I can't say enough good things about Soulshine. We transferred when our now 2 1/2 year old son was…read more1. He had been in another daycare and while there was a lot of love, there was little education or intention in the things they would do with the children. When I drop my son off everyday there is no doubt in my mind that he is loved. He is always so excited to go to school and talks about his teachers and friends all the time. Soulshine really gives the parents and the kids a great sense of community. To us it is not just a daycare it is truly a school that is teaching him to be a good person. They offer healthy farm to table food, which I haven't found at any other daycare in the area. They do playball, yoga and homesteading. The teachers are truly teachers, most of them have a background in education and participate in Continued Learning classes. Finally this is a school that makes you feel like they are your partner in developing your child. It's hard to leave your kiddo somewhere for 8 hours a day and it's even more difficult when you feel like the school doesn't care about the parent. They are very transparent and will work with you on any issues you are struggling with at home. In addition they have a blog where you can see pictures of your child daily.

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.

This team goes above and beyond to provide a safe space and quality science curriculum with a very…read morehigh activity level. Super organized and efficient. Can't say enough about it!

Kris Thornton Webb was a top-rated middle school in GA for many years before starting this camp,…read moreThe Science of Fun. WHAT A GREAT IDEA! My niece goes to this camp all summer and never gets bored. This was her second summer and she is always making sure that I have her signed up whenever there is a school break, as TSOF also does break camps during City of Decatur school breaks, teacher workdays, etc. Knowing that each day is a well thought out combination of learning and fun is what makes this camp really work. If learning is also fun-well, there you have it-the magic combination! All of the kids are excited to be there, the staff is great and very attentive. Each time I am there I am greeted kindly, as is my niece. They are actually HAPPY to see us walk in the door! This is a novel and brilliant idea and finally, I feel my money is well-earned by Kris and her staff...not just babysitting and coloring. amy niece comes home with little electronic bugs, her mind filled with fun things she cannot wait to share with me. I also saw the group at a science fair and a festival in Decatur! Way to get out in your community, team!

I am very impressed with this wonderful school. I moved my daughter mid-March and wish I had done…read moreit sooner! We were especially happy to have Miss Jacqueline. We knew her from the previous school we attended and were thrilled to have her back. My daughter used to say she was "nervous" about coming to school, and none of the kids liked her. The Goddard was so welcoming, and she made friends right away. I am so grateful for all the teachers and directors. 12/10

prepare for your child to come home dirty mistreated and slashed on their faces. They pretend when…read moreyou drop your child off . Your child will get head hits as a infant and they will call it a accident

My son learned a lot at Battlebots camp and made great new friends! The student instructors were…read morewonderful. My son is autistic and the instructors made him feel right at home.

If you are a college age student seeking employment with this company, think long and hard before…read moresigning on. This is a "bait and switch" for college age students seeking employment for the summer. The people who run this camp give very little information up front about how this camp is run--especially if you are an overnight worker (No overtime is given). The delay is long for the training modules. The people who run this camp seem to not care at all about the people they hire--or their experience--which is a terrible business model because this, of course, affects the kids' experience at the camp. IDTECH was not forthright about the hours (basically 12-14 a day), and they glossed over the realities of dealing with 15-17 young people who need medications, structure, and lessons in bullying. They do not have enough counselors for high-maintenance kids, and they do not staff enough people for the overnight options, as some kids are behavioral issues. As a parent of a college age senior who thought this would be a good opportunity, I would not recommend anyone sending their kids to this camp, and I would not recommend anyone seeking employment with IDTECH.

Very disorganized without a lot of proper planning or backup planning when things went wrong. Paid…read moreextra for a swim lesson that we never got because the camp didn't communicate with the university. Things constantly closed, not working, not happening. My kid spent hours the first day getting ready to go to activities that then never happened. The camp director said my kid didn't care for the outdoor activities and that that can happen because the camp is a place to "disconnect from screens"-- however, when a number of those activities did not happen due to poor planning my kid told me they sat them in a room and had them watch The Minecraft Movie. By the end of the 4th day, after another failed expedition (the field trip to Stone Mtn Park in which the things my kid was excited for were closed) we told her she could stay home. She's been going to summer camps most of the summer for two years now. Oak Tree Camp is the first one she's ever hated this much, the first one she ever asked to stay home from, and the last time we'll be sending either of our kids there. Save your money and find somewhere better.

