Ps 236 Mill Basin

"I believe this school has a good overall system in place, but I think some harsher punishments are needed in certain situations." This is because I still go here and we need hall monitors because kids are bullying each other it's not fair to those who behave.

My mom was a lunch aide at this school for almost 20 years and my daughter has been going here since Pre-K. My mom passed in 2018 and my daughter begged me to keep her enrolled here because she felt "safe". Worst decision of my life. My moms personal belongings from her locker went missing. We were promised support and therapy for my daughter - never happened. Staff members would continuously ask her about my mom when she asked them not to. She's been bullied. This year being her last year there her classroom or my sons classroom was constantly closed due to COVID. My infant son ended up in ICU after contracting it from his sister. Then shortly after this past April/May she was ICU and what does the caring staff do - call ACS. Upon her return to school she calls me from the bathroom crying saying a lot of the teachers including the assistant principal aren't speaking to her. My daughter is very well known at this school so she took this very personal. This school has went downhill ever since Ms Esposito left. The new principal does nothing for the children, doesn't engage with families and the school is just a mess. Avoid sending your child here if you can.

Two of my kids went to this school. Had great experiences and the teachers and principal were very involved. They learned a lot while attending and they always provided activities for parents to participate and be involved in school and afterschool activities

P.S. 326 is undoubtedly one of the top early childhood schools in NYC. From the the teachers and the principal, front office team, school counselor, nurses, security guards and overall staff, there is a strong sense of family. The special people who make this place genuinely care for the children and love the work they do - they go above and beyond to give your child a sense of belonging, all while engaging them in developing a passion for learning. The principal is unlike any I have ever witnessed (even as a child going through the NYC school system myself); she is very involved and pretty much knows every student by first name. She also stands outside to greet the students every morning! Our 3-K team was phenomenal, especially being this was the rollout year for 3-K (which happened to fall during the pandemic). The teachers developed a curriculum suitable for the age group and coordinated so many fun arts and crafts projects and other activities (e.g., dance classes, apple painting, introduction to careers, teeth brushing, gardening/planting, tours inside a fire truck and a garbage truck [they parked right outside the school!] and much more!). My son loved going to school every day, but most importantly he grew and learned so much. We're beyond grateful for this experience and for all of the love and hard work the P.S. 326 family puts in to making this institution a home away from home. Thank you!

My daughter loves this school and so do I. The faculty truly cares about the children at the school.