I've had a wonderful experience at the Georgia Mountains YMCA. From the moment you walk in, you're…read moregreeted by staff who are genuinely kind, welcoming, and incredibly hardworking. They go out of their way to make members feel comfortable and supported, whether you're brand new or have been coming for years. It's clear that they truly care about the community they serve. The workout area is well-maintained and offers a great variety of machines. The space feels clean, organized, and motivating. Another highlight is the wide range of group fitness classes available. The instructors bring positive energy and encouragement, making each class both effective and enjoyable. For families, the available childcare is a huge plus. It provides peace of mind knowing your children are in a safe, caring environment while you focus on your workout. Overall, the Georgia Mountains YMCA is more than just a gym--it's a supportive, community-centered space with exceptional staff, excellent facilities, and programs that truly meet the needs of individuals and families alike.

I've had my child in 2 different swim lessons and both were miserable experiences. I would…read morerecommend Frances Meadows over this place. the instructors we had were rude to our kids until they realized we were watching. It's probably why they don't let parents stay by the pool to watch.

I have had My children here for almost a year now and they enjoy it so much. The school is amazing…read moreand the teachers are absolutely great. They focus on children learning but in a way that it's fun for the children while learning. my children have advanced so much and I appreciate the people behind it at this learning center. T.E

ABSOLUTE WORST EXPERIENCE, DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILD HERE!!! They replaced our daughters spot with…read moreanother child because we got Covid. If I could give negative stars I would!!! All the owner Cassandra cares about is money NOT your kids and she's very rude. We notified them the first week of December that our family tested positive for Covid. They asked us to Quarantine which I completely understand. Than said we will not be able to bring our daughter back until we provided a negative Covid test for everyone in our household which in some instances can take weeks or even months to receive a negative test depending on the way your body reacts to the virus. " CDC guidelines were 10 day Quarantine at the time but no problem, we too want to ensure the safety of the other children and their families." They then told us after we provide a negative Covid test that we need to Quarantine our daughter for an additional 10 days, "Like What!?! We have jobs that we have to get back to which is why we have our daughter enrolled in daycare. Still no problem we will work around the daycares guidelines and find additional child care for the those days." After all of that we contacted the daycare when we were finally able to bring our daughter back and they proceeded to tell us that they replaced our daughters spot at the daycare with another child and that we will no longer be able to bring our daughter because they do not have any more room. At the same time telling us that we owe them $785 for the time that she was not there and they did absolutely nothing except replace our daughters spot to try and collect more money. They told us that they sent us a couple emails while we had Covid and said we needed to pay them or they were replacing our child. I'm sorry but Covid hit us pretty hard and the last thing we were thinking about was checking our email everyday to see if we still had childcare. I never received a phone call until the day before she was to go back to daycare at 4:00 pm and they told me that we can not bring our daughter in the next day!! Keep in mind every daycare in our area is currently full for infants with a minimum of 2-3 months wait time. The funny thing is I asked to speak with Cassandra (The Owner) because she had one of her employees call to break this news to me and we were told that she is on vacation and currently inaccessible to her email!!! Go figure, complete hypocrite!! We had our daughter there for 4-5 months, Ms, Shirley was great with our daughter but completely over worked. Many times they were short staffed and although they say their policy is 5 infants-to-1 teacher which is already a lot she was at many times watching a lot more. We were constantly fighting a diaper rash at home because it is physically impossible to change her as often as she needed to be with that workload. They would have trouble updating the app with feeding and changing times because they were so busy. And when we initially enrolled her we were told that we would receive photos posted through the app daily of our baby girl. NOT ONCE did they ever post a photo of her. This place is no where near worth the $1000 a month price tag!!!

This is a serious warning for every parent. Please talk to…read moreyour children about what happens to them when they're sent to the office. What I've personally witnessed and reported is alarming, and it's not isolated. A teacher who was previously arrested was allowed to return to work--even after earlier incidents involving a child. That alone should tell you how much is being hidden. There is a pattern of staff protecting each other, covering up situations, and ignoring the safety and emotional well‑being of the kids. The entire office staff, along with the family members they've placed in positions there, desperately needs to be replaced. Their lack of patience and compassion--especially toward children with disabilities--is unacceptable. If your child is nonverbal, I strongly urge you not to enroll them here. They monitor these reviews, and that's fine. Something has to change, because these children deserve better. If you want to understand why so many parents are speaking out, search online for complaints about "magic years of learning." The truth is out there, and it's disturbing.

