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My daughter was 2nd grader and was bullied by her homeroom teacher all year long. We didn’t find out until she changed school And starting to understand what was happening to her. She is now 5th grader but she still remembers it time to time.

It was a pleasure to have my daughter at this school! The diversity, inclusion of children with different learning needs, and overall school culture was phenomenal. I appreciate the entire staff for the heart they put into Relay on a daily basis. My son will be there in two years and I’m excited to have him go through Relay.

I cannot say enough good things about this center! When someone first told me about it 4 years ago, they said it was like an extended family. Now, almost four years later, I can say this is so true! I have had three kids enrolled over the past few years and my oldest stayed to join in the kindergarten program. He has thrived in that program and was reading just a few months into the school year! They have a great curriculum and structure in the classroom. We have had a kid enrolled in every one of the classrooms at this point and all of my kids love it and each of the teachers in the classrooms from the infant room to the kindergarten room are amazing! We have been so happy with the care. It is their home away from home!

We enrolled our children at SPN because we believed it would provide a strong faith-based education built on fairness, community, and values. While our daughter generally had a positive experience, our son's experience was very different. That contrast ultimately led us to conclude that this school was not the right fit for our family.One of our biggest concerns was the school's approach to supporting boys. In our experience, typical boy behavior was often treated as a discipline issue instead of an opportunity for guidance and growth. Rather than recognizing different learning styles, energy levels, and developmental needs, the response frequently felt impatient and punitive. We often felt there was little flexibility and that boys were given fewer opportunities to learn from mistakes. Instead of working collaboratively with families to address concerns, interactions often focused more on consequences than problem-solving.We were also disappointed with the level of support provided by the guidance department. We expected stronger communication, advocacy, and a partnership with families, but that was not our experience.Another concern was the amount of teacher turnover. Several teachers left after relatively short periods, creating instability for students and raising questions about hiring practices and staff retention.It was also difficult to watch tuition increase year after year while student opportunities, transparency, and the overall school culture appeared to decline. Families naturally expect higher tuition to be reflected in the quality of the student experience. Instead, we saw long-standing traditions and programs disappear without meaningful replacements.After several years at the school, we no longer feel comfortable recommending SPN to other families. Every family's experience will be different, but ours left us disappointed. If you are looking for a school that values open communication, strong family partnerships, consistent support for all students, and continued investment in student opportunities, we encourage you to carefully evaluate all of your options before making a decision.