At first glance I loved the school. I loved the big classrooms and combined grades and the fact…read morethat they offered education through high school. But after having my children in the school for a year I was greatly disappointed. The teachers are very sweet especially in lower elementary but I feel like my children learned almost nothing. They complained that the classroom was noisy and it was hard to concentrate. There was zero emphasis on classical literature, somehow, reading "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" qualifies as sufficient for their classroom literature. The kids sat on the floor all day and my children complained that their backs were hurting. Many of the classic Montessori manipulatives were rarely used. There was no music class. Rarely did they do art. My children, even the upper elementary child, never brought home home-work. The Christmas program was honestly the most atrocious thing I have ever seen. The children stood outside in mosquito infested grounds for an hour in shepherds costumes and literally did nothing but stand there as props while the principal and pastor relived their fantasies of being stars and sang all the songs. There was open fire in the torches and straw everywhere. I was on the edge of my seat as children filed closely past the open flame. I just knew any moment the whole stage was going up in flames including baby Jesus, who was a real newborn. I honestly almost stood up and said something in the middle of the show it was so nerve racking. This school needs to put the children's safety before their own desire of having their own personal American Idol for themselves. In that moment, I realized, if this huge issue is an oversight, then what about all the smaller things. I feel like this is a terrible place if you want your kids to get a good education. If you are just wanting somewhere to stick your kids where they learn about the Bible, but education or safety is not a priority, then by all means, spend the $11,000 per student to send them there. I feel like i really got ripped off. I feel like my children are no more educated than they were a year ago, in fact, I feel like they actually regressed.

We had 2 children attend. One was treated pretty well, but the 2nd child learned nothing for the…read moretime she was there. It was very disappointing for them

This is our first year here, and our kids have excelled even in the first few weeks. I have seen a…read moredifference in their confidence towards their academics as well as their manners. My kids are more aware of their surroundings and others around them. This is huge! Especially since all four are growing in these things :)

Great school with great kids. The teachers teach and model respect and responsibility. The ESE…read moredepartment is on top of things and makes sure that IEP/504 accommodations are made available. Love having my son at SMA!

I absolutely love this preschool for my two-year-old! Everybody is so nice from the teachers, the…read moredirector, and the ladies at the desk when you first walk into the door. And they make you feel like you're one big family! I'm so happy I choose Forty Carrots for my little one :)

They actually teach the whole Bible. Worship that honors the…read moreLord, not the band. Very down-to-earth community. Not a fashion show. The "real deal"

As David Platt said regarding 'what to look for when looking for a church'…read more "First and foremost look for a church that believes the Bible and proclaims the Gospel. Start there and then look for a church you can trust the leaders of that church to lead according to God's Word...on three different levels....1) Where you can be cared for like family, and you can care for others like family. 2) Where you can grow in Christ and help others grow in Christ, and 3) where you can lock arms together making disciples on mission in the world. So a church that is believing the Bible, is proclaiming the Gospel, being led according to God's Word, cares for one another like family, grows together in Christ, and makes disciples of all the nations together in the world. " - David Platt This has been my family for many years, and I love it. It is DEFINITELY not perfect (no church is), but God is good and faithful and I love learning more about Him. I'm very thankful to be apart of it. If you are looking for a church family, we'd love for you to visit! If you are not a Christian and you are just curious, please come see. Visitors are always welcomed. :) If you unfamiliar with what "the Gospel" is, it simply means "Good News". To know what the good news though, you have to start with the Bad news. The Bad News is - No one deserves heaven or can earn it, because we can't meet God's standard of perfection "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," Romans 3:23. [check out Exodus 20 the Ten Commandments - "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it." James 2:10 NIV - perfect God asks for perfect obedience, but no one can do that 100%. The word "sin" is an archery term that means "missing the mark "] , The debt we owe for breaking an eternal perfect God's standard is eternal death in hell, but GOOD NEWS! Jesus paid our debt! "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 NIV, Eternal life is a free gift, but like all gifts, it HAS to be accepted or it isn't yours. And you can't pay or work for a gift - a gift is free. "If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved." Romans 10:9-10 NIV. "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 NIV "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus," Romans 8:1 NIV "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God-- NOT by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:8-10 NIV I'm praying for you, whoever is reading this, that God will lead you to Himself and a relationship with Him. If you need a place to start, I definitely recommend reading the book of John in the Bible to learn more.