This daycare has two locations, one on Belle Isle Cir. and the other one of North Druid Hills Rd…read morewhich is the one my kids are attending. My twins have been in this daycare for almost 2 months and since we are moving, we will have to change them to another daycare which makes us feel very sad. We had a horrible experience at another school in the area, so we visited some schools/daycare in the area and this was the one that we liked the most. This is not the cheapest nor the more expensive and everything is clean and new since they opened this location recently, so you won't see nasty carpets in their classrooms. My kids are in the 3-years old class and their teacher Miss Manjeline is very nice and sweet, also, the Director and her assistant are nice, too. Actually, all the staff who works there are nice people, they always receive me with a smile. One of my kids was fully potty trained when they started school but the other one was still having accidents, actually the bad experience we had at the other school was related to his toilet accidents, which also caused that he didn't want to use the potty outside our home, but here at Briarcliff Daycare he had just a couple of accidents and that's all, he gained confidence and also, he is now using the potty everywhere. I can't say he is 100% potty trained, but with their teacher's help and patience I can say now we are in the right track and I am very thankful for that. This daycare is also regulated by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, which is excellent and they are monitoring the schools frequently. This is a great pleace for our kids to learn and play while we are working and I fully recommend it.

If I could give this daycare 0 stars, I would…read more My 9-month-old attended the Belle Isle location, and I only lasted a month. I enrolled because I was in a bind and needed childcare quickly, but there were red flags from the beginning. When I first called, I was told they had a spot, only to be called back while I was on my way to tour and told they didn't. Two days later, I called again as a prospective parent and was told they did have a spot for a 9-month-old. That was my first red flag. The infant room was dull and lacked stimulation, toys were reportedly cleaned only once a week, infants received no snacks, and they had no outdoor time. Most concerning, my daughter was frequently picked up red-faced and exhausted from crying. One day, I found her sitting next to a teacher, bawling and reaching to be held, while the teacher sat there emotionless and did nothing to comfort her. As a mother, that was heartbreaking to witness. There were also cleanliness and illness concerns. One day the daycare smelled strongly of cleaning chemicals, with a mop bucket directly outside the infant room. Another morning, 9 babies were crammed into the tiny room, many crying and screaming. I also saw visibly sick children with extremely runny noses. My daughter, who had never been sick before attending, became sick shortly afterward and passed it to me. The bottle situation was another major issue. They don't allow glass bottles, which I understand, but I offered multiple alternatives because I was uncomfortable with my baby's milk being heated in plastic. I provided silicone sleeves for her glass bottles and eventually purchased shatterproof glass bottles completely covered in silicone. Rather than working with me on a solution, I was told she could not return unless she had plastic bottles. They also did not consistently ensure she finished her milk or refrigerate leftover milk. Communication was difficult because her teacher did not speak English, making it challenging to communicate my daughter's routine, preferences, and needs. There is also a $300 deposit that is refundable only with two weeks' notice, in addition to a $150 registration fee. I ultimately lost my deposit because I couldn't bring myself to keep my daughter there another week. That cost was worth it for my daughter's well-being. What also stood out to me was how little concern they showed when I informed them I was unenrolling my daughter. The response was simply "OK!" There was no concern and no acknowledgment of my daughter's departure. Overall, my experience felt very transactional. I did not feel my daughter was receiving the warmth, empathy, attentiveness, and individualized care I expect from a daycare. I know everyone's experience is different, and based on the other reviews, I may be in the minority. But as a mom, you know your child, and you know when something doesn't feel right. This place simply wasn't a good fit for my daughter, and I'm glad I trusted my instincts and pulled her out.

Highly recommended! The service is top-tier, and the turnaround time is quick, especially for large…read moreorders.

This is the second daycare my son (16 months) has attended and the difference is astounding. The…read moreteachers actually love their jobs and are great with the kids. I love that my son is learning Spanish, eating organic and being treated well. Bogna has an A+ facility, very happy and would recommend this daycare. P.S. Also the rates are not through the roof as compared to "montessori" schools.

