We love this school. Both our kids have thrived there and the environment makes everyone feel like…read morefamily

We love Vinings Academy! Our oldest son is 5 and had been at the same daycare facility since he was…read morea baby, which we liked, but we wanted to move him somewhere closer to home with COVID. We were nervous about taking him out of a program he was so familiar with. But due to the amazing teachers and administration at Vinings Academy, he adjusted so quickly. Most of the teachers have been there for years and years and are so sweet and caring and do such a great job making learning fun. They teach the children different languages and it has been so adorable having the kids come home and sing songs in Spanish to us. This past year with COVID has been so crazy but finding Vinings Academy has been wonderful.

We loved our experience at compass academy! The entire staff was so welcoming and friendly. They…read morereally care about your babies! They keep you updated throughout the day, make sure your child has everything they need there and even do lots of learning activities with the babies. They are well organized and go above and beyond. They also offer part time options which is nice!

Compass Academy has been a blessing for my child and family. They truly cared about my child's…read moredevelopment and education. During good weather, they made sure to take the kids out most of the day. My daughter learned so much. They have a curriculum for the kids and a calendar for parents to follow and check daily lessons. Ms. Drifa was so amazing and patient with my little one. Ms. Jeena, the director, is extremely accommodating and a beautiful person inside and out. I never had any safety issues or concerns. The center is very clean and spacious for the kids and gives off a homey environment. They made sure to update me with pictures, videos and notes throughout the day. My kid is a very picky eater and they allowed me to pack lunches for her as well. Unfortunately, I had to unenroll my child due to personal events, but given the opportunity, I would 100% enroll her again.

My 4- and 2-year-olds both attend this school and we love it! It is truly an atmosphere of love and…read morerespect and has cultivated an excitement about learning in both of my kids. It also fosters independence and my kids are capable of so many things that I never thought they would be at their ages. The teachers are kind and patient, but firm, and they really get to know you children and appreciate who they are as individuals. The fresh, healthy snacks from a local co-op are just a bonus. My only problem with the school is that it doesn't go past age 6. We'll be so sad to leave!

I have a 2 year old and 5 year old at SMS. My 5 year old has been attending since he was 3 and the…read moreschool opened. We were planning on homeschooling but I still wanted our kids to start with some school environment experience. Smyrna Montessori School was everything we were looking for. My children get lots of individual attention, are encouraged to explore and learn as much as they want and have had some wonderful friendships develop. There is a strong sense of respect modeled through kindness towards the teachers, classmates, learning materials and the world (cultures, the environment). The teachers love my children like they were their own and are passionate about the Montessori style of learning. Both of my children have gained a lot of confidence and independence since they began there. If I ever have a question I can set up a time to talk with any teacher. I'm always impressed with how aware they are of everything my child deals with on a daily basis, what their strengths are, how much progress they have made in areas of behavior, character and learning. I do wish they extended beyond the Primary program (3-6 years). I don't think there is any problem with illness any different than any other school environment. I don't love that the lead toddler teacher spot has changed hands a few times, but I understand that when a teacher has a baby she will want to take time to be with her new baby. This has been the only reason for teachers leaving that I am aware of. Those teachers have stayed in contact with the school and return for visits when possible. We feel very fortunate to be at Smyrna Montessori School and are so happy it opened at the perfect time for our kids. And as far as safety goes, our children are referred to as precious gifts, children are not allowed out of the classroom unless a teacher or parent is with them and the school and yard are secured during the day. I have no concern for my children's safety at all. Montessori is a different approach to learning than what a lot of people are used to, but for us it has been perfect. Oh, and I LOVE that I get an email and photos every week from each of my kids teachers touching on what the kids are working on and enjoying and some explanation about the Montessori process.

I would not recommend this school under any circumstances. My 16 month old toddler received a head…read moreinjury while in the care of the director, and to make matters worse, while we were away on vacation celebrating my oldest son's birthday, we were informed that he could not return. When we arrived to pick up our belongings they were left outside the door. The entire experience felt cold and unempathetic, and it was clear that the well-being of the children was not a priority. We wanted to share our experience in hopes of saving others from going through the headache we endured. In hindsight, it was probably the best thing that happened to us. As no parent wants their child in an unsafe environment.

Buckhead Prep SMV is absolutely amazing. It is definitely a hidden gem of Smyrna. Our daughter…read morehas been attending this school since she was 18 months old and now she's 5 and is getting ready to start Kindergarten at one of the top private schools in Georgia. It is a very academically driven school and we loved every bit of it. The teachers are very hands-on and they actually CARE and take time to work with the kids and it shows. To name a few, Ms. Carol and Ms. Carmen has taught her to be the smartest, sweetest, and most well-behaved kid from the start. Now, Ms. Jordan and Ms. Kelly has her well prepared for the next level. Everyday our daughter impresses us with what she has learned and is very excited to go back to school day after day. You wouldn't believe how many compliments we get when we're out, about how smart, polite, and well mannered she is. We definitely owe a large part of that to this school and its incredible how she stands out amongst other kids of her age. Believe me, you will definitely be able to tell the difference. This school has an excellent track record for success. Just about every kid of her graduating class was accepted to their first pick private school. Ms. Tammy and Ms. Kirsten's vision is very focused and their recipe for success is impressive. The kids are surrounded by other great kids, so you can imagine the atmosphere of this school. The environment is very clean, bright, and most importantly, safe. There is an armed SWAT, police officer who is ALWAYS on duty when they are inside the school and especially along with them when they are outside. It definitely makes us feel better. Bottomline, this is a great school for early childhood academic development and we highly recommend Buckhead Prep SMV.

