Our family has had children at Five Oaks for 12 years, and their experience there has given them a…read morestrong foundation for school and life. Two of my children went all the way through and finished the Middle School Program and they left Five Oaks more than prepared for high school! FOA students are smart, well rounded, compassionate, confident and independent. FOA is truly a gem in the Upstate. The staff are some of the most wonderful people you will ever meet, and they work hard to make Five Oaks amazing. Sure, there were a few hiccups along the way, because schools and people aren't perfect. But, overall, I don't think we I could have found a better school for our kids.

Five Oaks Academy is a truly amazing school and community. You don't often find places this…read morecommitted to the growth and development of children in such a truly supportive environment. I'm sincerely grateful for the strong academic and personal skills, confidence, poise, and independence my children developed in their years there. FOA has struck a perfect balance between being academically challenging but completely supportive. Truly one-of-a-kind. My only complaint is that they only go through eighth grade, but I know my kids were well-prepared to continue to thrive in high school.

I just wanted to add that Mrs. Flores & Mrs. VanEssendelft are both amazing with the children. My…read moreson looks forward to going to school every day. Mrs. Flores takes the time to actually talk to chat with you and really listens to what you have to say. I never feel rushed or anything when I'm chatting with her.

We are so grateful to the BeeHive Preschool. Our daughter has learned and grown so much in the last…read moreyear, and we can't wait for her to start up again next year. The program is a wonderful balance of structured group activities and free learning, with an emphasis on creativity and character development. Concepts like the alphabet, seasons, numbers, and days of the week are introduced in a fun, gradual way. The thing that really sets the Beehive apart is the warmth and caring extended by the teachers, parents, and kids. Ms. Ertz and Ms. Chesser genuinely love their work and absolutely pour themselves into what they do. They truly do an incredible job and "bring it" every single day. I have gotten more than a couple parenting tips from watching the expert way they are able to soothe high emotions and create an environment where the kids are motivated to act with kindness and respect. Finally, I would like to say that my daughter is seriously ecstatic about her teachers, friends, and all the activities she does at school. She constantly pretends to be a teacher at home now, and she has learned so much from the other kids (thanks to a lot of gentle teacher guidance) about sharing, kindness, and the joys of being a good friend. I whole-heartedly recommend the Bee Hive for anyone who celebrates childhood and wants a holistic, intelligent, loving preschool program for their little one.

My son is in K2 at Hopewell and he loves it! He has learned so much in the short time he's been…read morethere! I can't say how wonderful this program is!!!

From the owner: At Hopewell Learning Center, our passion is to provide a christian based education in a nurturing,…read moresafe and happy environment. Early childhood christian education is an opportunity for you as parents and caregivers to encourage character development in your preschool children by giving them a solid foundation of faith. We also foster development through music, arts/crafts, Circle Time, and Literature.

This is a nice little preschool/daycare center off of Carter Mill. There are 6 classrooms for…read morevarious ages and the staff has always been kind and friendly. Rates vary according to how often care is needed. They also do a summer camp type program with swimming, skating, the opera house, etc which my daughter enjoyed.

No complaints. Staff is always available to answer questions. Hours are great and the price is…read morereasonable compared to other locations in the area. My child has been attending since she was born and loves the staff. She is always learning something new.

My kids go here for preschool and I love it.. Very safe, the teachers are caring…read moreMiss Narda is the after school coordinator and she is SUPER!!

My kids went here when they were smaller. Friendly, reasonable price.read more

After moving unexpectedly back to Asheville from Los Angeles, we were in desperate need to get our…read more3 year old into a great preschool. We spent almost a year touring preschools in Los Angeles and then almost another year getting accepted into one of the best ones, which was in extremely high demand. In Asheville, there were fewer options comparatively. We toured several schools that had been highly regarded by different friends but as soon as we went to Roots + Wings School of Art and Design and met Ginger Huebner, the founding director, we were sold. The school was not only the perfect fit for our 3 year old and our family, but after attending a semester, it easily exceeded the ridiculously hard to get into school we were excited to attend in Los Angeles. Roots + Wings is a beautiful blend of creative art driven education with just the right amount of structure, set in a truly wonderful space to learn and grow. Throughout his first semester at Roots and Wings, our son grew so much - emotionally and intellectually. By giving him a comfortable and positive space to explore art and his surroundings, he learned problem solving, interpersonal skills with other children and teachers, and became much more independent. Most importantly, he had a blast doing it all. When we picked him up from school, he was always so excited to show and tell us all the amazing things they'd done that day. The kids created incredible art projects, had animals in the classroom, played music and had plenty of outdoor time. Our teachers were incredible - it's clear that Ginger is very careful when selecting who will be working at her school. The classrooms themselves are also beautiful. Tons of natural light fill every corner, the design and choice of every element in their classroom from the furniture to the wall colors to the flooring is spot on. Roots + Wings feels like a school you'd read about in Sweden (to be fair, the décor at Roots and Wings is Scandinavian modern). Ginger beautifully conceived our end-of-semester celebration, with all the kids artwork and projects elegantly displayed and a sweet and poignant ceremony. Overall we couldn't be happier with Roots + Wings and if you're looking for a creatively stimulating environment with just the right amount of structure for your preschool aged kids, I'm sure you'll love Roots + Wings as well. We can't wait for the next semester to start and for our other kids be old to enough to start attending!!

From the owner: Original Artwork + Limited Prints for sale | Art Classes +…read moreWorkshops for ALL ages | Custom Lessons and Portfolio Development for any age | Unique Individual, Family and Group Art Workshop Experience creating your own framed original work of art | Creative Consulting for Educators - educational leadership, teacher training, curriculum development and consulting | Watch Ginger's TEDx Talk 'Conversations Beyond Words-Translating life through imagery & color'