Amazing Christian based education…read more Jesus is emphasized, not religion. Worth the financial sacrifice. Sure nothing is perfect, however my kids have come leaps and bounds here.

There are two good things about this school…read more.. Okay, there's probably more than that but there's definitely two that I know of for sure. 1. Ms. Vivian is probably dead and therefore no longer part of their staff. She was evil incarnate when she was working here (I should know, I had her for kindergarten). How the physical abuses got past the administration are beyond me, but this was a different time, and she was horrible. 2. Ms. Cook no longer works here either. She was a redheaded demon. No, seriously. I corrected her on her grammar when I was 12 or so (Mr. Matthews was a good English teacher) and she pretty much tried to shoot me with flaming arrows. Ever since then she would make up random things about me that were totally untrue just to get me in trouble. I hope she's dead too, really. Anyways, there still were plenty of great teachers here in my day; Mr. Matthews, Ms. Green, Ms. Ehardt, etc. But none of them work here now either. I guess since most of this stuff is irrelevant now, it's probably not very helpful. However, if you are considering sending your kids here for the Christian aspect I should tell you, they also did such a good job of teaching me to think independently that I experimented with Pagan beliefs in high school and definitely became an Atheist in college.

Clawson is a small school with a big heart. It may not have as many offerings as neighboring…read moreschool districts with much larger enrollments, but at Clawson students are seen and heard. I have been hosting exchange students and they have found Clawson to be a very warm and welcoming environment. And, the school has been working hard to upgrade and improve school facilities with additions and renovations over the past couple years. If you are looking for a small enrollment district where your child is known, not just a number, Clawson is a great place to be. Open, inclusive, friendly, and welcoming.

do not go here worse experience my child has ever been through…read more made a regretful decision of transferring here uncaring unsupportive staff including assistant principal

Given my beau's family are graduates of Berkley School District, going in with my little one,…read moreexpectations were high. I heard a great deal about the exemplary elementary school experience they had at Burton in Huntington Woods, the strong programs at Norrup, and the fantastic music program at Berkley High School. Considering the lowest degree in the family is a Bachelors and everyone ended up as active citizens gainfully employed in professions they enjoy or love, I'd say the school district met the mark. A generation later, my child has been enrolled in the Berkley School District's "Building Blocks" program since he was twelve weeks old, giving me an excellent view of school system as he advances towards elementary years. Currently we have made it so far as pre-K in the year-round program. The pre-K programs cost about $900 a month for full-time, year-round care, allowing me to avoid worrying about daycare alternatives in the summer, which are few and far between with two working parents and nearly every other relative employed too. Half-day and full-day options are available from 6 weeks to 6 years, and the slate ranges from one day to five a week. Tuition assistance for needy families is readily available and advertised, and I'm fairly sure that kindergarten and pre-K (4-5 year olds) are also free for families under a certain income range. Is it worth it? Every. Damn. Penny. The Building Blocks program at Tyndall uses the HighScope curriculum, a nationally recognized program with measurable benchmarks for all levels, and that combines intellectual and social development with physical activity and age-appropriate goals. All lead teachers must be certified, and they create outstanding lessons that give children lots of time running about outside, playing together, reading, and enjoying group activities or crafts. There's no way I could recreate this on my own without taking an early childhood education program, let's face it. (Never mind I'd go insane with only a 3-year-old for company all day). Their pre-K classrooms are clean, bright, and happy places full of toys and reading centres, science tables, play stations, and more. My little one basically abandons me at the door, says 'Toodleloo,' and off we go. He's got friends made in the infant rooms who remain highly involved in his day to day activities, and new ones integrating happily. Berkley preschools always have events going on -- meet animals, play on drums, have a dance party, learn about dinosaurs. You can tell the caregivers and teachers truly love their kids, and it's not simply a job to them. These are caring, loving people who still keep after their former charges. Success speaks for itself. My child is happy, well-adjusted, and blows his ASC (a standardized measure for how well a child holds up against pediatrically/child educator-approved measures for their age group) scores out of the water. He's never had an issue we, as parents, couldn't work through with a discussion with a teacher on the best supportive strategy to gently encourage good behaviour or pick up another skill with a little practice. My only caveat with the school district is its communication of closed days: you /really/ need to get on the newsletter distribution and read it. I've shown up more than once to find the school inexplicably shut for a professional development day or such, and there was not good signage/reminders. This has improved with time, but I appreciate a handout sent home or whatnot. Pretty small beans compared to the warm, nurturing environment I've had the joy of sharing with my kid, though!

I am a product of this system, namely the high school at this address…read more The most notable thing about the curriculum was a strong emphasis on writing. I remember how easy my classmates found it to excel in college writing classes, while other students struggled, big time. So, if you are looking for a school system to nourish independent thinking, and writing skills (invaluable), you ought to consider Berkley.

