Montessori School at Emory (MSAE) on N Decatur Road is fantastic and we are so lucky to have found…read morethis place. We've been so impressed by our child's growth and learning and how he has established independence at such a young age. I know reviews were important to me when searching for a school and being new to the area, and I want to help anyone else looking - this school is the real deal. We're very lucky!

Amazing school with knowledgeable caring staff. My children have received an excellent education,…read morethe middle school environment is awesome and the lower schools are top notch. I recommend MSAE wholeheartedly.

This school is hands down the best kept secret in town! I am thrilled to have my 17 month old son…read moreat a true montessori school! Can't say enough about the staff & facility! My son, an very active toddler has shown a tremendous improvement in such a short period of time! I didn't think it was possible!

Per the other one star review below, I totally believe something like that could happen at Scott…read moreBlvd Montessori! My visit there was far from confidence inspiring. So that you understand where I'm coming from- I have a masters in Early Childhood Development, I've been teaching for 10 years, and I recently toured 6 Montessori schools in the area looking for the right preschool for my daughter in the Fall. We chose Montessori at Emory because of the beautiful, spacious and new facility and the loving, educated AMI certified teachers. Now- my tour of Scott Blvd Montessori was a different story. While we waited for someone to let us in the front door EVEN THOUGH I had an appointment (which they never did because no one was overseeing the front desk from 3:15-3:40, a parent coming to pick her child up finally let us follow her in- completely dangerous btw), I witnessed something on the playground that made my decision not to send my daughter to Scott Blvd M immediate and definite. I watched a toddler teacher who I can only describe as uneducated and dare I say, ghetto, scream at this kid, forcing her to sit facing the fence, yelling unintelligibly repeatedly . It was unprofessional and unnecessary. I couldn't believe staff is allowed to talk or discipline children that way, and certainly couldn't believe this was occurring outside for anyone who walks up the front door to hear. So sad- I hope that kid's parents wise up soon. I took the tour that followed to be polite. The teacher was nice, the classrooms were NOT! These were the worse montessori classrooms I saw on all of my tours. Only a few activities that are unique to montessori schools allowed to identify the classroom as such- otherwise, it seemed bare and unwelcoming. The children there were sitting in a circle doing NOTHING at 3:45, and furthermore, Scott Montessori is not AMI certified yet. In effect, this place came off as a public aid daycare- not a private Montessori school. 1 star for Scott Blvd Montessori.

I would not recommend this school for any child. My family and I were extremely excited to enroll…read moreour child at Decatur Montessori School with the expectations that this would be an amazing educational environment for their development. However, the educators are lack luster, and the owner is extremely rude. She is very condescending, and simply is beyond unprofessional. Fortunately, we were able to enroll our child in an amazing private school that has been amazing. Please don't waste your time even thinking about placing your child and/or children here.

Steer CLEAR!! Our experience at this school was extremely…read moredisappointing, and I cannot recommend it to families with young children. During the time my child attended, he was sick more often than he had ever been before. While I understand children get sick in group settings, the frequency of illnesses became a major concern for our family and ultimately played a role in our decision to leave. Even more concerning was the lack of warmth and emotional support we experienced. Montessori encourages independence, but young children also need compassion, patience, and emotional guidance. I often felt that my son's emotional needs were viewed as inconveniences rather than normal parts of early childhood development. The environment felt very rigid. The children appeared expected to be quiet and compliant at all times, leaving little room for the emotional ups and downs that are developmentally appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers . My son was emexcited to go to school because we take pride is his learning and happiness but by pickup time he often appeared emotionally drained. Communication with administration also never left much to be desired. Although interactions were polite on the surface, I rarely felt that my concerns were genuinely heard or taken seriously. As a parent, trusting the people who care for your child is everything, and over time my instincts consistently told me something wasn't right. Every child is different, and every family may have a different experience. However, ours was not positive. We ultimately chose to enroll our son elsewhere, and the difference in his happiness, health, and overall well-being has confirmed for us that leaving was the right decision. He has continued to be his joyful self and thrive in a new setting where he is much more happie! If you're looking for a preschool that places a strong emphasis on nurturing, emotional connection, and partnering with families, I would encourage you to ask detailed questions and observe carefully before making your decision to enroll your child here.

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.

From the owner: This campus serves children ages 18 months to 6 years…read more What makes an Arbor Montessori education remarkable and unique is how your children will learn and how they will feel about learning for the rest of their lives. Your children will develop relationships with their teachers that are collaborative and strong. Your children's innate curiosity and imagination will flourish as they move through the expansive curriculum at their own learning pace. Your child will blossom in Arbor's nurturing learning environment that is based on mutual respect, empowerment, and self-reliance. Since 1970, Arbor has been the premier Montessori school in Atlanta serving students ages 18 months to 14 years. Call us today to schedule a personalized tour or to find out more about our program. Learn more about what sets Arbor Montessori School apart by visiting us online.

Highly recommended! The service is top-tier, and the turnaround time is quick, especially for large…read moreorders.

This is the second daycare my son (16 months) has attended and the difference is astounding. The…read moreteachers actually love their jobs and are great with the kids. I love that my son is learning Spanish, eating organic and being treated well. Bogna has an A+ facility, very happy and would recommend this daycare. P.S. Also the rates are not through the roof as compared to "montessori" schools.

My son attended Smart Toddlers Prep for 4 months. I am only removing him from the school because my…read moreneeds for full time care changed and the school is a half-day program. My son thrived since Day 1. He was always excited to go to school and was full of joy when I would pick him up in the afternoon. He began pronouncing words much better, he began pausing to think before speaking and would tell me to say YES, not huh or yea. What I like about Smart Toddlers is they keep you up to date about what is going on with your child and they are interactive with the learning they teach at the school. Their team is united and they get along very well. What I enjoy the most is that my son is happy. If I didn't need full time care I wouldn't have removed my son from the school. They really have become our family and I recommend them highly.

Harmony has been wonderful for my family. We drive 40 minutes for my child to attend this school…read more The teachers are amazing and warm. They create little geniuses.

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.

Primavera is everything you want in a preschool for your child; nature, play, music, community, a…read morewarm teaching staff, nutritious food, a solid curriculum, and a cognitive boost by way of 2nd language acquisition.

OCP is the community I knew I wanted for my family but wasn't sure existed when returning to our…read moreroots in Atlanta. We have found a welcoming, supportive group of like-minded families which is essential when navigating through the trenches of parenting. While my daughter thrives at OCP, I have also grown as a parent and member of our community in ways I never expected. We are looking forward to being part of the community for many more years as our two younger children head to OCP.

My family loves OCP! It's been such a wonderful school and experience for my son and soon my twins…read more We've made great friends here, the community is really close and a lot of fun. My son's social skills flourished here. He learned practical techniques to conflict resolution and how to communicate clearly. He thrived in their nurturing environment that provided a safe place to explore. And he had a blast learning and playing with amazing kids. Love this school!