I prefer Butler Montessori next door, but they are often full due to high demand.

Anonymous wrote:I’ve only done a tour there. It’s good if you’re part of the demographic there. If you’re not, then I wouldn’t feel comfortable.

What’s the demographic?

Great to hear that- thank you so very much!

Schl2023 wrote:Thank you! This is very helpful. Are the classes interactive? A happy environment for kids? Parent community- warm and environment? I greatly appreciate you taking the time to respond- thank you!

Yes to all of those. It’s an IB curriculum. Lots of projects. Seneca does a good job of making kids enjoy school and feel loved.

Thank you! This is very helpful. Are the classes interactive? A happy environment for kids? Parent community- warm and environment? I greatly appreciate you taking the time to respond- thank you!

The first grade teacher for this year is new (or at least changed) so no info there. It depends on what your child needs and your future plans. It’s small classes and very nurturing and lots of individual attention. They aren’t really equipped to handle special needs. It would be OK for a year or two but the upper grades get very small so it’s not likely a good plan through fifth/sixth.
They nearly closed pre-covid, then had larger classes the past couple years and now it seems like the elementary classes are really small again.

I’ve only done a tour there. It’s good if you’re part of the demographic there. If you’re not, then I wouldn’t feel comfortable.

Interested in 1st grade

What grade are you interested in?
Their preschool is really fantastic. Warm and nurturing. The upper level grades (3+) get very small.

Please tell me about your experience with Seneca Academy at Darnestown