This school is better than the best. The staff is amazing. This school has a great learning…read moreenvironment. My son didnt know how to do things for himslefs and he is a three year old. Now he knows how to dress himself, knows how to eat and drink, and learned to share. What happpened to my kid is more than I expected in the good. My son changed in a month. Mom of the Alshammaris

From the owner: Johns Creek Montessori School of Georgia, serving children ages 8 weeks to six years old, is…read morecommitted to providing an authentic Montessori experience, based on Dr. Montessori's scientifically designed system of learning. Our vibrant, multi-age classrooms and high quality Montessori materials inspire organic learning and foster collaborative relationships. With Montessori-certified teachers in every classroom and a school leadership team with advanced education degrees, we provide excellence in Montessori education for your family. Parent discussion groups and workshops, as well as family outings and festivals have helped us to build a strong community of families working together for the good of the children

I was amazed at the positive and calm environment created by the wonderful teachers during the…read moremorning work time. My toddler is learning to be independent and creative. The sensory activities and afterschool art is helpings build skills confidence. I highly recommend this school, specially if it's the first time for a child in a preschool environment. Teachers made the transition very smooth.

From the owner: We are the premier international family of early childhood schools serving infants through…read morekindergarten; after-schoolers, their families and communities. Through our unique learning environment; blending authentic Montessori methodology with Reggio Emilia inspiration, we Nurture, Inspire, and Educate children; fostering a lifelong love of learning.

I was a loyal family with this daycare for three years and always paid tuition on time and in full…read more Unfortunately, my experience at the end has been extremely disappointing and unprofessional. I have not received my deposit, which has been owed to me since August. The daycare has cited bankruptcy as the reason, but since then there has been little to no communication, no updates on the status of my funds, and I have essentially been ignored whenever I follow up. After doing some research, I learned that I am not the only one affected. Other families have also not received their deposits, and there are even teachers who have not been paid. This raises serious concerns about how the situation has been handled. It is incredibly frustrating and disheartening to be treated this way after years of loyalty and reliability. If you are considering enrolling your child here, proceed with extreme caution. Based on my experience, I would strongly advise against trusting your money--or your peace of mind--with a business that is clearly struggling and failing to communicate or take responsibility. Do not sign up with this daycare.

My family could not be happier with Guidepost Montessori Duluth! The directors snd teachers are…read morewarm, patient, and truly dedicated to nurturing each child's growth. The Montessori approach here is outstanding--our child is not only learning academically but also developing independence, confidence, and a genuine love for learning. The classrooms are beautifully set up, safe, and full of engaging materials that spark curiosity. Communication with the staff is excellent; they keep us updated and are always responsive to our questions. It's clear they put the children first in everything they do. My granddaughter looks forward to going every day, which says it all. We are so grateful to have found this school and highly recommend Guidepost Montessori Duluth to any family looking for a supportive, enriching, and joyful environment for their little one. ~NKelly

Our kids attend Duluth Montessori. It's a safe community where children learn iteratively through…read moreself discovery and experimentation over the same old teacher lecturing the class. Children develop confidence, independence, and true feeling of self reliance. We encourage you to come check us out.

From the owner: Established 30 years ago, The Duluth Montessori School is fully accredited by Association…read moreMontessori Internationale (AMI), the organization established to protect and maintain the integrity of the Montessori principles. We educate children 14 months to 15 years of age.

We toured a total of 12 local schools and went to 3. Medlock Bridge Montessori blew away our…read moreexpectations. Our toddler is extraordinarily happy and comes home singing and telling us wonderful stories about her day, what she's learned, and her friends. If you want more details, feel free to reach out, but I can say we couldn't be happier with the all aspects of the program, school, and teachers.

If your child has any type of personality, this school isn't for you. Constant complaints about…read morebehavior (doesn't stand still in line, tugging on clothing during circle time, dancing and singing during work time -- this is a 3 year old, by the way). If your child is meek, timid, and the stepford type, this is a perfect choice for you. Seriously, if your child is a conformist, Montessori would be a great choice. If your child is a social butterfly, better off with a different type of school. Lesson learned for us after a long year. We didn't reenroll. Teachers were nice enough, but it was clear that most aren't comfortable dealing with children that don't conform.

I went to this school as a student back in 2010-15 and I loved every year of it! Staff were very…read morefriendly, My peers were nice and I was in the after school program while waiting for my parents! Sadly nearly every staff member has left since I left but nice to see the place still thriving. For the parents reading this, I went out thinking I would forget or never see anyone BUT some kids went to the same Middle/High School as me! It was awesome to catch up with them after not seeing them for years!! Anyways, I loved this place and would 100% recommend this place to anyone.

