I had 2 kids in MCR, and both loved the school. Picking them up at the end of the day, I would hear…read morestories about all the exciting things they did: what they learned, what books they read, what song they practiced, what games they played outside with their friends, what art project they worked on after school and so forth. Our experienced teachers really knew kids' personalities, their likes an dislikes. They kept close track of their progress in each aspect of Montessori curriculum and customized learning for them when needed. The school is a very safe and nurturing place with talented staff (after-school program is one of the best I've seen) and rich traditions. By the way, their celebrations are simply amazing! They remain among our most precious memories from that time.

My son started going to Montessori Children's Room (MCR) at 19 months and we loved this school, and…read morehe seemed to as well. When he was about to turn three this past September, he moved into the 3, 4 and 5 year old class. That is when they noticed he had a hard time sitting still and focusing. He was about to age out of EI (Early Intervention) and start CPSE (Committee on Preschool Education), which would mean the therapists that were approved (Speech, SEIT and OT) could work with him in his classroom environment. However, MCR does NOT allow ANY therapists in this school to work with children who have been approved to receive it. So, we were left with no other choice, and had to scramble to find a new school in the middle of October of 2018. Not an easy task considering that most were already full by that point. Luckily we found a school that my son adores. It is a play based, loving and nurturing environment, that is so in tune with nature and outdoor play. I guess everything happens for a reason, and we were very fortunate to end up where we are now. MCR does wonderful things with the students, my son learned a lot in his time there. Their holiday show and graduation are amazing as well, along with their camp. That said, Montessori is not for every child, especially a child that requires therapy of any sort. What bothered me about our experience is how they didn't give me any feedback of his behavior in the baby class (NK) prior to moving up. We did have parent teacher conferences twice in the school year, but they never spoke about how he was disruptive, couldn't focus or sit still. Had I known this was going to be an issue, we could have looked for other schools before he started in the toddler class. The whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth, as we felt forced out of there in a way. In closing, I debated on whether or not to write a review about my experience with this school. However, I recently learned the same thing is happening with another child there, so I wanted to give other parents a heads up before you consider going to this school.

The school provides strong emotional supports for children with different interests and…read morepersonalities. The teachers and director foster the children's positive feelings of high self-esteem in order to help them overcome any difficulties they may face after the pre-school. As parents, we really appreciate this approach. The teachers' insights into the children's personalities show how much they care about what they are doing. We feel strongly that this is a great school for our child who indicates to us numerous times that she loves the school.

My son attended for less than 6 months after I finally became fed up with the following:…read more 1) Every week they beg you for more money -- donations, activities, scholarship programs (for the POOR kids of one of the most affluent areas in NY?????), etc. The Director (Ronnie) cries of their non-profit status and how low they keep their tuition costs to help out parents. Note: I met a former board member that knows the situation well, and she said, "Ronnie is bankrupting the nursery to support her lifestyle." Explains why every week she was on vacation in California or on some international adventure. 2) The energy is HORRIBLE esp. if you are not donating to all of their programs. They won't even greet your child when you arrive with him/her. The teachers all look exhausted, unhappy and annoyed. And they are quick to tell you what they think of every detail of your child's abilities -- mostly negative. 3.) They charge a HUGE deposit (no other preschool in the area charges like this), and BEWARE of the contract. We lost several thousand dollars for taking our son out early. It's insane. 4.) It is so tiny that in the winter the kids are all huddled together in a small space -- ALL DAY. A MUCH BETTER OPTION: World Cup Nursery School. Amazing, sweet, welcoming and your child actually learns something! Large facility as well. Plenty of room for kids to exert energy!

Love the school and it's a great community to be part of. My daughter loves it and the teachers are…read moreamazing!

My daughter started at saint johns last year for pre-k and like any other mom I was scared how my…read moredaughter was going to adjust. She had Mrs Kelly pat year and I honestly cannot say good enough things about this woman, she was not only a wonderful teacher to my daughter but she sent us photos and videos almost everyday to keep us parents updated with everything going on in class. At dismissal she would always pull me aside to tell me anything that happened with my daughter throughout the day. She would said "it's nothing bad I just thought u would want to know..." she is so kind and nurturing to all the children in her class which was 16:1 with two teachers aids. I don't believe they make teachers like this anymore, she was just beyond wonderful to my daughter and really put my mind at ease knowing she was in good hands with Mrs Kelly! This year for kindergarten my daughter has Mrs Grassi. She is so great as well! She really pushes the kids to be independent and strong minded. She is tough in a sense, she likes things done in a certain way and has high expectations of the children which I like because it keeps my daughter motivated to do more and achieve more. She gives out a good amount of homework & if the child misses a day of school she sends them home the missed class work to be done at the earliest convenience so they don't completely miss out. Mrs Grassi as well as Mrs Kelly also sends us photos and weekly updates/work plans for the kids to our parent portal which I enjoy because I always know what the kids are doing and what to expect in the coming week. So far I've had a very happy experience with this school and these teachers.

I cannot say enough positive things about Pat-A-Cake - our daughter has attended since February…read more2020 and love the way they reinforce the importance of kindness and treating others with respect while fostering a wonderful learning environment. My daughter has adored every one of her teachers (and loves playing school with us at home where she gets to be the teacher!) and the director, Dorothy, has been a pleasure to interact with. COVID was extremely challenging but she was a proactive communicator and always has the best interests of the children and staff at heart. Now that it's been safe to connect outside of school it's also been wonderful to see the kids in my daughter's class interact with each other at birthday parties - they all play so nicely with each other. It's clear they've developed meaningful friendships and are learning what it means to be a good friend to one another.

