This childcare program has exceeded my expectations tremendously! My toddler has grown and…read moredeveloped leaps and bounds since beginning at Little Wildflowers! Harmony and Eddie care like family and treat your little one like their own!! We have been so fortunate for the wonderful care they give to our daughter when we are away. They really go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed and at home. We have been lucky with little to no illnesses since she started there as well. You will not be disappointed at Little Wildflowers..the positive teachings and the unlimited outdoor play keeps our little girl so happy! We love it!!

I couldn't be happier, my son loves spending his day at Little Wildflowers, I can tell he is having…read morea great time. Originally, I was hesitant to try an In-Home daycare but I can already see the benefits that this smaller group offers my son. He gets to play and learn at the same time without strict rules. Eddye and Harmony helped him adjust to this change, they are really creative! Totally recommend them, the program is great and way more structured than other daycare facilities.

My thinking is if you send your kid to day care, and trust someone with being a part of the…read moreupbringing of your child, then it had damn well better be a five-star experience. My wife used to work for TN DHS, which is the state agency which among many other things, audits child care programs and rates them. So, needless to say, she knew what to look for and had heard horror stories about the industry going into the search. Child care programs are assigned zero to three stars based on many criteria including education, compensation, educator/child ratio, etc. I am sure most parents don't look into these before packing off their little ones, because there is a rather large facility near my house that is PACKED and is a zero star place - all of this info is public information. So when we started looking for a place to take care of our impending child, my wife who is ultra picky anyway, ascended to a higher plane of selectivity. We looked around a LOT, and there were a ton of differences even between the high-ranked places. We found one place we really liked, but it was one of the most expensive in town by a HUGE margin. Then we found Cheekwood. One of the big differences with Cheekwood was the way they seemed to have people that genuinely loved children as we toured. And by that, I mean it was like the love for one's own child, not just 'people who like kids'. So that really resonated with us from the get-go. Their excellent track record with the state all the way across the board didn't hurt either. Now, 22 months into it, I can say I have been very, very pleased with the level of care this facility has given my son. We started him off when he was around four months, and the staff at Cheekwood has been amazing every day since day 1. We get great feedback on our son's progress and he always comes home with something new he has learned that surprises us. They have also been fantastic accommodating our special religious and dietary needs for our little guy, too. So yeah, Cheekwood Child Development Center is the bomb. It may be tough to get into, but there's a great reason for it.

This is so much more than simply a "daycare". This truly is a great preschool educational…read moreenvironment. My children were much better prepared for school thanks to the great caregivers there. I feel like my time with Cheekwood was a great benefit for my children.

A hidden gem in Nashville. We have attended school and camp at the farm location and love it. The…read morestaff knows our kids and needs, taking time to ensure each of them is receiving what they need to grow and learn. An amazing way to get your kids away from screens and learn in ways that are proven to be better for their mental, emotional, and physical health. Such an amazing and rare opportunity.

A New Leaf is an amazing school with extremely caring teachers with emphasis on nature, active…read moreoutdoor play, collaborative work, creativity and respect for each other and the nature. It is a truly magical environment that nurtures social emotional well being and promotes hands-on learning by exploration and wonder. The kids can truly become themselves in this school. The director - Elle - is amazing and it also has the best parent community in the whole town, that we have been part of for the last 4 years!

Casa as we affectionately call is was the perfect place for both of my children (10 years apart!!!)…read moreAmazing owner/teacher and teachers/families that truly love and engage in the lives of the children. Lovely place to be. IYKYK. Definitely a 100 out of 10!

My son has attended Casa Dei Montessori for two wonderful years. The teachers are trained…read moreMontessori experts who know how to present engaging and developmentally appropriate materials to children so that they learn at their own pace and attain a sense of independence. In addition, the school is run by actual moms who adore children and help them thrive. The students have traditional Montessori work cycles, but also bake together and have outdoor water play. Speaking of outdoors, the outside area is cute, complete with play structures and a kitchen. Casa uniquely and wonderfully combines the best of a loving home environment and an engaging academic setting. It's the best, and I HIGHLY recommend.

My name is Stuart Adamson and I'm an NCS alum class of 2010…read more First of all, the biggest contributing factor towards my distaste for NCS stems from the segregation of "Those with learning disabilities " and "Those without". Depending on who you were outcomes for the same scenario would be completely different. For example, if you had a learning disability and you were late to class because you were talking to a teacher from your previous class about something your outcome would've been that you would've gotten some form of punishment because, in my opinion, you were expected to know not to be late even though you had a legitimate reason for being late. On the other hand, if it was the same scenario for a student that didn't have a learning disability the outcome would've been you had a legitimate reason and just a slap on the wrist. Secondly, I can still remember freshman year and being so excited to be in the art class elective and for a split second feeling like one of the normal students instead of feeling like a lab rat in the special education herd. That was until some teacher, I can't remember who, came and got me and was like "You're supposed to be in this class!" like a prisoner who escaped and got caught. In my mind I was like "Well they didn't f***ing tell me that!". In my opinion the life skills class should be strictly for low functioning students not for students who are slow learners.Although I wasn't the least bit happy about being in the class I had to continue to attend the class even though I'm pretty sure that "Non verbal learning disorder" doesn't mean I'm not smart enough to do daily tasks. Lastly, if there's one teacher you need to avoid at all costs it's Ms. Bartlett. Senior year you're already under a great deal of stress to make sure you graduate. My senior year was her first year of teaching. I firmly believe that she took a job at her old high school as a way to get in easy. Now by this time we all had senioritis, which is when you're so close to graduation you just want to get that dang diploma and get the hell out of dodge. The way I remember it was that we could partner up to study for this exam - so we did. The next day going about our day one of the announcements on the monitors around the high school said for these students, me included, to go to the principals office. Oh the bucket of gravel I felt in my stomach. I had never been in a situation like that before so I was really nervous. 3 or 4 of us stood in front of 3 teachers to plead our case but I don't think they would've cared to take our side of the story. Punishment was early morning detention for several days. On top of that they gave us a zero for the grade on that exam. Then it was bumped up to a 75, which is still an F, but it was too little too late.

