Amazing place!! Amazing teachers absolutely love! They are very welcoming and always welcome with…read moresmiles! So greatful and happy they care so much about the children.

Jasmine is the rudest and most vindictive director I have never met.She treats children poorly and…read moreget other staff involved in treating the child badly.She is unprofessional and lack people skills she has had multiple complaints, from staff and from parents. I don't recommend this daycare at all

Our family are huge fans and have had a wonderful experience. Our daughter was a little shy but the…read moreteachers helped her come out of her shell. Such a pleasure.

Lady with the red hair is extremely rude, kids running around with runny noses; would not recommend…read morethis place.

The school has been good to me and my 3 kids. There have been a few concerns but were quickly…read moreresolved. The dean has and continues to be intentional about making sure kids are well rounded in education, activities and social interactions beyond the school enviroment. I greatly appreciate her, teachers, staff and bus driver.

All three of our kids attend BCCA, and we couldn't be happier. Our oldest started in kindergarten…read moreand is now in fifth grade. Our youngest just entered kindergarten after two wonderful years in the preschool program. The curriculum is more advanced than our experience at CMS, and our kids are encouraged to challenge themselves while being fully supported. They actually enjoy going to school, which says a lot. When our son needed help with reading, he received in-school and after-school tutoring at no cost. Teachers are communicative, with weekly check-ins and extra updates. Every teacher we've had has gone above and beyond. The admin team is engaged and present at drop off and pick up daily. BCCA goes beyond academics with events that build confidence, character, and community. We're so grateful to be part of this diverse, supportive school. Highly recommend.

We sent our kids to Forrestal from 2016 through 2020, withdrawing them when COVID hit like so many…read moreothers. Forrestal has some great aspects - terrific playgrounds, nice and clean classrooms, a separate cafe for older kids to begin adjusting to eating in a cafeteria as they transition to kindergarten, and camera access for parents to check in on their kids. The true highlight for us, though, was Chef Jake. He is the reason so many parents stick with Forrestal, even when other aspects might be lacking. His food was delicious and nutritious, and he set the stage for both my kids to have sophisticated palates. (They ate the Caesar tilapia every time!) We also loved their annual fall festival, where kids dressed in costumes and played while the parents got to enjoy Chef Jake's food and socialize. I wish Chef Jake offered catering or had a cookbook. However, not everything was rosy. Administrative staff and the daycare owners could improve their communication and work on management skills - there is noticeable and disappointing attrition/turnover among teachers (even pre-COVID). I always felt like I knew what was coming in my kids' classrooms - what the weekly theme was, when school would be closed - but it was hard to get staff to explain basics like what you could bring to school for your kid in each class (a blanket, a lovie, a water bottle?) and often their responses were rude. The weekly newsletters were a jumbled mess of information to decipher. This facility is on the pricy side as compared with others in the area, and so I'd expect a better experience on the communication front. They're also not spectacular at accommodating different dietary needs for kids at the school - I'd love to see them offer a vegetarian option, for example - but that improved over time so I'll give them credit for improving. That said, I always knew my kids were safe and happy there. I liked the convenience of the location and knowing that other kids at the facility lived nearby so birthday parties and play dates were feasible. Most of the teachers were wonderful and kind, and my kids really did learn a lot there. It was more than a daycare - they focused on education as opposed to just letting kids sit around and watch videos all day.

