This is our second year at welchester and I just love this school as much as my kids do! Such a…read morenice staff, teachers and principal. Always looking out for the best interest of our kids. I'm greatful for being able to count on each one and know they will be there. I'm thankful my sister recommended this school to me I would definitely recommend to anyone else. I also like that they take covid seriously. It's reassuring. They are always concerned about your kids well being and accommodate to any needs you may have. The best encounters I've had is with Kathy in the office, the principal, Kathy the nurse and Mrs Fish, Mr Ritz, and Mrs Carri.

My children transferred to Welchester from another school in November and we're immediately…read moreembraced and loved on. The teachers are excellent, compassionate, care about every one of their students and give their all to the kids. Our son's teacher used to teach at a Gifted and Talented school but she chose to come to Welchester this year and was absolutely amazing for her class. Not only did her class raise their test scores but they worked on STEM activities during class and raised money for a Friendship Bench for the school. My daughter's teacher was similarly excellent in the way she interacted with the students and they all adored her. The principal is exactly the type of principal you long for a school to have: Involved, knows every kid by name, will sit down to talk with a troubled child and get down on their level, and is not afraid to step into a difficult situation if necessary. She is fabulous and sets the tone for the entire school. As parents, my husband and I are thrilled to be a part of this school community and we totally recommend it.

My daughter went to this school, and while there were many many good teachers and students some…read morewere horrible. The kindergarten teacher my daughter got actively bullied my daughter over lack of ability to read. My daughter is still bitter, luckily that teacher retired, she was never punished for her behavior. Luckily her first grade teachers actually cared and she was quickly diagnosed with dyslexia. The over all lay out works well, and there were many good teachers. The gifted teacher was amazing and made my daughters life and my sons life much easier. Over all the school was a good place for my kids to grow up, but it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth that the teacher who builder my daughter didn't face any punishment.

I am so surprised this school allows the receptionist they have for hire represent the staff here…read more She's rude, nasty acting, ALWAYS frowned up, and careless about nicely greeting people that comes inn. My child has been here for 2 years now and Ms.Rhonda (the main secretary) has always been nasty and rude to not just me but other parents as well. One parent loudly asked her one day "why do you always pick on me & act nasty when I'm just walking my son to breakfast? Just stop it!" I can tell the secretary was embarrassed from the confrontation and everyone around looked like they wanted to applaud that mom. It felt like she took up for us all in a sense. The teachers are resourceful and nice, I'm just baffled how the principle allows someone with such a nasty demeanor represent the staff. I'm sure there are more complaints if people had the time to write a review about it.

My son went to the Ogden St location for about 15 months and he loved it. Ms Carrie and Ms Brandy…read morewere fantastic and truly cared for the kids and made their days consitent and fun. They have a lot of outside playtime which I loved as thats what kids are meant to do. Thats not to say they don't spend a good amount of time learning but his time there was more play based which I appreciated. I highly recommend MSEE and can't thank everyone there enough for the care, love and fun they provided to not only my son but all the kids. We will miss Ms Carrie and Ms Brandy - thank you for taking such good care of everyone!

We sent our son to Martin School from around 18 months until he recently graduated, and we truly…read morecan't say enough good things about Mrs. Martin and her amazing teachers. Every staff member knows each child and creates such a kind, nurturing environment. One thing we especially appreciated was the consistency. His main teachers were with him the entire time, which meant so much to us and to him. They were always incredibly accommodating with our part time schedule and the last minute changes that come with life. As our son moves on, we're excited to have welcomed a new little one, and we have no doubt he'll be attending MSEE when the time is right. Thank you, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Shawna, Miss Carrie, and Mrs. Jessica, for everything you've done for our family. We are so grateful!

All Souls school should change its name to "All Money Souls." It follows Catholic values about as…read morewell as a cheating husband follows his wedding vows. Fathers show up in golf gear, loudly talking about their "side girl" for everyone to hear, while the Prozac wives act like cliquey mean girls. The dads without money trail the real rich guys like lapdogs, hoping to score an investment. It's honestly sad, because the teachers are good, but with parents like this it's no surprise many of the kids are rude and obnoxious. If you're looking for a school that's really just a networking event full of fake, entitled people -- and where you'd better have a million in the bank for the housewives to even acknowledge you -- this is the school for you. If you want a school grounded in Catholic values, skip it. Thank God my kids only have a year or two left, or I'd transfer them

I currently have 3 kids attending All Souls (Pre-k 3, Pre-k 4, and 1st grade) and we are so…read morethankful we found this amazing community. Our oldest initially started kinder at our assigned public elementary (CHVE) and after seeing the amazing job that All Souls was doing with our kids in ELC, we ended up making the decision to move her to All Souls mid way through the year in Kindergarten. It was the best decision we have made for our family. The education they are receiving as well as the dedication to the arts makes this school a truly special place. At the end of the day, I think the thing we are most happy with is the fact that our kids are going to spend the next few years surrounded by teachers, students and families that are loving and supportive.

