I toured nearly every daycare in St. Augustine as well as all the Montessori options in…read moreJacksonville and St. John's before choosing Guidepost Montessori at Baymeadows, and I couldn't be happier with that decision. From my very first call, Ms. Tomeka, the head of school, was incredible and made me feel confident about enrolling my daughter. She began in the Nido classroom and has since transitioned to the toddler room, where all of her guides have been nothing short of amazing. Our daughter is genuinely excited to go to school each day, most mornings she runs right into the classroom! The guides and school leadership are warm, communicative, and always quick to answer any questions we have. We've seen our daughter grow, learn, and thrive so much, and we truly have Guidepost to thank for that

We moved to the JAX area about 2 years ago. It took us some time to find an actual Montessori…read moreschool that lived up to the Montessori name. We experienced schools in the area called "Montessori" and are nothing but the opposite. Ms Tomeka had done a fantastic job with this school. All the staff are well trained and educated in Montessori methods. We've seen our little one grow and become more independent that we could have imagined at such a young age. Not to mention the amount of love and care from the teachers towards the kids and us as parents. I highly recommend this school.

Stumbling upon TLE SS was one of the best decisions we could have made for our little one. We came…read morefrom a not-so-great experience at another daycare, which led me to homeschool my now 2-year-old for about four months. From the very first tour, my husband and I were in awe of how professional the staff was and how clean and organized the center appeared. In my mind, it was the perfect fit for a Type A parent like myself. I first met Ms. Andrea, who was simply delightful and soft-spoken. I shared my expectations as a parent, and she truly listened. I told her that as long as my child was treated with respect, communication remained open--even for the slightest concern--and transparency was maintained, she wouldn't hear a peep from me. Ms. Andrea and Ms. Yahira have exceeded my expectations in every way. Not only do they treat my child with respect, but they genuinely love her and have taught her so much in such a short time. I selfishly pray they will still be here when my second child is of age. They are truly an asset to this program and to our family. We sincerely appreciate all that they do.

The staff are absolutely amazing and helpful. They love the kids so much. We have been at this…read moredaycare over a year now. And we will stay here until my daughter ages out. Absolutely great place

I needed a place for my two-year-old to go while I attended a training for work. My babysitter had…read morecancelled at the last minute. I remembered a friend had recommended KidsPark, and we are now KidsPark family for life. My son was happy, safe, and didn't want to leave- and for a toddler, that's a big deal. I encourage other parents to check out KidsPark; you'll love it!

Awesome drop-in care during non school hours! They get over booked Mon- Friday from 9-5pm. But the…read morehours after and weekends it's great care for a busy parent to get a few things done.

I went to BROOKS family YMCA for a short timeframe when I was on a transition from rehabilitation…read more Everyone from Joe and the team were great. I unfortunately never got a chance to say goodbye before I moved out of the area, but thank you. You know who you are.

I would leave 0 stars but I cannot. This ymca is unsanitary and dirty,they barely wipe down…read moremachines and most of the workers have an attitude especially the African American lady with curly hair she is disrespectful and should not be working there if she treats pepole bad and she kicks people out the basketball court even tho she really has no authority I'm going to start going to la fitness and not this trash hole.

AMAZING Teachers and Staff! My daughter LOVES Ms.Dee and…read moreMs. Jay! Ms. Toya always helps me with my daughter hair! My son LOVES Ms. Sara and Ms. Adrianna! All the teachers are amazing. Ms. Britni and Ms. Nikki are a great team. 10/10

My son has been here for 9 months (starting at 3.5 months). It's hard to leave your baby at such an…read moreearly age, but having the cameras and getting picture updates throughout the day gives us peace of mind. We absolutely love his teachers, and he's already learned so much there.

We absolutely love NDLC!!! We are so happy with everything this daycare provides. The teachers are…read moreamazing, the faculty is so helpful and goes above and beyond. Our son has learned so much and it truly amazes us seeing his growth and development thanks to NDLC.

My wife found this place by online reviews and proximity to her work. Needless to say we are…read moreextremely happy to have found it. My daughter seems happy to be there, has made friends, has developed a great appetite because of the variety of food they serve, and has developed at a great pace for her age. The building seems like a safe place and the staff has been very friendly. Would bring another child here in the future.

My two sons under 2 go to this school and the first thing I noticed when they started last year is…read morehow much the teachers care about the children. The facility is very clean, lunch is prepared daily, and the curriculum is fantastic.

From the owner: Conveniently located in one of Jacksonville's fastest-growing areas, Deerwood Academy Town Center…read moreserves families from across the city with truly excellent early childhood education. Our team of caring, knowledgeable teachers help preschool and school-age program students thrive with individualized attention. Our accredited A Beka phonics curriculum, creative play and enrichment activities, and learning targeted to each development stage help give our students the foundation for lifelong educational success.

Probably not for everyone, but our daughter hated the chaos of a typical daycare. A Child's Place…read morehas provided her a structured and safe learning environment where she is free to express her emotions. The staff has expectations of the parents which requires an adjustment period, but it is intended to provide the children consistency throughout their day. This school promotes a pacifist culture rather than an aggressive one. The curriculum leverages a student's interest to cultivate their natural abilities. For example, students interested in art can spend more time doing art while students more interested in math can focus on math. This allows the children to define themselves. Conflict resolution is also built into the culture and no staff member ever raises their voice at the children. The facilities do not have a commercial feel to them like most daycares. Operations are very transparent and not governed by corporate policy. COVID-19 created some hurdles but those were widespread. I can't imagine sending my child anywhere else.

Our child is in her fourth year at A Child's Place Montessori and she loves it. We are so happy…read morewith our decision to send her here! The school environment is enriching, with a huge variety of learning and creative opportunities, and very true to the Montessori method. Our child has benefitted academically because she loves learning and loves going to school. All she wanted to do for her birthday was stay at school ALL day until they closed, and she once told me that Friday is her least favorite day because she doesn't have school the next day. We enjoy reviewing her weekly work log to get a glimpse at what she is currently working on and what her goals are, and the work she brings home is high quality. The staff is supportive and accommodating. Any issue or concern we have had has been addressed and resolved quickly and to our satisfaction. We enjoy the scheduled teacher conferences twice per school year, where we are able to discuss our child's progress and see her work. Outside of conferences, the teachers have made themselves available and accessible for any questions. During normal times, the school offered plenty of opportunity to volunteer in the classroom, and we have delighted in spending time helping -- I wish I could go to school here! If you are looking for a unique, nurturing environment for your child, we strongly recommend A Child's Place Montessori.