Heards Ferry Elementary

3.0 mi

My daughter goes to the school and love it the first day of school she said she learned a lot …read more You can keepin touch with your teacher and do school related activities love the school

Teasley Elementary School

4.7

4.6 mi

My favorite elementary school so far!!! The principal and staff are highly involved and CARING!!…read moreThat is what a school is suppose to be an extended family.

My daughter has been going here since kindergarten. Awesome school and awesome staff. It's one of…read morethe best rated schools in the area. If you're looking for a good school for your kids enroll them here.

Austin Elementary

3.0

(2 reviews)

6.2 mi

I called because I wanted information about the school for my son and the receptionist gave me a…read moreshort version and hung up in my face like she wasn't interested in giving me information. Very rude

This is one of the most sought after elementary schools (according to real estate agents). It has…read more32 open classrooms (most don't have all 4 walls and instead have rolling pods and bookshelves for dividers) for K-5th with one class for pre-K. They recently built a new playground and gym in the past ten years - when I was there we had to do chair aerobics in the cafeteria on rainy days because there was no gym. The teachers and administrators continue teaching here for years because of the great support from the parents in the area. Classrooms are never overcrowded, and I can't recall a time when they had to use trailers. It's my dear alma mater and there is nothing bad I could say about this school; most of my great childhood memories took place here - the spring festivals, field days, sock-hops, and fall carnivals.

The Lovett School

3.7 mi

Amazing K-12 institution, great family atmosphere and an Ivy league secondary education. Very…read moreexcited to be part of the school.

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Ducks on the field.

Sarah Smith Elementary

4.2

(5 reviews)

4.6 mi

Absolutely love the school! Both of our boys went here. So happy and fortunate that the kids had…read morethe chance to attend such a great school.

We have had a fantastic experience at Sarah Smith. The teachers and administration all love the…read morestudents and do their best to make it a special place to learn everyday. We are lucky to have a great public school in our neighborhood.

The Westminster Schools

4.7 mi

1,000. Days? Meals?…read moreFriends? . . . Reviews?? How to mark a relatively minor yet personally important milestone? I didn't want to just do an *average* review, nor did I want to be so aggrandizing as to create a new "listing" of my own Yelp life. [I did think about that one, though...]. Then it hit me: where it all began. Sure, I didn't start at Westminster til 6th grade (that little spurt in Chatt for preschool then another Atlanta private school came before) but it is the most formative educational experience of my life. Even - I think - more than UVA. What I learned, from the "Christian preparatory school for boys and girls" [Note: the specifically Christian part has changed since I was there in the 80s and 90s] is . . . hard to concisely explain [there are some negatives, which I will also mention]. Highlights: *How to think. My parents planted this seed early and they wisely knew I should be in a place where I was challenged, motivated, and importantly - intrigued. *How to create. So many friends have gone on to do amazingly creative, artistically or otherwise, things [see John Pringle http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=john+pringle+wednesday+with+steve+mcqueen&FORM=VRMATS&mmalsid=&mmsosid=385bcb7f-e962-3d3d-e30d-9cf6536fea31&crslsl=0 and Rob Lathan - http://www.roblathan.com/ Zach Hanks http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1189565/bio, just to name three . . .] *The dynamics of social hierarchy: put a lot of bright kids together - and I assure you not all rich WASPy kids - and you've got to learn some social skills, life tactics, motivation . . . [negatives: much like any JH and HS environments, cliques, snottiness, general *rivalries* exist] *Exposure to language and travel. From JH language classes and my first real foray abroad with my French class in 8th grade (I ultimately ended up with enough scores and credits to place out of any college requirements) to trips like Young Life's Western Tour that took us to TX, CO, Mexico, CA and back, with lots of stops in between (Have you climbed Half Dome? Pretty awesome). *The advantages to having so many interests at your use (and waiting or required, depending) - language! science! theater! oh my . . . *An athletic environment par none in Atlanta at my time, and amazingly even better now (and, frankly all "extra-curricular" outlets are as well- have you ever been forced to do a swing jump then safety catch as part of your high school curriculum? Didn't think so - oh, and I had to do mine in a cheerleading skirt). *Simply outstanding teachers (97.2% of the time) [Some pretty stern faculty members-in-charge could use a reset] *Wayyyy big preparation for college - I (and many of my classmates) say Westminster was more challenging than college (and we went to places like UVA, UNC, Dartmouth, Princeton, etc...) Negatives, so to speak, other than I have noted above? Intense competition and pressure; example: a typical weeknight for me as a high school sophomore was two hours of [cross country/cheerleading/tennis] practice, then homework from 8-11 pm, back up at 630 am. Varsity athletes who were also striving to keep being honor students did this every day, every week. Even Type As like me were . . . working hard and beyond. Social pressure - the flip side of acquiring those adult social skills. It's going to be in any Jr High or High School world, but it is amplified in such a brilliant environment. The Type Bs, so to speak - there for family reasons, because it is a phenomenal school, because . . .a really tough place to be as a kid and teen. Super spendy. A smart kid can learn well and go on to do well, regardless of their surroundings, but this kind comes at a price, which I believe is worth it, but it's a pretty big one in terms of dollars. Bottom line? I wouldn't trade it - the experience, the education, the whole shebang - for anything. As much as this smart, Type A, blonde cheerleading captain, WASP girl might have "fit in" and "excelled" - despite the expectations and challenges, on many levels, it is a privilege to go to a place like Westminster for education and way more. And a lot of other kids, different than me - can feel the exact same way. My parents didn't do everything right for sure, but they are the ones who made sure my hide was in that chair in Mrs. Norman's 6th grade English class, and taught me all about diagramming sentences. Part of why I get to write my 1,000th review. Exit, Stage Left.

