I toured nearly every daycare in St. Augustine as well as all the Montessori options in…read moreJacksonville and St. John's before choosing Guidepost Montessori at Baymeadows, and I couldn't be happier with that decision. From my very first call, Ms. Tomeka, the head of school, was incredible and made me feel confident about enrolling my daughter. She began in the Nido classroom and has since transitioned to the toddler room, where all of her guides have been nothing short of amazing. Our daughter is genuinely excited to go to school each day, most mornings she runs right into the classroom! The guides and school leadership are warm, communicative, and always quick to answer any questions we have. We've seen our daughter grow, learn, and thrive so much, and we truly have Guidepost to thank for that

This school is a Montessori SHAM, it is terrible! Upon having my toddler son start 4-5 months ago…read morethey were very nice with helping with letting me apply for financial aid as their prices are similar to CA prices for private Montessori. Having a semi new teacher in their class and not fully trained assistants (in training) their children's house was not managed well. My son has been in Montessori since 18 months old. Maybe their infant program is good (not sure) but so far from what I have seen their children's house needs work with AMS OR AMI trained teachers not simply MACTE... and staff who can manage their own stress and not use words like nervous, anxious or huff and puff, or eye roll, in front of parents or to students themselves. My son has experienced and been involved with more hitting and physical altercation with himself and other kids older and his age here and come home with too many to count incident reports with "here say" statements from assistants listening to other kids or not fully seeing what happened to say what did happen. It also has to do with classroom size and space per child and self management from other kids and my son when it comes to working on materials.. My son has regressed, he used to be fully potty trained prior to coming here now he makes more mistakes at home and is not listening as well.The other Kids even have no respect and come and touch me (a parent)...and are too much in my face and speaking and grabbing upon pick up every day in his class. They have had the students watch a Disney movie in class, have kids bring toys from home to "share", wear Disney on their light up shoes and or clothing, and be little gossipers/whiners... This is NOT MONTESSORI AT ALL. Dr. Maria Montessori would be rolling in her grave to think parents are paying for their kids to be exposed to things public school or regular daycare kids are... Now Guidepost HAS all the materials and look of Montessori but this location from my experience is all for show... some lessons here and there but mostly play time and stress management from the staff... I have been in Montessori myself till middle school age, and my son in CA from infancy-- in non corporate schools, that are a chain like this. I pray not all Guideposts are like this one!!! I am letting their head quarters know of the lack of real Montessori teachings and instead just gentle care.-- no real reformation for actions or separating if there is a pattern. This place reminds me of southern charm but with the back hand of instead of cussing its a "bless your heart" type of situation... Please go to another Montessori school if you can with your child don't waste your money here!!! Every time I had a concern it was put back on me or blamed on a situation or single person or emotion not a bigger picture fix! Beware, it is not a firm or even normal amount of of control the teachers or reassurance the staff SHOULD BRING PARENTS AND STUDENTS... It doesn't not seem regulated for actual lessen plans and not every child is getting their needs met as they should it seems. Please get new management and staff training required for all of these people representing Montessori! Its a shame and very sad. I have pulled my son out for many of these reasons now besides financial waste.

All three of my boys went here. My oldest and middle son just for prek (VPK) and my youngest in…read morethe two's class preschool through VPK. Both myself and my boys loved the teachers and experience. The school goes above and beyond to make sure the students are comfortable, include the parents in special activities/celebrations, and have great curriculums to teach the kids. The kids don't even realize they are learning because they are having so much fun! They have educated teachers, clean classrooms, a convenient location.. it's the best!

This was a wonderful preschool for our kids! The teachers and administration are THE BEST and go…read morethe extra mile for the children. I was impressed with the curriculum and the extra classes (music, library, and computers). My kids had so much fun while learning, and they were extremely well prepared for Kindergarten. I also found the school to be very safe and have strong security protocol. We used Early Care which worked well with our work schedules. I highly recommend Deermeadows Preschool.

