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My child attended SHM since she was a toddler. It was a wonderful experience for her. She made many friends and loved the teachers. However my experience was not as good. The office staff is extremely rude and the school discourages parental involvement. You are scolded if you chat with another parent on school property. The classes are run tightly, but our teachers always took time to chat with us and give us updates. We avoided the owners and office staff. I so wish it was a friendlier environment as the classes themselves are so warm.
Great location. Some teachers are great. Others are not good, No greetings in the morning, no news letters, just complain not to do things. Do not talk to teacher who has work to do (unless teacher wants to talk to), no talking in the class room, no to everything. completely opposite montessori teaching environment as far as i understand. Some parents who looked at this school say that children seem to be robot in this school. not so good management either. They have excuse of 'busy'. no announcement for termination of extra curriculum, extra fee would not be returned unless you remember to claim it. You have to pay significant amount of money to stay for new school year (for Kindergarten) and no refund even if we give them notice in 5 month ahead. Too much reputation and too big the school became to handle by a family.
Our three children went to Southampton from age 1 year. The eldest was in Kindergarten when the family was relocated out of state. We had every plan for all three to complete 3rd grade in the school. Our belief is that quality daycare/schooling is a treasured commodity and Southampton is more than certainly a diamond amongst them all. The office staff, teachers and assistants are all the most friendly nurturing people around, as a result the children are happy, confident and often do not want to leave at the end of the day - what more could you want as they develop a life-long love of learning.
My daughter started South Hampton when she was 3 1/2. We pulled her out for Kindergarden and I really wish that I would have left her atleast one more year at South Hampton. However, the afterschool care program has been wonderful. My son started when he was just over 1. I was very comfortable leaving him in the hands of the teachers at South Hampton. They just got new playground equiptment and my kids beg me everyday to play after school. The administrative staff could not be any nicer. They trust the teachers with their own children and grandchildren and I think that speaks for itself. We are moving and are going to miss South Hampton dearly.
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