We have been apart of this school community for 3 years now and with three kids, have participated…read morein the children's house, lower and upper elementary programs. As an educator myself, I could not be more pleased with the educational foundation my children are receiving. During the Covid crisis, the teacher and administration support have been astounding - in addition all of the class meetings, instructional calls, and materials provided, we a offered 1-1 consultations as often as needed. The teachers and administration have given above and beyond to provided support and meet the educational needs of the times. I cannot recommend this school highly enough!

We had a positive experience with the Newport News campus during preschool, though we ultimately…read morechose a faith-based school for elementary. For sixth grade (still considered elementary under the Montessori model), we returned to the Hampton campus. The school year started off well, but the teacher was a bit eccentric and was let go toward the end of the year. By year's end, we felt the education being provided was inconsistent, and we wanted more structure for our child going forward, so we chose a different path for seventh grade. When it came time for the elementary graduation ceremony, we received an invitation and attended, only to discover, upon arrival, that our child's name was not on the program. He had not been included in the ceremony simply because he wasn't continuing on to their middle school. This was disheartening for him, especially after a full year of good performance and full tuition paid. Excluding a student who completed the year successfully, solely because of where he was headed next, reflects poor judgment on the part of whoever made that call. Because of this experience, I would not recommend the Hampton campus.

I 100% do NOT recommend!! I was drawn to this preschool because it's a Christian organization…read more However, after being forced to withdraw my child from their program, due to a work schedule change, I requested a refund for deposits and application fees paid. Kay Dawson, school Director, refused to give me my money back. I paid a total of $410, which is largely inflated compared to other preschools, and I'm a single mother and Veteran in a state with zero family. Being a Christian organization, of all companies, one would think Christians should lead by example and not rob you. PLEASE find another childcare solution for your child. Don't enroll him/her at Hidenwood. Kay Dawson is extremely inconsiderate and a thief.

My three year old goes to Hidenwood Presbyterian Preschool & she loves it! She actually cries when…read moreshe doesn't have school! Her vocabulary has grown so much & she loves learning & seeing all her friends. I love the teachers as well, always very informative to me & so caring to my daughter! If you're looking for a wonderful Preschool for your little one I highly recommend HPP!!

Top notch preschool! Such caring staff and a wholesome program. It has just the right amount of…read morestructure and I always knew my children were loved and treated with respect. Loved every second of our experience there.

This preschool is he absolute worst. My kid for a couple months and was has been completely…read moreterrified of going to school again. After we pulled out daughter out we found out that the teachers were let go. Our 3 year old recently told us that she was forced to go potty on other kids potty. One time we picked her up and she was crying saying she was hurt. The teacher told us a dinosaur fell on her but at the same time our child was saying someone hit her with a toy. When we brought up she may go back to a different preschool our daughter said will there be nice teachers this time? This place is a joke. Unless you like when people lie to you about your children and want your child traumatized don't go here.

This place is wonderful for being a child care service I was always so scared of putting my…read morechildren in child care, but my son loves it here. He has been a student here since July and he doesn't cry as much when I drop him off when I have to work, he was 18 months old when he was in this program he is now 26 months almost 27 months and he is now in the 2 year old class! I love the fact they give you papers of how they did through the day, they have on a piece of paper in front of the door what is needed every week, even all the kids in the classroom have their own cubby w their name on it and I love that!!! I highly recommend this place for child care :)

From the owner: Child Care With Compassion…read more The mission of A Heavenly Haven is to provide each child with a positive child care experience. We will strive to provide high quality care at a affordable price. Our priorities, at all times, are the children whom we service. We are committed to their growth, development and overall well-being. The goal of our staff is to be sensitive to the individual needs of each child. Our pledge as caregivers is to be caring, kind, loving and nurturing. We vow to give 100 percent of our time and talents to the children each day to ensure their success. We believe that "teachers shape the world, one student at a time."

The kindergarten, and lower school program in general, is outstanding. We have lived all over the…read morecountry and our child has attended many fine private and independent schools, but HRA takes the cake as the best we have ever experienced. We feel at ease knowing our child is in very capable hands. Our kiddo loves his teachers, classmates and principal and is excited about school and learning. The kindergarten team is amazing. They have high expectations for the kiddos and are gentle, patient and persistent with them. Our class's lead teacher has been very approachable, and we have appreciated consistent updates and parental outreach. The administration's communication to parents is excellent- this is something you don't always find from other schools. They have absolutely triumphed through this pandemic and it is because they have kept the lines of communication open with staff and parents. Most importantly, they have made ZERO concessions and compromises when it has come to the children's health and safety. Bravo. We are glad that we are part of the HRA community.