The Westminster Schools is a private K-12 Christian school in the heart of Atlanta's Buckhead…read moreneighborhood. If you go on their website, you can find the facts that almost speak for themselves: stellar college placements, consistent state champions on a variety of teams, and a campus that rivals many liberal arts colleges. Beyond all of that, however, this is where I learned to study hard and grow as a human being. The religious nature of the school allowed me to gain a comprehensive education in Christianity, and the teachers here are second to none. Even five years out, I still keep in touch with many of them. The price tag is steep, and the social and academic pressure is high, but Westminster gave me a middle school and high school education that made me who I am today. For that, I thank you. Five stars cannot cover what I learned here.

A Christian Preparatory School For Boys and Girls - and so much more, from beliefs to activities to . . .

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Trinity School

3.1 mi

This is a amazing school my son goes here and has learned so much. Currently his teacher is mrs…read morebillups and she is wonderful.

From the owner: Trinity School is an independent co-educational elementary school located in Atlanta, Georgia,…read moreserving ages three through Sixth Grade. Founded in 1951, the School is a non-profit, tax-exempt institution governed by an independent Board of Trustees. Since its founding, Trinity's vision has been to provide a nurturing environment in which to challenge students.

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East Side Elementary School

4.6 mi

I love This school I Acctully go here and they can't stress…read morehow much they prevent bullying and hurtful treading they love all of their students and their lunches aren't scary. All the teachers know your name it's the best school in the county it's always looking for what your kid needs in a learning environment and helps all kids this school is Definetly the best

Little Sunshine's Playhouse

4.2

(13 reviews)

12.0 mi

I have 2 children here. My oldest runs into class everyday and learns so much. I truly attest that…read moreto school. The infant classroom is outstanding. The 2 teachers Ms Keely and Mrs Sarah rock it. I wish the ratio was smaller but given what they have, they're outstanding and have that room well under control. They send me an update almost every 30 minutes of the baby's status: pictures, naps, feeds, and are great at messaging in the app immediately. No place is perfect. I wish staff was more consistent and the outdoor playground amenities were better but at the end of the day, I do recommend this place and know my children are safe and loved.

Overall, we've been very happy with the experience at LSP Roswell. The teachers and staff seemed to…read moretruly care about our daughter (and all kids). While a couple of issues have come up during our tenure there, we have to give credit to the Admin as they have always been quick to address and taken any of our concerns seriously. Most importantly, our daughter is happy there!

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Primrose School of Sandy Springs North

3.6 mi

Staff is extremely friendly - Teachers are phenomenal- Facility is always clean. We only wish our…read moreson started at this school SOONER, as we waited until Pre-K. Thank you Primrose Team!! We have loved spending this year with you!!!

The school is very nice. My daughter loves her teachers. The environment is clean and safe.read more

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Concourse Parkway KinderCare

3.9

(8 reviews)

4.2 mi

My son went to this center from 2015-2018 and he had a great time! The teachers and director were…read morevery caring. Since it's relatively a small center, it feels like home, very friendly environment, and all teachers know almost all kids. Some teachers might be more caring than others, but that is the case in almost all daycares. We like the fact that the director was very involved and on top of things.

