I had my child here for 6 months, she was in the infant room. When i would drop her off, the…read moreteachers would not talk to me and just rude! i had many problems in just 6 months, i came to pick her up one day and she was sleeping with a bib over her face!!! that was the first time i ever thought maybe this wasnt a safe place for my child!! Another time i came to pick her up and she was screaming in her crib as i walked in i could hear her screaming, once i got into the class room i saw the teacher and the main director on there phones, i walked over to my baby just to see her foot was stuck in her crib!!!!!!!!! my last straw was when i saw a teacher grab her by her arms to get her out of the jumper. Me and my husband went to the director to explain why were were pulling our daughter out, when my husband was KINDLY explaining that we have seen this teacher do the same thing or worse to other children, the director replied to my husband and said "do you work here?" so me and my husband left and we will never return back to white oak! we loved the owner and Jennifer K, but will never put our child back into white oak

Parents!! Be careful of the environment your child is in. I've waited to write this to make sure…read moreit's actually true. LEADERSHIP AND ENVIRONMENT MATTER! We were with this daycare for almost a decade. First with my son who went through with no problems. This place was great. Mrs. Kelly was awesome, btw. Then, they had a change in leadership while my daughter was coming up with them. Let's just say Mrs. J took over. Little problems here and there, no biggie. She's 3. She turned 4 and moved up to, let just call her Miss. R's class. Super rude lady to me and other parents, teachers, etc. Then, problem after problem and a quick decline with my 4yr old daughter's "attitude". Literally, every day it was something she did. We just wondered, what's it gonna be today. We know that wasn't our daughter. When you know your kid, you know your kid. Off the wall things, too, that she obviously learned in that class. Lies from Miss R. Like they promote it and look for it, let it happen, then shame and discipline. My concern was raised with her teacher, Miss R after a situation of shaming, they even took pictures of her (4 year old) being shamed and sent it to us, that was one of many issues with Miss R. My child even got to where she didn't want to go, hated being left there. We got her in OT (occupational therapy) to try and help but she kept declining here. Needless to say, they gave up on my child as we were just getting the process started in helping her, because it's easier for them, after we were doing everything we could on our end but they fell short on theirs. We were "released" from all of their white oaks. We got her into another daycare that actually cares about guidance and teaching the kids and let me tell you, it's been a NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE with our child. She's been at her new place for over a month now and not ONE bad day. NOT ONE!!! My child is so happy and she actually wants to go there now. She's actually won "best kid" already and we keep being reassured they can't believe her past, she's so good!!! It just goes to show that LEADERSHIP and ENVIRONMENT matter!! I got to experience it first hand. Getting my child out of white oak was the best thing that ever happened for us and especially, my girl!

Our daughter went to pre k here last year . Her teachers were amazing ! She's 100% prepared for…read morekindergarten. The front staff were also really great and friendly

I love this place!! I'm so happy to be returning my daughter here after a horrible experience at…read moreFriendship Learning Center. Everyone is so nice and my daughter Maddie always had fun here!! Right now they offer free registration with a Kroger receipt(which is normally only $45 anyways), their rates are awesome and you can switch up days, most important THEY DON'T CHARGE YOU WHEN YOUR KID DOESN'T ATTEND(which is insane and what the place mentioned above does)!! White Oak is the best!!!

