The first years in a child's life are the most important because they build foundations for the…read morefuture individual. Stepping Stone Montessori does just that! It is a nurturing and academic environment where children learn , love , create and use their sense of independence. My son loves the school, the friendships he makes and the amazing teachers ! We have toured a lot of schools around and have found a perfect match: clean environment, loving and educated teachers along with a management team that is supportive, flexible,understanding !

I want to share my experience in this school and it was undoubtedly the best, with great sadness I…read morehave to withdraw my son because we moved and we are very far from the school. They were almost two wonderful years where all the teachers were very professional and with the best treatment for my son. Miss Elizabeth is a beautiful and dedicated person with an incredible love for all of her students and her school. Miss Carter is always willing to answer any questions. Many thanks to the teachers who took care of my son and educated him. Thank you for helping me with his education. I know my son was in the best hands. We will miss you all very much. If you are thinking about your child being in this school, it is the best decision. Thank you very much for so much love for my son. I know he will miss you very much.

Great daycare here! The staff and teachers are very caring. They have activities each day and kids…read moreare definitely learning while having fun. We get pics throughout day that reconfirms that our baby is enjoying the day. Their lunch is all organic and so far our little loves it. The teachers also really listen and try to accommodate each child. Our little is thriving here

The learning grove academy was a life savor for my child. When we were left with one week to find a…read moreplace, Marci and team reached out about openings. My child is developmentally behind and they were willing to give us a chance. we fell in love with this team right away. they were very hands on with our child and everyone knew him. all staff and children alike. they provided up with excellent feedback when there were times that were a little tougher, which happens in this work. they worked with us to collaborate on solutions and ideas. they were very inclusive with him and other children and even let him do his thing. they knew he was special and the children knew but did not care. he was their friend. Marci's team was absolutely amazing and provided such excellent care it was heartbreaking to leave due to relocation. All the staff was sad to see him go but was very supportive. they were all very hands on and believed in educating all children at their pace. we thank you all for your support and taking care of our child so well. it will be a challenge to find a new area after all these amazing and wonderful people. My child was in the Tigers room and the ladies in there were his favorite people. would talk about them all the time. they kept us informed on activities as well as any opps that may have happened though out the day. we have wonderful memories that we were not able to be part of because of all the fun he was having at school. dancing with friends. playing on the playground. story time and of course snack time. we loved that they were so diverse with their learnings. bringing visitors out to educate and spend time with the littles. our little one may be developmentally behind but with the help of this great staff he came so far and was just one of the kids. thank you all, we miss you and would definitely recommend this team and location.

The staff there is amazing, the school is beautiful and clean, and my daughter looks forward to…read moregoing there everyday. What more can you ask for from a school?

Daycares have become quite costly in recent years but this one is worth every penny that they…read morerequire. They emphasize education so it's not a baby sitting service. They start teaching at age 1! They help with potty training if you need too. They provide the breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for the kids. The staff are easy to reach and communicative. The teachers all have at least a bachelor's degree in childcare or have a background with managing kids, nurses included. They remember all the kid's names and make everyone feel welcomed. It's also quite diverse with cultures and they have respect for others cultures as well. It's a great environment and they even have small celebrations and recognitions such as for Valentine's Day, Grandparents day, etc.

The school is very clean, well organized and friendly staff. We switched to Legacy from another…read moreschool and could immediately tell the difference in quality of care. we have one child in after school and another in GA PreK there. Their summer school camp is really excellent with a lot of activities for the kids. my only complaint is the car-rider lane situation. they have 2 car rider lanes but don't use either of them the way they are meant to be. they allow parents to pull up in the lanes but they require you to walk your child in and sign them in. this creates a backlog of cars in the morning for PreK and the afternoon pickup and has become quite dangerous for the little ones and their parents weaving in and out of cars in the lane to get into the school. It's also very inconvenient for the parents as it takes more time and creates more separation anxiety for the kids at being dropped off. i recommend to institute a real car rider lane with decals and a staff member or 2 getting the kids out of the car and taking them inside.

