An absolute gem of a school. Truly the most wonderful daycare and preschool you could dream for…read moreyour child. Incredible staff, who genuinely care about their work and the children, and make magic happen for the little ones. As a parent of a Children's House student, I say, run, don't walk to tour and meet them for yourselves!

We are so happy to have this gem of a school close by to send our girls to. Our older daughter just…read morefinished her second year and our younger daughter will be starting this fall. The teachers are amazing, the environment is nurturing and creative and the old farmhouse where the school is located is beautiful. Once we walked through the door we couldn't imagine sending our kids anywhere else. The children play outside every day (even in the snow...especially in the snow!), there are incredibly special events like Pumpkinfest, Mother's Day tea and Art's night. We consider ourselves so lucky to have Silver Spruce!

This place brought me such good times! Also, the staff there were super nice from start to finish!…read moreI got bullied there a TINY bit, but, not that much. I loved the education when it was needed. My one to one aids were superb every time... so... shout out to them! Anyway... Thank you Webster Middle School for making my life complete! Peace Out Y'all!

We've had such a wonderful experience with The Learning Experience Natick. The care, attention, and…read morewarmth from the entire team have made such a difference for our family. A special thank you to our infant room teacher, Ms Vivian -- she truly goes the extra mile every day and it shows in how happy and comfortable our little one is. That said, all of the teachers have been amazing, supportive, and genuinely caring. We also really appreciate the leadership from Alicia, the director. She is consistently respectful, responsible, kind, and clearly dedicated to creating a positive environment for both the children and families. And a big shout-out to Chef Jean as well -- so friendly and clearly loved by the kids! We're so grateful to be part of this community and couldn't recommend them more!

My son has been going to this preschool since February 2015. He just loves it. The teachers are all…read morevery caring and supportive. He was four years old when he started, so preparation for kindergarten and socialization with other preschoolers was key. I have seen him gain so much self condidence and independence. He runs in his classroom each day eager to meet his friends. It is so cute to see. At the end of the day, he is never ready to leave. He's having so much fun. This is our last month at Shrewsbury Children's Center and I will miss the all teachers and staff. I feel my child has had a wonderful learning experience at this school and would highly recommend it for children of any age. He is ready and excited to be starting Kindergarten in the fall.

The owners truly care about the children they care for. They are compassionate and looking for…read moreways to improve themselves and get the children to thrive. The teachers are very nice and attentive.

My son went here as an infant and we ended up leaving very quickly. The kids were not well…read moresupervised. I can't count the number of times I came in to find 4 or 5 yr olds roaming the halls without adult supervision. I came early once and witnessed one teacher screaming at literal toddlers. The communication was laughable. We would send in baby food with strict instructions to only feed him that and find out that they were giving him other food that he had never had before. They would keep him in a swing to sleep and not transfer him to a crib. They got aggressive whenever we asked simple questions. Would not recommend.

We have sent both our kids to Wachusett Montessori and we literally could not have asked for a more…read moremeaningful and formative preschool experience. Miss Amy and Jude know the children well, and are able to tailor the education process to meet the needs of each individual student. In addition to the usual letters, reading, math, there is great emphasis on building independence, art/music, and creative play. They are able to foster a cooperative culture in the class in which students help each other learn and play together well. Miss Amy and Jude are kind, patient, and dedicated teachers and all around wonderful human beings.

Fay School is an internationally-respected private school in Southborough, Massachusetts for boys…read moreand girls in grades pre-school through 9, with an optional boarding program for students in middle school. A campus with extraordinary resources, teachers who actively mentor, a forward-thinking curriculum, and a diverse and inclusive community all inspire Fay students to excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics, and to productive and fulfilling lives.

Great school culture and rich tradition with a goal of educating students to be a better person…read more Fay students are constantly evaluated along the line of Fay education missions. Their core values are truly reflected on their day to day campus activities emphasizing both adacemic excellency and character development, in addition to efforts, services and wellness. The way they do it is very age-appropriate therefore rather effective. A well-deserved best junior school in the US.

