My daughter went there from January till August 2013. We absolutely loved her infant group and her…read moreteacher Mrs. Natalie is as good as it gets. Director Wilma is helpful in making sure all your questions are answered and your child is safe and sound. 4 stars and the reason we left is for the hours. Spring Garden closes at 4 pm and 1 pm during the summer which makes it tricky for working parents.

Mary's School is one of the best preschools in Boone. Both of my daughters are students at the…read moreschool and their time spent there has been invaluable. Mary Willis and her staff do an amazing job with the kids and sincerely care about each and every child they come across. During the year Mary writes a report on a child's progress and meets with parents to discuss it. When I have shared these reports with friends and family members, they couldn't believe how detailed it was and how lucky I was to have such a great teacher for my kids. At school, the kids learn through doing hands-on practical activities. From preparing their snacks to washing their own dishes. The children also learn from each other. Mary uses the older children as teachers to help the younger children. This fosters independence as well as raises self-esteem. Children are also encouraged to define their own boundaries by being allowed to say no to others. This also teaches them that it is okay when others say no to them and to respect their boundaries. One of my favorite things is that the kids are allowed to get dirty and messy in order to explore and learn new things. They play outside every day and learn how to socialize with peers. My kids love it at Mary's School and I have seen how much they have grown in the past years as a result of what they have learned there. I would encourage any parents to start their child's education at Mary's Montessori.

From the owner: As a Montessori classroom, we have a multi-aged classroom from 2.5-5, so that there is always…read moresomeone who is learning, someone who can teach, and the oldest children are valued, competent helpers. In the three year cycle, we get to know children deeply, and see clearly their strengths. Our staff of 3 have a combined teaching experience of 47 years!

My kids have been at Ashley Academy for a couple of years now, and I can't say enough great things…read moreabout the school. It has been an awesome experience for my children!! We started with only one child at this school and were so impressed that we decided to send all our kids to Ashley Academy. This past year was a great year! As the previous comment indicated, there have been some changes this past year, but I am excited for my kids to return next year. When your kids are learning, enjoy learning, and WANT to go to school everyday, you know you have found a wonderful environment for your kids. I would recommend this place to any parent.

Unsatisfactory is an understatement. I could go on and on about the many things that are wrong with…read morethis school from the board to the lack of guidance and proper administration. I can tell you that if I had school age children I would not send them there. In fact, when I first started another employee said that to me, and I couldn't understand until having experienced such a tragic excuse for an educational facility. In the last part of the 2013 school year new administration was brought in and all the teachers had hope for improvements. Sadly, things only got worse with the hiring of a director with NO experience for the role. I have one word if you are considering sending your children here: DON'T.

Tri-Cities Christian, SACS & AACS accredited, has strong educational programming where my children…read morehave grown in high proficiency in academics for multiple years. I also value Bible being taught to educate the whole person. When we became more involved in extracurriculars, we as parents began to have a much greater appreciation for the community that is Tri-Cities Christian.

I went to Tri-Cities Christian Academy, and honestly, my experience there was horrible. I'm writing…read morethis because I feel like people should know what my experience was actually like, and I never want anyone to feel as hopeless and scared as I did. The biggest issue I had was with the principal. When I was in 6th grade, I was accused of something I never did. Instead of actually listening to me, I was harshly interrogated and treated like I was a criminal. It genuinely felt like I was being treated like a murder suspect instead of a 6th grader. I kept telling them that I didn't do what I was accused of (because I hadn't), but I was pressured to confess anyway. The principal told me that if I didn't confess, "it was just going to get worse from there on out." I remember feeling extremely scared and powerless because I was a kid being confronted by an adult who had so much authority over me. What makes it even worse is that they had the opportunity to check my phone for evidence and chose not to. Even though they didn't check it, I was still suspended. I was basically punished for something I didn't do without being shown evidence that I had done it. The way I was pressured to confess is one of the biggest reasons this experience was so traumatic for me. I was being coerced into admitting to something that I knew I had not done. I was a 6th grader, and I did not feel like I had any power to stand up for myself against an adult in a position of authority. This affected me way beyond that one situation. I already had an anxiety disorder, but this experience made it 100 times worse. For the next three years, I had severe anxiety just walking past the principal or even going near the office. I would get so anxious on the way to school that I would get physically sick because I was so scared that I might even have to walk past him. Even having a simple conversation with him made me extremely anxious, and I would end up crying because I was so terrified of him, no matter what the conversation was about. Eventually, things got so bad that I had to leave the school. Another huge problem was the double standard for athletes. It felt like athletes could get away with things that other students would get in trouble for. Rules should be the same for everyone, regardless of whether someone is an athlete or not. For example, tattoos are against the student handbook, yet I have seen athletes who have tattoos. I also had serious concerns about racial treatment based on things I witnessed. I felt that some students were treated differently because of their race, which was extremely upsetting to see. As for the principal, my personal experience with him was that he was extremely intimidating and controlling. I felt bullied by someone who was supposed to be an adult I could trust. I'm not saying everyone will have the exact same experience I did, but this is what happened to me, and it had a lasting impact on my life. I was a child when all of this happened, and I don't think any 6th grader should be made to feel the way I did. Even now, I am still dealing with the consequences of what happened. This is not something that simply went away when I left the school. The fear and anxiety I experienced stayed with me, and I still have to deal with the effects of that experience today. Students deserve to feel safe, respected, and heard at school. No child should leave school feeling afraid of the adults who are supposed to be looking out for them.

Excellent care, great communication. The rates are well below that of other centers in the area…read more We have received nothing but the best of care for our triplets. A designated worker helps my wife get the children in and out each day, which is a huge help. We receive constant updates on their app the tells us when they ate, their temperment, what they are learning, bathroom breaks, naps, also a lot of pictures and videos. We visited 18 centers in the tri cities alone. Little Hands is by far the best of the best.

Pros: 1. Long hours of operation…read more 2. No waiting list (not that I encountered at least) 3. Sliding scale 4. Meals included 5. Reasonably priced Cons: 1. Security. You don't have to be buzzed in to enter the facility 2. Overall updating and cleaning is in order 3. At the time we were there a 2.5 year old toddler was always in an infant room and she occasionally scratched small babies, one time breaking the skin near a baby's eye (at that point, upon a parent witness' request she was moved).

My children go to Johnson City Kindercare and we love it! Their teachers are kind, caring, and do…read moreeverything they can to make learning fun. There is a full curriculum that is implemented in every classroom and additional classes are offered such as phonics, music , and cooking. This truly is more than just a child care center, it is a learning center where all staff members are focused on your child's growth, learning , development, and overall well being. I would absolutely recommend this center to others

From the owner: Infant Programs (6 Weeks - 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 - 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2…read more- 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 - 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 - 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5-12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Our family has loved our time with mountain pathways. Our son started in pre-primary. We appreciate…read morethe intention from hygienic practices like inside & outside shoes, all weather clothes for year round outside play, and age appropriate curriculum. Our family has support from teachers with things like motor skills, potty learning, language for conflict resolution with friends, and managing big feelings. In primary class, our son continues to develop learning skills to help prepare for elementary, we are happy to see his growth during his time at school.

From the owner: Mountain Pathways School (MPS), a Montessori school, was founded in 1987 by a group of parents and…read moreeducators who wanted for our region's children an opportunity for interdisciplinary education that met the needs of the whole child.