This school has really deteriorated over the years. Couples move to this area thinking that the…read morepublic schools are so exceptional; however, they quickly realize that the school system here is a mess. Many parents who have children who excel decide to transfer their children to private schools such as Kellenberg, Sacred Heart, Chaminade and Mary Louis Academy. The teachers do little to nothing to challenge the more advanced students, thereby encouraging the parents of the high-performing students to transfer them elsewhere. I was in this school recently and the hallways smelled of marijuana.

As I am a bit past the expiration date to attend high school, i am reviewing FPMHS solely on my…read moreexperiences as a visitor and guest.. First, the school grounds are very well kept. Clean common areas, well lit parking lots and walkways. The football/soccer field is neatly trimmed with a recently replaced rubberized track circumnavigating the field. The baseball field is above average for that of a public school. The hallways and gymnasium, albeit tidy, are a bit outdated. The staff, however, is polite, helpful and very friendly. Definitely a school I would have enjoyed being matriculated at.

Had a great experience here!! The woman at the front desk was so sweet!! Everything was very smooth!read more

The lady in the front literally says, "you've been here before and know how mean i am, right?"…read more I usually goto Pearson testing site in NHP but needed to take an exam on a time crunch. Someone was blasting their music in the parking lot so it was so hard to focus. Also every time the door opens and closes, you can hear the lady's voice. Not an ideal place to take an exam that your career depends on...

I am 24 years old now. I routinely think about Robin and this pre-school. I can't believe I…read moreremember anything. I think what resonated, is that they prepare kids to learn and adapt, so we can become the adult we were meant to be. It's easy to keep a child busy and entertained. Working with kids and treating them with respect, showing them how to learn on their own, is what pre-school should be for everybody. I had a very difficult time with my parents - I struggled for independence for literally no reason. Robin never talked down to me, and helped me cope with the very difficult task of being a toddler. The friends I made, especially Sophia(I love you) are lifelong and foundational. I had to say something - looking at my life, Sarah Lawrence was a key developmental period. I hope my children have the same opportunity as I did. This is where your kid can love learning. THANK YOU ROBIN!!! There will be nothing but blessings in your life. From a very very grateful student.

Sarah Lawrence College's Early Childhood Center is a progressive, lab school community for…read morepreschool-aged children. It's child-centered and play-based. My child started the 2s program this fall (2014) and I couldn't be happier with our experience. Everyone-from the Director to the teachers to the receptionist-is not only incredibly loving and warm but also child development nerds. These people know children. Deeply. The people at the ECC are true professionals. They have graduate degrees in early childhood education, many have been teaching for decades, and they all love a good geek-out on anything kid related. Anytime I bring up a topic I'm interested whomever I am speaking with pulls out books, recommends films, and sends me articles about the topic. They are not inly knowledgeable about how children learn and develop but they are passionate about it. I've learned so much about how children learn and process their world and can truly say that I am a better parent for being part of this community. For example I never knew how important narrative play was. Ever since we started the ECC I now try to narrate and get my child to narrate what he is doing when he is playing. His verbal, storytelling, and memory skills have developed so much. On the subject of play- this school takes play very, very seriously. Much child development research indicates that play is of tantamount importance-it is how children learn and develop the skills and foundation for later life success. The book Children's Play: The Roots of Reading by Edward Zigler is a great place to to start your overview of the research. For more on the topic of play being the work of children check out a TEDx talk by an ECC graduate student https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7y6ZgQCnvw If you are looking for a place that does flashcard drills and gives 3 year olds homework, look elsewhere. This is not an "academic" preschool. This is a preschool where children are given the space and opportunity to be children and learn in developmentally appropriate ways, which research shows prepares them so well for later academic study. It is also a place where your child will develop their love and passion for learning. My child is so excited about school-it's the best part of our week. It's truly breathtaking to see his curiosity nurtured and to know that his first experience with school is joyous and fun-he hasn't gotten the joy and curiosity beaten out of him in the name of Common Core and standardized testing. The community is very diverse-economically, socially, ethnically, and racially and my child is exposed to what the real world looks like. Families come from as south as the Upper West Side and as north as Brewster. ECC families represent the full economic and social spectrum of the US, an achievement that is sadly too rare in the highly stratified society of New York. Families are very involved-it truly feels like a community. The Parents Association is active and sponsors several activities throughout the year for both children and adults that are always well attended and enjoyed. I think it's a great alternative and even superior option in some ways to Bank Street or Barnard's Toddler Center for upper Manhattan and Bronx families because it has more space and outdoor play areas. Children go outside to play in the expansive play areas every class day even in cold weather. The 2s program does require a parent/primary caregiver -can't be a secondary caregiver- to attend with the child the whole year. This only works if one or more parents have flexible jobs or stay at home. I structured my work schedule to be able to accompany my child but not everyone has that privilege. Starting in the 3s program children are dropped off but in accordance with the school philosophy each child separates at their own pace. Lastly, the ECC is a lab school-one of the oldest of it's kind. It serves as a laboratory environment for undergraduate and graduate students. There are always one or several students in addition to teachers and teacher assistants in the classroom. Their main objective is to study and learn from the children but having so many adults in the classroom provides for amazing one-on-one attention. Students (undergrads/grads) are always supervised and mentored by the teacher in the classroom.

