Although we our child did have a great 2 years at hopscotch, in Jan 2024 we paid a $5,000 deposit…read morefor enrollment for the Fall school year starting September 2024. In April, we moved out of the area and notified hopscotch our child can no longer attend hopscotch and they refused to give us any of our deposit back. Hopscotch indicated even if they fill all their spots with other students they would not give us back any of the deposit. Our child was hospitalized in March 2024 and missed 1 month of school and we were not given any refund either and that was not taken into consideration for giving us back any of the $5,000 deposit. This is a scam and unfair to us are parents, I would never recommend Hopscotch to anybody for this matter unless you like wasting your money

Hopscotch has been amazing for our toddler. We started by attending the weekend mommy and me…read moreclasses and transitioned to the Toddler Classroom once she turned 2. They have been flexible with our scheduling, allowing us to start with 3 days and transition to 4 days when we welcomed our second child. Our daughter has learned so much and really enjoys going to school every day. I also love the consistent photos and weekly updates we receive from their portal.

Terrible communication involving an issue with my child. We were told one thing by the teachers,…read moreanother by the director and those hurt the most were my child and the kids in the class. From what I hear, the school has gone down hill since last year. Get on a waitlist someplace else or find a good nanny. It's also expensive and not worth the price.

Great administration all around, great teachers that care about the future of our children. What…read moremore can I ask for?

Excellent. Fun, smart , warm teachers, each with their own unique abilities to engage the kids…read more Great class size. Great social building activities. All three of my kids still love the "numbers" song! I recommend to all who are looking for something that stays with the kids long after class ends.

Sent both of my boys, and I can easily endorse this program as the one that had the most impactful,…read morepositive effects on them and us as parents. The program fosters creativity, playfulness, and is so child-centered. All of that, plus the warmth and positivity from the instructors (and yes, Lisa B! "Nuuuuummmmmmberssssss" - we will never forget) feels rare and special. I'm grateful we had this program as part of the early, formative days of our boys.

St. Ignatius Loyola Parochial School…read more Being raised Catholic and having many Catholic friends with children, I have attended many events at this school. It's like going to church and school at the same time. It's right next door to St. Ignatius Church where I attended daily mass before the pandemic. I've witnessed the results of their academic programs and recommend them wholeheartidly. Just be aware this quality education has a steep price. As far as the atmosphere, I love the statues and I'm always reading the awards and trophies. I'm sure I've captured as much as I can in my photos. It's like a museum in a school since there's a lot of history here. I have met many nice employees and feel welcome. I'm fortunate I've been able to visit inside to participate. I love this atmosphere when it's full of people! I don't want to post my people photos since they contain children and are personal.

Parents beware of Ms Larkin - This place is scary…read more I enrolled my son in Kindergarten and was initially thrilled that he was going to get a Catholic education. He is a good 5 year old and has struggles with going to the bathroom at school. His teacher was initially sympathetic to our situation and was working with us to get it resolved but then Ms Larkin intervened. We were called into Ms Larkins office where she acted like dictator with zero compassion or flexibility. She demanded we get him fully potty trained and provided no resources to help. Following our meeting, she sent us a note saying our son could not attend the school until he had no accidents. We sent a note telling her the steps we were taking including pulling him from school to get intensive training. When we returned him to school, she systematically instituted a program of intimidation to force her will on us. She went directly after him instructing the teachers and staff to pull him from class anytime he had an accident and place him in isolation where had to sit in his own excrement until we picked him up - this happened multiple times and caused my son significant distress. We then pulled him for two weeks to get more intensive potty training that involved hiring an expert hoping this would resolve the situation. When we returned him school he had another accident because the program included a laxative regime and they pulled him again making him sit in a room alone for 2 hours without changing him - I almost cried at the pain they put this little boy through. Ms Larkin personally oversaw all of this instructing the staff to do her dirty work while they ruthlessly went directly after him with no regard to his education or feelings. She also called my wife after I sent her an email complaint trying to turn the situation back in us while using intimidation and leverage over us as working parents. I have never experienced such thuggish behavior in my entire life l and no less from a Catholic institution that claims to teach the Catholic faith. My son cried at home for months as we went through this trauma and it impacted all aspects of our family life. I want others to know the type of people they could be dealing with if their children have issues. Ms Larkin systematically leveraged the full force of her staff to go after a 5 year old boy and us as his parents with the ruthless purpose of making us bend to her will. It is sad, as a lifelong Catholic who just wanted his son have a Catholic education, to see this school and associated church stray so far from its stated purpose. I feel I need to write this so that others understand the type of behavior my 5 year old son and wife experienced at the hands of Ms Larkin and her staff. My only hope is that others will read this and understand what they are getting into or lodge similar complaints if they had issues like we had because this must be addressed.