We have had an amazing experience at Childtime Grosse Pointe Woods. Ms. Kerry and Ms. Serena have…read moregone above and beyond to make sure our daughter is learning and meeting all her milestones. Our daughter turned 2 this past week and comes home singing songs she learned at school, can say the alphabet and count to 10. She knows all animal sounds and is getting to know her colors and shapes. We appreciate the notifications from the Sprout About App throughout the day and the updates from Ms Kerry and Ms Serena on how our daughter's day went. Just wanted to add an update to this review, that my daughter has moved from Toddler 1 Room to the Twos Room and the teachers in the Twos Room (Ms. Kathy, Ms. Celeste, and Ms. Valerie) are just as amazing as Ms Kerry and Ms Serena. They have helped immensely with potty training our 2 year old and with dropping the pacifier at nap time. I can't thank them enough for their dedication, patience, and kindness.

We LOVE Childtime of Grosse Pointe Woods! My grandson is thriving socially, emotionally and…read moreacademically with the guidance of the teachers at Childttime. They are warm, caring and attentive to each child. I bring him there knowing they truly care about him and his classmates. I love the live stream video option and the photos and updates that are sent daily. You cannot put a price on quality childcare but Childtime is well worth the cost.

Compassion for children that have been there 2 years .. We paid it off she passed didn't fail but…read morewas pushed away after 2yrs. Not Godly at all.... Broke my baby's heart. They're real iffy here don't waste your time or money. The Lord isn't with this staff... Catholic where???

My daughter and son have attended Gesu from pre-K through 4th grade so far, and we're so happy with…read moreit. They're both testing above average and have made great friends. The parenting and teaching community is very supportive, and their food recycling program is also really cool. Would highly recommend!

PLEASE DO YOUR SELF AND YOUR CHILD A FAVOR AND DON NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS PLACE…read more My daughter attended pre-k for a total of 7-8months and it was the worst decision I could've ever made in my entire life, she was physically hurt, by other students multiple times, which I understand kids are going to be kids, but my issue was the adults "in charge" did not do anything to address the BULLYING that happened on a daily basis, the aggression was outrageous and not handled properly by the teachers or director Amber. She was also yelled at very aggressively by a grown man, the teacher assistant Mr.Joey on her second day, mind you she was 3 going on 4 at the time and it was her first time being away from her parents, HE needs to be fired and investigated because he's a very aggressive person, i witnessed him yelling at kids and I also saw him on the cameras pulling kids by the arm he should NOT be around kids, I let this incident go and try to give the school a second change, but things got worst, they change teachers about 3 times or more, there's no structure, the kids are out of control, there's VERY poor sanitation, expect your kid to be sick on the daily basis, because THEY DO NOT CARE TO KEEP A CLEAN SANITIZE AREA for the kids. NOW, the school director Amber Wussow DOES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, she's very under qualify, all of our incidents were reported to her (which I hope she still have them on file) And she was no help, the most we got from her was a "Sorry". I truly hope someone higher up reads this and does something about the school and the school staff. It's very sad that parents are leaving their kids in the hand of people that's not qualified enough to be around children. PLEASE IF YOU DO SEND YOUR KID HERE PLEASE CHECK THE CAMERAS DAILY EVERY SECOND IF POSSIBLE, I PROMISE YOU'LL SEE THINGS THAT WOULD MAKE YOU WITHDRAW YOUR CHILD IMMEDIATELY.

We just started at Tutor Time on 14mile but so far the experience has been great! I enjoy being…read moreable to see my child on camera from home to check in and so far the communication has been on point. They have very friendly staff and inclusive play and activities for the kids. I like having the updates from home and seeing them participating. I also like that since this has been a new experience for my child, the teachers have been attentive which helps my mama heart along. I would recommend so far.

i love this school very very very very very very very much and the teachers are amazingread more

My son has attended Crescent since Pre-K. I had a few school choices in mind, but after reading…read morereviews this is home. My child and I both love it; from the, teachers, upper staff, helping staff, the students, etc... Crescent sets your scholars up for success. Let me brag a little about a special teacher, Mrs. Norwood-Harris. She's amazing, I could not have asked for a better teacher. She cares for her students and not just there for a paycheck. She goes above and beyond! Thank you all for what you do :)

Enrolling at Crescent Academy was an overwhelming experience. Definitely a culture shock going from…read morea class of 15 to several classes with 20+ students in each classroom. The first graders have their own trailer with over 6 classrooms, just for 1st graders. I thought this was great for children to develop social skills and building relationships with other students. Crescent Academy offers extracurricular activities to include girl's scouts, boy scouts, music, soccer, etc. In addition to activities, they also offer academic assistance for students that may be falling below their academic level. I gather from staff's involvement with the programs they offer, they really care. As it relates to the staff building relationships with the parents, I do see an effort being made since the last time I wrote my review. My daughter participated in the girls scout program, she was a daisy. She had so much fun and there were so many events, trips and meetings to keep the girls just as engaged. She will definitely be participating next year as a brownie. Overall, I feel confident in the academic program Crescent Academy offers. We are looking forward to next year.