I am the mother of a current student at the school. We have had quite the journey to find a school…read morethat is not abusive and productive for his needs. My son had attended 5 other therapeutic boarding schools prior to his start at Valley View. Many, if not all had an element of emotional or physical abuse. The industry is corrupt in so many ways, from the educational consultants who get financial kickbacks to the money-hungry owners of the for-profit schools, it really is difficult for a desperate parent to weed through the BS and find a school that actually cares about your child. VVS sets itself apart by being a not-for-profit school thus not driven by financial gain. They have proved to our family that there schools available that are truly child-centered. From the start, the school believed in my son. He wasn't just another "bad kid". Upon his arrival, he was in fact probably one of the most challenging kids at the school, but they trusted the process and supported him through it. Throughout his 1.5 years there he has grown into the young man that I could always see. The school started with getting his medicine correct. Because they have a full-time nurse they were able to monitor his behavior and report it back to the psychiatrist. They would make small adjustments to the dosage and time administered to give him the best opportunity to succeed. This then allowed his brain the opportunity to use the tools they were teaching him at VVS. I think one of the biggest differences between VVS and other therapeutic schools would be that they allow the boys to still be kids. The environment is less clinical and more supportive. It functions much like a regular boarding school with the support that kids like my son need. They have clubs, outings, and social opportunities to allow him to mature in a more natural type of environment. The staff has been so supportive of my son, so much so that his advisor takes him and other students fishing at a lake by his home and to have dinner with his family after. They interact with him much like a family member would, making him feel included all while being away from us. My son has gone from being kicked out of over 7 schools to being elected onto student council, on the honor roll, and even the school librarian; a position they created for him seeing what his strengths are. That is just what you get at VVS, they look for the good in your child and create opportunities for them to excel in that area. I can not thank them enough for the transformation they have allowed my son to make. I want to speak a bit about the negative reviews that can be found for Valley View. From what I have seen in our many years of therapeutic settings, you are dealing with students and sometimes parents with mental health needs. Often times disgruntled students that did not succeed in the program can interpret their experience as abusive. Other times they are angry that their parents "sent them away" and feel they need to seek revenge on the school. From our experience, when my son has had an issue with the staff he will let me know over the phone or facetime call. Often times when he and I talk through it we discover that he was interpreting their actions or words out of context...which is part of the reason many of the boys are there in the first place. There have been a few times that I did feel the need to bring it up with his advisor. Every time I addressed it with the lead staff, the issue has been addressed and resolved. My son has learned a lot from that process actually. He learned how to address things that make you uncomfortable, be heard, and the issue resolved. My last point I want to touch on is the price. This is a self-pay school, for most, insurance will not cover any part of it. This was the case for us. It is a huge financial investment. We have chosen to prioritize our son's future and are so happy we did. We went from being concerned that he'd ever been able to live on his own, to looking for top universities after graduation. Valley View School has given my son a chance at the life he deserves and for that, we will be forever grateful!

Before I start I want the reader to know that I was a troubled young man who absolutely made…read moreprogress at this school even though some events that happened to me are probably illegal now. These events happened 40+ years ago. I was adopted (as a baby, my adoptive parents were all I knew). So being institutionalized from them stung quite a bit. I remember being angry and confused during my first day. I had a moment so I snuck behind a shed (music and wood shop) to have a cigarette. 5 minutes in a large bald man showed up and told me to put out my cigarette. After I put it out I had a few smartass words for the man. He grabbed me by the collar and shoved me against the wall of the shed and said "You are here now!". That was day 1. I forgot this guys name, I do remember his brother taught guitar there. The next BIG thing that happened was, during my year I was having a bad day due to losing a privilege or something. I was walking by one of the Phils that ran the school. There was Phil Spiva and Phil (A-Hole). I was walking by Phil A. and again I'm sure I said something bad to him because he followed me into my "private" room then he shoved me onto my bed. He then got into my face and yelled "Your parents don't even want you anymore!" (Word for word). A very nice thing to say to a boy who was just rejected by his adoptive parents. Maybe I'm wrong for letting these past events affect me, maybe I should let it all go. So for whoever is running that place now, memories last a lifetime. Be careful of who you hire. Moving on