We have 3 students in the HRA system and one that will enter next year. We have done both public…read more(gifted) and other private schools. Even tried homeschooling. I am "difficult" to please, however, I have nothing but praise for HRA. Well thought out program of instruction. Highly engaging highly educated teachers who really LOVE their jobs and search to connect with the students. Fabulous morals, stress on personal responsibility. We really like the mentoring program. Further, the sports and arts programs are among the best in the state for private schools. Happy students, engaged teachers, great programs for every grade level. Really unique trips, projects, and activities make the school the center of our lives even though we live 30 minutes away. We don't mine the drive (plus they provide a bus). Great place to be!

I have been involved at Summit in some capacity since 1999. From 1999-2005 I attended Summit from…read more7th-12th grade. Since graduating from William and Mary, I have served as a teacher, an administrator, and a board member. One area Summit excels at is student-teacher relationships. Year after year, our graduates leave our doors with extreme gratefulness for the relationships they've established with both their peers and their teachers. I strongly believe Classical Education is the best model around and I am so grateful for the solid education I received at Summit.

The teachers are great but leadership is not. Our daughter was repeatedly groped by a male student…read more The school did not do anything correct the situation. Our daughter did not give us all the details until three years later when it came out in counseling. However, she had gone to the principal repeatedly. We initially left because she was having panic attacks, we have since learned the panic attacks were happening because of how unsafe she felt. I have heard that the male student was finally kicked out after two classes of girls came forward refusing to attend Prom with this young man. Only then did the school respond but it was too late for our daughter. We really loved this school but now realize they are not prepared to handle the larger issues in modern days that will continue to come their way. Ignoring problems only hurts people and does irreversible damage.

I was looking for a preschool for my daughter that was close to my house and was affordable for a…read moresingle mother who was going back to school full time. I also practice attachment parenting, and wanted a place that would also follow the same line of discipline as I do. I interviewed with the director Kim in the summer, and knew that this was the place for my daughter. She told me from the start that they set up an environment where they do not have to say no often. She also mentioned that they try to get outdoors everyday, and if the entire class is having a bad day it isn't unheard of to not do much "work" and allow the children to burn off energy. I like this concept. Preschool doesn't need to be a "sit down, do this worksheet" type of place. Now, don't get me wrong, the kids there learn a lot! My daughter has progressed very well in Mrs. Denise's classroom. She's learned all the basics they teach in preschool as well as things like manners, respect for all living things, love for our environment, etc. It is a Christian preschool, but they do not go overboard with the biblical education.

Very nice area to visit or even relocate. The streets ate clean, the air is fresh and light, lots…read moreof events going on in or around the area. Totally a happening place. Also it's about 10-15 miles from the beach/coastline. This is a military town, so you'll see lots of soldiers. The airport is kind of small and as a result flights are limited, but all in all this is nice place to rear a family and or retire to.

I and many of my relatives have lived here for our entire lives, and I have to say, Newport News,…read morewhile it could be better, is better than other cities around it. While Hampton cannot provide some things, Newport News does it with excellence. Many of their schools, such as Washington middle, Denbigh high, and Heritage high, are excellent at the magnets that they provide, and it is obvious that a decent amount of money and care went into them. Nothing is perfect, and maybe I'm biased, but it is mostly fine the way it is. Plenty of HBCUs around, such as Hampton University, so the students have great expectations. Great school system, overall!

I saw my Yelp bestie review her childhood Y. What a cool idea! I had to come here and give props to…read moremy first ever gym. I learned to swim here and came to a couple of summer camps here too. I don't remember the individual staff members, but it was cool to think about the place I learned to swim, tread water and dive, valuable life skills and great memories. Later in life, my aunt used to let me come here on her membership to work out with her when I was visiting. Pretty neat! Great family vibes and a great place for kids. The Y has gotten crazy expensive everywhere. I think it's great if you have a family, but if you don't, it's hard to justify the cost.

Love it love it!! Service is always amazing all the staff is…read moresuper friendly and make you feel comfortable. My son is on the child watch during my workout and he loves it, the staff there is very friendly and sweet to the kids, they play with them and take them to a little outside park they have. On the gym area machines are always kept clean and in great condition, definitely recommend!

This is yet another sad excuse for a daycare. It is so hard to find childcare in Virginia and even…read moreharder to find a childcare center that you can trust. Do your research when considering someone to watch your child especially when they're young and can't communicate. DO NOT take your child here. Horrible staff and don't follow protocols. They are neglectful and don't own up to their wrong doings.

Child was abused and theyre doing everything that they can to be unhelpful and cover it up. Idk…read morewhere my review went here on yelp so im posting another. My som went for 2.5 days and was covered in bruises from his face to his ankles. It was not from tantrums and this daycare was the only place he was other than home. The bruises have never been on my son prior to coming or after leaving this day care so its not far off to assume they came from something that happened in their care. No one will talk. Case still open. Don't recommend this place.