This is a business first, school second…read more Webster Montessori promotes a warm, community-oriented environment, but our experience showed a very different reality. At the end of the day, their decisions are driven by profit -- not people. Families are treated like transactions, not members of a caring school community. There's little flexibility, no regard for individual circumstances, and past contributions of time, effort, or materials are conveniently overlooked when it doesn't serve their bottom line. The so-called "board" and "executive board" structure is a closed loop, with the same individuals making decisions unchecked. There is no transparency, no accountability, and certainly no empathy. We were forced into an unfair situation, only to watch them fill the spot immediately and profit off it again. If you want your child in a school led by thoughtful, reasonable, and genuinely community-minded people -- keep looking. This isn't it.

We have 3 children that have been at Webster Montessori for a combined 9 years. The school offers…read morepreschool, kindergarten, and elementary programs. The teachers, assistants, and office staff are amazing and the experience has exceeded our expectations. We have taken advantage of the wrap-around child care available to complement the classroom offerings. It is such a great value and the staff are wonderful. Overall I feel like this school is a great partner in helping to prepare my children for a successful, well-rounded, life. *** We are now one month into "pandemic operations" and I can't believe how smoothly things have gone. We are so thankful to have an option that provides safe, in-person, schooling 5 days per week. The reopening plan was thorough and well communicated. So far so good.

PUNS is, by far, the BEST preschool in Rochester! The teachers are extremely well-qualified, so…read morededicated, and above all, exceptionally nurturing to their students. I loved being able to spend time in the classroom, getting to know my child's friends and having an active role in his preschool experience. We met phenomenal people who have become treasured friends during our time at PUNS...it really is a special community and a place where your child is sure to thrive!

From the owner: Pittsford United Nursery School (PUNS) is a play-based preschool for 2-5 year olds, conveniently…read morelocated in Pittsford, NY. At PUNS, we share Piaget's belief that children learn by doing and that play is the work of childhood. We strive to teach the "whole child" through educational instruction and play-based learning throughout all of our classrooms, including enrichment courses that enable children to expand on interests in STEM, literature, art, music and more. Children are further engaged in hands-on learning through educational centers that change throughout the year, dedicated gross motor time, our large, fenced-in playground and the PUNS Garden. We offer small class sizes, experienced teachers and flexible cooperative options to enable parents to work and learn in the classroom alongside their child(ren). We pride ourselves in being an allergy-friendly school. At PUNS, our goal is to encourage every child to enjoy their preschool experience, develop positive feelings about themselves, engage in creative play that encourages new friendships, and prepare themselves for the next steps in their educational journey.

Experience with unprofessional staff. Informed by NYS that they are not regulated. Address is not…read moreonly used for informational and record purposes but unwanted house visits as well.

Woodside is a great preschool where family participation is welcomed! I like seeing the other…read moreparents at drop off/pick up and getting to know them when we help out in the class. My daughter gets very excited to have me volunter because it's special time with her. The 3yr old class teacher is AWESOME! Her warm heart and sincere smile is exactly what a 3 year old needs when they come to class. I feel very comfortable leaving my child there for the class. Even the class aide is very nurturing and hugs and helps my child when she's having a 'sad' day. We are very impressed with Woodside!

My 3 year, now 4, loves it here. Staff is so friendly and welcoming. The kids learn great…read moreindependence skills! The outside area is amazing and we love the country setting. We are so happy we picked the robins nest. My son will be returning next year and we look forward to our daughters turn! :)

My daughter has attended the Harley School since she was 3 years old and she's always excited about…read moregoing to school. And even more excited to come home and tell me about what she learned that day. Math is presented in fun and engaging ways so that she has learned to love it rather than be afraid of it. Risk taking is valued as part of growth and development, and the joy that comes from inquisitive young minds is heard throughout the halls at Harley. I cannot imagine my daughter anywhere else and it makes me feel very good as a parent to know that she is at the best school in Rochester.

High quality teachers.there is a very wide range of teaching styles.all of the teachers are very…read moreknowable in there fields and care about there students.school building in great condition technology is a big part of teaching at Harley!

I would never recommend a parent send any child to Allendale Columbia School. Many of the local…read morepublic school systems offer a better, more complete, and more supportive environment for children. Here's why: My son was abruptly expelled from Allendale Columbia, and the school has made no attempt to rectify the situation. I'm going to communicate the facts of the situation and let you draw your own conclusions about how students are treated by Allendale Columbia. As background, my son (a first grader) has some mild behavioral issues that I acknowledge can be a challenge to deal with. We were working with the school, my son's pediatrician, and my son's therapist. We were seeing positive improvements and our impression was that things were headed in a good direction. On February 24th, 2021, at approximately noon, I informed Allendale Columbia that we might not be returning to the school for the following school year. On the same day, at 3:45pm, I received a call from Interim Head of School Shannon Baudo. Baudo claimed there had been "an incident" in the after school program, provided few details, and told me that my son was expelled from school effective immediately. He never had a chance to say goodbye to his friends or collect his belongings. We never received a written incident report. Two days later, on February 26th, my wife and I had a phone call with Baudo and the lower school principal Michelle Feiss. By this time, Baudo's story changed, and she insinuated that my six year old son had acted inappropriately towards a girl in the after school program. This is an allegation I take extremely seriously, so I called the parents of the girl, who were not aware of the severity of the situation. The school has still provided no proof, and no written incident report. The school refused to refund any tuition, even the tuition for the portion of the school year we did not receive. Only you can make decisions for your family. However, I feel that I'd be doing a disservice to the parent community in Rochester if I did not make you aware of this event, and the school's callous and abrupt response.

Super impressed with the campus, the students, the staff and the school! Looking into moving my…read moredaughter out of the city district and common core into this wonderful private non-religion based school!