This is a great school. We have two kids there, one in preschool and one in elementary and they…read morelove it. The faculty have been so kind and helpful to us all the way around. The teachers seem to really like being there and are good at keeping parents up to date per the apps they use. I haven't experienced any of the things the negative reviews here reference. Honestly really glad for a school like this.

This review is specifically on the management of The Academy of Harpeth Village (not the teachers)…read more My son was involved in an incident that his face was heavily scratched and bruised on both sides. I was told we could not see video footage to confirm what happened and opted to pull our son from the class with an email confirmation that the two week notice policy would be waived and a refund would be issued for the week my son did not attend. Two weeks later, no refund and being told a refund can't be issued now and to take it up with corporate. Taking no accountability for promising a refund and will not make this right. Parents, be weary of empty promises over email.

Both of our kids are at the academy and we have been very pleased. Our daughter is very shy and…read morehas a hard time adapting to new teachers/adults but has found a friend in Ms. Xena . We are lucky enough to have had her twice!

Our experience with this school has been deeply concerning from a safety and management…read moreperspective. The school consistently appears to be understaffed, and families frequently receive messages asking parents to keep their children home due to staffing shortages. In addition, there have been multiple state violations, poor communication, and several incidents that we feel were either undocumented or not appropriately addressed. As parents, the safety and well-being of our children are our highest priorities, and unfortunately, we no longer feel confident that this school can provide a safe and reliable environment. Due to these ongoing concerns, we are actively seeking a different school for our children. Based on our personal experience, I would not recommend this school to other families.

Our family has sent 3 kids to this school over the last 5 years. My favorite part about this school…read moreis the community of friends, parents, and kids it's created for our family. Currently we have an infant with Ms Tresa and Ms Brittany and a Pre-K'er with Ms. Sarah. Ms Tresa and Ms Brittany are so warm and make it 10000x times easier to drop her off each morning... they also do a great job keeping to the schedule I've requested for our baby. Our Pre-K'er blows me away with how much he's learned in Ms. Sarah's class. The way she integrates academics, emotional intelligence, and social and community responsibility has done so much to shape my kiddo. Highly recommend considering this school for anyone in the market!

We are so grateful we found Little Sunshine Playhouse. My child is absolutely thriving largely due…read moreto how teachers expose the children to a phenomenal range of experiences--from arts and music to rich vocabulary development. And their integration of physical activity into the daily classroom routine is simply the best we've seen. We've experienced three other daycares, and Little Sunshine Playhouse is by far the best! The teachers, especially Miss Joelle and Miss Paula, have been fundamental in my child's growth. The director, administration, and entire leadership team are all thoughtful, engaged, and really dedicated to helping kids thrive. We couldn't be happier!

We absolutely love LSP! We only recently enrolled last August after moving from out of state but…read moreit's been an amazing experience. Both of our daughters love their teachers and Joelle has been a godsend with our youngest!!

My son has been going to ALC now for over 2 years, and I can honestly say I wouldn't want him going…read moreanywhere else! They have flexible schedules for those parents that don't need their child to go everyday. The staff is amazing and so caring about my son in and outside of school. They really pay attention to the children's' needs and always make adjustments accordingly. They have all kinds of activities during and after school that make it fun for the parents as well. My son has NEVER not wanted to go to school. Even though he only goes a couple of days a week, he is always asking me when he can go next. He loves his teachers and every single person on the staff. As a working single mom, it's hard to leave him, but I always feel good about what he's doing/ learning when I drop him off at ALC.

I really can't say enough about the staff. There are so many wonderful and loving caregivers…read moreworking there. It feels like every staff member in the building knows my little boy and greets him cheerfully every day. His primary teachers know him really well and make great observations about his behavior and personality. I felt great about going back to work because I knew he would receive great care. I also appreciated that they offer a variety of flexible plans, so it was easy for me to transition from half day care to full day care when I went back to work. Addressing the concern about employees and English skills, there are several employees who were born in other countries and for whom English is clearly a second language. I was actually really pleased to see that my son would be exposed to such a diverse group of people so early in life. I've never had trouble communicating about his needs and his pediatrician was blown away by his verbal skills at his last well visit, so I know his language development is just fine. I have zero direct knowledge of the staff pay, so I can't address concerns about staff being underpaid. I certainly hope that isn't the case because they are wonderful.

We love West End Preschool. Both my children attend and are very happy. It smells of two things…read more.. hot cooked lunch (prepared fresh every day and lovingly served family-style in each classroom, AND ... my favorite: bleach! The teachers are very knowledgable and loving. Lots of outside time and opportunity for discovery. Plus, music class throughout the week. The administrative staff is very professional and accommodating. I can not recommend it enough.

From the owner: Our curriculum is intentional and purposeful; developed using the research based Creative…read moreCurriculum NAEYC quality criteria, and the TN Early Learning Standards. We are a hands on, inquiry based program. We serve children 6 wks - 5 yrs. of age. Our goal is to develop Vibrant Minds; Healthy Bodies, Caring Hearts and to be a Community of Families. Our Full Time program is open 7 - 5:30 and our Part Time program is 9 - 2:30 optional days.