My daughter begged for months to go to "big girl school," so I finally started calling around. When…read moreI spoke with Ms. A, she let me know a spot had just opened up--perfect timing! She attended for 8 months with Ms. Christina before transitioning to Pre-K, and it was such a great experience for her. I received pictures throughout the day and daily reports at pick-up, which gave me so much peace of mind. This is where she really began developing her social skills, building relationships with other children, and becoming more aware of her emotions. I'm so grateful for the care and support she received during such an important stage.

My children have attended The Goddard School in Flowery Branch since 2011. Over the years, there…read morehave been hundreds of instances in which I have thanked my lucky stars for this school. Most recently, I've looked around and noticed that most all the staff and teachers have been there long enough to have watched my children grow up. They are integral role models and loving adults in my children's lives, day in and day out. You cannot put a price tag on that kind of consistency, loyalty, commitment and low turnover rate. These women are like family to us. It makes all the difference. Goddard School in Flowery Branch is simply the best there is.

I want to share how proud and grateful I am to be a part of The Goddard School in Flowery Branch…read morefor over 7 years. I am both a teacher and a parent here. I appreciate the family atmosphere of the whole school, my co-workers and all the families. My son went through the school and is now in Kindergarten and doing amazing. My daughter is still at the school with me and I love being a part of her days, participating as a parent for events and then going back to my class of adorable babies. This is truly a special place that I just have to brag about!

After a stressful season of trying different schools during the pandemic, finding Cadence Academy…read morePreschool brought our family so much peace -- and it has never left. Our first daughter started here at 2 years old and is now finishing private pre-K and watching her grow academically and personally through the care and nurturing of her teachers has been such a joy. The staff truly invests in each child's development, and that love shows every single day. We felt so confident in Cadence that enrolling our second daughter was an easy decision -- she begins in August, and we cannot wait for her journey to start here too. If you're a parent searching for a school you can trust completely, look no further.

My experience at Cadence Academy has been wonderful. The office staff feels like family and my…read moredaughter's teacher, Ms. May, is superb. I literally couldn't ask for a better teacher to care for and pour into my baby. I can literally see the positive influence she is and how much she truly loves what she does! That is all us parents hope for when releasing our children into someone else's care

We have had nothing but great experiences at this location, all of the staff is friendly and…read moreattentive and we are always updated on how our daughters day had went. Brooklyn loves to go to "school" everyday to see her friends and teachers and even asks about it on the weekends! I would highly recommend Discovery Point Oakwood to anyone.

For anyone looking for childcare in the Oakwood/Flowery Branch area, I absolutely DO NOT recommend…read moreDiscovery Point on Winder Hwy!!! I have had several issues with them over the past 2 years and more so recently. Last night at the dinner table Liam let me know that when they went outside ALL of the class got popsicle for a snack except him because they said he was "bad"! This is not the first time that snacks had been with held from a student in his classroom. For a teacher(s) to think it is ok to not give a child a snack while everyone else is eating is absolutely absurd!! I am so thankful he is old enough to understand and to tell me this happened otherwise I would have never known! I wonder how many other kids this has happened to that their parents don't know. Again this is not the first complaint I have made about them nor is it the first time they have been known for withholding food from another child!! Please SHARE with everyone you know!!!

This place is remarkable and highley recommended! This center offers nurturing and stimulating…read moreenvironment for children. The daycare center is known for its exceptional care and attention to detail, which sets it apart from other daycare facilities. It's always so colorful and bright, with well-maintained play areas and equipment that the kids enjoy. The staff is highly experienced and compassionate, providing individualized attention and support for each child. They are trained to engage children in age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development. My child came in being shy and would not open up to anyone, and has grown emotionally and phyiscally as a little person, the results are outstanding! I will forever thank this place, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for caring!

This is one of the best centers for children the owner is passionate about her work and loves…read morethe.kids.