My three year old son has attended Pat A Cake since he was 5 months old, and I can't say enough…read moregood things about Dorothy and all of the wonderful teachers there. The ethos of the school is warm, communicative and supportive, both for the children AND their families. Having Pat-a-Cake as part of our "village" provides so much peace of mind. I know my son is having fun and learning in a caring, family-like environment where everyone supports and looks out for one another. When my son needed speech therapy services, all of the staff was so accommodating and supportive, making sure he was set-up with the individual attention he needed to thrive. We couldn't be happier!

Martel School has proven to go above and beyond our expectations for a bilingual school for our…read morechild! the curriculum is tailored to each child's individual learning styles. my child comes home happy and ready to go to school the next day! the teachers and staff are exceptional. we cannot say enough about this amazing school!

Please avoid Children's Corner Learning Center in due to their incompetence on child safety. Just…read morelike in other review, my toddler was injured at their Yorktown Heights facility and they didn't even bother to call. I was given an injury report at 5pm while the incident occurred at 9am in the morning. No apology, no manners, totally unprofessional. Just to elaborate on executive director's Sari's response: 1) "Do your research" - she is 100% correct. Skip the Yelp reviews, and check out their long list of all their violations for 2017. 2) "With social media these days any person is able to post their comment at will" - Sari, we are hard working parents who do have jobs to pay for your services, take responsibility and don't insult your customers for speaking out. 3) "Not every child care center is a match for everyone" - you can tell it to State inspectors next time they show up. 4) "We will gladly discuss any complaints and reviews in person" - ..still waiting! ----- Just to elaborate on executive director's Sari's response, consistent with my experience: 1) "Do you research" - she is 100% correct. Skip the Yelp reviews, and check out their long list of all their violations for 2017. 2) "With social media these days any person is able to post their comment at will" - Sari, we are hard working parents who do have jobs to pay for your services, take responsibility and don't insult your customers for speaking out. 3) "Not every child care center is a match for everyone" - you can tell it to State inspectors next time they show up. 4) "We will gladly discuss any complaints and reviews in person" - So it took me a while to find your email Sari. Your manager gave me attitude after my 18 month old felt and cut her lip. I asked for a chance to come with my wife and discuss it the situation in person.

We love Children's Corner. They are extremely reliable and caring, and our daughter loves going…read morethere. I literally don't know what we'd do without them!

Didn't know Yelp was doing schools, but here we are…read more....... St. Augustine's is beyond words to describe - It's not just a school, it's a community. Overlooking the religious aspect (which is important), the teachers and administration actually care, and its shows. All the employees know ALL of the kids' names, as well as the parents too (security, lunch-staff, office admin, etc.). Teachers my kid hasn't had yet know his name.....The teachers actually want to be there, and 'craft' (mold) good children, and they go above and beyond around each and every turn. Also, the kids there have personality, heart, and compassion, for each other and the world around them. They care about each other in a way you would never (NEVER) see in the outside world. Its actual love exuding in how they interact, play, and talk. They are curious beings, with empathetic hearts, growing into this world, and protected by the school, while at the same time allowed to find themselves and evolve into good people/adults. The administration is also top-notch. From the front office, principal, vice-principal (Ms. Fessman!), Mr. Lou, and Father McSweeney and Father Figueroa . They all CARE, and know each and every one of these kids' names, personalities, and interest...............these people not only care, but they also LOVE these kids, and love their jobs (and it shows). As the saying goes, 'it takes a village to raise a kid', and St. Augustine's has that down pat. The tuition isn't that bad, and the product you see in your child shows each and every day. The biggest investment you will ever make is in your children, and placing your child here ensures a return on that investment. Thank you, St. Augustine's, for creating a child I will always love and cherish!!!

St Augustine's School STOLE my money. My daughters catholic school closed after the 2012-2013 year…read more We registered her in St Augustine's initially and decided we had found a BETTER school for our daughter. I cancelled her enrollment in June but the school won't give me back the first tuition payment. I'm paying for a month of school where my child isn't even attending and I was laughed at by MARYANNE DEMPSEY who was unhelpful and nasty. These Catholic schools are a joke. All they care about is the almighty dollar. That is why my daughters first school closed and here is another school just keeping money that doesn't belong to them. I'm very hurt by the schools response and wouldn't give that parish or school another dime! It's a shame. You can't trust them.

Please heed to this warning. If your child identifies as a person of color, please do not send them…read morehere! I write this review to save a future parent and child the aggravation,discrimination, and racism that occurs within this school. I was not the only poc student that experienced this, and unfortunately I probably wasn't the last. I experienced several acts of racism, in front of faculty and behind closed doors, and each case practically fell on deaf ears. The administration will make it seem as though the situation has been handled but that's the farthest from the truth. The same perpetrators will still be rewarded in the end, if they are favored by faculty. The faculty also has a hand in the racism as well, whether they openly support it, reward the aggressors in the end, or commit their own acts of micro or macro aggressions. I say all this to say, save your time, and save your money. The education is also subpar at best. Even if you are not a poc student, if you don't feel like wasting your money, don't send your child here. The most they'll learn is the lyrics to sweet Caroline . Not trying to be rude at all, but it's the truth. Do with this information what you will.

VMA is a private Catholic school in the Country Club section of the Bronx run by the sisters of the…read moreCongregation of Notre Dame. The grades run from pre-K to 8th grade. This school is not affiliated with a specific parish unlike the other local catholic schools (such as OLA and St. Benedicts.) The school has a beautiful waterfront campus that contains 3 different buildings. In my opinion, this is the best grammar school in the neighborhood.