From the owner: Legacy Academy Suwanee Dam offers a quality program for children birth to first grade that provides…read morean interactive and fun learning curriculum consistent with the standards of excellence set by the National Association for the education of Young Children (NAEYC) as well as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Your child will learn and grow through experiences in technology, art, music, language, math, literacy, and curricular enhancements of yoga, music, teacher directed P.E. & Health along with the foreign languages such as Spanish and Chinese. Legacy Academy Suwanee Dam also offers a program for school-agers. Children attending Riverside Elementary, Sugar Hill Elementary, Sycamore Elementary, Level Creek Elementary and White Oak Elementary schools are transported by school bus to our facility where they have an opportunity to finish homework, enjoy a snack, play on their own playground or just socialize with friends.

Sugar Hill Weekday Preschool has been a God-send for our family. My sons, 3 and 5 1/2, LOVE…read moreattending school. Not one day have they cried at drop-off. When I pick them up, they come to the car smiling and happy. On the first day of school, my 5-year-old son said, "It's awesome, I love this school!" He continues to tell me how much fun he has in TK and how nice the kids are. He has always been skeptical about God, but that's definitely chagning. He is getting a strong Biblical education. They pray multiple times a day, go to chapel, have Bible lessons, etc. The other day, we saw a beautiful sunrise. He said, "Jesus made that for us." And at dinner the other night, he said he has Jesus in his heart! The teachers and staff have been amazing. It seems like most of the staff has worked at this school for many years. They have smiles on their faces, dress nicely, hair done, makeup on... You can tell they genuinely want to be there! Sugar Hill Weekday Preschool is fully staffed like a real school with a director; assistant director-operations; assistant director-admissions; registrar; school nurse; multiple assistants; music & movement teacher; STEAM teacher; and Spanish teacher. ...Not to mention, all the wonderful, loving classroom teachers and assistant teachers. We get a letter from the nurse anytime there's a confirmed illness, or even if our child bumps his head or gets a cut and requires a band-aid. The level of organization has been very impressive. They have signs and tags for everything with each child's name and number (backpack tags, lunchbox tags, car tags, name tags for the beginning of school, etc.). The facility itself is spotless. Custodians are constantly coming in classrooms when children are away to empty trashcans and wipe things down. This particular private pre-school also receives services with Gwinnett County Bright from the Start (special ed services). Some private pre-schools do not qualify to have special ed staff from the county in the classrooms. This is definitely worth considering if your child might have any developmental delays, speech delays, etc. Everyone we've talked to who has had students go from SHWP to Buford Kindergarten have said their children have been extremely well prepared for kindergarten. We can't recommend this school enough!

Our daughter has attended THMS for over two years, starting in the infant program and currently in…read moreprimary. We are very happy with our experience. We thoroughly researched and toured several schools before enrolling her at THMS in April 2023. Mr. Amir, the former owner, was a great leader. Ms. Shireen, the current head of school, is equally wonderful. Despite facing challenges like every organization, the school has experienced positive transformations. Ms. Shireen, Ms. Uzma, and the incredible teachers have prepared our children for kindergarten. There's been an increase in open communication, and more visibility into the curriculum. The school offers fun activities during school hours and some after, and they always include parents and families whenever possible. Our daughter has cherished every teacher, including her afternoon teachers during the extended day program. We haven't experienced any harsh treatment, thankfully. While it's understandable that we might pick her up sweaty from the playground due to Georgia's hot weather, I don't expect teachers to keep all the kids' shirts tucked in or wipe their faces constantly. If that's the case, I'd provide face wipes and leave a note for the afternoon teachers. We've also never picked her up wet because they always help change her if she has an accident, even if she spills water on her shirt! We provide change of clothes and they bag up the wet clothes for us. I deeply respect Ms. Shireen's challenging job. She remains positive and I always see her at school with a smile on her face. Montessori philosophy doesn't sugarcoat developmental truths, and Ms. Shireen and the teachers must tell parents where their kids truly are. They spend upwards of 40 hours per week with them, unlike many of us. I appreciate their hard work and am excited to see what our daughter learns in the next two years.

