Horrible for kids on the Spectrum. Enrolled our daughter back in August was only there a couple of…read moreweeks, before they wanted us to take her out. We had even provided someone for half the day to assist. One of the main teachers is the mother of the daughter that owns the place. She needs to retire. I should have filed a claim, they clearly violated my daughters rights under disabilities act.

Montessori is the best kept secret in education. I cannot say enough about how much my…read moreKindergartner's thirst for learning has kicked in from walking in the room. We did public Pre-K and he was accepted to a local private school (not a good fit), but Hendersonville Montessori Academy has been better than just a good fit. The Montessori approach is present in everything and I cannot express how good they are with these students. The families are building community and meeting for playdates - no one is left out. We like the curriculum, love the teachers, and the work our son produces shows us his improvement. If you are interested in Montessori for your child - do a little research about it and then call HMA, they really are top notch.

My son just started preschool, this is his first time in school, and he seems to really enjoy…read moreKinderCare. The teachers have been very kind and helpful. All the students were so welcoming and he now loves school!

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)

My son loves Little Sunshine's! He is always excited about seeing his teachers, Ms. Kaia and Ms…read more Damonei. They have shown him so much love and he comes home and talks about all of his adventures with his friends in class. So thankful for admin and staff always looking out for the best interest of my baby!

From the owner: At Little Sunshine's Playhouse, we believe childhood should be magical, nurturing, and inspiring…read more Our nationally recognized, Reggio Emilia-inspired program is designed to spark curiosity and build a lifelong love of learning. Each day, children are welcomed with our signature red-carpet drop-off, then guided through a play-based curriculum that blends creativity, academics, and social-emotional growth. Our preschool features chef-prepared meals, secure environments, and thoughtfully designed classrooms and outdoor spaces that act as a "third teacher," encouraging imagination and exploration. Families stay connected through our LuvNotes app, which shares photos and updates straight from the classroom. From whimsical architecture to passionate educators, every detail of Little Sunshine's Playhouse is designed to celebrate the wonder of childhood. We're more than a preschool. We're a family dedicated to helping each child shine bright.

I was highly recommended Kiddie Academy from a moms fb group so I scheduled a tour. My family and I…read moremoved here from out of town so we really had no idea what to expect. However, when we got there 15 minutes prior to our scheduled time the director was nowhere to be found and we were just sitting there. I finally asked the lady at the front desk when we could meet with the director and she told me she was not there, but still at her son's doctor appt. I totally understood that, however, she asked me to reschedule for later so of course, I said yes. I received confirmation to my phone and then another notification saying the staff was out due to a stomach bug or something like that. I understand. However, after that I expected to get a call from the director or the school to reschedule once again but that never happened. My intention in writing this is just for another mama to take my experience into consideration when looking for the perfect fit for their kiddos. It just seemed/s off. However, I went with my gut and found the school I was looking for AMEN!

This was by FAR the worst experience we've with a daycare. For reference, KA was our 3rd daycare so…read morefar (we recently moved to the area). Where to begin: 1. Prior to enrolling, our 2yr old was going through her 'biting' stages of toddlerhood. She had two incidents at her prior school with a long stint of no incidents after that before enrolling in KA. Once enrolled at KA, our 2yr old went on biting streak. Upon further investigation as to why this kept happening, I found out that A) the classroom was incredibly overcrowded - there was no way any amount of teachers could keep an eye on that amount of kids and B) everyday there was a new teacher in the classroom. The teacher churn was UNREAL. That tells me they don't pay their teachers jack squat and kids run the place so of course the teachers don't care. After awhile, they would start sending my 2yr old home after an incident. How the F am I supposed to pay for daycare if I also have to watch my child? I brought this up to management but they didn't care. Eventually our 2yr old was kicked out of KA. At her new school, she's had one incident of biting in 6 months. Her class has the same 2 teachers M-F and a much smaller class size. 2. KA will take any and every excuse to either close down or send your child home for the day, not just major holidays or incidents, not to mention the 2 weeks off around Christmas/New Years that you are EXPECTED to continue to pay for. Training day for teachers 2-3 times per year? Schools closed, kids stay home and you pay for it. Woke holiday? Schools closed, you pay for it. Mild storm expected? Schools closed, you pay for it. 3. This school is incredibly cheap and although the facilities are nice, good luck trying to get a refund or vacation time without escalating it past management to the owners. All in all, I would avoid unless its your only option.

Literally, I scheduled soooooo many pre k school tours. We are new in town and was recommended this…read moreschool from a mom's fb group. This was the last school we toured and it was a definitely a "save the best for last" situation. Of course, I had no idea, but I asked the universe to lead me to the perfect school and OF COURSE, that's literally what I got. I just have to say FIRST, I'm soooooooo excited for my kids to attend here and SECOND when I entered this place I just felt overcome with tranquility from the music they had on, which was like meditation music and my kids (3) and (2) went straight to Priya, the director, which made me feel even more at peace. And then when my son asked her where his cubby was she said, "when you come back we will have one ready for with your name." I thought that was very sweet. Then when my kiddos kept playing with the paint bottles after I told them not to, she again very gracefully stepped in and redirected them. She didn't say no, or anything like that. Just, "it's not paint time," but "do you guys wanna come over here to check out the kitchen?" Once again, I was like YES!!!! We can't wait to start in the Fall.. I just loved it from the 45 min or so my tour lasted, and so did my kiddos. I have so much respect for what Priya is doing, thank you for making this mama feel like "this is our place."

