Maple Ave School

This school is horrible, especially for the children in the Pre-school program where the office is. The teacher turnover is high and the admin simply dismisses things and blames the teachers by replacing them over and over. I had my child there last year and they asked me to pack a blanket and sheet, only to find out that during nap time they were sleeping on a FLOOR with dirty commercial carpet, that they played/walked on all day, not cots. They were not fed adequately as my child came home hungry on a regular basis. They have pizza on Fridays and ask the parents to participate with $2 or else u pack a lunch. My child made me aware that they were given 1 piece of pizza, which meant my $2 were prob feeding the teachers also. They need a lot of work in their Preschool and Pre-K, they do not evaluate incoming students. Undisciplined and prob children are mixed in with well behaved/young children and are not corrected for their bad behavior. If there was an incident involving another child they would sometimes send a note, that was how they adressed anything. The owners are not very friendly w the parents, only on social occasions like open house when they HAVE to put on a happy face.
--Submitted by a parent

I think the 1st review that gives this school 5 stars is/was a staff member. I had enrolled my child there based on reviews and the fact that we were told that children are very advanced when they leave this school. My child attended a private school previously and based on reviews and price, we tried this school. I guess you get what you pay for. They seem to have a high teacher turnover and they had younger children with older children. My child came home on several occasions with bruises and complaints that bigger kids were hitting him and playing too rough. I checked in and they had my 3 year old in a class with 4-4 1/2 year olds. I was not satisfied, I do not feel my child learned anything that he didn't already know. They do not address or try and correct inappropriate behavior and that should go without question. My child picked up some bad habits and lost some good manners that he had learned at his previous school.I do agree that "Miss Linda" is a short when answering questions, someone else probably needs to address parent questions/concerns. This could be a better school if they emphasize good behavior, sharing, etc., rather than letting everyone run around loose.
--Submitted by a parent

Maple provides students with a rigorous curriculum for young students. The facility has been recently remodeled in August and every classroom has beautiful flooring, freshly painted walls, and open space. The teachers are caring and supportive. My daughter has attended maple for 3 years, and my family has been associated with the school for over 45 years.
--Submitted by a parent

I went to Maple Ave recently to do a tour and was not very impressed at all with the facility. The lessons might be rigorous but I would need to sit in a class to confirm that, but the facility is not kept very clean at all. It smelled and it seemed like the walls and other parts of the rooms had not been cleaned in some time.

My child currently attends the toddler center. The routine could be better but the teachers are very caring. The children say that the child care is 'school' and the teachers do provide a school like enviroment. They have book time, the children paint and learn their letters and numbers. They do potty train when the children are ready. Unfortualty they dont provide lunches or snacks and they take their break at 9 and lunch at 11:30 by 12:00 the children are already being put down for nap time. The school director (Ms.Irene) is extremly nice and professional but that cound not be said for the book keeper Linda. She is never there when you need to talk to her and she is rude and unprofessioal. If your child does not attend one week due to an illness they do not reiburse you any money. Overall they are good teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter currently attends Maple Ave. School and we both love it! The curriculum is rigorous and prepares children for Kindergarten and beyond. The pre-school may not be the newest facility, but the academics are what counts. The teachers are loving, but strict. They have high standards for all students and work individually with them. The teachers may not wear business suits, but that is fine with me because I see them playing and participating in activities with the kids. Overall, I am very pleased.
--Submitted by a parent

My 4 year old attends this school and it's great. The teachers are excellent. I love how parents can come and participate in school activities.
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My child went to Maple in the 90's and it was a great experience -- principal and staff ran the school very efficiently and the premises were kept up and security was strict. Now that my cousin's children are going to Maple and after several visits, I notice the place is not well kept up, premises not as neat and tidy. And teachers/aides are dressed so casually in jogging/dressed down attires. Kids are served ice cream and soda on a regular basis, and given candies as rewards. And no menu is issued to parents to keep track of what their children are eating at school. This deeply concerns me how Maple Avenue has deteriorated. I do not think I will ever recommend this school again.
--Submitted by a parent

I had my child in Maple Avenue for two months. At first I heard great things about this school and was impressed with the curriculum being offered even at the toddler level. After time, I noticed a lot of inconsistencies in daily routines. I also walked in while a teacher was yelling at one of the toddlers and that was the last time I took my child there. I just feel that her tone was inappropriate, especially when used on a child, and more can be done to hire teachers with more patience and child development skills.
--Submitted by a parent

My child went to maple ave for 6 years and is now taking honors classes.The school is very family oriented. I recomend this school to all of my family and friends.
--Submitted by a parent