With summer ending, I wanted to write my experience with Hudson Country Montessori School…read more As a mom of a 3 and 2 year old, who went through the pandemic and had trust issues with daycares or "strangers" caring for my kids, I can't thank HCMS enough for the amount of peace and reassurance they've given me. Everyone there is just absolutely lovely and such beautiful people. They have shown my children so much love and care. My daughter is a Velcro baby, meaning she's a literal baby koala. I can't thank Alexa, Rose, and Renee, in the infant room, enough for holding her when she wanted to be held, as long as she wanted. She then moved up to the waddler room, with new teachers, but they are as amazing as the infant room teachers. Sara, Susan, Chelsea, and Rebecca are literal angels. I just can't thank them enough for everything they've done for my daughter and us. They took such great care of her this past year. My son started in the toddler 2 room with Ms Mimi, Graciela, and Kristie. We absolutely love them! They're all such sweethearts! Ms Mimi is so good with the kids! She knows exactly how to take control of her class, which are all toddlers! Touché to her! Ms Mimi is also so loving and caring. I really couldn't have asked for a better school for my children. They've learned so much while being there and they've made such amazing friends and connections. I also love their security! It's gated, and you need a special passcode to enter the school. Although my children have only had the teachers listed above, everyone in that building is so friendly and welcoming. Ms Carmela is in charge of the toddler program, and she is just so amazing. She takes her time to meet families and hears any concerns you may have. If HCMS was on your list of schools to check out, go with it! You won't regret ever enrolling your kids there. It's a real Montessori school, filled with loving, hardworking, respectful teachers. You'll really see your children bloom into such smart, independent, loving, little people.

Amazing facility and staff.They are experts caring and very attentive. Highly recommended if there…read moreis room.

Lakeside Field Club is a wonderful place for the entire family. Our kids love the pool, paddle…read moreboarding, and playground. Everyone gets to know each other throughout the summers, which leads to nice relationships. The events for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day are always a lot of fun. The food is decent, but most people have meals delivered or grill on the grove. My only regret each year is the time I didn't spend enjoying the club.

This club is a disaster. They have become so financial desperate they had to cut their private club…read morerates to nothing and have continued to face ruin. They get fined by Westchester County for violations of failure to pay their fees for pool usage. Want to see a disaster, if your a member, look inside the guard office. That is all you need to know about how this pool operates. It looks like a pigsty every day. Guards sit around on their phones while the club pays for a pool to break down: no heat numerous times a year, chemical levels so out of control they pool should be closed, but the books are not reliable or are fixed to deny the truth. They take a the most professional coach the club has seen in many years and passed to get a child to replace. If your child is a swimmer, stay away from this place. The board is a joke and is leading it to financial ruin and taking the only good aspect it had in swimming to the end of the rope.

The parent and tot classes here are great. My child has learned a lot from this program, and so…read morehave I. This school teaches both parent and tot how to build on the skills being taught. The school itself is flexible with the schedule and if you miss a class you can easily get back in the same week by communicating with the front desk. The class does take place in an open gymnastics warehouse, so if you're not used to other classes happening at once -this is normal for these type of environments. Classes are typically small 2-8 kids, but sometimes they can be a bit crowded due to weather conditions for example up coming snowstorm etc. These type of environments do require you as a parent to communicate your needs more, so if you're not comfortable with doing something or do not know what to do, it's best you ask the coach for support. The coach's are very helpful, and great with kids. They typically walk around the class to help but they also stand by stations within the obstacles that need the most assistance with mastering a skill. When it comes to gymnastics and this age group, you get what you as a parent put in. They require a lot of practice outside of class not just inside the classroom if you really want them to excel. One class a week is good but practice makes perfect and it takes time to get used to the routines being taught. As a former acrobat I approve of this school and program. Coaches have technical knowledge and know how to safely spot.

No, it's not a posh space. It's unapologetically a renovated warehouse. The old school folding…read morechairs have torn cushions in some cases, the carpet has seen better times. But based on our limited experience here with two children of different ages and genders, we really like this place. Class sizes are small. We've found Nastia to be excellent at engaging the very young children. Our kids always walk away happy, with the littlest one telling us unprompted that, "I love gymnastics!" Our older child comes out of his "ninja / parkour" class very sweaty, very happy, and very braggy about all his exploits. Two ringing endorsements from those in the know. There's a small play area by the front desk, which we think is a very thoughtful touch. We like the windows in the back and in the front, where we can spy on our kids and chuckle at our older one doing the worm -- or pushups as he calls them. (It'd be even better if they had one-way glass, but that's a minor nitpick.) Other than us, the parents there seem normal / fine. To the prior reviewer: Try not to let a few bad apples ruin the barrel, here, or anywhere else. Haters always gonna hate.

Our two babes have been at Children's Academy since September and we have been thrilled with our…read moretransition. The kids are happy to go to school, they have developed strong relationships with their teachers, peers and administrative staff. My three year old comes home teaching us new songs (affirmation song, months of the year, days of the week, etc). The staff is attentive to the kiddos needs and go ABOVE AND BEYOND with their thematic weekly units with developmentally appropriate activities (sensory bin, open-ended play, show and tell, keepsake worthy arts and crafts). These are memorable learning experiences that will set the foundation for their educational career. Oh and did I mention they get to play outside because there is an outdoor space? The staff is always looking for ways to create positive learning experiences for the kids (i.e firetruck came to the center, farm animals, Halloween parade, etc.) They are also VERY receptive to feedback. We are so grateful for Children's Academy. Special shout out to: Ms. Nancy, Ms. Rebecca, Ms. Angel, Ms. Tiara, Ms. Monica, Ms. Safia, Ms. Gabbi, Ms. Lindsay, Ms. Kate, Ms. Laura for taking such great care of our babes as if they were your own.