This is a long and detailed review however please take the time to read it before enrolling your…read morechild in this school. This is also the very first review I have ever written on an online forum in my more than 40-year life, so please know this situation was a very impactful one to my son and our family as a whole. Our journey with Alpharetta International Academy (AIA) was mixed. My son attended for two and a half years, and the first two years were positive. The staff seemed attentive, and my son thrived in a supportive environment. During the third year, things changed. Because he was not fully potty-trained, AIA didn't promote him to the 3-year-old class, even though developmentally and academically he was capable of tasks well-suited to a preschool environment. Instead, he was placed in a class with toddlers as young as 18 months, which seemed overcrowded, leaving his teacher (what was perceived to be) overwhelmed. Her teaching style changed, as did her overall demeanor and patience level. As a result, our son became bored and unchallenged, which impacted his behavior. We began receiving calls to pick him up due to what we believe stemmed from the teacher's frustration. These calls came on two separate occasions, one for the teacher's inability to redirect him during circle time and once when he picked up a Montessori-sized chair and when he put it down, it came down on the teacher's foot. Mind you, these two times were the only time in now almost three years that we were called for these things or that there was any type of misbehavior communicated to us on behalf of the school. Both times we picked him up, we were assured by the head of school that his teacher would follow up with us about his behavior, but this never happened. We twice asked the teacher to move him into a developmentally appropriate class. Just two weeks prior to his withdrawal I urged her to move him into the developmentally appropriate class temporarily as a "trial". All of these suggestions and requests were refused. It was disappointing for the teacher to be so unresponsive to our requests to address this clear mismatch in placement. This was the same teacher who had worked wonderfully with him for two years and who had previously shown genuine care and understanding, so we were left confused as to her actions, or lack thereof. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with children, as well as the daughter of two Doctorate Level public school teachers, I understand that children are at their best when they're engaged in age-appropriate, stimulating settings. It was disheartening to see that the AIA staff now seemed unable to understand the impact a poorly suited classroom environment could have on our son's behavior and learning. To add to our distress and disappointment, the head of school sent a disingenuous response to my email with my intent to withdraw my son from her school due to a lack of a suitable and appropriate classroom environment. She did express regret at our decision, saying she loved our son and was committed to working with him. Her email response was a conflicting message, combining both overly kind and positive statements with underlying hurtful remarks. She informed us that we would still be responsible for paying a sizable early withdrawal fee, totaling thousands of dollars. Although we were aware of this fee in the enrollment agreement, my husband responded to explain that, given the circumstances leading to the change, we felt it was unfair to be held financially responsible for their choices and when we were already having to spent thousands to place him in a different learning environment. He also mentioned we would be leaving an honest review of our experience to better inform other families considering AIA. In response, the head of school reiterated the fee due and informed that we should "please understand that any communication perceived as a threat has been formally documented and will be addressed through the proper channels if necessary". This statement was unnecessary and upsetting to us, as we were simply expressing our intent to share our experience honestly. Ultimately, while we value the initial positive experience our son had at AIA, the handling of this final chapter left us with reservations regarding AIA's ability to make decisions that are best for the children they serve and questions regarding their authenticity in their mission statement. I hope this review helps AIA consider ways to better support students' needs and communicate open and in real time with parents. Lastly, I hope this review enables other parents considering AIA to make the most informed decision that leads to the most positive outcome for their child and family as a whole.

A.A.I.M.S. is an amazing school! They have the best teachers that strive everyday to teach, guide…read moreand direct the children and to prepare them for pre school classes/ kindergarten. This school teaches the children where they are on the learning scale and helps them grow and learn to love learning. My son comes home every day telling me about all of the new things he is learning like math and geography. They do a fabulous job teaching them about new cultures and celebrating holidays and birthdays. The food is healthy and good for the children. My son loves knowing what he is going to have for lunch and snack everyday. The school goes above and beyond to bring experiences in for the children to learn from. The owner does an amazing job communicating with the parents, keeping the morning drop off and afternoon pick up running smoothly. They also post pictures of the children on the school Facebook page so you can see what your child is doing at school. They also take lots of professional photos of the kids if parents or family members want to buy them. This is not just a business or a job for the people at A.A.I.M.S but a calling to love and teach children. This school is a God send for my son and my family. We have been so pleased that we are enrolling my second son into the preschool program for Fall of 2017. I would highly recommend this school to everyone!

