Both of my kids attended Montessori Scholars Academy, and they have thrived academically. They were…read moreselected for the TAG (Talented and Gifted) program and were even ahead of their grade level. The teachers and staff are exceptional, consistently going above and beyond to ensure that the children are both learning and safe. I had a fantastic experience with the school and highly recommend that new parents consider it when making their decision.

We were referred by one of our friends based on their positive experience. MSA didn't let us down,…read moremy kid went to Ms Mona and Ms Sharada classes. We are very happy with our choice.

Our child went there from baby to pre K. The staff loved her throughout and was always kind and…read morecaring to her as if she was her own. I feel like it is what you put into it and the staff sometimes changes due to turnover, but for the most part , the same teachers are still there that she had throughout. She loved them dearly and still asks to visit. Thank you for caring and loving on our child as your own. We know it was costly, but to us, you get what you pay for.

We (along with many other families) left Oak Grove Academy in Feb 2023 for better care and…read moreeducation elsewhere. Despite talking a lot about the curriculum, Oak Grove really just provides babysitting services. They will show you the binders of curriculum and that it's posted outside the classroom door. But curriculum is only as good as how well its implemented. There was little education or development during our time there. The staff at Oak Grove is babysitting, not educating. The large classrooms look fantastic, until you realize how many kids they have in a classroom. They will tell you that they meet state requirements for teacher/student ratios, but just because you CAN have so many kids in a classroom doesn't mean that you SHOULD. Classrooms are chaotic and teachers are overwhelmed. There were a number of other issues during our time with Oak Grove, but the overall issue is that you can get better for your money. Oak Grove may seem cheaper at first, but other daycares include extracurriculars in the tuition that Oak Grove charges extra for. By the time you include the cost of extracurriculars, Oak Grove is not cheaper. Also, Oak Grove had parents provide food and supplies for holiday parties, but at our new school all holiday parties, egg hunts, etc are funded by the school. So much more convenient for the parents! We regret the time we wasted at Oak Grove and are so much happier with our new school. ------------------------- Note about the response from the school: Again, they quotes ratios. Be sure to ask how many kids total are in the class and how many of the adults in the class are true teachers versus helpers/assistants. I know that at one point there were almost 30 kids in my child's class. That is simply too many toddlers in a room. That said, considering the number of families who unenrolled their kids this year, the ratios probably have improved... but not for the right reasons. Also said in the initial review, the leadership talks a lot about the curriculum... but the curriculum is only as good as how well it's implemented. Lastly, why on earth would the owner want to contact me months after we have left other than to attempt to improve my review? If they were truly concerned, they would have worked on improving the situation before we and other families chose to leave.

Selected this Montessori for our 20 month old after moving back to the ATL area from overseas…read more Nora was a delight to meet and instantly made me feel welcome. Ms Manu was my child's teacher and she was equally warm and welcoming. The staff is all very friendly (Manuela at the front desk is the best and so very helpful!). The place is clean. They provide healthy meals. It is small but has all the necessary things for your growing child. This was my first Montessori experience and because of that I am bought in to the method of education. Keep up the great work, Ladies! My child is better for it, thank you for everything!!

We are very pleased with MMS and cannot say enough good things about the school director , Ms. Nora…read moreand her staff. They are kind, genuine and care for all the children. My son feels loved and wants to go school. We didn't have this experience at our last Montessori school in the area. Our son just turned two and is thriving. I recommend this school to any parent who is searching for the right environment for their child. MMS has it all. And they also have their own kitchen and prepare nutritious meals for the kids daily. A big help for working parents !

Turnover was an issue for our family, as a number of teachers moved in and out of our sons class…read moreduring our time at this school. Currently, the school is giving us the runaround regarding the refund they owe to our family. They have not paid for over 90 days and continue to provide vague responses about the return of our money. At this point, there are appear to be some unethical business practices at play and we will be taking action to resolve the issues

I highly recommend Guidepost at Deerfield. My son has attended this school now for 1.5 years, and I…read morehave been beyond pleased with the teachers and administration. They are very caring, attentive, and focus on development and independence. My son is in the Spanish immersion program and participates in the extracurricular soccer program. He enjoys going to school each day and talks about his teachers and friends at home. I have experienced many daycares through moving between CA, TX, GA with my oldest child. Communication and cleanliness stands out above most others. I am happy to have my son at Guidepost.

My child attended here for pre-k and is currently in after school care here. He had Ms. Terica and…read moreshe was wonderful, always greeted us with a smile, and truly invested in him. And now that he is in kindergarten, the bus picks him up and gets him where he needs to be, no issues. Everyone here is so friendly. Now onto the facilities. They are the nicest I've ever seen. The kids do cooking classes, play sports, (indoor and outdoor), and do art in a designated studio. There is even a bowling alley inside!! There are multiple playgrounds outside and the space is roomy and airy. Most importantly, it is super clean. You won't regreat checking these guys out.

