Cambridge Montessori School embraced both of my children and placed them at the center of the…read morelearning experience. They love going to this school and their CMS experience has taught them to love learning. My second grader interacts with adults gracefully and articulately because of the skills and confidence this schooling experience has given her. CMS has an excellent arts, music, and drama offering and the teachers encourage academic excellence. I would recommend CMS to any parent looking for a school that supports a curriculum that encourages independence and confidence in addition to accelerated learning.

The school culture is rigid and judgmental, with a culture of pathologizing normal toddler…read morebehavior. Some of the things that made us withdraw our 3yo mid-year: Despite a stated open-door policy, parents were actively discouraged from involvement in or visiting the classroom. In March, a formal school memo forbade parents from speaking to each other at drop-off/pickup, asked parents to drop their children off at the front door instead of at the classroom door, and instructed parents not to carry their children or their children's belongings. The memo specifically suggested that any discipline problems at home were caused by not following the same rigid "expectations" as the school. When our son was afraid to use the toilet at school, the teacher forced him to sit on the toilet for 45 min while he cried in frustration. He was criticized for not doing work exactly the way the teachers wanted (e.g. sorting puzzle in the "right" order). In a parent conference, we were told our son was "too literal" because asked where rain came from, he said "From the sky," not "From clouds." He was already reading and adding at 3, but we were told this, along with his shyness, were signs of a possible psychological problem. We were bullied to take him for autism screening, even after a specialist and our pediatrician said he was likely fine. Administration, up to the head of school, either ignored problems or blamed us. When we sent a formal letter detailing our complaints, the school offered us a partial tuition refund if we signed a nondisparagement agreement. We refused. We've since learned other families had similar experiences. If you click on Yelp's "non-recommended reviews"--which are weeded out by algorithm--you'll see that other families have made similar complaints.

My time at the friends school was mixed. I got a great education but at what cost. I was made fun…read moreof for being different. One kid called me a "stupid ugly fat cow" from 5th to 8th grade. The teacher I reported it to played it off "Oh he just likes you". This school taught me that my feelings didn't matter, made me feel like I didn't matter. This school taught me that no doesn't actually mean no, and that if you apply enough pressure they'll eventually give in. This school caused so much emotional and psychological damaged, that I've been left to fix on my own, because they didn't care to do their job. If the teacher had just done their job when I reported the other student, I would have self-confidence. my self-esteem and the way i see myself wouldn't be absolutely trashed. this school taught me that others can't be trusted and I can only rely on myself to protect myself. I started using self-harm in the 6th grade as a coping mechanism because no one listened to me, because no one cared.

So i at one point went to CFS and in kindergarten I loved it but in first grade I got a very strict…read moreteacher. She would be very unhappy if one kid was not doing their work or got frustrate. Also it was very stressful and I began to hate school. Other families have also left the community for similar reasons. Also they are quakers and want to create a diverse community which is great and all but they presented something called kids of color and becoming white ally's. They would talk for long amounts of times and usually kids didn't benefit anything good from it. Also bullying is a huge problem that nobody at CFS did something about. They would have 2 hr assemblies that were like torture when I was little. During the assemblies we'd sit on the gym floor and listen to music for 2 hrs. They also would rarely let kids get breaks. While at the assemblies the teachers would not only sit on benches against the wall but would get to take breaks whenever they wanted to get treats from the facility lounge. Do not send your child here they will become stressed.

This school it great but not always great there some nice teachers but there some bad teacherread more

its is such a good school for children to learn about god and staff are also the best!read more

All three of my kids went to St Peter for 10 years, from pre k to grade 8. It was a great, safe…read moreplace for them. The school is small, one class per grade, but no one is lost in the shuffle. Because the classes take turns conducting the Thursday morning Mass, they get to practice public speaking from a young age. My kids are all confident speaking to large groups and look forward to the opportunity to do so. Can't say enough about what a positive thing St Peter has been for our family.