Reviews in Google are turned off. --…read moreAAIMS provides a safe environment with enriching extracurricular opportunities, BUT management concerns overshadow the experience. The director is diligent about compliance yet struggles with transparency, communication, and responsiveness to parent concerns. With a shift toward more openness, professionalism, and support for both staff and families, the school could live up to its strong state rating. At present, my experience leaves me unable to recommend it without reservations. Communication is filtered solely through the director. Although this may be intended to protect staff, it limits transparency as it seems like the director & owner, Nargis/Mini, wants to control the narrative. I commuted over 45 minutes each way because I believed AAIMS would be the right fit for my child. Unfortunately, my interactions with the director felt dismissive. She often seemed overwhelmed and reactive rather than calm and organized. While an email policy for communication exists, this policy was selective who it applied to. A WhatsApp chat was created by Nargis specifically to update pre-K parents about the lead pre-K teacher (Maria) abruptly leaving in the middle of a teaching day. After the lead pre-K teacher walked out, the director quickly began implementing changes to the pre-K program, including adding a Spanish class that was billed as an additional cost to tuition--with only three days remaining before the next month's payment was due. This timing felt concerning and confusing, as it appeared the changes were being made because Maria reportedly did not want the Spanish teacher in her classroom. It was unclear whether the director intended these changes while Maria was expected to return within a week, or if she assumed Maria's absence was permanent. The situation raised questions about decision-making, transparency, and whether these adjustments were being implemented in the students' best interest or for other reasons. On one occasion, after receiving parent questions and concerns, Nargis dismissed herself from the group and deleted prior messages--raising valid concerns about open correspondence, accountability, and her willingness to engage with parent concerns. Minor issues have sometimes been handled in a way that feels overly public and punitive. For example, I emailed Nargis regarding a mix-up with my child artwork, noting that another child's work had been included and that I would return it the next day so it could go to the correct family. She responded defensively, blaming another staff member for the mix-up rather than addressing the situation logically. I confirmed I would return the artwork. However, the director then forwarded my email to all parents, framing the situation as a problem caused by me rather than a simple mistake. This incident reflects a recurring pattern in her approach--minor issues are often blown out of proportion, handled publicly, and rarely resolved with a practical solution, giving the impression that parents raising concerns may be framed as the problem. Additionally, when we officially decided to unenroll my child, she left his belonging on the floor for us to collect it without having to interact with us as to dismiss us. Nargis claims it's because she was cleaning but clearly my pictures/timestamp show others belongings not on the floor. She made sure to remove those things and clean when I addressed this issue to further gaslight me. I have since found another facility & confidant to say this place is a toxic mess. You & your children don't belong anywhere you are not important & respected. Areas of improvement: Communication & Professionalism: School-wide messages often lack professionalism, can feel defensive, and minor parent concerns are sometimes shared publicly to frame you as the problematic parent for having concerns. A more professional communication system for updates (e.g., ClassDojo (free)) would benefit both staff and families. Transparency: Abrupt changes (such as program additions and tuition adjustments) are implemented with little notice or discussion, making the school feel less collaborative and more transactional. Director's Attitude and Behavior: The director's approach to communication and handling concerns can come across as defensive and controlling. In a role that requires regular interaction with parents, this behavior can negatively affect trust, collaboration, and the overall school community. More professionalism and openness would benefit both families and the school's reputation.

I removed my son from another school. Scared but in Hope's of a better education. I have never been…read moremore happy with the decision to let him attend excal. The director is absolutely amazing I personally think the best source of education for your child.... Keep in mind if your child has a special need this school is the best for thoughts needs. Shireen the director puts her whole heart into educating and meeting your child needs. As a parent who has resided in Alpharetta/Cumming Forsyth county area I can tell you my child has been though three places before getting to excal early childhood learning. He has never flourished this well with all the money we have spent for his education. Best school...

From the owner: Enrolling for Summer and Fall Sessions 2019!read more

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 !

This is a lovely preschool--the staff and teachers are so caring with the children. I never had to…read moreworry about the safety of my preschooler (who has food allergies) and she absolutely loved the two classes she attended (3s and 4s)!

This is a decent preschool..... if your child is a perfect little angel and has no health…read morechallenges or anything else of the sort. TL;DR. Don't waste your time here. They are sweet and efficient but have no idea how to deal with less than perfect kids. We put our 4 yr old kiddo in this preschool this year, hoping for a chance at some normalcy for this child who had already been through 9 surgeries, several of them open heart. Kiddo has been by all means a miracle child and has absolutely been through it. We discussed in depth with doctors, therapists, etc before making the decision to send him to school as the right decision. However, as expected, kiddo got sick a bit more than the other kids as kiddos immune system isn't as strong. They have strict sick policy, which we respect and understand. At the end of October, we have our first conference. Nothing is mentioned except an issue with answering to kiddos name and acknowledging direction. Nothing new. Nothing mentioned about "educational value." Fast forward to several weeks before Thanksgiving and sickness is going around. The normal kids are recovering in days, it' takes our kiddo a week to consider sending him back. We try it, and end up having to come get kiddo. We are asked to keep kiddo home until the cough is completely gone. We finally send kiddo back after Thanksgiving and 3 school days later, these people have the audacity to message and say kiddo is not getting " any educational value" and would like us to remove kiddo from class. Zero mention of this at the conference. Zero in the hundreds of messages they send weekly. They find a way to say "we can't handle your kiddo , even though we said we could" They even tried to tell us how we should be parenting and thought we should "consider therapy." Do you not listen? Doctors and therapists are who we consulted with to decide to send him to preschool!! Also, it's your job to GIVE every child the educational value. Something every educator in your preschool should be able to do. Educational value is all on the teacher ‍‍We were thinking about sending our 2 year old next year. But thanks for saving us money and showing how bottom of the barrel your preschool is! Why did you say you would take kiddo on when we disclosed from the very first time we contacted your school that he had some health challenges. Why Lie?!?! Stay away from this scam of a preschool. On the bright side their drop off is about as efficient as Chick Fil A .... So I guess