I'm writing this review as a concerned parent after my six-month-old daughter spent one month in…read morethe infant classroom ("Baby Birds"). I want to share my honest experience to help other parents find the best environment for their children. First, the positives: the campus is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. I also appreciated the organic baby food program, splash pad, and biometric fingerprint entry system, which is a great feature. However, I did notice that at times multiple individuals may enter behind one another without scanning, which somewhat defeats the purpose of controlled access. Beyond the surface, my experience raised several concerns--especially given the cost of tuition. On my daughter's second day, her bottle was mistakenly given to another baby. This is extremely concerning, not only from a care standpoint but also due to the risk of cross-contamination and illnesses such as RSV. The following day, I attempted to provide pre-portioned formula and water as a backup, but was told this was not allowed due to state law. While I understand policies exist for safety, this left me uneasy given the previous incident. I also observed what appeared to be a lack of attentiveness regarding illness. I overheard a parent expressing concern about their baby being sick, and on a separate occasion noticed a baby with visible symptoms (such as a runny nose on their clothing). This made me question how illness is being managed and whether precautions are taken to limit spread among infants. I also observed staff stepping over babies on the floor rather than walking around them. Books were kept in a cabinet behind the front desk and not accessible in the classroom, and I did not observe babies being read to or engaged in developmentally appropriate activities. On one occasion, I saw a baby playing with a small plastic storage container, which raised safety concerns. Additionally, babies appeared to spend extended time (30+ minutes) in container seats, which felt excessive. The school offers camera access with a clear view of the classroom, but it is limited to 30 minutes per parent and does not include audio. From what I consistently observed, the routine seemed to focus on feeding, changing, and placing babies on the floor for independent play. The environment felt rushed at times--more focused on managing the babies than nurturing and engaging them. I also had a small but telling experience where my daughter was changed out of her outfit before I could even leave the parking lot, and I was told staff did not have time to put outfits like that back on. I would recommend sending infants in simple clothing like sleepers. Lastly, there is no online billing portal. Payments are automatically withdrawn weekly using bank information, and statements are not issued until the end of the month, which lacked clarity. Due to my concerns, I ultimately withdrew my daughter before the required two-week notice period. This may be a good fit for families seeking a clean, basic daycare environment. However, for those looking for a more enriching, nurturing experience--especially at this price point--it may fall short. I do believe there is potential, but the level of care and engagement did not align with my expectations. I am looking for a place where my child is not only cared for, but truly nurtured and supported in her development.

This is my school it is the best school I have so many friends I'm in 5th grade I have amazing…read moreteacher's

Great school. Always improving. Stellar support from parents and staff. STEM building currently…read moreunder construction, as well as an auditorium. New sports fields. Spanish immersion available starting in Kindergarten.

I had a tour scheduled and I adjusted my entire day and my 1 year old son's day to come to it only…read morefor them to take it upon themselves to move and change my appointment day and time on the very day I was scheduled to come! I found out when I had woken my child from his nap and driven all the way out there! I was considering coming here but this is a terrible first impression that shows they don't communicate well and they really don't care about their customers and, if they don't care about me, why would they care about my child? It also begs the question: what was going on in there today that they did not want someone new and prospective to see?

We've been with La Petite for several years. While there has been a lot of turnover over the years…read morewe have been there, there are several key staff members who have stayed and are excellent. It seems like turnover is an issue at many of the daycares int he area (not just this one) from what I've heard from other parents. They train the new staff well as they are always very welcoming and very loving and caring to my children. I enjoy the ease of communication with the school leadership team and the teachers and having the video app and updates through the app. It's also nice not to have to pack a lunch or breakfast and both my children have liked the food they serve. They always welcome us with a smile in the morning making it an easy drop up and at the end of the day for pick up as well.

Traditional college prep school thinks of themselves as progressive. Beautiful grounds, somewhat…read moreantiquated discipline policy, pretty much admitting now that they cannot handle highly gifted or any child that veers away from the right/center of the bell curve. If you want your child in a natural setting doing organic gardening and raising chickens as well as having strong academics, and your child likes to have teacher-guided learning, arbitrary rules, and can sit still well, and you can afford it, this may be the school for you!

This school is the best private school in the Charlotte area. Yes, it is beautiful, has an organic…read moregarden that teaches my child about the importance of healthy eating by showing him where our food comes from -- from the seed to his plate -- and allows my highly energetic son to spend class time learning outdoors (including with Chickens!). But more than that it has given my naturally shy, reserved son an amazing confidence and love of learning that has transformed him. He started Woodlawn as a person who could barely look an adult in the eye because of shyness, and ended the year doing a solo poetry reading at the school talent show. He started the year wary of the wealthy show-offs and bullies he had encountered at a Lake Norman preschool, and ended with 11 of the best friends he has ever had -- all 11 of his classmates. The teachers at this school are truly amazing, and beyond the beautiful school grounds, are the real gem of this school. We have never seen teachers who care so much about the success of each one child. They are truly shaping our son into the kind of caring, unselfish, hard-working, confident person we want him to become, and we could not be more grateful. Thank you Woodlawn!!

This is my son's second year and he just loves going .wa like it because the classes are small and…read morethe teachers are great