I came here for an event therefore I cant review on their education. I was blown away by how…read morebeautiful the campus is. I felt like I was at a high end University. The grounds were just really pretty and well kept. I had to interact with a several of the staff and they were all very nice and I loved how they treat all the students with a lot of respect and patience. Since I was rushing I left my car lights on and my car battery died. When I came back to my car and noticed that my car wouldn't turn on I walked to the security gate and told them about my dilemma. Right away they send someone to help me and give my car a boost. They were so nice and made sure my car was fine before they left. Who knew this great school for special education with such great staff is in the middle of the Bronx.

I was impressed at the level of service given to children here. Security is in tact and the…read morechildren seem extremely happy. The atmosphere was calm and orderly. I loved the artwork the children; most of whom had special needs, did. Very impressive! I came in a few times for an educational training workshop that was informative and much needed about working with children with Autism.

My daughter attended Manhasset KinderCare for over 2 years. Ever since the new director Ms. Cory…read moretook over (2018?), it's been fantastic. She is a hands-on director truly dedicated to her profession. She's always checking in on classrooms and teachers, filling in whatever role is needed, and handling any situation with a smile. Ms. Christine, the assistant director, is just as fantastic. I love the transparency and open communication--they use an app to log your children's activities throughout the day; you can call anytime to talk to the teachers or directors; you can drop in anytime (pre-Covid). Teachers are warm, fun, and attentive; they give concrete, detailed feedback during evaluations. My daughter adored her preschool and preK teachers. She really missed them when NY went into Covid lockdown. The facility is clean and the classrooms are well stocked with enough toys but not overwhelming. Activities are varied and stimulating, even though they're confined within the daycare grounds. This is a full-time, for-profit daycare, so it's pricey. But they do almost everything for you--breakfast, lunch, potty train, sunblock, etc. The hours are incredible (6:30am-7pm!). If you need a flexible, reliable, full-time daycare for your child, you can't find much better.

A four star vetting? Far from it…read more It's dirty and unsafe. You're putting your kids at risk by sending them here. There's never enough staff, and the staff they do have, many are not licensed or being reviewed by the licensing agency for misconduct. Most of the good teachers left out of frustration. Few good ones are still left, are paid a few Pennie's over minimum wage, and have had enough. More recently, they chose to keep around a teacher that was accused of abusing 3 (THREE!) infants by another teacher because they "felt it couldn't be true". Only when parents called corporate was it actioned on. Before enrolling, try reaching out to the families who've left to get their honest reviews. I'm sure you can find them easily. I wish someone told me all this when I enrolled. It's expensive, one of the most expensive areas in the area, and has the worse reputation in the neighborhood. Run. Your welcome.

Wonderful school with a fantastic Principal who hears parents and children and has made so many…read morewonderful improvements to the school and is continuing to do so my son is actually happy to go to school and learn an d receive a great education. There are so many events and enrichment programs it is wonderful.

My four year old child just completed her first year of pre-K here…read more I was impressed with the school and teachers. I was a bit apprehensive at first because it was so much cheaper than the other private Pre-K schools we looked at but within the first few weeks we were impressed. The teachers were very engaged and my child, who is shy, took to the teachers right away. I loved that they would get homework and the arts and crafts they did were adorable. There were a lot of field trips and off-site events - awesome for kids. Security is very important here - buzzed in entry, visual recognition of caregiver before child can leave, etc. The class was very diverse. There were easily four or five bilingual children (Indian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Italian).

My niece, fours years old, goes here for pre k. The teachers seem really nice and my niece loves…read moregoing there so that's definitely a good sign. There's an sectioned off playground that's attached to the school. There's a parking lot but it's off limits to the school. They share it with another business. There's usually parking a few blocks away or closer.

This school is absolutely atrocious! My son used to go to this nice school, until then we found out…read moreabout the teachers. Fake smiles, screaming at others just for whispering when not even doing anything important! And that's not even the worse part about this thing! Their unsanitary environment for children. My son sent me a phot of an ROACH in the halls, uncleaned, he said it's been there since 10:00 am ! Leaving roaches here in the halls , WHERE KIDS WALK ?! Completely disgusting.Now it's the lines ! Kids can't roam halls freely without a teacher barging in, last year. He said he's in a fully grown grade. Where kids can't roam halls on their very much own, he STILL had to walk in a line. This school is atrocious! Cause' no wonder why he said he lied on his " our school rocks essay " . He didn't hand it In and I'm proud for that. I hate this school, unsanitary, unclean , no wonder why he said the halls stink ! Hope this stupid of somewhat school shuts down . No wonder why it's only teachers giving good reviews, look at your stupid reviews and get your self right. Just spending money on yourself instead of repairing...

Great staff. Excellent communication. Children love learning and growing there. The community you…read morebuild there, feels like family.