My son has been going to the Concourse Parkway KinderCare since he was 4 months old and he is…read morealmost 2 now. When I say he has thrived that would be an understatement. The Director and Associate Directors are thoughtful and caring and very attentive to my child. The toddler room teachers are wonderful. He has thrived so much in the toddler room. He know s his ABCs, can count 1-30, and has learned so many new words. They have recently initiated the use of an app where they send photos, videos, and updates about your child to you throughout the day. All the teachers know his name and greet me every day upon arrival and departure.

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Primrose School of East Cobb at Paper Mill

4.0

2.9 mi

My son has been attending this school for two years and my husband and I thank our stars every day…read morethat the teachers and staff here are part of our "village." Our experience has been nothing short of 100% positive- the curriculum, the activities, the food, and the communication have all exceeded our expectations. Safety, cleanliness, and our child's mental and emotional health were the priority for us when we were searching for a preschool and we could not be happier with our choice. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking in East Cobb!

Worst day being a mother to date was Wednesday May 1, 2019 and here is why, on that date I got a…read morecall from Primrose of East Cobb. They could not reach his father so they called me, and I was at work. The owner John Fudge proceeds to tell me that my son has been crying uncontrollably since he was dropped off (at that time it had been about 40 mins), that he has a bump on his head, it's unusual for him to act like this, and that I may need to take him to the doctor to have him checked out. My response was a bump? I didn't see a bump on his head this morning, his father took him to school and he didn't see one either so I say okay, If I can't reach his father to come back and get him I will pick him up. I ended up picking him up and they have me sign a document called a statement of illness. It claims they saw bruises on him and the bump on the head. I walk in the room to get him, he isn't crying anymore, I see the bump on his head and I say to the teacher that it looks like a mosquito bite. He also had 3 mosquito bites on his right leg from being outside the night before. The teacher looks at me with this blank look and says nothing. I tell my son, lets go. I call his doctor on the way home to make an appointment for him to come in that same day, even though I don't think anything is wrong, just to cover my bases because I felt like they were documenting this in a way that sounded really bad and they have never documented his illness before. I picked up up a little before 11 am. I take him to the doctor at 2 pm, they acknowledge that they are indeed mosquito bites and that he seems to have an allergic reaction to them, that accounts for the redness and swelling. He also had no bruises anywhere on his body, only mosquito bites. Before I could get out of the doctor's office I'm getting phone calls from a number I don't recognize. I check my voicemail and it's Cobb County DCFS. I call them back and the lady says she has to see me in person and check on my son because of the case that has been opened on me. I lost it! I started crying, then I got angry, then I got scared. She was very understanding and said I had every right to feel the way I felt. She wouldn't tell me details of the complaint over the phone but I knew it was the school! I just could not believe they went to that extreme before even getting an explanation for anything! So I went back to the doctor crying ridiculously and informed them that they reported me to DCFS. They just shook their heads and gave me enough documents to show to the case worker and said it should be fine. We had to have a visit from DCFS that same day and the first thing she said when she saw my son was she could not believe they reported this to them. She said they would close the case but we are still in the system and went through an ordeal that could have been avoided with proper communication. Also, the case worker said the person who reported the incident said my 2 year old son who can't string together a full sentence told them daddy put the bump on his head. We asked him what happened to his head and his answer switched 3 times! Needless to say we removed him from this school. Check the pictures, below, all bug bites they said were bruises. Of course they defended their decision to make that call based on the laws of mandated reporters but even a mandated reporter should have some common sense and communicate with the parents before making that decision. They had 24 hrs to report suspected abuse, they did not even give me the opportunity to explain anything. No one was there to talk to me when I went to pick him up, just here, sign this form. No one told me that they had questioned him and he said his dad did it, even though when his dad dropped him off he didn't start crying until they took him out of his arms. He did not want to stay. The police don't question children without a parent being present so how are they able to do it? Also, if you really think a child is being abused, you call the supposed abuser to come and pick him up? I may not be familiar with some things but I still feel like they escalated this far beyond what was necessary and my child has never had any problems period! So send your child there if you want to but make sure you document everything so if your child goes to school with a bump or cries excessively you can have all your ducks in a row. This incident was enough for me to lose trust in their decision making when it comes to my child. I would forever be on edge sending him there worried that they might see something minor and report it just because they can (oh i'm sorry, because they have a suspicion, even though there has never been any indication of abuse). My son is a daredevil and I am thankful mosquito bites and an occasional cold are all I have had to deal with so far. I am also glad I had sense enough to take him to the doctor and have documentation backing me up!