1) approach driven by youth individual needs and goals 2)…read moreopen honest feedback on obtaining goals and progress 4) stay with the student even after the 'test'. 5) youth treated like family not a $ 6) invaluable assistance with applications to schools AND scholarships DS goal was to go out of state, he knew the school the major. Parents only willing to what UGA on Zell would be. As of today our total cost is less than UGA on Zell. He's got a substantial amount still in play with the honors college ALL of which Academic Solutions assisted with. As in on vacation they were helping him with essays, no joke how they invest in your students goal. And they are just the kindest most honest folks.

We worked with Academic Solutions to help my daughter increase her SAT score in math. She did…read moreweekly sessions with them and after only 2 months of tutoring, she brought up her score over 120 points in math alone! It was great because unlike other SAT tutors I have used in the past, they didn't send her home with a bunch of homework and practice tests that she didn't have time for. They continued to assess her and focus only on what she needed. Highly recommended!

I HIGHLY recommend. My daughter has been going for 3 years and has been completely satisfied with…read moreher tutoring and teachers. Excellent!!!

Our family has loved working with BBT! Cameron connected with our boys and allowed them to focus…read moreand learn so much from her! She was a huge help with being prepared for the SAT & ACT! Thank you!!

We absolutely love this place. I feel they genuinely care and all of the tutors are amazing. We…read moreespecially love Rob for our 13 year old son. With their guidance my son brought his SSAT score up dramatically!

Brandi & Andy are amazing and are changing the lives of students every single day! I highly…read morerecommend this center for any tutoring or test prep needs you or your family have!

BEWARE. My daughter who is under 18 signed up for this under the advice of her friends. She…read morebombed the ACT. She said the tutoring was good but when she took the actual test, she realized she hadn't been prepared properly. That said, a charge showed up for another $1000. No one told her that this was a MONTHLY charge and she had to go in and cancel her account. Tutor didn't mention it. Wasn't disclosed to me, the parent. Nothing. Now in dispute with them. Good luck calling a customer service agent. They "can't do much" for subscriptions. Also the dogs barking constantly in the background made it a bit hard to even understand what was going on. Expect to be passed on to 2 or 3 agents and then told you have to wait. Hopefully, AMEX has my back, 'cause they sure don't.

I took an online class on Raptors this week. I really enjoyed and gained lots of insight on the…read morebirds. Part two will be next month and I can't wait. Thank you so much.

We are very pleased with Arbor Montessori's primary program. Both of our boys are in their final…read moreyear of primary and the experience has been exceptional, from the professionalism and experience level of the teachers, to the classrooms, to the administration, and most of all the quality of the education: our children demonstrate strong intellectual curiosity and capability, independence in actions and thought and appreciation for sense of community. Arbor is authentic Montessori and it shows in the children. Our boys minds are so alive and curious and their sense of place in the world has expanded greatly. The teachers (and administration) are adept at understandings the children as individuals and make great efforts to customize lessons around the child's interests which further excites the children about learning. We look forward to continuing into Elementary with Arbor.

Beautiful location!! Staff very knowledgeable, great with the children and welcoming. When I…read morewalked in all I could say Is wow I love this place!!! It has a wonderful playground and healthy dining options for the kiddos !! A+++

Our 3.5 year old son has had a magical experience at Ahava. We switched him to Ahava after a less…read morethan stellar experience elsewhere, and have been overwhelmingly pleased with Ahava. Firstly, the school space is immaculately clean and in great condition. The classrooms are warm and inviting and there is ample beautiful outdoor space for the children to explore. The teacher to student ratio is very low, which means each child truly does get individual attention and tailored care. Miss Mallory and Mr. Jacob in our son's classroom have been wonderful influences in his life. They are thoughtful, gentle, and deeply nurturing in their approach. We are leaving Ahava at the end of this week but only because we are moving across the country. We will miss Ahava greatly and will hold all other schools to the same high standards as Ahava! Thank you Ahava for providing such a safe and loving place for our son to thrive.

The administration at this school is inadequate and not equipped to communicate with families and…read moreadults. They made a horrible error regarding enrolling my son and rather than take accountability and work to make the situation better, they refused to take responsibility. To make matters worse, they blatantly lied about enrollment qualifications and flat out didn't do the simple task of reading the enrollment forms. I am appalled at the lack of customer service, care, and concern for children and families. If you care about your child, do not send him/her here. The inadequacy of the front office staff speaks volumes about what goes on in a school building.

