This is the best place for early childhood education around, and now they have moved to a new…read moreamazing location on five wooded acres. This school has been in Franklin for over 20 years, has certified Montessori educators in every classroom, and full of loving, nurturing, and professional educators who go above and beyond for each child. Both of my children have benefited greatly from MSF, and I would highly recommend it to any family looking for a top notch education for their little ones.

Our family has been at this school for three years. While our two girls (2 1/2 and 6) are very…read moredifferent, we have seen them each grow and flourish at Montessori of Franklin in their own ways. I am confident that this is because of the combination of caring and attentive teachers and a quality Montessori approach to education. As a result of what they've learned at Montessori, both of our children are very self-sufficient (pouring their own milk and juices, putting on their own coats, helping to cut and peel fruits and vegetables, and so much more). Since she began attending the toddler program, our youngest (who had separation difficulties at other schools) has become much more independent and self-confident. She is even excited to go to school and talks about her friends and teachers when at home! In her three years at Montessori, we have seen our oldest daughter grow in ways I cannot even describe--she is growing into a strong, compassionate young girl, with a solid foundation in academics and most importantly a love and passion for learning. This evening, as we were reading bedtime stories, she told me that her friend asked her how she was getting so smart and that she answered, "Because I like to read a lot!" (she has been reading independently since she was 4 years old thanks to her fantastic teacher and Montessori methods!)

We are so grateful we found Little Sunshine Playhouse. My child is absolutely thriving largely due…read moreto how teachers expose the children to a phenomenal range of experiences--from arts and music to rich vocabulary development. And their integration of physical activity into the daily classroom routine is simply the best we've seen. We've experienced three other daycares, and Little Sunshine Playhouse is by far the best! The teachers, especially Miss Joelle and Miss Paula, have been fundamental in my child's growth. The director, administration, and entire leadership team are all thoughtful, engaged, and really dedicated to helping kids thrive. We couldn't be happier!

We absolutely love LSP! We only recently enrolled last August after moving from out of state but…read moreit's been an amazing experience. Both of our daughters love their teachers and Joelle has been a godsend with our youngest!!

My young daughter is so happy here. She doesnt want to leave at the end of the day. We are excited…read morefor all the learning and stimulation she will receive through the knowledge and care of her teachers and staff. Excited this school started!

Formerly the site of another school, it is now the home of Harpeth Montessori! The owners are a…read moregreat couple who recently acquired this property in order to bring the ideal early educational experience to their own children, with a focus on really serving their community. They have hired some amazing staff with decades of experience, ready to help nurture your children in a clean, loving and beautiful new school. One of the slogans being, "Teaching Kids how to learn, not what to learn." No Race Trash indoctrination, or other related ideological nonsense, just an organic childhood experience. Thats why we send our son here. Soon to be one of the most highly sought after schools in Williamson county!

Our child attended Spring Hollow Early Learning Center from ages 3-5 and we truly couldn't have…read moreasked for a better preschool. It's Reggio Emilia-inspired, mostly outdoors, and so intentional in how it nurtures curiosity, confidence, and kindness. The teachers were warm, steady, and genuinely invested in each child as an individual. We watched our son grow in independence, communication, and emotional maturity, and he developed a real love of learning through play, nature, and meaningful projects. Spring Hollow also felt like a true community for our family; supportive, welcoming, and aligned with the values we wanted reinforced at home. We are incredibly grateful for our years there and recommend it without hesitation.

My almost 4 year old son goes to school here and his mom and I are very happy he does. The teachers…read moreare kind, compassionate and patient, just what you need with toddlers! The school operates under the Reggio-Emilia philosophy (meaning the children can self-direct their own learning) . After saying goodbye at the goodbye window, the day starts with the children together talking about what is going on in the day. The children have times where they can choose to be outside or inside and a teacher is in each spot helping them out. In either spot they can play, paint, work with materials or dress up. It is quite exciting to the see the daily email from the teachers with pictures of what the kids during the day. The thing that surprised me the most is the amount of cooperation and group play that emerges when you leave the kids on their own. In every email, there are pictures of a group of kids exploring or playing house and the kids have assigned themselves different rules. We went to the open house at Spring Hollow and were able to sit in on a day with our son. If you are unsure, plan to stop in and you won't be disappointed. We explored a number of preschools for our son, but I think we decided on the right place when we sent him to Spring Hollow.

they say all the teachers have a degree and they don't and a lot of times children are not…read moresupervised because the teachers are too busy doing paperwork. The directors are more concerned about their own children than the children that are in the school.