A coworker of mine was lamenting today about her child's daycare in Woodstock. I was compelled to…read morewrite a review about KinderCare at Cooper Lake Drive in Smyrna. My 5 month old son is always happy, full, dry, and educationally stimulated in their infant class. Ms. Dana, the director, is a gentle soul who gives my little guy special TLC when he's teething or has a cold. Many of the children there have started in infancy and moved up through the age groups. If you're struggling to find a reliable daycare center, please meet the staff here. They will put you at ease :)

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

We started over two months ago So far my son experienced been great! They take great care of my 1…read moreyear old!

They are very unprofessional, No experienced or certified teacher in infant rooms. The teachers sit…read morebabies on the mat and props the bottle up causing infants to choke and vomitt. They allow the babies to lay in throw up and leave wet/bm diapers until rashes appear. Teachers leave during work hours while on clock to grab food and etc . Feeding infants outside food such as Mc Donald fries etc. The director Ms. Nash allows Ms.Baldwin who has worked at the center for 19 years to leave kids unattended and grab food as well as work in the kitchen while other co worker care for children by self in classroom that holds 14 infants to 2 teachers. Cuts off a/c in infants rooms to frustrate the assistant teacher. Un Organized. State should check this center out asap.

Oxford Babies was the biggest blessing to us. As first time parents, we were nervous to send our…read morelittle 3-month old baby to any daycare, but the moment we walked through their doors we felt at peace. The staff was so welcoming and caring and it really felt like each day we were taking him to our family member's home to be cared for. Our son has been at Oxford Babies for 2 years now and we've moved out of the area -- saying goodbye to this amazing team was hard for us and for them (lots of tears between us on the last day!) They really loved our son as we have. They have watched him grow, helped us through many of those crazy stages in the first few years, and have felt like a team of second moms to my husband and I. The Oxford Babies staff truly cares about each of the children there. We have watched our son grow tremendously under their care and I cannot say enough good things about them!

My husband and I love Oxford!! We have had our daughter, who is now almost 2 years old, enrolled in…read morethis school since 6 weeks old. Being first time parents, we felt extremely comfortable leaving our little girl in the care of wonderful, sweet and compassionate teachers. We like the smaller ratio of teachers to babies versus other schools. The price was also a big plus compared to others in the area, like Primrose. Our daughter loves going to school every day and all of the teachers love on our daughter by teaching her everyday. We are so blessed to have found Oxford!

My name is Charles Leo I used to attend Smyrna First United Methodist Church in Smyrna Georgia on…read moreConcord Road for about 2 years 3 years ago they claim they helped me by giving me money maybe twice a month twenty $30 at most after I asked people for work people would lie and say I asked them for money and would hand me twenty or $30 if they really wanted to help me they could have hired me when they were hiring for custodian two days a week cleaning the church and help set up I was told they did not hire convicted felons when I found out that there were convicted felons working at that church in the past they lied to me and said they had changed that policy the reason they didn't hire me is because I'm homeless that church asked me not to come back after me going there for two years because they didn't feel comfortable a single homeless man at there Church then they bought another Church Tillman house on Concord Road in Smyrna Georgia and turned it into Resource Center to help people to pay rent utilities Etc and for the homeless & the hungry yet I was told that after me picking up one $10 Kroger gift card it would be my last one because Allen Nicely feels like he's helped me enough while I was attending Smyrna First United Methodist Church before they opened up the Tillman house Resource Center the person they pray to Jesus was homeless to not saying im jesus but I'm positive that's not what Jesus would do what if Jesus felt he's helped all of us enough where would we be? Smyrna First United Methodist Church and the Tillman house Resource Center should rename their churches Smyrna first Church of hypocrites.if the people @ this church are "Christian's i pray to God i never become one!!!!!!!! prior to this review I Charles Leo wrote I was saved and baptized in Smyrna Christian Church the people at Tillman and Smyrna First United Methodist Church show me how not to live as a Christian

This school has a great staff that loves the students! It has incredible academics for children at…read moreany age, with Christ being the focus of every lesson plan. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for a safe place to send their child and have comfort knowing they are well taken care of.

My daughter has attended this school for nearly a year now. We unfortunately have attended during…read moreCovid's peak therefore masks are required, temperature scans, and I can't go inside the school. Although this is set to come to an end soon! I love the Christian foundation. The staff are very friendly, and typically informative. I've had a few hiccups here but nothing major. I love the cameras so that I can peek in on my child if and when desired. We also have access to the live school app which gives a detailed report about your child's activities throughout the day as well as their behavior. They are also performing arts based so the productions are something to look forward to as well. So far I've enjoyed my child's experience here. I'm looking forward to more face to face interactions and getting to know her teachers better!

To add to this, the teacher just disappeared with no explanation toward the end of the school year…read more A new teacher came and called CPS on us after my child made a remark about a dream he had. She exaggerates that he has bruises which confused the CPS caseworker as well as us as parents being as though we never put our hands on our child. This place truly sucked, but they made sure to call you when they needed their money every monday. 0/10.

Staff is awesome and genuinely caring and nurturing. We have been in attendance the last three…read moreyears and I have had great experiences and services. The caretakers are thorough and knowledgeable and professional when it comes down to the care of the children.