This building is very old. There was another one on THE CONCOURSE that was torn down that was…read moredesigned by the same architectural team. I had to sub here for a while and there were walls in classrooms that were crumbling. Admin was okay but some teachers were cruel to newcomers.

My friends and I went to this school for volunteer work which is New York Cares. I had a fun time…read moreand also it was so nice to do something for kids. At the same time building is a landmark of south Bronx.

Bayonne, New Jersey…read more My experiences working here were pretty despicable, and I took for granted the importance of working in a stable working environment. The secretary who called me in was one person, then when I came in for a position, it was a completely different person who worked for a short while, then abruptly left. The second person that left for good was given very little acknowledgment by the director of this center, just simply said that they were probably at home, even though all of our paperwork was due to this person on a regular basis. Speaking of paperwork...the director said that she completely misplaced it, and it contained all of my personal information and banking info on it. As another reviewer wrote, picking up the phone was a real issue for this director, and there were times when it was nearly impossible to contact her at all, and there was no secretary for what seemed to be a second time in a very short time period, with no notice of what had happened at all, or what the new protocol, if any, would be. As a teacher, I witnessed a teacher who had burst into tears because the director did not allow them to go home after a terrible gas leak/incident had occurred at their home. This was tragic as well because we were not allowed or permitted to have any phones with us in the classrooms or center at all, which, coupled with the fact that the director had a really hard time keeping a secretary and picking up the phones herself, created a horrifying situation for this teacher, who had a really hard time getting in touch with family during an emergency situation. If you are not a family member, or related to members of the staff, or large donors, the director will treat you differently and more harshly, mock and insult you at times, and you will be spoken to in a different manner, which is deplorable, and does not resemble Christian ideologies at all. Also, bribery runs rampant in this organization from the top down, as does suggestive posts from childcare staff, who are supposed to uphold higher standards as people who are in charge of the education of children! As another reviewer noted, I would not recommend working here, and I wish the remaining staff the best of luck when dealing with this directorship. I do not believe anyone would be able to work in an environment that is not stable as far as working conditions are concerned, but also one that is accusatory in nature, with no real communication, understanding, or fairness in place. When a teacher is hysterical crying because of a real emergency at home, and the person who is in charge does not permit them to go home to attend to matters, then that is when you know it is time to throw in the towel.

My son has been going to little lamb since he was 4months, he took his first steps in the Infant…read moreroom. He is now 2yrs old. He knows all his alphabets, numbers1-20, sings songs, says full sentences and even tells you when he needs to go potty. He knows how to pray before he eats. They have curriculum starting in PS1, which helps the kids learn at an early age. They learn about god. I love that they have shows for the kids. It teaches the kids self-control and helps them overcome public speaking at a young age. It may be a little pricey for some but my child's education is well worth it. The teacher's work with you to keep your child progressing. They are truly amazing! I truly love the environment! They love and care for your kid as their own. I can't wait to see whats ahead!!!!

Gorgeous Church that breathes life in the Westchester Square area of the Bronx. They had a donkey…read moreand a lama brought over from some stables for Xmas eve, and the community participation here is very high. This church really stands out and is quite beautiful.