The leadership team created by Annmarie Quezada is simply phenomenal. Our child has attended St…read more John School for the last 5 years and loves it. The majority of the teachers have master degrees from Boston College and are excellent teachers. The staff and other educators are meticulously chosen and contribute to the school at the highest level. St. John School is only Catholic elementary school (Age 2 - 6th grade) in the heart of Boston proper and is conveniently located in the North End - and close to all major employers for parents to consider. Many families attend from East Boston, Medford, Revere, Saugus and many Boston neighborhoods. The students are out-performing BPS schools on MAP testing and exceptionally prepared for junior high. The 6th grade students interested in exam schools opt in to tutoring and prep for the fall exams and outperform their peers in many instances. The school community is bar none the best. Families have left SJS and returned because the community of teachers, staff, parents, grandparents, and extended family are exceptional. You cannot find this level of care and community anywhere else! This is also the most affordable private school option for many families who want to instill a Catholic education. All the students participate in what's called the Tower Garden. Ms. Shay created a hydroponic garden that is tended by each class over the course of the year. After the greens and veggies are harvested, they are hand delivered by students to different local non profit organizations like St. Anthony's Shrine and ABCD. Having the option of afterschool from 2:30 pm - 6pm plus a variety of enrichment classes and music lessons, makes this school even more attractive and special. Tours are provided by appointment all year round. And parents are always willing to share their experiences. I should note that a 2 year old program begins in September. That's in addition to the 2.9 yo program. Definitely check out the social media pages too. Facebook and instagram @stjohnschoolnorthend

Where a school is more than just a great education - but an amazing community of families - who…read morevalue education and a responsibility to the world around them. The last remaining Catholic school in Boston proper one understands how it is still here 120 years later, it leads in educational programming from Greek-Latin Roots program, Scratch, Kahn Academy to language and arts. It is a wonderful place for any child to to attend from K3 to 8 - and for any family who is looking for a true sense of community. An excellent school on all levels!

I went to this School for 7 years. the teachers are so rude and the building is dirty.read more

I go/went to this school. My bus driver was to me. She said no one likes me. They said the building…read morewill be knocked down in mid 2015. This is written on 2/2/15

Harvard Yard Child Care Center was founded in 1971 to serve Harvard employees and the community at…read morea time when women were just beginning to enter academia in larger numbers. It's an amazing place that was recently completely renovated. The classrooms for younger kids tend to fill up quickly, but the older classrooms usually have openings. It's a parent co-op, and parents are expected to be present in the classrooms on a regular basis (once a week, generally, but they're flexible). Student:teacher ratios can't be beat. The whole place has a child-centered approach that makes every kid happy. Also a great playground, lots of excursions, creative and loving children.

This is a great child care center and school for infants and toddlers. There is typically a wait…read morelist, with priority going to Harvard affliated parents. They only have 7 spaces in their infant class room, so apply early if you are interested. The teachers there are simply lovely: everyone is so friendly and cheerful even when the children pass around the flu or stomach virus. They love to sing and get the children all excited about playtime and activities. Parents are expected to volunteer 2 hours weekly, but like the previous reviewer said, the schedules are flexible, and the time is mostly spent tending to your own child. The classrooms are well equipped with toys, cribs, furniture, feeding and diaper stations, and have a homely feeling with lots of light, even though the center occupies the basement of a Harvard building. There is parking for drop off and pick up, though spots are limited, and very often, parents picking up their kids have to do illegal parking in Harvard Universitys parking lot or do street parking. Harvard seems to be pretty lax about enforcing parking during pick up time. HYCCC only have slots for full-day care from 8:30am to 5:30pm. The fees are about $2300 per month for younger kids and it lowers to about $1600 for older kids. If your child is offered a spot there, but can't attend due to age (e.g. before 3 months) or any other reason, they can hold a spot for your child if you pay the monthly fees. Early dropoff (before 8:30am) or Late pickup (until 6:30pm) can be arranged for extra. They do close on snow days if 3 out of the 4 neighboring towns all have snow days for their public schools. Based on our child's progress and happiness level in the school, we rate it a thumbs up experience, totally worth the price.