We have been with CLAA Milton for about three and a half months, and choosing this school has truly…read morebeen one of the best decisions our family has made. We drive 35-45 minutes each day (and anyone who knows about GA traffic knows that's no small thing), but it is absolutely worth it. From the administrative team to the teachers--and even staff from other classrooms--the level of care and love shown to the children is phenomenal. As a first-time mom, I am so grateful to have found a school like this. My son is in the Transition class (three-year-olds), and his teacher, Ms. Taylor, is nothing short of amazing. She is sweet, kind, patient, and incredibly attentive. You can genuinely feel how much she loves and cares for my son every time I drop him off and pick him up. She is always communicative, open to suggestions, and consistently offers thoughtful feedback and guidance. It truly feels like we are part of a village, working together as a team. The warmth extends far beyond the classroom. Ms. Vicky, Ms. Pam, and Ms. Doris are all incredibly kind, nurturing, and loving. They greet my son with so much care each day, and it speaks volumes that every morning he stops to give everyone a hug. That alone tells me how safe, loved, and comfortable he feels at school. There are also days when I come to pick him up and he doesn't want to leave and that says everything. Knowing that my child is happy, engaged, and genuinely enjoys being there brings me so much peace as a parent. The hospitality from the administrative staff each morning and afternoon is just as incredible. Ms. Erica brings such positive, welcoming energy that it honestly makes you want to stay a little longer after drop-off. Ms. Hope is a director who truly leads by example--she isn't hidden away in an office. She is present, visible, engaging with parents, walking through classrooms, and supporting staff hands-on. You can see her involvement daily, not just during meetings or special moments. What truly sets CLA Milton apart is the openness and communication. Any time there is a concern, everyone is willing to have conversations and address things head-on. It is such a family-oriented environment, and that level of support is priceless. This review honestly doesn't even do the school justice. It's something you truly have to experience. I am so grateful that I stumbled upon CLA Milton, and I cannot wait for our family to continue growing here for years to come. Family, if you're looking for a school, this is it. Schedule a visit and you'll be so happy you did. It's truly one of the best decisions you can make for your child. - Hall & Fall Family

Staff at St. Aiden's made my child's first day of preschool a living nightmare…read more Upon picking my child up from his first day of school he informed me that another child had hit him. I approached his teacher, Ms. Patty, and asked to speak with her in regards to this matter. Once I told Ms. Patty what my son had told me she instantly became very defensive. She immediately came to the other child's defense and straight out accused my son of lying. I asked her how they handle altercations between children and her response was "typically we would speak to both students and their parents BUT it didn't happen." After several minutes of being accused of lying I decided to leave with my son. Not only did this upset my son but it also tainted the image I had portrayed of how teachers are supposed to be. Supportive, friendly and trustworthy. Our experience with Ms. Patty was none of the above. To make matters worse, minutes after leaving the facility I received an extremely aggressive email from the director, Julie. She did not ask me any questions about the conversation that took place. Instead, she came to Ms. Patty's defense and threatened to kick my son out. Given the experience we had on our son's first day, my husband and I agreed we were not comfortable leaving our son in their care. Leaving us no choice, we removed our son from this preschool. We let the director know our decision and requested a full refund. We were only given a PARTIAL refund and were still charged fees. Nothing was explained to us and no further contact was made by the school. I made the mistake of assuming this preschool was a warm, inviting environment due to it being linked to a church. I was sadly mistaken. Patty was extremely bias and made my child feel embarrassed, unheard and unworthy. Julie, the director, turned around and did the same to me.

My daughter has been at St. Aidans since she was 18 months old; she is now 4. Her teachers have…read morebeen so wonderful throughout the years. She loves going to school everyday and a huge part of that is the environment that St. Aidans fosters. Their curriculum has always been exactly what she needed and her teachers have always been able to challenge her academically and encourage her imagination and creativity as well. The class sizes are just right so that she is provided with personalized instruction as well as lots of friends to play with! St. Aidans has been such a blessing to us these last three years! We absolutely love it.

We've been at Goddard for a little over a year now and love it more and more by the day! It was so…read morehard for me to drop my first born off with strangers at such a young age, but from the beginning Goddard has been nothing but kind and loving towards him. As a teacher myself, I appreciate the emphasis they put on education, as he has learned more than I could have ever imagined. The entire staff is constantly going above and beyond each and every week to make learning a BLAST. It is super apparent that creating a fun learning environment is a high priority. A few other things to note is their top notch communication efforts. We are always in the know about every thing! As well as the diversity, which can be hard to find in this area. I love that my son gets to celebrate our traditions while also learning about cultures different than his. Lastly, my son is HIGH ENERGY and can be a lot at times. The entire staff at Goddard has never once made us feel like he is a burden, in fact quite the opposite. They have always welcomed his energy with open arms and big smiles, which is huge for me! I love seeing him so happy to run into school every day! Thank you to everyone at Goddard Winward for taking such good care of our kiddo!