This is our first year at Tree of Life, and we truly believe it is a "diamond in the rough." Not…read moreonly is the school more affordable than most early childcare providers (and certainly less costly than any other Montessori programs in the area which are known to be quite expensive), but the quality of education is top notch. Prior to enrolling here, our son attended a language immersion school. The first year, he had an amazing teacher and made great progress socially and academically. The next two years, however, he began to regress due to high teacher turnover, inconsistent instruction, and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio that wasn't conducive to much individualized attention. The 6:1 class size at Tree of Life has allowed my son to get lots of 1:1 time with his teacher. In addition, the mixed-age classroom, which is a staple of Montessori education, has provided my son with the chance to learn from older students. Moreover, the student-led, choice-based instructional approach, which is also a key feature in Montessori classrooms, has provided my son with ample opportunity to explore his interests while developing independence, confidence, fine motor skills, and intellectual curiosity. A mathematician and Montessori certified educator, Marla understands the stages of child development, and the value of high rigor and hands-on kinesthetic learning. Her classroom management style is firm but fair, and her guidance has informed some of the ways my wife and I support our son at home. Marla has a genuine appreciation for multi-cultural education. She regularly teaches about other cultural traditions like Holi, Kwanzaa, and the Chinese New Year, and invites special guests (including parents) to enrich the classroom experience by sharing their unique talents and traditions. Marla sends an update (both written and via FB group) on what was taught each week and what is forthcoming, is very responsive to email and text messages, and takes multiple measures to ensure her classroom is clean and safe (i.e., locked door, classroom cameras, optional masking, temperature checks, etc.) If an affordable Montessori education, in a small, in-home setting, with a highly skilled and caring teacher is an ideal learning environment for your child; and if an 8:30-4pm pickup works with your schedule, I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND Tree of Life Montessori. It's a wonderful place!

My daughter attended the school from the age 2 to 5 from 2008 to 2010. She loved the teacher,…read moreMarla, loved the cozy environment and the montessori method. I picked this school mainly because it was so close to my work, but ended up loving the school. Marla is very serious about teaching, very responsible, and dependable and I can feel very comfortable leaving my daughter every morning. She has only up to 6 kids in her classroom and each child gets plenty of her attention. Only thing I did not like much about was the long nap time...she had a difficult time sleeping at night. A few years after we moved out of Atlanta, we visited the school because I had a conference. She welcomed my daughter for the week that I was staying in Atlanta and she loved being back in the school. The school has such a welcoming, warm environment and this school is my gold standard for preschools.

My boys have been going there for the past couple of years , always amazing when I go in there,…read morestaff is more than outstanding! My boys will continue to go there for years to come!

Education Station provides excellent child care at an affordable price. The owner is a retired…read moreteacher and the staff working in the infant room is OUTSTANDING! The children are happy and well cared for. Keep up the good work!

Rehoboth Preschool is very unprofessional. I had to pull my child from attending there because I…read morewas told by the head mistress Ms Clark that I can only be late 5 times for pickup which isn't in the Welcome handbook. So since I have 5 late times which I can't control because where I am coming from always have traffic and I finish work at 5pm. Y'all *Charged a late fee for late pickup so please put that in writing that there is a limited amount of times for late pickup. I honestly wouldn't recommend anyone to send their child here. All the staff gives I don't care energy towards the kids in after school and fake smile. Also Ms Morgan she is very unprofessional she has no customer service and shouldn't be working with kids. I'm Thank you Ms Gilmore you are the best teacher to the kids you go above and beyond for them. Rehoboth deserves to be closed they don't care are value the kids!!

Pros: Most teachers are kind and have sincere interests in keeping the kids safe and teaching them…read more Some staff members are nice as well. They have some events that make it fun, like Grandparent's Day, etc. The tuition is okay given the times you can drop off the kids. Cons: You get what you pay for. It's not very clean. My child was sick very often. When I pick them up, there would always be another child with a runny nose, like a major dripping runny nose. Of course, my kid would end up getting sick that week. The administration isn't truthful. The director overlooks parental concerns and makes poor staffing choices. When she replies to your email, she would say anything to get you off her case, but there won't be any change. For example, for a classroom of toddlers, they choose an elderly teacher who can't remember the names of the students. My child was potty trained, but once this teacher began teaching, he started to regress. Additionally, he was assaulted twice consecutively by the same student. I brought up my concerns due to fear my child would get hurt again. I had the options of taking my child away from this class or roll the dice and see if he gets hurt again. Nothing was done for the offending parent. I read the previous review on yelp before I chose this school and thought nah no way, this is a church they must be good and honest people. They are NOT. I affirm this place isn't great. If you really have to, then maybe go here. Otherwise, if you can save more for another place, in the long run, don't go here. Save yourself the headaches and troubles. Seriously. Amid kids issues having daycare issues isn't what you want.

Overall good experience with the exception of our experience with the kindergarten teacher. We…read morewere led to believe our son was doing okay until the end of the year when she tanked all of our private school admission reviews. The schools is well kept and maintained and all of our experiences with the other teachers was great.

I've been sending my 2 children there since November 2017. My son is in the infant class and my…read moredaughter is in the Pre-Preschool class. Everyone one here- from administrators, teachers and even the chef- is amazing. My children and I are always greeted with a smile. They come home happy, well fed, and its clear that they are in safe and loving hands while I am away at work. My daughter has learned so much while she has been at this school and she is so confident. This school is expensive, but there is a sibling discount. You definitely get what you pay for with daycare and my peace of mind that my children are in good hands is well worth the cost.