I think Spryfield gets a bad rap. And so does JL Ilsley. This is a great school, filled with great…read morekids and teachers. I volunteer with the Junior Achievement program and the kids and teachers at this school are so enthusiastic and energetic that it's contagious! JL Ilsley is a wonderful school and if you ever have the opportunity to send your child there, go for a visit, volunteer or do a presentation I guarantee you will be welcomed with open arms and you will want to go back!

I've only ever been to Armbrae for one reason - to play sports in their gymnasium. From having…read moreplayed sports in almost every school gym in the Halifax area, I can honestly say that Armbrae is one of my favorites. Its newly built gymnasium/ multi-purpose centre is phenomenal! It nice and large - about twice the size of an average gym, with exceptionally high ceilings, quality equipment and modern design. The gym is always very clean and well taken care of. The only problem we sometimes experience is when one of our balls land on the 2nd level, as we don't have access to the staircase, but somehow always manage to get them down.

We are professional working parents, with a kid entering primary grade. We visited Armbrae Academy,…read moreand another private school (Halifax Grammar School), in January 2017. Pros and Cons: Armbrae junior school has a relatively small class size (18 kids), and plan to recruit teacher assistants (8 AM-12 noon) for younger grades starting Sept 2017. They have an afterschool program until 5 30 PM, which is included within the tuition fees. The director of the junior school was enthusiastic and kind but seemed somewhat inexperienced. Both the junior school director and the primary grade teacher have their kids at school, and appeared to have vested interest in making positive changes to the school. They have a large gym but unfortunately both the gym and music room are detached from the main building (need to dress us in winter clothes to walk over there from main building). The senior school does not have and IB program and kids don't do as well in national math competition compared with HGS. Admission Process: The director of the junior school took the time to answer our questions and accompany us on a school tour, but the school did not seem very well prepared for parent visits (e.g. met in hallway on two separate occasions with no private place to talk). Unfortunately, the admission process itself at Armbrae went horribly wrong. We were given false information regarding the admission process / wait list by the junior school director and the headmaster admin assistant. We were told there is a guaranteed spot for our kid if we elect to enroll pending satisfactory evaluation. We were made to go through the whole process of application / kid interview, to be sent a letter by mail later offering us a spot on the wait list as there are actually no spots available. The director of the junior school honestly took responsibility for his own wrong doing in this matter (providing false information, withholding relevant updates, and lack of courtesy to parents), while the headmaster dishonestly tried to fully deflect the blame on more junior members.

I liked Grammar as a whole, just I found some of the teachers too hard on the kids and that the…read moreatmosphere wasn't the nicest.

I attended Grammar all the way through, from primary to Grade 12. The more I look back on my years…read morethere, the more I am convinced it is one of the finest schools in the country. Contrary to popular belief, it is not full of rich, snobby kids, but instead students who are kind, talented, accomplished, creative, and mature (many of whom do admittedly come from wealthy families). The school prepares you phenomenally well for university, mostly in terms of learning what to value and how to work hard. The student-teacher relationship is unparalleled. An example- students have some teachers' cell numbers, and the teachers are for the most part available to help out with questions at all times, even visiting the library past midnight to aid with exam studying. HGS is no doubt rigorous academically, but the tight-knit community and interested and interesting teachers go far beyond their duties to create incredible men and women. I can not say enough about Grammar.

Lovely , attentive, kind students and staff members. I have been going here for my mani-pedi and…read morewaxing for some time. The students go above and beyond to keep you looking lovely and refreshed! It's a great spot to go! Highly recommend!

Been going here for years! Always get excellent cuts and colors and the Supervisors are great at…read moredouble checking everything. Takes a little longer than at a salon but that's to be expected. Totally recommend!

My daughter went here 20 years ago. Not sure if it is still open or run by the same people but it…read morewas tbe best decession i ever made to send my child there. It was recomended by a frend who used tbe day care for many years. My daughter would run throught tbe doors and would beg to stay longer when i picked her up. Lots of outtings and in-house programs. I was told when my daughter started school she was very advanced for her age. That speaks for itself. Very little to no staff change overs. Good to see consistency.

