Chestnut Woods School closed in July 2013. The owner (Tammy Hoffmann) continues to tutor 4-9 year…read moreold children as well as teach art workshops.

Tammy and Mary create a warm, nurturing environment for the children. They are incredible…read moreMontessori teachers. They place an emphasis on learning the most important life skills of compassion, kindness and respect. They are both firm with discipline and so loving with the children. My daughter was excited to go to school every day. I was really impressed with what she could learn at such a very young age - not just with math and reading - but in art and music and nature studies. She learned how to talk her way through a conflict, and developed amazing leadership skills. And there were so many trips! She continues to carry the skills with her that she learned at CWS. I wish every child had the opportunity to attend this outstanding school!

I am an aluma of Nardin. Absolutely loved the school when I attended. I sent my daughter there,…read moreper her choice, many years later. I made a horrific mistake. Nardin, I believe, has changed. It's wonderful for an education and has rated number one for many years in the parochial high school element. They've lost their personality. It's all about maintaining status. My daughter chose this school for the wrong reasons. It's cool location. I prepaid her freshman year and was beset by calls from her guidance counselor saying that she is just not up to par. She is not good enough to stay. No offer of reimbursement for tuition paid...just remove her. Also, her purse was taken. Nardin not responsible. The agnst that this small school caused was long lasting. Her lost purse, sans cell fone and personal touch cafeteria card, was returned albeit 4 months later. Guidance counselor is long gone, I believe her sole purpose in life was to bother individuals. Her office, in the lower part of the building, was the smoking lounge when I attended. Cool school, be careful.

My daughter is a 2016 grad, I couldn't be prouder or happier with her education. There were a few…read moreteachers and faculty that you might complain about, but the small issues were shadowed by the community and dedication to preparing young girls into confident capable women. Because of her high scoring metrics several top schools recruited her with generous offers. We decided on NU because it had her major and no students loans were needed. We've made it through the first dream. Now the goal is to make NU realize they picked the right woman for the job. Any grad schools wanna get in early on a top tier student?

Best teachers and Catholic atmosphere with curriculum that sets the bar very high! Keep students…read moreand education the top priority in school life, while giving a base for the religious life and family faith!

From the owner: St. Benedict School is a PreK-3 through Grade 8 Catholic School which cultivates the academic,…read morespiritual, social, and moral development of its students in a safe learning and teaching environment. The school nurtures a strong sense of community, high academic standards, discipline, and respect. Our curriculum includes a strong focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, [the] Arts, and Math) and is deep in the traditions that have made our school community a welcoming atmosphere for over 95 years. In 2016 & 2017, our Elementary School was the top ranked among all private elementary schools and #8 overall (public & private) for the 8 counties of Western New York. Our goal is to provide the best value Catholic education in northern Erie County, and to prepare our students for continued success in High School, College & beyond!

I love my school all the teachers are so nice we need more people though so if you see this and…read moreyour catholic you should consider going here

The middle school teachers seemed to increase in apathy and condescension as each year progressed…read more By the time my son got to 8th grade he was begging me not to go every morning. These teachers are not building relationships with students. The newer ones who do always end up leaving and the teachers who stay are very unpleasant to deal with. I wish i could afford private school. There is a huge need for new leadership ASAP.

From what I saw it was a beautiful School the auditorium is very huge and I was there for a dance…read morecompetition that a loved one was in. It was very accommodating for the amount of people that came to participate and to root for their loved ones who were also in the competition.

This school prepared both of my daughters to excel in high school and beyond. The foundation for…read morelearning is built at CTK starting in Pre-K! They offer advanced academic classes, music, art, drama, sports - all in a Catholic, faith-based atmosphere.

From the owner: Enrollment is NOW Open! Also offering PreK - 8th Grade. Accredited catholic school in the heart…read moreof Snyder, NY. A higher standard - Christianity Tradition Knowledge - CTK since 1929. We foster a love of learning that lasts a lifetime! Sports & Spanish starting in Kindergarten. Accredited. Award winning. Tuition assistance is available. Curriculum exceeds NYS Learning Standards. Hot lunch. Afterschool programs. AIS. Music lessons. Strong parent groups including Parent's Guild & Sports Boosters. Afterschool Care until 6pm. Chess Club. Christmas Program. Salute to Veterans. Sacramental preparations. Small Class Sizes = Individualized Attention

Catholic elementary school. Current name is "Notre Dame Academy " grade pre-k 3 to grade 3. Both in…read moreperson or on line teaching. It's a loving, well educated staff of teachers. They use the 3 semester curriculum. Your children are well cared for. Sometime the technology is lagging. Poor internet connections at times. Teachers are top notch, they are there to work with children and nurture them.

