We have had two kids and four total years with the POTA team, and have been extremely happy with…read morethe community, level of learning, methodolody for education, and overall progress we have seen in our kids. Our first spent three years there and each year took more and more interest in understanding how to learn as much as what to learn. She made good friends, became more independent, and was well prepared to enter a larger classroom for Kindergarden. Our youngest, in his first year there, jumps out of the stroller every morning to tell his teachers something new from the previous night. We see him on a similar path to our daughter, and are excited to watch him continue creating his own path. POTA is a great combination of cultural and educational learning. We were slightly concerned there would be too much religious emphasis, which was different from how we grew up, but that has not been the case. Their focus is on the meaning of those cultural learnings and less about the religious definitions.

My 3 year old son was new to preschool and so were we. POTA at Cooper Square was incredible in…read morehelping us adjust to the environment and schedule. We started out slow and transitioned him to full time as the first year progressed, and opted to keep him in this amazing program for pre-K even after universal pre-K became available. After 2 years, I am confident he will do smashingly in kindergarten. I have nothing but great things to say about the warm attentive staff and director.

It's a warm nurturing intimate program which is very flexible to meet the needs of all families. I…read morehighly recommend calling Melissa the director. She's top notch!

This preschool provides a happy, engaging place for the little ones to learn, play and grow. There…read moreis a wonderful focus on supporting each whole child and on building community with all the families. I couldn't recommend it more highly!

This is our 3rd year at Soresh. That should say it all! Having room for our young boys to run and…read moreplay was paramount in finding a preschool. Since the preschool is in a Temple, there is ample space to move about during the day. Children get to runaround indoors in a multi-purpose room (trikes, sports, yoga, etc) and they built a brand new beautiful playground last year (that can even be shaded from sun!). Oh...and there is a cooking class! Aside from the fantastic facility, the administration and staff are unmatchable. They truly love your child like their own. You are always greeted warmly in the morning. Teachers will get down on the child's level, make eye contact with each kid at drop off, and your children will always feel seen and heard. I never question if my children are safe and loved. Beautiful friendships are cultivated amongst children and families. There is ample opportunity to get involved in the community during school events and with weekend activities for working parents. The only downside about Soresh is that your child cannot stay forever!

Our two year old began attending in June - her first daycare / nursery school experience and it has…read morebeen amazing! The teachers and staff are wonderful, the facility is great (clean, spacious, and oh so welcoming). Our child has blossomed over the past two months and we could not be more grateful!

I am one of those creative types who lean towards the granola side when it comes to rearing…read morechildren. My dream school for my daughter was Blue School. But, reality hit me with my wallet and I found this school. My daughter goes to this school for the second and the final year now. This is a play-based nursery and pre-K school. They call it a co-op school, though it is not what I would call it a co-op. Cos, I lean towards the granola side. That said, the parents are always welcome to come in and talk to the principal with questions, and we are all required to put in 15 hours of work into the school. It feels good to be in the same room my daughter spends her days, cleaning and organizing. All the teachers are super gentle, and they guide the children skillfully without them realizing that they are being taught. They have a screened room where parents can watch the classroom in action, and I looooved sitting there, observing my daughter outside of my direct influence. The principal, Mrs. Varsam, is a character, and can come across a bit put-offish for outside adults, but she is a passionate educator who loves children. I highly recommend this school to every child.

This is a fantastic nursery/Kindergarten school. Both of my boys went there and it was the most…read moreamazing experience for both of them and for me. I was sorry when it ended for them. They did amazing art projects, went to sing for the senior citizens at the local center, and hand plenty of hands on learning and play. The staff is patient and caring and the children spend their day learning, playing and becoming independent. It's a cooperative school so parents are expected to help out either helping to clean before the program ends in the June or fixing or building items for the yard/play area. They work with you in terms of what you can do. They are not cheap but they are worth what you pay for your children. I highly recommend this school to anyone in the area.

The Park Avenue POA is run by an incredibly competent, and hard working staff. During our initial…read moretour we were immediately impressed with how organized and professional the Director was. We knew that this preschool would be the one for our little girl and we patiently opted to stay on the waitlist and turned down other schools until a spot opened up. The Director and teachers helped us with the difficult transition from a nanny to preschool for our 3 year old. The Director has extensive experience working with young children, gives great advice, and is always supportive - never judgmental. Our daughter has been at the school for 1.5 years. The teachers are caring, warm, and attentive. They have weekly learning themes and encourage creativity, kindness, and collaboration. Our daughter has flourished at the preschool and is demonstrating more self-confidence, and stronger social skills. She is already trying to read and write, and is interested in math, and solving puzzles - which we know comes from the encouragement of her teachers as we rarely have time to work with her at home. We also love the fact that the program includes Spanish, Mandarin, music, dance, kung fu, and art lessons. We also signed her up for additional enrichment classes including ballet, soccer, and hip hop which we are grateful to have through the preschool. The enrichment programs are convenient since they are offered during preschool hours at the gym.

My son went to POA on Park Avenue for exactly 6 months. He cried every day before I dropped him…read moreoff. One day I saw how a teacher treated another kid with a running nose: she was violent, demeaning to the child and blowed his nose really hard! After three months, my son's teacher quit and when I went to ask why I was told by the director that once teachers found "better jobs" they would often quit. I do not think she was bright enough to even realize what she was saying. I also started to be suspicious because in their daily report they always said that my son ate all his fruit. My son DOES NOT eat fruit, so I knew something was not right there. While my son was there (he was in the Butterfly room) he had 3 different teachers. The kids spent a large part of the day stuck in chairs and there was an awful smell of urine in the entrance. No ramp was available for strollers not to mention the fact that the owners had been convicted of embezzlement for faud regarding the lunch program. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/17/nyregion/couple-accused-of-stealing-food-money-from-red-apple-preschools.html?_r=0 As soon as he left, he gained 5 pounds in a month and started to walk. He was 16 months when he started to walk! I wanted the day care to work out but after all this I was very happy to find a good nanny for my child.

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.

We loved open arms and their social distancing was good, great play space and structured activities…read morelike puzzles and things that help children's minds grow.

Amazing! My daughter can't wait to go, runs right in and comes out happy every time. This is a…read moregreat environment for learning, exploring, and making new friends. Her teacher is an excellent mix of structure and love! I can't say enough about this school and recommend it to anyone looking for a happy and healthy place for their child to thrive!

We have only had great experiences teaching soccer to the children and working with the staff at…read moreThe Park Preschool. The children are very energetic, well behaved, and excited to be in school. The staff does a fantastic job of working together to provide the best learning experience for the children. They are very gentle, genuine, personable, fun and care very much for the individual needs of each child. The staff is very good about keeping the facility clean as well. There are many activities that the children are involved in to prepare and contribute to their success in the future (ie. Spanish Class). We're very honored to have the opportunity to leave a lasting, positive impact on the children at The Park Preschool through the game of soccer!

They do great entertainment for the children. I recommend them! The kids, parents, and teachers are…read moreall class individuals.