, can add and subtract and talks about all of the "cool things Ms. Becca teaches her" at dinner each night. My kids are safe, appreciated and have a lot of fun at school. I'm not sure I can ask for much more!

Amazing place! Amazing people! Church services are better than most I've ever been to, the message…read moreruns deep in this lost world we live in. Thank you for your leadership and mission.

Amazing school, Thank you so much no school has really taught better then this. I totally recommend.read more

Both of our children attend Da Vinci Waldorf School. One is in the grades and the other is in…read moreKindergarten. I cannot say enough good things about the well rounded education my kids are receiving at Da Vinci. Waldorf has instilled such creativity and a deep love of learning in both of my children. They are not just learning facts and numbers. They are learning how to learn and how to think and do and create as well. My favorite example is when my older child started reading. He recently found a series of books he is just devouring. But, on top of his voracious reading, he is also applying the hands on skills he is learning at Waldorf by drawing his own images for the series and he is even now writing and binding his own stories. I am the owner of a technology company. When I see my son and daughter learn a skill, then make the connection to roll up their sleeves and create something on their own, I get a big smile on my face and it shows me that they know how to apply the things they are learning. I know my kids (like all kids) have an innate passion and curiosity for learning and the Da Vinci Waldorf School is the perfect place to help it grow.

Two of my kids went there for many years and there are some nice things about the school. The…read moreembracing of imagination and use of hands to create is unique and not found in many schools. But the people running the school (in many cases, is your kid's teacher) left a lot to be desired. It was like no one is in charge. Communication was unclear, rules were unclear and always changing. We left because we did not have confidence in the school to be the primary education source for our kids as it seemed that no one was qualified.

We have been a part of the Quest Academy family for almost 4 years now and it is honestly the best…read moreschool for both of our kids. The curriculum is carefully thought out and planned, with customized education for each student. Communication between the faculty and parents is frequent and informative- we always know what our kids are learning. There is also an emphasis on character building and teach students how to leave a positive impact.

As the parents of two kids who attend Quest Academy, we've had a great experience so far. The…read morestaff and faculty are amazing and very qualified when it comes to gifted children. We've been at Quest four years with and each year we're happier as parents. Our kids also love it. We really appreciate how Quest personalizes the learning experience for each child. It's a great school with very strong academics. Also, the families of Quest children become fast friends and we all spend a lot of time together. We highly recommend it!

This center has it all. It has a staff of teachers with 15-17 years of experience. You can't find…read moremany places that have teachers that make early childhood their career. In the past 2 years I have had nothing but positive experiences with my chil'ds teachers. They have been professional and knowledgable about different stages my child has gone through. They communicate well and offer a great program that challenges my child while letting her have fun. The center also has extra curriculuar programs my child participates in, allowing us to have more family time together at the end of the day instead of running here and there. The office staff is approachable and helpful. They both hold Masters degress in Education. The best thing about the center is that you feel comfortable the minute you walk in the door. It's a small, cozy setting that makes you feel like your child would be very safe. Many families get to know eachother and keep all of their children at the center for many years. Everyone is friendly and the children seem very happy and well rounded. I wouldn't dream of taking my child any where else.

As older parents of an only child, we thoroughly looked at EVERY (and I'm not exaggerating!)…read moredaycare option in the I-88 corridor area. Initially, we signed up with a flashier competitor within the same top-tier standards, but at the last moment before our infant daughter was set to start there, a mothers-instinct kicked in and I switched facilities at the last moment. Two-and-a-half years later, I have no regrets at that last-minute change. My intuition served me right. The smaller, more personalized, and nurturing care of this facility was completely right for us. Our daughter thrived from the careful attention of a long-term, experienced staff (infant room teachers who had over 15 years of experience in THIS center) who treated my child just like their own ... inside and outside of the classroom. Staff worked WITH us in addressing all our concerns educationally and also with help in parenting tips as well. As our child progressed from the infant room to the toddler room, the caring continued with experienced teachers and a vast array of new opportunities including a curricula adaptable to the children's needs yet supported by a stellar national standard which includes whole learning including science, math, reading, creative play, and even basic word-instruction in Spanis. Being in an office building, the facility seems much more homey than some of the instituionalized day-care centers. The playground isn't a concrete space, but set in a tree-shaded park with designated age-appropriate areas for each group of students. My daughter gets to play in the grass, pick leaves and flowers, help in a garden, play in a sandbox, ride trikes, and so much more in a real outdoor setting. it's wonderful. In addition because of Bright Horizons is part of a larger company, the center has support staff that comes in to the center to teach music and even art in a designated work space. The school has smart boards and computers in the rooms and even has an indoor "Movement Matters" room with ballet bars, mirrors, yoga mats, a climbing wall that is used daily to motivate children in various kinds of physical activity. Even the food here is a step up from most other "day-cares." With an emphasis on healthy eating, an wide variety of fruits and veggies are offered, whole grains are standard, and unhealthy filler juices are replaced with water & milk; homecooked meals and snacks are presented in so many ways with ethnic & comfort styles that my daughter has been expanded her eating habits from most schools traditional nuggets, corn nibbles, pizza, applejuice, and tater-tots! I really can't say enough about this school (not just a day-care). My daughter is academically challenged and ahead of her peers in other institutions, she is socially & environmentally adept ... and is a WELL-ADUSTED and HAPPY little girl who has found the balance of play with forward-thinking learning. She is loved at Bright Horizons and she (and we) love it back. Truly a wonderful place.