I rated this School the way I did because of the situation I am about to share with you...It is a…read morelong review, but necessary! I first want to say that the first year our son attended this Goddard School (August '21-May '22 for Pre-K) went as well as school could. No complaints from us. We loved his Pre-K teacher (Ms. Shunda) and truthfully we couldn't be happier!  Our son was loved by everyone there! With that being said, in the middle of November '22 my wife and I decided to meet with the owner of The Goddard School (Ted Ray) because we started to notice some (negative) changes. We wanted to discuss our worries and concerns we had with our son's kindergarten teacher. We spent an hour discussing all of our concerns. Ted was receptive and assured us he would take our concerns seriously. Some of the issues we brought up were about this teacher's attitude, as well as being unorganized and simply confusing, especially when it came to homework. Also, this teacher missed many, many days to which the kindergarten class (more often than not) would spend the day playing in another classroom. In my opinion the kindergarten teacher seemed burned out. Both my parents were teachers for 40+ years in one of the best school districts in New York, and I was a substitute teacher for almost 8 years myself in a top 5 school district in New York State...so I do know a thing or two. At the end of this meeting Ted assured us he would "take care of it" and would follow up with her, and with us, after the holidays. Fast forward to our second meeting with Ted (1/31/23) and Emily (Director of Education), and the meeting this time carried a completely different, and negative, tone. The reason for this second meeting was a survey that was emailed to the parents that I had filled out truthfully. Up to the point of receiving the survey, we felt nothing had changed. In fact, things were getting worse. Parents even started to talk openly with us about some of the same worries and concerns. This second meeting came about solely because I completed a survey. I always believe in being truthful! The survey, and my honesty, was apparently the straw that broke the camel's back. It was then that Ted and Emily wanted to meet with us. Before the survey there was no mention of a follow-up meeting. From the start of that second meeting I was frustrated and upset as ANY parent would be. Apparently I wasn't allowed to be. Almost immediately Ted started yelling at me and my wife, and ALL decorum that a school owner should show went out the window. Ted stood over us, yelling at us, while calling me a bully when he, in fact, is the bully! There was absolutely no reason why I shouldn't feel comfortable enough to share our frustrations with no change, no follow up, and things seeming worse. My wife and I spent a LOT of money to give our son the best education we could, and to be treated in such a way was completely inexcusable! Ted's only solution was to yell and say to us, "you have two weeks to find your son a new school!!" THAT was his solution! There was no listening, letting me get the concerns off my chest, letting us vent our frustrations, nothing! They took our concerns and worries personally and they overreacted, when in fact they should have listened and understood! We would not feel this way if we didn't have legit concerns. When it comes to what is most important for the students, concerns and worries should be taken seriously, and handled professionally! What is more upsetting is that in our son's class there is another boy who causes trouble, both physical and verbal and is always a distraction, yet that student is still there. That, right there, shows you what this school is truly all about. Beware, the owner will convince you that his school will be the reason your son or daughter will go to Stanford or Harvard, and that the students are ALWALYS put first, when in fact he shows they aren't. On a side note, both classrooms our son was in this year were always messy, cluttered, and unkempt, with the kindergarten teacher leaving the lights off every single day (for reasons unknown). The kindergarten students sit in a dark classroom all day, with masks on, and almost never go outside to run around (which ALL 6 year olds need) during the school day. How is this a positive experience for these students? There is so much more I can share because I truly believe people need to be held accountable, especially when it comes to schooling! I will never back down when it comes to wanting the best for my son! This entire situation was truly sad and unacceptable!

Our student does not go here. This is a review based on the tour and recruitment process that we…read morefelt we should share with prospective families. After touring SoulShine, a virtual group tour, we were not impressed and felt that prospective families should know about the schools structure before applying. This group of facilities does not operate to the level of a preschool and instead would be better reflected as a nature based daycare. The director who toured us was over the Kirkwood location but we saw photos of all three facilities. The rooms were well furnished but the curriculum in each space was greatly lacking with a student-led approach focusing on centers rather than a structured teaching day. We did not hear about the daily curriculum or milestone tracking for our students development. The tours involvement of curriculum seemed to be focused on what they had in each space (toys, playgrounds, book corner) rather than the learning. We were immediately put off at viewing the Kirkwood location when shown that the infant room opens directly to the outside of the building. While I am sure there are safety precautions in place there is not a way that I could feel comfortable as a parent knowing my newborn could potentially be interacting with strangers that approach the building. We will not be applying to this or any of the SoulShine locations and feel it is a overpriced daycare option and severly lacking preschool option.

Great daycare! My daughter has been attending the Decatur location for about a year and she loves…read moreit. We switched from the Montessori Academy to Soulshine and it has been great since day one. Teachers are caring and attentive, and we love the permaculture concept.