I know I rated Kids by the Hour as well but now that I have found this jewel of a place, that I…read moremust rate also because I absolutely LOVE, LUV, this place! I truly wish I would have found this place first but since I'm not always on the lookout for day care places or schools, I had no idea this place was so close to home. I have been driving all the way to Beach & Hodges then to downtown from Southside Blvd to drop off my granddaughter when Kids Park has been right here under my nose all along! I had no idea child care by the hour was so popular in this area. Kids Park has an open floor plan concept which makes it feel less crowded and cleaner. The sign-in process is creative...I love it! And the way Kids Park is set up it's so organized. The staff is awesome and I truly believe they love these children. Today while picking up my granddaughter, I walked in on her "getting into trouble". They didn't know I was standing there so I was able to watch the whole interaction. MY little one used her hands for other than clapping or praying (she hit someone). She's 2-1/2 so it wasn't much of a hit BUT STILL.... My little one was definitely in the wrong and the staff person (maybe the manager of the place), handled it beautifully! I probably would have been a little more stern but that's why I don't work here. Lol. The staff explained to her what hands are used for. It was so educational I was standing there learning something myself. Lastly, the most amazing part is that they have monthly prizes or coupons so you can get a break when it comes to paying. AND they are a bit cheaper than Kids by the Hour. AND they are open at 11am when the Jags have a home game on Sunday's AND they are located off Southside Blvd which is 2 minutes from my house AND en route to downtown where I volunteer at Volunteers in Medicine AND Dunkin Donuts is right before the turn to Kids Park! What more can I say but, I found a Jewel ! I absolutely love this place and if I could give them more than 5 Stars I would!

I needed a place for my two-year-old to go while I attended a training for work. My babysitter had…read morecancelled at the last minute. I remembered a friend had recommended KidsPark, and we are now KidsPark family for life. My son was happy, safe, and didn't want to leave- and for a toddler, that's a big deal. I encourage other parents to check out KidsPark; you'll love it!

Another YMCA visit during my travels. This one is a concept I prefer more with everything all on…read moreone main floor. The lady that checked me in wasn't so pleasant so that's part of my star bump. Didn't really get that welcome feeling with her when I mentioned I was a Nationwide Member. The locker rooms were easy to access and very cooled down. Men's locker rooms had a middle room for lounging. The towels here are super large (instead of the normal sweat towels). There's one enclosed room with weight machines, and then a larger open room with smith machines, dumbbells, bench, incline, pulley machines, treadmills/ellipticals and a cardio training zone. They also have an outdoor covered astroturf cardio zone. There is a large heated pool, basketball court and separate studio rooms for fitness classes. My only gripe is that front desk lady and the limited benches they have. Otherwise, this is a solid gym option!

The employees who work the floor should do something about people sitting on the machines on cell…read morephones. I wanted to use the sit down elliptical by the gym and on lady was sitting there with her legs propped up reading a book and the other lady was just sitting there having a conversation with someone else. It's ridiculous that nothing is said about being on your cell phones for extended period of times while others are waiting. It's not my job to ask you to get up if you're not using the machine. Also cleanliness standards are lax.

We absolutely love this daycare! Everyone has been so amazing with my son and has always gone above…read moreand beyond to make sure he feels loved and supported. They have also been so understanding and helpful as we navigate the changes that come with divorce. Knowing he has a place where he feels safe, cared for, and surrounded by people who genuinely want the best for him means so much to me. I'm truly grateful for everyone there and all they do for him!

Came in to take a tour of the place. Ms Toni was great She explained everything and was very kind.read more

We absolutely love NDLC!!! We are so happy with everything this daycare provides. The teachers are…read moreamazing, the faculty is so helpful and goes above and beyond. Our son has learned so much and it truly amazes us seeing his growth and development thanks to NDLC.

Great School! Great Office Staff! Terrific Teachers!!! My daughter was well cared for during her…read more3 year tenure at NDLC. I only wish the school taught through high school! The teachers at the school were equally concerned with my daughter's academic advancement as they were with her over-all wellbeing. She always received hugs when she needed them most (always at morning drop-offs!).