I would not recommend Tomorrow's Hope Montessori School in Suwanee. My experience there as a parent…read morehas been extremely disappointing and concerning. The way the staff treats the children is far from nurturing or aligned with the Montessori philosophy. During my daughter's time there, we noticed multiple red flags. She would often come home with her clothes soaked or improperly dressed after using the bathroom -- shirts not tucked in, pants half pulled up -- showing clear signs of carelessness. Her face was frequently red when we picked her up. At first, we assumed it was from face paint or playing, but after reviewing camera footage, we realized it was actually from how harshly the teachers were wiping her face. This is completely unacceptable. The food handling practices are also alarming. I personally witnessed a teacher carry five chicken nuggets from the kitchen to the classroom in her hands, even though she was wearing gloves -- no plate, no tray. When serving the food, it was literally tossed onto the children's plates with no care or kindness. Most upsetting of all is the teachers' overall tone and treatment of the kids. The environment is cold and impatient. I witnessed one incident where a child was crying loudly during mealtime, and the teacher yelled at him, grabbed him, and forced him to sit on the floor simply because he was playing with his chair. That is not how any child should be treated, especially not in a school that claims to follow Montessori values. Considering how expensive this school is, the lack of care and compassion is unacceptable. We were willing to sacrifice our hard-earned money for what we believed would be a safe, nurturing, Montessori-style environment. Sadly, what we experienced was the complete opposite. When I brought all of this to the attention of the school director, Shireen Ali, and we reviewed the camera footage, she showed zero empathy or concern, even though everything I described was clearly visible on the footage. Her only solution was to transfer my daughter to a different classroom -- nothing more. That's not acceptable. These teachers do not seem properly trained, and honestly, it doesn't appear that anyone on staff is actively monitoring those cameras unless a parent specifically asks. We ultimately withdrew our daughter because we no longer felt safe leaving her in that environment. I'm sharing this so other parents can make an informed decision -- what looks good on the surface at this school can be very different from what actually happens behind the classroom doors.

This has been a wonderful experience for my child and I. My daughter has bloomed so much since…read morestarting here

I LOVE Ivybrook Academy and more importantly my son LOVES Ivybrook Academy. My son was pretty much…read morenot speaking when he started school here. He could only say a handful of words at 2.5 years old. I was worried, I would hear other children during playdates saying their colors and numbers and I felt my son was behind. Within only a few months of sending him here he speaks full sentences and he has completely transformed into an advanced speaking child. The teachers are above and beyond and you can tell they really care about their students. The owner and principal are amazing as well. My son does not cry when I drop him off, he is actually excited to go to school and never puts up a fight.

The administration at this school is inadequate and not equipped to communicate with families and…read moreadults. They made a horrible error regarding enrolling my son and rather than take accountability and work to make the situation better, they refused to take responsibility. To make matters worse, they blatantly lied about enrollment qualifications and flat out didn't do the simple task of reading the enrollment forms. I am appalled at the lack of customer service, care, and concern for children and families. If you care about your child, do not send him/her here. The inadequacy of the front office staff speaks volumes about what goes on in a school building.

I have had three of my kids at this Goddard. It's a great community and my children have been well…read moreprepared for school. The owner and staff truly care about each and every family.

After setting up an appt., Shana was generous enough to show us around her stables, small farm…read moreanimals, pony, miniature horse and horses that all live/board there. We got to go up into the Tree Fort that the kids get to climb up (regular stairs) into, to have lunch and play games in, during summer camp. Shana is super sweet and ,also, spent time showing my granddaughter how to brush Tank the Pony's blonde mane and winter-coat, as well as ,how to clean his hooves. In the end, my granddaughter went home with a Pony-poster, horse stickers and a cute, decorated, pink horseshoe! She loved it, after being all shy and tentative in the beginning. Thanks, Shana. We hope to be back for a private riding lesson very soon.