Our grandchildren were thriving at Doodle Bugs until a paperwork issue exposed a disappointing lack…read moreof compassion. A simple clerical error was being corrected, and the necessary documents were on the way. Instead of allowing time for resolution, the staff Director Stephanie abruptly demanded the children be picked up in the middle of the day (nap time). There was no grace, no understanding just cold, condescending, dismissive, treatment toward a parent doing her best. As former daycare owners, we know policies matter, but so does empathy. Child care isn't just about children it's about families. Doodle Bugs had a chance to show support. Instead, they chose rigidity over relationship. Leadership (Stephanie) should seriously reflect on what message that sends to the families they serve.

TERRIBLE PLACE!!!!! I have been going to the East Amherst location and just recently received a…read moremessage from day care stating "IF I DO NOT BRING DIAPERS IMMEDIATLY FOR MY 2 YEAR OLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT CHANGE HER ALL DAY" .. Can't believe that this facility does NOT have diapers of all sizes available for this type of situation! Very rude and unprofessional I would absolutely NOT recommend this place!!

Principle should be on unemployment for everything that happend with the bullying and the threats…read moreagainst my kid which he did nothing to stop.. thanks alot for nothing .. im pulling my kid and she's going to have better surroundings along with better teachers who teach and not hinder...

I really debated whether I should write this review and I decided it's necessary…read more I, and my husband, are both products of parochial and private education. We always believed that when or if we had a child/children, they would be entitled to the same. Daughter came along and we were loathe to put her in a public school environment - we were just plain stupid. Per the recommendation of many at the time, we enrolled our daughter into Saint John Vianney. We also joined the parish community. Things were OK initially. It seemed like every decent teacher she had used this school as a jumping off point to get into a public school system, which it was. The fund raisers and the tuition were excessive. Really excessive. Teachers came and went, as did principals. Breaking point for us was one month out of our daughters 8th grade graduation...she was headed to Nardin. Class size is exceptionally small. Families that run the school, are on the board and have the say as to what is acceptable are few as well, however these familes do set the bar. My daughter was harrassed by one of the board members' children. I don't pay the big bucks to have a bible thumping/reading numnuts give me crap. I complained to the so called "principal" at the time and was told, verbatim, "if I don't see or hear it, it's not happening". Moved daughetr to a public middle school in May of her graduating year. Received calls from "principal" threatening to forward "info" (????) to Nardin to make it difficult for her to adjust. And this is the school whose motto is "Where Faith and Knowledge Meet"?

This is one of 3 high schools in our town. We like arrending the school plays and this was our 1st…read morevisit since before Covid. They're very organized. This includes everything from ticketing, concessions, ushers, the orchestra, and the performers. Parking is never a problem. Just like local businesses. We like supporting the local school events. It means a lot to everyone involved. The plays are normally once a year so you need to keep your eyes open to when they're going to be. Naturally the information is on the school's website but also can be found in the local papers, in our case, the Amherst Bee. So go have a little fun and support these students! 2023-9

Attended the February 2020 musical presentation of The Wedding Singer. This review is about our…read morepersonal experience with attending this play from ticket purchase to exiting. The tickets are available to purchase online. You can select the specific seats you want and print the tickets at home. We have discovered that the ticketing website changes occasionally but if you are interested in attending an activity at the school, call their main office number for ticket information. We like attending high school plays because we like watching students make an honest effort to give their best to the audience. You can tell that the performers are passionate about the roles. The plays we have seen at this school have all been wonderful. Sure there may occasionally be someone a little off tune or a cue missed here or there but so what, it happens to professionals too. We always leave the performances impressed with the singing, acting, choreography, orchestra music, lighting, set design and direction. Some of these students will eventually become professionals in the preforming arts. Exiting the school and the parking lot has never been a problem. For full disclosure, we have absolutely no vested interest in this school or it's activities other than living in the school district.