Malcolm S. MacKay Elementary School

I would rate my children’s experiences as 9/10. I have had 3 children go through this school and they have all been given what they needed to thrive.

There are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation for the teachers and staff here but I’m hoping I can share some insight that will help the next parent explore this for their own children!We wanted a space where our child could grow, explore and develop their own sense of curiosity and TMH exceeded all of that. With the evolution of technology assisting in all aspects of our lives now; a learning experience that is grounded on building blocks and a hands on approach was fundamental when we were looking for early education. Not all children learn the same and the teachers do a great job at tailoring their approach to each and focus on their curiosities. Every part of the curriculum is so thoughtful and intentional. Some of the smallest activities are teaching them a skill that eventually becomes something bigger.  It's amazing to witness and the parents get a chance to see this first hand during parent visit days. "I didn't know my child could do that" is a common sentiment I hear amongst the parent group. Beyond the curriculum - Our child will be completing the kindergarten program after having spent 3 years in the school and she couldn't be more excited. Her early days were supported by the older friends in the class and now she gets a chance to do the same. They are now some of her closest friends and the parents too! The level of confidence and independence they have developed along the way has been nothing short of amazing. Having witnessed many of the friends in the class grow into their own personalities throughout the years have been fun to see. It's no surprise that families often enroll their siblings to TMH even after the older ones have graduated!

Wish there were negative stars. Imagine giving A's to students just to keep parents happy! Imagine not being a straight A student throughout and all of sudden you are just in time to apply for High School. Corrupt! Save your child and your money. All the negative reviews are accurate.

No parent communication, very hard to contact teachers. The director is not able to handle normal toddler behavior in an age appropriate way. The principle Deborah is very defensive and likes to label kids.

As a current parent in 2022 the first reviewer from 2017 is still spot on today about wanting to promote an image of caring and warmth. But it’s all fake. They are consistently not proactive when it comes to protecting children. And they feel no obligation to communicate with parents proactively or answer to them should problems arise. The head administrator actually told my wife and I to our faces that how they run things is none of our business. You want to know what their school policy is regarding student safety? Forget it. A problem arises with your kid and you want information to understand what happened? Forget it. You want to know specifics about how a problem your kid is having is going to be addressed? In the words of the head administrator if you expect that type of communication and respect as a parent “ then you chose the wrong school.” Thank you, Rabbi and we couldn’t possibly agree more.