This is a great small school that goes from Kindergarten to 6th grade. It also offers other…read moreprograms for toddlers. The school is known for having a great balance between academic rigor and broad personal development. Tuition is also competitive vs alternat I have 3 daughters that have attended the school and have been very please to see how they have developed with an amazing level of self awareness and self confidence at a relatively young age. During the ex-mission process of my children I was able to see how well regarded the school is among the top schools in the city. Truly the best well kept secret of the Upper West Side...

My son is just completing his first 3 year Montessori cycle at MMS and it's been incredible…read more Throughout the 3 years, his knowledgable and empathetic teachers have helped him grow from a nervous 3 year old to a confident, well rounded learner. The school and staff take pride in helping children become emotionally intelligent as well as independent life long lovers of learning. In addition, the small school size, frequent communication, and community-oriented philosophy makes it feel like a family. Having seen how articulate, internally-driven, and kind the 6th graders are, I feel confident that we've made the right choice for our son's education. Definitely a far cry from how I learned at public school in nyc!

I am a current parent of a child at S4CCDC. Here's my experience:…read moreI first learned of the center from my sister who had her son (my nephew) enrolled. She always spoke highly of her experience. My first time at the center was when I went to pick up my nephew. Because it was my first time there, they were adament about checking my ID and calling my sister to verify who I was. They would not release my nephew to me until they were sure of who I was. Its comforting to know that they take safety very seriously. So when I needed child care for my daughter, S4CCDC was my first stop. I checked out 3 centers and 2 babysitters. This felt like the best fit. Ms. Moore (the director) met with me to provide me with all the information I needed. I was able to meet a few staff members before enrolling. The enrollment process was relatively simple. Ms. Moore was also helpful and pacient as I got my enrollment documents and daycare voucher situated. My daughter started attending S4CCDC in January 2025. She had just recently turned 2. She adapted well right away and started making friends. Within a few months, I noticed her vocabulary had doubled and she was speaking more clearly. She knew the day to day routines, transitioned well at drop off, and was always smiling when I picked her up at the end of the day. She is now 3. She knows her colors, numbers, letters, and shapes. She loves books. She often comes home with arts and crafts. She has learned about planting, weather, and has developed social-emotional skills while at the center. She receives "homework" to reinforce the work being done in school. The homework is age/skill appropriate and very manageable. I am regularly updated on her progress, where the class is in the curriculum, and upcoming events and lessons. The center also partners with families to teach independence and autonomy such as potty training, dressing, and feeding. My daughter has eczema. It requires regular monitoring and ointment applications throughout the day. The center regularly alerts me if her eczema patches worsen, change, or improve. They also administer her ointments during the day are flexible when she needs to arrive late or leave early to attend medical appointments. My nephew continued to attend the center until very recently. My nephew is on the spectrum. S4CCDC was supportive of his developmental needs, provided education on how to support him at home, and partnered with providers to delivery appropriate services both at the center and at home. When my nephew started attending at Pre-K program at a public school, the teacher remarked at how much he already knew coming in. I am so confident in S4CCDC, that I recommended them to a family friend who also enrolled their child. And I would recommend S4CCDC again and again. S4CCDC also partners with the community and organizations to connect families with resources and supports, as well as encourage families to become strong advocates for their children. There are a number to leadership, collaboration, and learning opportunities available to parents of the children at S4CCDC. The children and staff of S4CCDC have become valued members of my daughter's life. Every child is valued, cared for, and appreciated for who they are, and in turn, they treat each other with the same warmth. When I ask my daughter about her friends at school, she names EVERY CHILD. The staff blends the mix of seasoned, experienced educators and caregivers who bring the patience and wisdom of years of child rearing and pedagogy, with the energy of new teachers who bring new ideas and the hopeful energy of youth. While no parent will ever believe that any place can be perfect, I leave my daughter at S4CCDC knowing that she is safe and cared for. She does not lack for care, security, or an opportunity to learn something new. And while academic rigor and an abundance of resources may be more present at other UWS childcare centers, I know that my daughter is learning kindness, respect, and what it means to be part of a community. "Children are not a distraction from work. They are the most important work." - John Trainer

