We adore the staff and facility! They are family! My son has been here years and love every minute!read more

Blessing in disguise. I bought my house with no children in mind yet when I found myself pregnant,…read moreKRK was my first stop. After leaving there I went to visit Primorse and Goddard and none could compare. Walking distance from my house, open communication, diverse, with employees that truly care about your kid. Such an awesome and safe space for my child to grow. Love this place forever!

My 4- and 2-year-olds both attend this school and we love it! It is truly an atmosphere of love and…read morerespect and has cultivated an excitement about learning in both of my kids. It also fosters independence and my kids are capable of so many things that I never thought they would be at their ages. The teachers are kind and patient, but firm, and they really get to know you children and appreciate who they are as individuals. The fresh, healthy snacks from a local co-op are just a bonus. My only problem with the school is that it doesn't go past age 6. We'll be so sad to leave!

I have a 2 year old and 5 year old at SMS. My 5 year old has been attending since he was 3 and the…read moreschool opened. We were planning on homeschooling but I still wanted our kids to start with some school environment experience. Smyrna Montessori School was everything we were looking for. My children get lots of individual attention, are encouraged to explore and learn as much as they want and have had some wonderful friendships develop. There is a strong sense of respect modeled through kindness towards the teachers, classmates, learning materials and the world (cultures, the environment). The teachers love my children like they were their own and are passionate about the Montessori style of learning. Both of my children have gained a lot of confidence and independence since they began there. If I ever have a question I can set up a time to talk with any teacher. I'm always impressed with how aware they are of everything my child deals with on a daily basis, what their strengths are, how much progress they have made in areas of behavior, character and learning. I do wish they extended beyond the Primary program (3-6 years). I don't think there is any problem with illness any different than any other school environment. I don't love that the lead toddler teacher spot has changed hands a few times, but I understand that when a teacher has a baby she will want to take time to be with her new baby. This has been the only reason for teachers leaving that I am aware of. Those teachers have stayed in contact with the school and return for visits when possible. We feel very fortunate to be at Smyrna Montessori School and are so happy it opened at the perfect time for our kids. And as far as safety goes, our children are referred to as precious gifts, children are not allowed out of the classroom unless a teacher or parent is with them and the school and yard are secured during the day. I have no concern for my children's safety at all. Montessori is a different approach to learning than what a lot of people are used to, but for us it has been perfect. Oh, and I LOVE that I get an email and photos every week from each of my kids teachers touching on what the kids are working on and enjoying and some explanation about the Montessori process.

Our son went to VA last year for Day care, and this year for Pre-K. What a wonderful environment…read morefor the children to learn and play with such great admin and teachers. With a concentration on learning new languages, phonics, math, site words, and more, we couldn't be happier with the way he has developed over the 2 years at VA, and is so well equipped for Kindergarten and beyond. The ENTIRE staff care about the kids, especially with having to handle a pandemic, kids getting used to wearing masks, and parents being so uncertain during these times. Would recommend to anyone in the area to check VA out, ask for Estefania, and tell em' we sent you!!

We love this school. Both our kids have thrived there and the environment makes everyone feel like…read morefamily

I only have all good things to say. Hard to find childcare that actually focuses on learning like…read moreKiddie Kove. It's clean, secure... love the location. And the facility is beautiful. The school spirit and events are top notch too! Staff is amazing. What more can I say.... I'm happy.

My child was enrolled from March 24, 2025 to September 5, 2025. During that five month time frame…read moremy child had 7 different teachers. At that turnover rate, my child had more teachers than classmates. There was one teacher who was there four out of the five month stint that my child and me absolutely loved! We were there solely because of her. When she resigned, I was truly heartbroken and knew that our experience there would not be the same in her absence. That very same day I put my child back on the waitlist at another facility. It was great Kiddie Kove welcomed and accepted all kids. From my observations they adhered to the teacher to student required ratio. An area of improvement is that if there is a special needs student in a classroom, then there should be an additional teacher in the classroom. I witnessed countless times where a teacher would spend significant time attempting to redirect a child, and another child would get hurt or briefly get into mischief. On 9/3/25 I witnessed this constraint and a child fell twice over a toy vacuum while the teacher was changing a diaper and verbally trying to redirect a special needs child with no success. Exactly 30mins after witnessing this, I received a call stating my child had fell and had a cut lip. The daycare center provides a clean environment. It is in a relatively newly built church that was not specifically designed for a daycare. Because of this, there are no preventative security controls to prevent random people from entering the building during pick up and drop off times. I had a very detailed conversation with the directors about this and was told 'that is a valid concern, but the Elders of the church won't agree to proposed solutions'. I do want to note that the director did suggest me unenrolling my child as a first option. The directors decided to have someone sit on the inside near the entry door; however in my opinion this still would not prevent unauthorized access into the building nor prevent them for accessing the classrooms. More than half of the time when someone was suppose to be sitting near the door, they weren't there or halfway down the hall on the phone or reading a book. Daily schedules included tv time, story time, art projects, music, limited outdoor/gym play, and basic introduction to numbers and letters. There was a $50 charge for Spanish learning which entailed a pre-recorded video being played of a teacher teaching Spanish. Personally, I didn't understand why it was charged separately; if a pre-recorded video was the approach to teach Spanish then I'm not understanding how it differs from other You-Tube videos that could be played teaching Spanish. It was also advertised on their website that extra-curricular activities included dance and martial arts, these activities did not occur during our enrollment period. There is no consistent framework of criteria communicated to parents regarding milestones a child must meet to advance to the next level up classroom. My experience was that my child was in the younger-ones classroom and I had to specifically request my child be moved to the older-ones class (my child was 19 months at the time). During our five months of enrollment, there were no conference or forums that allowed routine direct interactions between parents and directors. The directors did not appear to be there daily as I may have seen them once or twice a month. When I brought this to their attention towards the end of my enrollment period they asked what would I suggest. In response, I suggested that it would be nice if they were there during one of the 2hr pickup or drop-off window. Their response was 'That's not going to happen. I have other things to do.' Their uniforms are $24 per shirt. This is an insane markup when polo shirts are less than $5. My child was 19 months at the time, so the shirts weren't even the right size. My opinion is that the uniform requirement was simply a money-grab tactic based on the ridiculous mark-up and the fact that the official school year had already been in session a full month so why wasn't it communicated to all parents before the school year began. My overall review of Kiddie Kove is this daycare fits the capitalistic mold that many of the for-profit daycares in South Fulton where directors exploit the necessity of childcare and exploit the labor of teachers. Based on all the facts mentioned, I am convinced the directors do not run the daycare based on genuine love for children but primarily the financial gain. The high turnover rate I witnessed at this facility has much accountability that should be acknowledged at the director level. Kiddie Kove has one of the highest tuition rates in the area. I have experienced a non-profit daycare with a tuition rate that is 27% lower, have more than adequate preventative security, longer operation hours, teacher longevity, directors who are ACTIVELY involved with all students DAILY, and much more.

