Private Schools

It is really tough for kids to start any year after kindergarten after the furiously tight mom cliques are formed. It has been difficult for my children, one of whom started in first grade. When they see classmates outside of school at various organized sports, it is always in prearranged twos with my children and myself being snubbed. Not very Christian or mature behavior on the part of the mothers, or even some fathers. One father cannot even muster a hello or a nod when I say Hi to his child, but disappears and expects me to babysit his rude pushy child who runs around the YMCA leaves a mess and refuses to clean up. Another first grade father bragged about his daughter's Friday "parties" with two other girls in my daughter's class when I asked why she wasn't at martial arts class (I later realized that the month pass must have expired) Now his daughter brags in front of our reading group every week about the playdates noone in the group were invited to. The teachers are really dedicated and will respond to emails. The curriculum is on par with EUSD. The staff and principal are responsive. But, the cliquishness of the moms and girls, is like something I have never seen in my life. It is downright nasty. They are ruining what could be a good school and probably would be much nicer people if they went back to work!

My grandchildren are currently at ECS and I am so thankful for it! The teachers care for the student's academic and spiritual well being. They have been challenged to grow individually and are thriving.

Very helpful staff and wonderful teachers.

Very helpful staff, and wonderful teachers.

First off, I am thinking about changing my nieces school to one of a catholic private school and I would like to know and have replies to this about whether or not my niece should come here. She is going on to fifth grade and I would like to find a school as soon as I can.

My husband and I have our 2 daughters at this school. This is their 2nd year there and I cannot imagine them at any other school! The staff is friendly and welcoming. The teachers are helpful, caring, attentive, and caring. Our daughters, ages 3 and 4, have learned so much since being at Merryhill. At first they were not excited about being away from home and would cry in the mornings, but all of teachers would help the kids feel comfortable. They made them feel at ease and get excited for the day. Any questions that we have, the staff and teachers answer them all. The place is very secured and have a great security system in place. The facilities are cleaned and well maintained. I love the Tadpoles app that keeps us updated with photos and daily reports on what the kids are learning. We highly recommend this school for your little ones.

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