North Acton

Oak Meadow has been a truly wonderful school experience for my family. Both of my children began in the Beginners program at 2 and 3 years old, and, as it was to be their first school experience / first time being away from me and our home, I was apprehensive about how it would all go. Simply put, if I can't have my children with me at home, Oak Meadow is the next best thing. The staff and faculty are so patient, nurturing, and true experts in their field. Even though they're young, the education that my children get at Oak Meadow is very palpable. The children at Oak Meadow are independent, respectful, and kind, all reflections of the tireless and thoughtful work that their teachers put into their practical, yet fun curriculum. Since I work full time, I need full time care for my children - a daycare center would certainly provide supervision, but Oak Meadow takes it to the next level, and in addition to careful, empathetic supervision, they provide their students with life and educational skills that will serve them well for their entire lives. It's a peace of mind that is truly priceless.

Our experience with NBS began coming out of COVID. Our then-5th grader had taken a hard hit in confidence and had newly diagnosed ADHD and existing high anxiety. We were hopeful that by moving her to a small private school, she'd have an easier time getting the attention she needed. However, despite countless meetings with administration and teachers (initiated by us), all we got were empty promises and platitudes. There seemed to be a school policy not to communicate with parents. Despite begging for information on how she was doing socially and academically, we got next to nothing. It became obvious that her teachers did not take her learning profile seriously, and in one instance, actively rejected it. Despite the tiny class sizes, our daughter's needs were ignored, and it fell to us to find external resources to keep her afloat. In our experience, Nashoba staff are great at making big promises, asking for money, and not much else. We wish we had stayed with public.