My daughter has been with the program for 2 years. I feel the current staff is amazing. I feel…read morecomfortable leaving my child. It's a clean, fun, loving environment and my daughter has learned a lot and has been considered for the Gifted and Talented program.

My daughter has had a wonderful 1.5 years at River Park with the guidance and leadership of the 4…read moreincredible teachers on staff, each with decades of experience. This year, as we looked at the options for elementary school, we decided to apply to private school and got into our first choice. We are overjoyed to be sending our daughter off to kindergarten next year at a school we are very excited about, and we know that River Park was instrumental in preparing her for the admissions process and for class in the fall. River Park is a cooperative school, which has given me a chance to get to know the majority of kids and parents and I have seen major growth for all involved and nothing but happy results.

I have two children who have gone to this wonderful school and couldn't be happier. It is a very…read morewarm, nuturing environment with teachers that have all been at the school for 20+ years and have wealth of experience, knowledge and love. This is a co-op based school so expect to put in some extra hours to help out with administrative duties/special events, but I believe this also adds to the overall experience for the family, child and school as a whole. My daughter entered this school very shy and blossomed into a confident, happy and self assured child. My son currently attends and we have seen wonderful progress with him as well as he loves learning and expanding his world. We are very happy to have found this school and I couldn't recommend it more.

Both of my sons were enrolled in Seton Day Care & Pre-school. They are alumni and today young…read moresuccessful college grads. I came across these reviews of Seton Day Care and couldn't resist adding our story to the reviews. Their continued endurance is definitely an indicator of what excellent quality daycare embodies. I WILL FOREVER be grateful for the excellent care and love, my sons received at Seton Day Care & Pre-school so many years ago. At the time they were enrolled, my youngest was only 11 months, in pampers, and non-verbal. His older brother was 2 years old and very precocious. We had just suffered the loss of their father, my husband, to an aneurysm and I was a full-time school teacher in NYC. Knowing they were safe, actively engaged in learning, and happy as I dropped them off each morning, seemed to make the world a little easier to maneuver. Excellent teachers, physical space, and a dyno director were just a few of the amenities all mothers crave for their pre-schoolers. I'm not surprised that there are few reviews posted and that there is an unfortunately long waiting list. Pre-schools like Seton Day Care don't require or depend on written reviews. This pre-school is on an island by itself when it comes to parents knocking down its doors to get their pre-schoolers in. Still a Very Grateful Mom, Debra

My daughter has attended Seton Day Care and Pre-School from September 2013 to present at time of…read morethis review. I agree with the previous poster in terms of the admissions process you definitely need to check in frequently to see if a spot will be open. Once in, my daughter has received a lot of care and attention. They were able to tell that my daughter had a development delay and suggested that I get services for her through the city. Now with the combination of Seton education and the therapy, she has closed much of that gap. Students are consistently involved in working on projects, learning to participate in class discussions, and physical activities like dancing and sports. The style of education is Montessori for those that are interested. So it is tough to get in, but overall I feel it is well worth the effort.