This daycare is just wonderful, I love that they have so much outdoor play and knowing that the…read morestaff have been together for years at the same daycare just shows how well everyone gets along. They treat you like family.

UNETHICAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL. LOST MY BESTFRIEND'S DAUGHTER AND DID NOT KNOW WHERE SHE WAS. THEN…read moreBANNED THE MOTHER FOR SHOWING THE PROOF TO SOCIAL MEDIA. One of the daycare teachers has stated this child as "hers", has late night visits with the father (who is court ordered NOT to pick this kid up, but the daycare lets him and refuses to follow the order because of the relationship shared with the dad...) Video proof of the conversation states a 2 minute period where they were all asking "where is K&*!" has anyone seen her? AWEFUL. MOM REMAINED CALM, asked why they refuse to follow their court ordered and simply stated she would be back friday to get her daughter and they agreed. They then sent her a letter stating her behaviour, and post to social media got her banned from the daycare all together... HELP ME UNDERSTAND. If you want to worry about your children send them here. I cannot believe this place is even still running.

We couldn't be happier with our decision to send our daughter to the Halifax Early Childhood School…read more(HECS). She has loved her 2 years of pre-school, and comes home with songs, crafts, stories and yoga moves which she enjoys sharing with the rest of the family. The teachers are superb and have a wonderful way with the children, encouraging them to work collaboratively, share creative ideas, grow in independence, and treat each other kindly. In addition to the sunny indoor space, there is a wonderful backyard playground so the children have outside play time. And during winter months, the indoor 'obstacle course' is a big hit. If you are looking for a nurturing, fun, organized pre-school, then look no further, HECS is the place. I highly recommend it.

This preschool is amazing. Our son went here for two years, and now our daughter is in her first…read moreyear. The school is a loving and caring environment where childrens' learning is continually fostered through play. The teachers are AMAZING!! They know all the kids so well, and tailor the curriculum to each of them and their individual needs at the time beautifully. The school also feels like a real community - there is a bi-annual backyard party in the beautiful, treed backyard playground, a weekly e-mail goes out with pictures of all the kids, and there is an annual beer and art show which is fun for the parents. We can't speak highly enough of this school and would certainly encourage any family looking for a half day preschool (rather than daycare) program to enroll their kids.

Excellent daycare. The staff are attentive and nurturing, and my child looks forward to each day…read more Communication with parents is great, and the environment feels safe and welcoming.

As a parent I am an observer and keep myself attentive during the drop off and pick up time and…read morechanges my time of pickup to find whats happening behind the closed doors. You don't want to leave your children where they isolate crying and terrified children and shout at them to sit at one place. You are leaving the most precious part of your life to them and they would make sure to scar them for life. The teacher are so overwhelmed with work that they behave frustrated with children. I have encountered teachers shouting and leaving the classrooms with children alone( I wont believe anyone but I have seen it through my own eyes and heard teachers shouting) complained about it and feedback taken poorly owner saying it might be parents shouting when there were no parents inside when I arrived late to drop off my child. Can't believe my own eyes and ears.I am not sure on what basis government are providing them licenses to play with the little ones life. If I had the time to take them for a ride I would have strongly revolted their practices and complaint to the authority to close all the locations. Disheartened and frightened for the little ones lives. Complaint has been registered but as a parent I should inform you all. It is just not me there are other parents with same concern. Additionally, teachers are frequently engaged in cleaning tasks during critical playtime, which is essential for a child's development. This diversion of attention may limit meaningful interactions that foster growth and learning. There are significant concerns regarding the current practices at this daycare that could impact the well-being of children and the experiences of parents in the future. Reports of teachers raising their voices at children have been noted, suggesting a potential pattern that may continue. Parent feedback appears to be inadequately addressed by management, which could cultivate a growing frustration among families.