We really enjoyed our experience at Bright Minds! Our kids started attending during COVID, when…read morestability and care mattered most. We always felt confident dropping them off, knowing they were safe, supported, and having fun. The staff were kind and invested in each of our children's growth, and the teachers became like family - especially Ms. Vanessa and Ms. Alexander. Ms. Beverly and Ms. Pauline really took the time to listen and help when I had questions or concerns. Thanks to the dedication of the staff, our kids were more than prepared for kindergarten. Although they are now in elementary school, they still come to Bright Minds during their school breaks and always have a fun time!

Awful Experience, as a first time mom putting your infant in daycare is difficult. When reading the…read morewebsite, touring the facility with the owner, Miss Beverly and going through the orientation process we felt good about what was being presented. We were asked about our baby's needs, we were asked to fill out a meal plan, sleep schedule and were told they would make every effort to follow it. We were made to feel like our baby would receive love and care. It was much to our disappointment that the teachers in the classroom my baby was in did the exact opposite. Babies were being left to cry with little to no comfort, expected to stay in a crib for 2 hours whether they were taking a nap or not, if my baby fell asleep before "nap time" and woke up while other babies were asleep, he was confined to a high chair. He was fed another babies food on multiple occasions, sent home with other babies bottles. There were times my baby went the whole day with only one bottle and only got it because I called and asked them to give him his bottle. The teachers were rude anytime I called with a concern I was either spoken to rudely or hung up on. The lead teacher is ruff with the babies and picks them up by the arms. They refused to follow any suggestions I had to help my baby take a nap or eat. One time I called and asked them to please try and feed my baby again because he barely ate his lunch and was told "No we are not doing that lunch time is over." We are talking about infants here. A few of the teachers really tried but there were so many issues and concerns all brought to Miss Beverly's attention. She is a nice lady but the staff do not listen to her or respect her or the GA state laws for childcare. I had to pull my son out because the things I was witnessing were very upsetting. We saw improvements after several complaints but it was never consistent.

Our family has been part of the Imhotep Academy Village for the last 5 years. I have two children…read moreat the school, my only regret is not finding this community sooner. The school is setup to challenge the scholars to operate with a spirit of Black Excellence. Imhotep has been around for 30 years and is truly a hidden gem in the Atlanta area. This afro centered institution has instilled a sense of pride within my kids and have reminded them through daily affirmations and instruction of their greatness. Black History Month is all year long! Kids learn from Prek to sing the Black National Anthem, recite the Ultimate Student and about the 7 Kwanzaa Principles, and their significance. The teachers, staff and admin work tirelessly to ensure the scholars are stretched to their optimal potential. The PTA is very active and partners with the school to support the greater objective of our institution. I believe the combination of these items working in sync is what makes this village successful.

My son's early foundation began at Imhotep Academy and ended with UGA. It carried him through High…read moreSchool and College. His teachers recognized and complimented him on how self assured and confident he was. His academic readiness was above par. Imhotep Academy was and still is worth the investment in your child's future. Thank you to Founders, Staff and Faculty of Imhotep Academy. Home of the "Ultimate Student"- job well done !!!!

Absolutely wonderful experience - this school and the teachers and the purpose and mission of their…read moreprograms are just what we wanted and hoped for.

Great preschool right off the Marietta Square. Great outdoor activities, great staff, and…read morewonderful kids. Reggio themed curriculum.

I would like shout out Ms. Katarina Hewell For being an caring teacher to my son, she really gets…read morethat kids are kids.

My'Tia has been my son's teacher since September. He has learned sooo much, I truly love the…read morerelationship she has with my 1 year old!

Amazing K-12 institution, great family atmosphere and an Ivy league secondary education. Very…read moreexcited to be part of the school.