The counselors were really kind, but the camp seemed to really suffer from a lack of organization…read more Swim was rained out Monday, which was surprising since Emory has an indoor pool. There were no make-up lessons Tuesday, though they did swim Wednesday. Not sure how all three that were paid for were intended o be made up since Thursday was the outing. Tie-dyeing was also rained out Monday and there didn't seem to be a back up activity. The field trip wound up being scheduled for a time when the water park they were meant to attend was closed for cleaning-better communication with the park would have been wise. Basically, my child spent a lot of time going towards promised activities and then not getting to do them. We wound up skipping the last day.

The website is super cute! The idea of this little place to hold parties and such where kids can…read moredo arts and crafts if super cute too. I wish it was as amazing as it sounded. Actually, the place is really cute all around. It is a bit pricey though. The reason for the 2 stars is: CUSTOMER SERVICE. These chicks might be crafty, but they can also come across as mean. I watched them take a paint brush away from a 4 year old who was painting a box and telling her that she was done even though this little girl likes to take her time and make her stuff look perfect. I watched them tall another little girl that "no, go play over with the other kids" when all she asked was what the next fun project would be. Here is the kicker though.....They were supposed to do 3 projects. The kids made a princess head thing with pipe cleaners and a few beads and ribbon, they decorated jewelry boxed, and they made...nothing. Why? Well, I happen to be standing by my daughter when I over heard this not -so-crafty chicks say to one another "Well, it seems like the parents want to get loud so they must think the party is done. ok" and then they told my daughter thank you for coming. Hopefully they will read this and realize that "YES, just because you might be whispering, we can still hear you!"

Their Moments with Mommy class is outstanding. The owners are very organized, and they used to be…read morepreschool teachers. All of my kids have done their program. Compared to a competitor, it is affordable, and you get more bang for your buck -- 2CC even sometimes gets the kids to paint on a piece of wood or a bag. You never have to wait around for materials to work on the project, and the activities encourage fine motor skills development.

I love the Goddard School of Decatur and would recommend their facility to parents looking for a…read moresafe, professional, engaging and fun daycare. My daughter has been at the school for almost a year now and it is one of the best decisions that we have made for her. The tuition is a bit pricey but below many others in the area that offer a similar curriculum. I love that I receive pictures via email and Tadpoles app throughout the day. I also love the option of having meals prepared daily with options for vegan and dairy-free children at a reasonable price. I absolutely adore the teachers in my daughter's current and previous classrooms and so does my daughter. The school prepares an electronic daily report to track the children's activities, nap times and diaper changes. They also have monthly events allowing the opportunity for parents to mingle. The reason why I gave the school four stars instead of five is because I had to remind the school to apply diaper rash cream multiple times + I showed up at 7am (opening) a couple times and had to wait on a teacher to arrive. No place is perfect though so that is all okay. The front staff is very nice and the school has been accommodating in multiple situations. As long as the location works, (we are 5 minutes away which is super convenient) I plan on my daughter attending this school until it is time for elementary! Update: I would also like to add that we have the option of paying $150 to remove our daughter from the school and hold our spot. This is especially convenient during a time where most daycares are closed (which may be difficult for parents who are still working) or open and still charging parents full price although they may have pulled their children out due to coronavirus. I think it is a great option for us and I definitely appreciate the accommodation.

My child was hit and bitten repeatedly by the same child on more than four occasions--this same…read morechild also harmed other children. Although plans were put in place, the staff and administration failed to properly implement them, allowing these incidents to continue. As a result, my child now has a scar on her face that she will have forever, thanks to a child at this school who has harmed others as well. I removed my child after the final incident and reached out to at least receive a refund for the last month my daughter attended. I was told by the administration that the refund would be granted, but this never happened. I called corporate and have yet to receive a single call from the franchise owner, despite making it very clear that I wanted to speak with her. I have also filed a claim with the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning regarding this situation. If you're okay with being lied to, paying money for your child to be repeatedly hurt, and not even receiving a call from the owner to pretend she cares, this is the school for you.

Oh my gosh its my old preschool. It is the best! It's was like my 2nd home. It's been a while…read moresince I visited her. But this time when she sees me. I am 27 and I want to enroll my child. I wouldn't take him no where else. Glad I found her. Once a Tiny Tots always a Tinytots! Love Janell

My son loves the facility. There's only 4 kids in his room so he gets one on one attention all the…read moretime. Very clean and new building, diverse staff and they work well with our dietary guidelines.