I toured and signed up for a 4 day spot at the Goddard School (Windward Pkwy). I was required to…read morepay a deposit fee plus an entire month's tuition up front to secure my spot ($1700 total). 24 hours later I received a message from the school I was on a waitlist for that a 5 day spot was now available, which is what we really needed. I explained to Goddard management that the other school was 5 min from my house, less expensive, and most importantly had a 5 day spot available. I asked if I could at least get some of my money back given the circumstances. They refused to give me back ANY of the $1700 deposit despite the fact that they only had it for less than 48 business hours. My child never even visited the school. They claimed that I could have taken a spot from someone else. I paid them Thursday afternoon and informed them Monday morning about my change of plans. If someone visited Friday who wanted that spot, am I really supposed to believe they couldn't have contacted them immediately on Monday to let them know about an opening? I reached out again and was told they never filled the spot. So if you couldn't fill that spot anyway, why couldn't I get even half of my money back? It's not like we took someone else's spot (according to them anyway). The school we ended up joining didn't require any deposit to secure my spot, and the owner purposely enrolls less students than the GA requirement to provide a better and more nurturing environment. My son has about 13 kids in his class vs. the 20+ children in the Goddard class. It's clear that the owner is all about money and posting on social media. I am so happy we found a better place for my child.

We have been at ACA for 3 years and have been very pleased. For us, they have the perfect balance…read moreof challenging academics, caring teachers and a loving Christ centered environment. ACA focuses on helping children achieve their best academically (My daughter is in first grade and reads fluently with amazing annunciation and characterization and as a bonus writes beautifully in cursive) while also focusing on character. I love that my daughter doesn't experience the type of social pressure that exists so early in public school. They make it cool to be kind =) Also, they are very accommodating for allergies which is not a struggle we face but I know how scary that is for many families.

Both of my daughters have attended the ACA preschool. We love it! The teachers we have had are so…read moreloving. They're organized and communicate well with the parents. It's a clean, safe environment. Great place!

My toddler goes here, and she has adapted very well to both the teachers and the overall…read moreenvironment. The teachers are incredibly friendly, attentive, and really on top of the program. You can tell they genuinely care about the kids and take the time to make them feel comfortable and supported. I also really appreciate how diverse and inclusive the environment is. They provide snacks and lunch, including vegetarian options, and introduce the kids to different foods and cultures.

We recently made the decision to move our child to Preston Ridge after several years at another…read moreschool, and we were honestly nervous about making such a big change. Moving a young child away from a familiar environment, teachers, and friends is never easy. We were so pleasantly surprised by how smooth the transition was, and we truly credit the warm and welcoming environment at Preston Ridge. The teachers are incredibly caring, patient, and genuinely sweet with the children. Ms. Affy and Ms. Sumi have been especially wonderful with our child. They've been so attentive, caring, and thoughtful in getting to know her and making sure she feels supported. From the very beginning, our child felt comfortable and welcomed, which gave us so much peace of mind as parents. She's excited to go to school every day, has settled in naturally, and is really thriving. Seeing her build relationships with her teachers and classmates and become so confident in a new environment has been such a relief to us. One of the things that really stands out to us is how thoughtful the school is about the children's overall well-being. They have an in-house chef, and we recently learned that the meals are prepared without added salt or sugar. Even for occasional treats, they use alternatives like maple syrup rather than processed sugar. Those kinds of details really matter to us. The food already tastes great, but knowing that the school is so thoughtful about what goes into it makes it even better. The cameras are another feature we really appreciated, especially during the transition. Sometimes you just miss your kid in the middle of the day, and being able to take two minutes to check in and see them in the classroom is such a nice reassurance as a parent. I don't find myself checking nearly as much now that our child is fully settled, but in those early weeks, it made a big difference. We also really like the school's approach to learning. There's a strong Montessori component, with an emphasis on allowing children to take the lead and building on their interests. At the same time, the teachers do a great job introducing activities and concepts that help prepare them for the next stage, including kindergarten. It feels like a good balance between following the child and making sure they're developing the skills they need. I especially like that the teachers find ways to make learning interesting and engaging while still making sure the kids are learning what they need to learn. Ms. Nikki, the director, has also made a great impression on us. She's clearly passionate about the school and is constantly looking for ways to improve an already wonderful environment. She's approachable, open to feedback, and makes a real effort to hear from parents and understand what is working and what could be even better. We are so grateful that we found Preston Ridge. After getting to know the school, the teachers, and the way they care for and educate the children, we feel confident that we made the right decision for our family. We would absolutely recommend Preston Ridge to other families looking for a nurturing environment, thoughtful teachers, strong early education, and leadership that genuinely cares.