Going to copy and paste what my mother in law sent to the directors as to why we chose to unenroll…read moreour child from this preschool and will NOT recommend to any family in Cumming or around. Here is our review: I am writing to express my utter disappointment in the way in which our sweet, happy hearted four year old was treated at Cumming First United Methodist Preschool. I can not tell you how overjoyed we all were when we found out a slot had opened and she was going to be able to attend. Having been a member for 20+ years, dedicated to many years of leading and participating in all of the volunteer programs with the church, my granddaughter being baptized there and my daughter's eulogy being officiated by Rev. Kathy Stasko, our family has always considered the church leaders and fellow parishioners as being welcoming, loving and full of grace. In a very short amount of time, I have witnessed bias, judgement and a lack of understanding and grace.. Below are the details of the occurrences leading up to our decision to withdraw our 4 year old from CFUMC Pre School: To begin with, your application queries as to the level of potty training in which your child can be considered, to which my son and daughter in law answered honestly that she was not completely trained. The fact that she was not completely potty trained became an issue immediately, prompting Kim Hannigan to send the first of her condescending, misinformed emails to my son and daughter in law. After a lengthy conversation with her teacher Ms. Wendy, she seemed to be confused as to why Kim sent an email and stated that there wasn't a problem with our 4 year old; she didn't understand why Kim contacted us. We were instructed to send her in a Pull Up by the teachers and Kim contradicted that instruction stating that it was "not appropriate" After contacting Taie, the Director about the mis-direction and the condescending email from Kim, our 4 year old became a target of constant scrutiny We received reports of our 4 year old acting aggressively almost daily. In particular, we were told that she was aggressive towards a non-verbal child in the class yet when she was questioned at home about it, she would tell us how she was pushed. On a regular basis, we were told that she didn't complete work and wouldn't participate, was disruptive; despite her bringing home completed papers on a regular basis A second rudely worded, lecturing email was sent from Kim regarding an accident she had, after many weeks of no incidents, to which we called a meeting and requested that instead of hiding behind an email, maybe Kim should be a little more human and pick up the phone and have a conversation. Most people who want to truly resolve an issue would communicate verbally so that there was no misperception of one's tone or intent. My daughter in law noticed that our 4 year olds hair had been cut in the front. She asked her how it happened and she said "kids name" did it. When she sent the picture and contacted the school about why another child had scissors so close to our 4 year olds eyes, she simply received a response showing a picture of River, stating that the hair wasn't cut. Yet, if you zoom in, you can see that the short hairs were swept back and blended in with her other hair. Secondly, nothing was investigated with the other child and the same scrutiny was not used as had been with our 4 year old. Lastly, my daughter in law received a call stating that another child stated our 4 year old "touched her privates". When she arrived at the school and asked for details, she was told that they didn't further investigate. Again, it was just assumed this occurred and she was to blame. There was no discussion or attempt to try and determine what, if anything happened at all. Once home, she was asked if she touched the child and where, she said she touched "the back of her head". Our 4 year old is a member of her Girl Scout troop, plays with neighborhood kids of all ages and interacts with her cousins almost every weekend. She is a sweet spirited, active little four year old who has never acted aggressively towards anyone. I am so upset that she was exposed to bad behaviors and treated so unfairly by an establishment we all trusted. Furthemore, I am empathetic towards any child with special needs but I do not think your school is equipped with the trained professionals necessary to handle non verbal children, along with young children who are around them. In particular, you always placed blame on our 4 year old when she interacted with said child and never offered to acknowledge that he too was aggressive towards her. In closing, I am disgusted with the lack of grace shown to our 4 year old and hi-light the fact that the leadership in this children's program is sub par. You have failed our 4 year old; she loses in this situation and that should weigh heavily on everyone's conscience.

We did not have a good experience at CFUMC preschool. My child did not feel supported & loved here…read more We moved to another preschool just up the road & the difference is amazing... he's happy & thriving. Please look elsewhere... there are much better & loving preschools in Cumming. They STRONGLY discourage you walking your child to class, they want you to use the car drop off/pick up line from the first day. If your child separates easily no problem but for my child walking him in & saying goodbye at the door makes a huge difference in his day. The supply list for the 3 year old classroom was huge & rather expensive. And they were constantly having "fundraisers" which of course required more money. Also important to know in the 3 year old class if your child has a potty accident after Christmas they require you, the parent, to come clean your child up. Wasn't an issue for us but definitely shows a lack of compassion & love towards the children in their care.

I thoroughly recommend Good Shepard Preschool. my son was diagnosed with ASD LEVEL 2, and the…read moredirector and her staff have gone above and beyond to ensure that my son receives the love and support that he needs, on a daily basis. I will be forever grateful for their staff and how much they've loved my son. If you have the chance to send him here, you won't regret it.

We couldn't be happier with GSP, the dedicated staff, and the families that constantly stay…read moreinvolved with the school's activities. Our daughter loved being in the 3s class, and then enjoyed moving onto their Pre-K the following year. We currently have our other daughter enrolled in the 2s program, and couldn't ask for a better year for her! GSP not only works on learning skills/academics, but also on values and personal growth to ensure a seamless transition when the students are ready to head to Kindergarten. Highly recommend GSP if you are looking into programs for your child/children. Thanks GSP for everything you do!

See post by Eryn Carroll. Issues with the owner's treatment of my child forced us to withdraw…read moredespite her amazing teachers.

We made this account so we could protect our child…read more Be careful Moms! We popped in to this new school just this week and my child and I overheard the owner yelling at the teachers like I've never heard before! My Lord it was horrible and startled my child! We turned around and left as fast as possible and when I got to my car I asked the lady next to me if she knew anything about the school, all she said was she was told the director quit. Well no surprise! When my child got in the car she told me that she didn't want to go to the mad school. Are ya kidding me! It took me a long time to get her to want to go to school and this happens? Be careful mamas! Over the phone the owner was the kindest thing then seeing her treat people in that manner makes me wonder how long her teachers will be there.

we are so glad we moved our little girl to a different school, she was having too many bathroom…read more accidents. we kept ask questions about " she was pot trained" too many excuses... few times when i picked up my daughter i was very sad to see her face& hands were dirt.. I had to complain ab it few times before they did something about it.. since we moved her she haven't gotten Sick or bathroom accidents.... i honestly feel bad for writing this review but I had to share my point of view as a parent

From the owner: Primrose School of Cumming North offers child care and preschool programs for children 6 weeks to 5…read moreyears old in Cumming. Primrose provides a safe and nurturing environment where children thrive.