We could not be happier that we chose this preschool for our 4 year old. We toured almost every…read moreschool in the area looking for the right fit for us it was almost an instant no brainer when we found Ivybrook. The staff has gone above and beyond in every way. The teachers are genuinely so caring, creative, and dedicated to the children. Our daughter has thrived in ways that we could not have predicted, both socially and academically. The activities they provide are so much fun for the kids, our daughter got to hatch baby chicks, grow butterflies and have so many hands-on, nature-based learning experiences. It's such a joyful environment for the children and we couldn't be more grateful.

We have been with Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Hendersonville since they opened and are so happy…read morewith our decision to enroll our children here! Both kids are absolutely thriving in the warm, supportive environment at LSP. The school itself is beautiful, clean and modern. It's a nut-free facility, including peanuts. The director, Heather, and all of the staff are friendly and caring. Miss Elizabeth and Ms. Melissa are phenomenal helping to support our child's potty training efforts and encouraging her creativity. Ms. Allie and Ms. Lyssi are absolute cheerleaders for our little one's development and give us wonderfully detailed daily updates on his activities and accomplishments. LSP has a proprietary, user-friendly app for daily check in/check out, real-time updates (eating, diaper changes, etc) and sharing photos/videos. Seeing real-time updates helps parents follow their child's day and gives the opportunity to call or message with any questions or concerns. LSP a definitely a top tier childcare facility in this area. Tuition includes everything aside from diapers (food, baby wipes, even baby formula!). Linens for nap cots, cribs and even sleep sacks are provided and laundered daily. All meals and snacks, made in-house daily by their chef, are varied and healthy. Also included are extra curriculars! Every week our 3 year old has dance and karate classes. During the summer they had soccer lessons and water play days on the playground. They also have enrichment activities provided by their staff, like Spanish class with Ms. Josie and yoga with Mr. David. Our kiddo gets so excited for the extra curricular activities, which she likely wouldn't be able to participate in otherwise due to our work schedules. The thing that has impressed us the most at LSP is their understanding that all children develop at their own pace and they are willing to work with families on each child's timeline. For example, our baby wasn't ready to give up breastmilk at exactly 12 months, so his teachers worked with him to embrace eating solid foods during the day and gradually wean. LSP is also flexible with appointment schedules and accommodating drop offs even if they may coincide with nap time. LSP also does a wonderful job offering monthly special events to help include families, for example, Father's Day mini golf, Thanksgiving lunch, and a holiday singing program. They vary the times of these events (morning/lunch/end of day) to help accommodate parents' work schedules. I highly recommend LSP to anyone looking for high-quality childcare! Let them know Sonia H. sent you! :)

Before my daughter started attending Little Sunshine's Playhouse of Hendersonville, I could not…read moreexplain what exceptional childcare looked like. My daughter attended another daycare for about 9 months but there were many concerns. As a first time mom, I was thinking maybe I was being overprotective and thought that this school I researched and had been recommended was good. But after a while, my husband and I decided to look elsewhere. After seeing the MJ location and meeting some of the staff, we opted to move her when they opened in May. I could not be more happy we did!! Every employee is so warm, caring, gentle, supportive and creative. We have been SO impressed with the care our daughter has received and she has truly thrived since starting at LSP of Hendersonville! In addition, they are always doing arts and crafts, listening to music, getting outside time in their beautiful play areas, have delicious meals and have a large range of toys to enrich their days. The value of our tuition is exceptional compared to the opportunities it creates and I am confident will deliver lasting returns! I could go on and on! We are so impressed! Thank you LSP of Hendersonville!

We were thoroughly impressed with the level of care and attention to detail at Goddard. The…read moreownership and staff genuinely care about the families they are entrusted to care for. We would highly recommend them to care for your children.

I love everything about Goddard. My daughter comes home talking about how animals use camouflage to…read moreprotect themselves, Picasso's red and blue periods, the different types of clouds, how blubber helps to keep whales warm, Chopin... She has learned to read and knows how to do basic addition and subtraction problems. She is learning the whole time but having so much fun! I was a little hesitant to put her here because of the price, but our experience has been phenomenal. The staff and teachers are excellent and know each and every family and child. Goddard also does so many wonderful things in the community as well. It is really a wonderful little school.

Our daughter has attended this facility for about two years now. It was great at first, but the…read morefacility seems to have constant turnover, and a lot of the good teachers have left. Additionally, they went up 16.5% on our tuition last year, and another price increase is coming in the next month or so. On top of the price increase, they have cut some of their services. They used to offer a full breakfast, but they have changed that to an AM snack instead. It's very frustrating to be charged more for tuition and get less services. I would've highly recommended this place a year or so ago, but they are the most expensive place in town and you can probably find better quality elsewhere. We are in the process of looking at new facility to move our daughter.

Would absolutely rate this zero stars. As a husband of a former employee and father of a child…read moreenrolled, I am highly disappointed in the treatment of employees and students at this place. Policies allow the children to run wild with no true guidance or discipline, parents way overpay for what care the children are provided. Parents pay $400 per week per child and are fed ham sandwiches multiple times each week. Teachers come and go because after 90 days, they realize that this employer is a scam. Health insurance is not affordable and teachers with children still pay a large portion of their checks for their children to be enrolled. Teachers are great individuals but are not paid according to their responsibilities and duties. Multiple teachers are given out of ratio classrooms and are asked to do more per shift because of employee turnover: STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE.

You will love this school so much the moment you step in. There might be one, maybe two, tiles in…read moremultiple classrooms just waiting to fall and hit a student's head. The school has not been renovated and mold runs rampant throughout the schools. We've told teachers about it yet they shrug it off like it's nothing. The school lunch is floppy and dry, thanks Michelle Obama. Honestly a heart warmer especially when you meet Mr. Duncan.

One of two magnet schools in Sumner. Student must pass entrance exam before getting on a list to be…read moreconsidered for enrollment. No more than 20 students per class. Only Blue Ribbon K-12 school in Sumner County.