You won't find a better preschool in Franklin! This school truly has an impressive staff of…read moreeducators with little turn over. The front office is great with communication and everything from the facility to the pick up and drop off procedures are on point. Unfortunately we had to pull our little guy in preparation for our upcoming move and we couldn't be more sad!

Very disappointing experience…read more We ultimately decided to leave The Academy of Westhaven because of the lack of communication, organization, and consistency we experienced from the very beginning. With an infant, communication is extremely important to us, and we rarely received meaningful updates about how our son's day was going. When I would ask a teacher at pickup how his day was, I was frequently told, "I don't know." If I asked when he had last eaten or how much he had consumed, I was often directed to check the app because the teacher didn't know either. For an infant, I found that extremely concerning and frustrating. We also experienced repeated issues with our son's belongings. We were given other children's bottles, clothes, and items, and our son's belongings would sometimes end up in other children's drawers. At one point, we were even told not to worry about putting his name on his things, which was confusing considering how often items were being mixed up. There were also multiple occasions where his bottles were forgotten when his backpack was packed. One experience that was especially concerning was arriving to pick up my son and finding him with a pacifier that belonged to another child. My son had stopped taking a pacifier after his first week, so I knew immediately that it was not his. I also frequently encountered teachers I had never met when picking him up, which added to the feeling that there wasn't much consistency in his care. After we expressed our concerns, we did start receiving more updates, but the organizational issues continued. We also received a photo through the app that appeared to be of a different child. That was extremely concerning to us--not only because it was clearly not our son, but because it made me question whether our child's photos or information could potentially be sent to another family. The office administrator told me that she checked everything before it was sent, which made the situation even more confusing. Overall, the experience felt very chaotic and overwhelming. It seemed like the staff were struggling to keep up with the number of children in their care. For the price we were paying, we expected a much higher level of communication, organization, consistency, and attention to detail. At times, it felt more like an overpriced daycare than the level of care and education we were expecting from an academy. I also work with members of the local community, and several clients independently shared with me that they had been unhappy with their own experiences there and ultimately moved their children elsewhere. I cannot personally speak to experiences I did not witness, so I won't repeat those allegations as facts, but hearing similar concerns from multiple families did reinforce our decision to leave. We chose to leave before our concerns became something more serious because, as parents, we would rather make a change early than wait for something to happen that could have been prevented. We simply wanted our son to be somewhere that was organized, communicative, consistent, and where we felt confident that he was being cared for and known by the people taking care of him. Unfortunately, The Academy of Westhaven did not give us that confidence.

Just dont. The staff could care less about the children learning. They knowingly place children in…read moreclassrooms beneath their skill level just so they can maximize the number of bodies allowed in a room. The management are completely catty, the food standards are terrible and the staff have high school educations at best, are in many cases unable to use proper english and many shout across the playground at the students in rough slang. I dont know how they get decent reviews. All I can figure is that parents arent paying close enough attention to whats actually going on. I can also say I am not the only parents with this experience. I was recently told that they have stuck the woman who was the cook in the class as a teacher and the admin are now preparing all the meals. What they are doing with all the tuition I have no idea but its not going into the kids.

We absolutely love this school. Their curriculum is based on nature and showing how children…read morethrive in the outdoors. The director is amazing as well as every teacher we have met. The communication between the school and parents is wonderful.

We attended Lilac for over 3 years and have nothing but phenomenal things to say! Stephanie…read moreoperates with integrity, consistency, and so, SO much care for each child. Our son truly flourished under her leadership. The curriculum is fresh and they often integrate new toys and activities. He is beyond ready for kindergarten. I cannot convey just how special this place is. We have always felt safe and supported by the teachers, and it's fun to see how much learning happens during pre-K. This has been the best investment. We also love the daily app updates - tons of photos and details. Highly recommend Lilac - it's truly a preSCHOOL, and a wonderful place for kids to play, learn, and grow!

We absolutely LOVE Lilac! I knew before we even moved to the area that I wanted our daughter to…read moreattend this school and my daughter loves it there! She can't wait to go to school in the morning and is always telling me that Mrs. Stephanie is her best friend! I'm so grateful that this school exists and gives my daughter such a wonderful opportunity to become multi-lingual, not to mention how all of Lilac's wonderful educators have helped her become more self-sufficient and independent! No other school honestly can compare to Lilac Little Learning Academy!

Kiddie Academy has been so great for our son, who has been going since he was just under 1 due to…read moreanother local daycare closing. Ashley, the new director, has been fantastic. So are all our son's teachers! They are caring, staff is stable and reliable, and I'm confident he's learning so much. I recommend Kiddie Academy of Franklin to anyone searching for childcare.

New owners are a little fee happy. We loved the teachers - I can't say enough good things about…read morethem.