I worked here for fours hours as a sub from Sitter Tree. All I can say is yikes, also, spiders…read more... I left them a private review through the Sitter Tree app so I would like to share it here with the public as well. For parents to beware. "The teacher informed me about the behavioral challenges of the children before leaving, detailing specific issues like biting and hitting with a couple of them. When I took over the class, I noticed a range of behavioral concerns among all the children, such as biting, hitting, spitting, pinching, and a lot of shouting with minimal verbal communication. I recognize that children aged 1-3 can exhibit these behaviors, so my focus is more on how the staff responded to the situation. One teacher did eventually intervene to help manage a child who was particularly disruptive. However, her approach of offering candy as a reward seemed to inadvertently reinforce the problematic behavior rather than addressing it. In my experience working in various daycares, I've seen the positive impact that structured environments can have. A strong classroom culture can effectively promote appropriate behaviors and equip children with conflict resolution skills that avoid reactive behaviors like spitting or yelling. Moving forward, it could be beneficial to implement strategies that emphasize consistent expectations and positive reinforcement to guide the children towards healthier interactions. Building a framework that encourages effective communication and self-regulation would greatly contribute to a more harmonious classroom environment" Hopefully this center can turn things around and create a cleaner and more positive environment for those beautiful babies.

If I could give negative -10 review I would at this point. You see I wrote a very honest review of…read morethis establishment. I stuck to the facts on. The room for toddlers 2+ had a bathroom outside of the room behind a door. In order to take a child to the bathroom they had to open door, walk 3-5 foot turn right walk a few more feet to another door where small bathroom was. My point is simple 1 teacher is not going to see what happens in one room while she is completely out of site and around the corner in another room. Any one who has experience with 2 year olds know the havoc they can wreak in the same room much less another. They bite as well, I'm not even gonna get into the disaster or potty training and soiled diapers can do when your elbow deep in stinky situation. The fact was there was 1 teacher in the room when we toured, she was in fact in the bathroom with another child and it took 5 minutes before she realized we were even in the room . I read the other review before mine and and I made a statement that somewhat confirmed their rambling post. The paperwork does indeed notate2 weeks notice (which is typical and I noted that point) However I also notated there were several inconsistencies in the policy outlined. Months went by and we moved on, however today I woke up to a comment from a teacher with a bachelor degree attempting to harass me via PM. A degree does not automatically make an individual smart apparently. Let's hope she thinks a bit more about going after individuals posting honest facts. Businesses get bad reviews, it happens. A good business fixes the issues and move on by simply doing good business. Having an employee rip into those who write a review they don't like...does a lot more harm than good. I still have my original review and I've posted it to my local mom group along with a snap of this. Maybe this place deserves a second chance but I don't see how it will get i when their own employees act like they never graduated high school.

I have been bring my son here since he started elementary school. They pick up from the school and…read morebring him to the daycare. That's why I chose this location. But when I tell them we're going on vacation and not going to be there for however long they still charge us for a full week even though he hasn't been there at all. They keep changing the prices without notifying and charging when he's not there even on holiday break at school they will charge us for Christmas Day. We pay extra for week activities in which they always find a way to exclude my son for. And they are unreliable most of the time where they close without notice and we have to struggle to find someone else. I'm pulling him out and finding a place that is better for my child. Also I looked at the reviews that are posted and all of them are from faculty of this daycare. So I highly don't recommend.

Both of my children attend this daycare. We love the owner Charlene, who we call "Char" and her…read moresidekick, Ms. Berdena (assistant director). They have so much love for all of the children who attend their daycare. My daughter is in the 1 year old class right now, she migrated from the infant class. We had a great experience with her infant teachers. We also love her 1 year old class teachers as well. Char's vision is to provide the best quality care for all of her children. She is there everyday along with Ms. Berdena and the rest of the staff. My son loves it there and my daughter as well. They take very good care of your kids and gives you a "boo boo" report when needed. They also have after school care and homework help as well. I am very thankful for this daycare. Ms. Berdena has also babysat my kids when I need to attend night classes. Don't take my word for it, book an appointment and experience this for yourself! :)