My two sons under 2 go to this school and the first thing I noticed when they started last year is…read morehow much the teachers care about the children. The facility is very clean, lunch is prepared daily, and the curriculum is fantastic.

From the owner: Conveniently located in one of Jacksonville's fastest-growing areas, Deerwood Academy Town Center…read moreserves families from across the city with truly excellent early childhood education. Our team of caring, knowledgeable teachers help preschool and school-age program students thrive with individualized attention. Our accredited A Beka phonics curriculum, creative play and enrichment activities, and learning targeted to each development stage help give our students the foundation for lifelong educational success.

Probably not for everyone, but our daughter hated the chaos of a typical daycare. A Child's Place…read morehas provided her a structured and safe learning environment where she is free to express her emotions. The staff has expectations of the parents which requires an adjustment period, but it is intended to provide the children consistency throughout their day. This school promotes a pacifist culture rather than an aggressive one. The curriculum leverages a student's interest to cultivate their natural abilities. For example, students interested in art can spend more time doing art while students more interested in math can focus on math. This allows the children to define themselves. Conflict resolution is also built into the culture and no staff member ever raises their voice at the children. The facilities do not have a commercial feel to them like most daycares. Operations are very transparent and not governed by corporate policy. COVID-19 created some hurdles but those were widespread. I can't imagine sending my child anywhere else.

Our experience at this school was heartbreaking, and withdrawing our daughter was one of the best…read moredecisions we made for her well being. We chose this school because it advertised the Montessori philosophy, fostering independence, following the child, and allowing children to learn freely in a respectful environment. Unfortunately, our experience was very different. This school placed a much greater emphasis on compliance and unquestioning obedience than on nurturing independence, curiosity, or confidence. During her time here, our 4 year old daughter was healthy, bright, curious, and full of personality, yet she was repeatedly singled out for age appropriate behaviors. She was asked to sit on a bench during outdoor playtime. During lunch, the children were expected to remain completely silent for about 30 minutes so the schedule could stay on track. When my daughter tried to talk with classmates or be playful as many 4 year olds naturally do, she was separated and made to sit with a teacher instead. The most concerning part was the change we saw in her. She began saying negative things about herself, such as that she "doesn't have good listening ears." She started biting her nails, grinding her teeth in her sleep, crying before school, and waking up multiple times at night crying. These behaviors were new and deeply concerning to us. We also felt she was beginning to be labeled rather than understood. No healthy 4 year old should come to believe that their personality is a problem because they need developmentally appropriate guidance. After we withdrew her and enrolled her in another school, the difference was remarkable. She flourished. Her confidence returned, her joy came back, and the emotional distress gradually disappeared. That experience confirmed for us that the issue was not our daughter, it was the environment. Every family has different priorities. If your goal is a highly structured environment where obedience and compliance are emphasized above all else, this school may be a good fit. But if you chose Montessori because you value independence, confidence, curiosity, and your child's emotional well being, our experience did not reflect those ideals. I intentionally waited seven full months before writing this review. I wanted time to reflect, separate emotion from fact, and ensure my review was thoughtful, fair, and truthful. After watching my daughter thrive elsewhere, I remain confident that this review accurately reflects our family's experience.

We have been super happy with O2B! We enrolled my son when he was just shy of 4 months old. Ms…read more Stevy has been absolutely fantastic leading the infant classroom. The lessons and sensory activities that are put together are really great for the babies! I know my son is well cared for there and is much appreciated!

From the owner: Welcome to O2B Kids Durbin Creek serving Infants, Toddlers and PreK children! Our schools are…read moredesigned with your child's learning in mind. All our classrooms are spacious and well-stocked. Centers and our playgrounds are designed to give your child everything they need to learn through PLAY! Every classroom uses Funnydaffer, our nationally accredited, proprietary early childhood curriculum, to support children's academic, social, emotional, and physical development. Through engaging, hands-on learning experiences, we help children build the skills and confidence they need to become Kindergarten-ready.We can't wait to partner with your family and prepare your child for Kindergarten!