Why do parents think that education now is what it was in the 1950's? Children leading in the…read moreclassroom? Wow! What a great example of student empowerment. Teaching kids empathy through seeing their teacher as a human being? So relationships matter? Hmmm, rigor, relevance, and relationships. I remember learning about that in teach school! I visited this school. What a wonderful environment. Keep up the good work! Children working creatively and actually applying the skills they are learning. That sounds amazing. I would love for my kids to go to such a wonderful school

Challenge is a great school! Have had two children there until this school year. The older one is…read morein high school now and was very prepared! The high school teachers have stated that they notice a difference and they are happy! They notice that my child had a different experience in education. They appreciate that they can read my child's homework and that they came to high school with a great foundation! It is the expected foundation to prepare them for the future.

As the mother of a 1st grade boy who's finishing his first year at PWCCS, I've got to say that I am…read moreso pleased and completely impressed by this school. The staff at PWCCS are caring and attentive with students and parents. The academic and spiritual curriculum are well balanced and thorough. And I love how organized everything is. PWCCS is also an incredibly active school, with school-wide events throughout the year. I love the small class size, the school's active interest in using the advances of technology to aid in teaching and I love the open lines of communication we parents have with everyone at the school -- from the principal, to the teachers, to other parents as well. And one more very important reason I love this school -- my son is thriving there. We are looking forward to next year.

The best thing we did was leave! The good teachers have been run out and some there aren't…read moreprofessional and shouldn't be around kids. The art and computer teachers are mean, yell at the kids. Some homeroom are also mean and put the kids down. The administration will back the teacher even when inappropriate things have been said to kids. They get state funding but won't comply with state education laws. It's 2025 not the 50s. Since leaving my child has flourished. I only wish we had done it sooner. Look elsewhere. The parents are cliche, nouveau riche, private school parents who judge and don't take the time to actually get to others. So much for being accepting Catholics.

Very disappointed with the preschool. The experience we had with the preschool was not…read morerepresentative of the Catholic ethics that STM stands for. Director Mary is not a friendly or caring person at all. She criticized my 2 year old son's art and he was compared with his other classmates, director and teachers not supporting my son through his potty training. Unfortunately, we won't be considering STM for our children going forward because of how things were abruptly switched up on us. Do not recommend this preschool.

We have had such a wonderful experience with Primrose. From the very beginning, the staff made us…read morefeel completely comfortable and confident leaving our daughter in their care. The teachers in the infant room are incredibly attentive, nurturing, and genuinely invested in each child. They take the time to learn every baby's individual needs, routines, and personality, which has made such a difference for our daughter. We always feel reassured knowing she is in a safe, loving, and engaging environment. Communication has been excellent--whether it's updates throughout the day, feeding and nap details, or just sharing sweet moments. It means so much to know how she's doing while we're apart. We've also noticed great developmental progress since our daughter started. It's clear the team is intentional about supporting growth through age-appropriate activities, interaction, and care. We are so grateful to have found a daycare that treats our daughter like family. I would highly recommend this program to any parent looking for a trustworthy and loving place for their child.

Update: Leadership at Primrose referenced "confidentiality requirements" and "steps already taken,"…read morein their public response to my review (seen below). In the interest of transparency, current and prospective parents should know that those steps included having their attorney at Goodspeed and Merrill send my family a cease‑and‑desist letter threatening a defamation lawsuit in conjunction with a fabricated CPS report if I did not immediately remove my review. The CPS allegations they threatened to file were created by flipping our concerns about the school back onto us; even if those allegations had been true, they still would not constitute child abuse. I'll be attaching the threatening document they sent so families can understand exactly what is going on. My review is based entirely on my firsthand experience. Any parent who wants to understand the situation more fully is welcome to reach out. Original Post: I'm writing this as a parent who keeps receipts- emails, timelines, photos, everything. And based on that documentation, I want other families to know what we experienced here. Our son came home with a bad bruise on his back, yet we heard nothing from the school. When brought to their attention, the school said they documented, but they repeatedly refused to give us the incident report. This wasn't an isolated issue. When our son caught a virus the school had emailed about a week earlier, the owner later denied the presence of the virus -- despite us having the original message. We also discovered missed diaper changes in our son's log that led to a severe diaper rash. From my perspective, this daycare is more focused on protecting its image than being honest with parents or providing consistent care. Please do your homework before enrolling -- ask for policies in writing and trust your instincts.