Teachers yell and scream at kids. As a parent who had a child at this school and has seen how…read moreteachers do their work remotely, I am appalled at their behavior. Screaming at the kids for not understanding something is not acceptable. Yelling at the kids for not being capable of tracing or drawing something perfectly is not acceptable, especially when their hand muscles are still developing. Berating a kid when he/she froze while answering a question is unacceptable and just shows what type of hostile environment is fostered at this school when kids even freeze. Yelling and putting down children because they're taking time while completing a task that is time consuming is not only unacceptable, but abusive. Yelling at a little child because he/she was distracted in a class that is not engaging where all they do is fill out worksheets, listen to muffled videos, and answer more worksheets is not acceptable. Yelling at a child that is still learning how to write their name because it's taking him/her too long is appalling. As a parent, you want your child to be in a safe environment; an environment that is welcoming, nurturing, and that fosters respect. This was not the case I encountered while my child received remote instruction at St. Raymond's. What is more appalling and worrisome is that this happened in front of other parents and caregivers. What happens inside the school when parents are not there? This type of behavior from the teacher and teacher assistant also happens in other classrooms. I have heard another teacher from a nearby classroom yelling at her little kids as well. There is absolutely NO reason why an "educator" needs to yell, berate, or scream at any student, let alone little ones constantly. This was an everyday occurrence. The teacher and teacher assistant always seemed peeved and annoyed. They didn't seem to enjoy their work at all. Imagine being a small child spending 7-8 hours of your day in a hostile environment where you do not know if you are going to get yelled at for some arbitrary reason. In the midst of this terrible pandemic, I was somewhat thankful that my child was receiving remote instruction so that I, as well as other people in my family and my child's caretaker, could see what goes on at this school. Unfortunately, the best the school administration can do is just change your child to another classroom. This is very telling. Teachers face no repercussions and clearly the administration does not care. Also, the teacher in my child's classroom did not provide differentiation of instruction or offered other ways to explain the material. If the children did not get it, she would become exasperated and berated them. This is not teaching. It does not matter how many years these teachers have been working as educators, if you can't foster a respectful, welcoming environment; if you can't differentiate instruction; if you can't explain new material in different ways so that everyone understands; if you are not capable of providing an engaging class, especially for little ones; if you "wing things" as the teacher has said herself during instruction; if all you do is fill out worksheet after worksheet, play videos that do the teaching for you; if you can't behave professionally with parents; if you can't regulate yourself as an adult in a classroom with little ones, then you are NOT a teacher and should not be in a classroom dealing with little ones. You are merely an actor regurgitating material and doing the bare minimum. In other words, you are a body collecting a check. As an educator, this type of teacher is an embarrassment to the profession. Fortunately for the school and the teacher, we can't record them. Thus, they have full control while rendering the parents and the children powerless since teachers like this do not face any consequences. I am thankful I was able to find another school for my child.

Dis! schopl had make me smarterer dan I al weady ,been. Me and friend has, been hew thrice years…read moreand it's, be funner dan any otter shool I bEe(buzz) too. My Favorite, subject bee grammer I bee goOd ,at grammerer? I know longah gotta go to vacation school . It has better food. The teachers nice

the school change alot is became better for the past year. The are so nice and it teaches greatread more

Ps 83 was a semi good school…read more Pros: - You get to go outside and actually have fun - The Gymnasium is very big and there lots to do and sometimes do exercises that actually means something - In Mathematic you get to learn things I am learn in high school now as a freshman - There is some sort of security - There is Air Condition so when a hot day you can cool down - there are vending Machines With drinks Cons: - The bathroom are dirty - it's a very old school - they have old radiator and when someone pours water on it it gives a strong bad odor -Some teachers don't care for you - Some teacher have a bad reputation so I won't say

Equality is one of the best Charter schools in not only the Bronx but in NYC. It's also a…read morewonderful place to work, best staff ever!

Sat in on the basketball clinic, which consisted of a diverse range of kids from every ethnicity…read moreall in one gymnasium to learn the science and skills of ball handling and fundamental basketball. Instructors also varied in ethnicity and diversity. All I saw here was a beautiful melting pot of NYC and was impressed with the Saturday morning curriculum to help the motor skills of these children. Bravo!

My son was in Kindergarten in this school for the 2019-2020 school year. I wish I had saved the…read moretuition money and just placed it his college savings instead. When we drive by the school, he still tells me how much he hated it there. He had a teacher who had been teacher 30+ years. She was mean and would compare all of her students to her favorite student and boast about his reading abilities. She asked my son and his classmates, "are you deaf?" When they didn't abide by her strict rules. I talked to the Principal about this and he said, "oh! Come in! We all say stuff like that." Ableism isn't okay and it's cruel to say this to children. As soon as we swapped my son to a public school in a good district they realized he needed glasses. A veteran teacher should've picked up on this instead of attacking what he "couldn't" do. Jokes on her; my son scored 10% of his district and has been recommended to the Gifted and Talented program. He has had wonderful, welcoming teachers in his new school. Don't waste your money on this outdated school (both in physical environment and emotional intelligence). In this case, "private school" does not equal "better." Shoutout, however, to the office staff- who always did their best to make me feel comfortable and who were kind to my son.