My child will be returning again to Villa Maria this Fall. I cannot say enough positive things about the school environment and the individual attention that the teachers give. My child is a typical child who is an uneven learner. He excels in some areas beyond grade level and is below in other areas.
... Read more The teachers are well versed in many different types of learning programs so that they can devise a truly individualized program to meet the needs of your child. Villa is a kind and caring atmosphere where every child is treated like a star. Self confidence is the most importantly thing my child has learned. The principle Sister Carol Ann rules a tight ship and does not have a tolerance for behavioral problems. I appreciate students are asked to leave that do not adhere to school rules or fit in the mission of the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/22/07
Villa Maria has been very beneficial for our son, who will begin his third year in September 2008. The school has a warm environment, caring teachers and a great academic program. Villa has high expectations for academics and behavior of students, which has worked well with our son.
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Posted by a parent on 06/24/07
I couldn't imagine a more perfect school for my child. The teachers are so committed to the learning needs of each individual child and nurture them as well, creating an environment for academic, emotional & social growth. And to top it all off, the principal is available at any time to address any
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/07
What they have done for my son who just started his second year at the school is truly remarkable. They changed a little boys life, from a child who couldn't learn to a child who now feels he can do anything. The teachers could not be more caring of each student.
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/04
Our daughter is starting her second year at Villa Maria. If last year is any indication, she will thrive and excell. The staff are very caring, dedicated people who obviously enjoy working with our children. After 8 years in public schools, our daughter in one year at Villa Maria has improved both socially
... Read more and academicaly more than we had ever hoped possible. Our only disappointment with Villa Maria is that they only go as far as 8th grade. We hope that our daughter's high school experience will be as spectacular as at Villa Maria. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/04
Our daughter has ADD and is learning disabled. Villa Maria has provided her with a nuturing, structured environment where she has grown both academically and socially. The staff is very professional. The small class sizes enable them to use the students strengths to help them learn. The school also
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/04
Our son has thrived in his 3 years at Villa Maria. Before he came to this school, he had been enrolled in a special education class in our school district, and was not learning either math or reading. For example, when he started at Villa Maria, in second grade, he was not able to decode---a necessary
... Read more skill for successful reading. By the end of his first year, he was tested independently, and he was decoding above his grade level. His writing skills have improved dramatically, and he has made significant gains in math. The staff is nurturing, the teachers are energetic, and they work hard to help each child succeed by helping him to discover his individual strengths and develop strategies to compensate for his weaknesses. The school has helped to build our son's self-esteem, fostered his love of learning and encouraged his ability to work independently. Read less
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Stamford schools — Villa Maria Education Center is located at 161 Skymeadow Dr, Stamford CT 06903. 161 Skymeadow Dr is in the North Stamford neighborhood and 06903 ZIP code in Stamford, CT The school district for Villa Maria Education Center is the Diocese Of Bridgeport Education Off. Villa Maria Education Center is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 1 - 8.
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