Having already been to Almost Home, Cadence Academy, Wilton Montessori, Ridgefield Montessori and…read moreeven a daycare in New Hampshire with our two eldest, we were daycare pros by the time we sent our 3rd to Children's Academy (at somewhere about 4 months I believe? #thirdchild). We've had positive experiences almost everywhere we've been, but never so much help, support and consideration for working parents. The sheets, laundry on site, keeping frozen bottles and communal bibs made things sooooo much easier for this full time working mom of 3. And it was great to have a digital log of the eating and diaper changes. We hope our youngest will be able to be a drop in some day!

So many great programs for our kids, and my wife and I love the fitness center! The treadmills and…read morestairmaster and bikes are all state of the art, and all the options one would need for free weights.

They don't answer their phone to answer a simple question. When I clicked on activities for kids it…read morebrought me to another place not what I was looking for.

I absolutely love this place! I signed my grandson up for lessons about two weeks ago and his…read moreprogression has been amazing. We tried all types of sports activities and he just did not like it, but since we signed him up for lessons he is so excited to go to his lessons. It is a family run business and I love how they interact with the youth and more experienced members. Each Sensei has a particular way they instruct but they communicate well. My grandson who just enjoyed playing video games now looks forward to going to his sessions. The instructors (Sensei) are well accomplished Masters/Champions but with a very humble approach to teaching.

I went today for the first time to support my grandson as he got his belt promotion. I was very…read moreimpressed with the positive messages that were shared by the teachers. They made sure that every child left there feeling motivated and encouraged to do their best. they had something positive to say about each individual child. I was very impressed. Great job!

I used to go here it was awesome! It taught me a lot but I stopped going because I was lazy now I'm…read moreregretting it but they really helped me learn new stuff and yeah! - David Henrriquez Galindo

My son has been attending East Coast Academy of Tae Kwon for about a year & a half. He absolutely…read moreLOVES going. I looked at many other martial arts organizations & this one I loved the most. I felt welcomed by everyone there. You can truly tell that the staff cares for each child that walks in the door. I wanted my son to take up martial arts because of his distractibility/lack of focus in school. Since he's been attending East Coast Academy of Tae Kwon Do his teachers have noticed such a huge improvement in his behavior & with focusing. It has also helped him with sports like Flagfootball & basketball. So if you're looking for a great organization for your child or for yourself you should truly consider East Coast Academy of Tae Kwon Do.

We have now been at RMS going on 2 years with a second child entering next year and we are so happy…read moreand grateful to have found it. We looked into every Montessori w/in a 25 mile radius (Wilton, Ridgefield, Danbury, Newtown, Washington) and the Toddler/Primary programs here are second to none. The school is not too big, so you feel you're part of a family. There is something so special here and you feel it as a parent the moment you walk in, but your child experiences it, too. We saw this during observations and we're experiencing it now as parents. It's important to know several things about Montessori schools. 1. Not all are created equal and each is independently owned/run. This means some adhere more or less to Montessori values/principles. RMS is a beautiful balance, adhering to the principles while making room for modern needs and allowing each child to grow but also, to be. 2. As in any school setting, the teachers make or break it. The Teachers in every room/program here are beyond plugged in, nurturing, warm and caring. AND, they work very collaboratively while still minding their individual programs. This means a holistic approach for your child as they grow through the years. My daughter embraces each of them and speaks so highly of them outside of school. She looks up to them but doesn't view them as simply 'adults' or teachers. These are her guides and she is so thankful for her relationships with each one of them. I did see a review from several years ago mentioning 25 students to a class/teacher. Not only is that not the Montessori method, but it has never been the ratio at this school (nor do I believe it's allowed by the state in these settings, but I could be wrong). For interested parents: In each Toddler room (2), you're looking at about 10-12 kids with 2-3 teachers/class (depending on enrollment each year) so usually a 1:4ish ratio and the Primary room (used to be 2, is now 1 large room broken up into 2 sections to follow core Montessori method) you're looking at about 30-36 kids total with 4 Teachers and the class is somewhat split into 3s/4s Section and then 5s Section w/2 teachers focused on each at any time. You're still at a 1:8 ratio roughly, so not sure where the 1:25 ratio came from. In any case, we're active and present and have seen this school from all angles and truly, couldn't be happier. The physical space itself is also beautiful, pristine and built for kids (bathrooms in the Toddler room, bathrooms right outside the Primary class). The biggest issue we're facing is what comes after RMS as we've yet to find anything in the area that is suited to follow. We hope others will take the time to come see for themselves what makes this school, the teachers, the program and the students so [truly] magical. These years should be spent exploring through play, not rigid curriculum, and RMS has made good on that every step of the way while still exposing these littles to the world around them in a way that engages them and lays a foundation for a true love of learning. Thanks you, RMS

I was recommended Ridgefield Montessori School by a friend when my son was just a baby. I am so…read morehappy she did! My son went to the school from when he was 1 years old when they used to have an infant room all the way until Kindergarten. My son is now in public school and misses RMS very much. It was like a family to him and the relationships he made there were wonderful. We loved how independent and creative he became all due to the Montessori way of teaching. He is currently thriving now in public school because of the foundation he was taught. They also have very flexible hours for working parents which was very useful. He loved the after school activities like cooking and science. He would beg to stay late. The staff and teachers are the best! You won't regret your decision to send your children here!