This is where my son goes for special needs preschool (speech services). The entire staff is…read moreamazing and the new principal is wonderful! I love that they have a sneak peek for the kids and there are curriculum nights as well. The PTA is superb and does a lot of great things to unite the teachers and parents! It's a wonderful place to send a child for school!

I went to this school as a student back in 2010-15 and I loved every year of it! Staff were very…read morefriendly, My peers were nice and I was in the after school program while waiting for my parents! Sadly nearly every staff member has left since I left but nice to see the place still thriving. For the parents reading this, I went out thinking I would forget or never see anyone BUT some kids went to the same Middle/High School as me! It was awesome to catch up with them after not seeing them for years!! Anyways, I loved this place and would 100% recommend this place to anyone.

This is a long and detailed review however please take the time to read it before enrolling your…read morechild in this school. This is also the very first review I have ever written on an online forum in my more than 40-year life, so please know this situation was a very impactful one to my son and our family as a whole. Our journey with Alpharetta International Academy (AIA) was mixed. My son attended for two and a half years, and the first two years were positive. The staff seemed attentive, and my son thrived in a supportive environment. During the third year, things changed. Because he was not fully potty-trained, AIA didn't promote him to the 3-year-old class, even though developmentally and academically he was capable of tasks well-suited to a preschool environment. Instead, he was placed in a class with toddlers as young as 18 months, which seemed overcrowded, leaving his teacher (what was perceived to be) overwhelmed. Her teaching style changed, as did her overall demeanor and patience level. As a result, our son became bored and unchallenged, which impacted his behavior. We began receiving calls to pick him up due to what we believe stemmed from the teacher's frustration. These calls came on two separate occasions, one for the teacher's inability to redirect him during circle time and once when he picked up a Montessori-sized chair and when he put it down, it came down on the teacher's foot. Mind you, these two times were the only time in now almost three years that we were called for these things or that there was any type of misbehavior communicated to us on behalf of the school. Both times we picked him up, we were assured by the head of school that his teacher would follow up with us about his behavior, but this never happened. We twice asked the teacher to move him into a developmentally appropriate class. Just two weeks prior to his withdrawal I urged her to move him into the developmentally appropriate class temporarily as a "trial". All of these suggestions and requests were refused. It was disappointing for the teacher to be so unresponsive to our requests to address this clear mismatch in placement. This was the same teacher who had worked wonderfully with him for two years and who had previously shown genuine care and understanding, so we were left confused as to her actions, or lack thereof. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with children, as well as the daughter of two Doctorate Level public school teachers, I understand that children are at their best when they're engaged in age-appropriate, stimulating settings. It was disheartening to see that the AIA staff now seemed unable to understand the impact a poorly suited classroom environment could have on our son's behavior and learning. To add to our distress and disappointment, the head of school sent a disingenuous response to my email with my intent to withdraw my son from her school due to a lack of a suitable and appropriate classroom environment. She did express regret at our decision, saying she loved our son and was committed to working with him. Her email response was a conflicting message, combining both overly kind and positive statements with underlying hurtful remarks. She informed us that we would still be responsible for paying a sizable early withdrawal fee, totaling thousands of dollars. Although we were aware of this fee in the enrollment agreement, my husband responded to explain that, given the circumstances leading to the change, we felt it was unfair to be held financially responsible for their choices and when we were already having to spent thousands to place him in a different learning environment. He also mentioned we would be leaving an honest review of our experience to better inform other families considering AIA. In response, the head of school reiterated the fee due and informed that we should "please understand that any communication perceived as a threat has been formally documented and will be addressed through the proper channels if necessary". This statement was unnecessary and upsetting to us, as we were simply expressing our intent to share our experience honestly. Ultimately, while we value the initial positive experience our son had at AIA, the handling of this final chapter left us with reservations regarding AIA's ability to make decisions that are best for the children they serve and questions regarding their authenticity in their mission statement. I hope this review helps AIA consider ways to better support students' needs and communicate open and in real time with parents. Lastly, I hope this review enables other parents considering AIA to make the most informed decision that leads to the most positive outcome for their child and family as a whole.

I have been holding off on writing this review for nearly a year, and finally I feel like I can…read morewrite it with confidence. About 1 year ago, I had my then 18 month old son enrolled in a different, nearby daycare (which I also left a review for), and it was a nightmare from the start. Being a parent, all you want to do is find the perfect place to bring your child, somewhere that you will make you feel comfortable, and not filled with constant anxiety. I have been lucky enough to feel so happy and confident in my decision to send my son to Legacy Academy. I will preempt this whole review by saying that my son is very difficult. Not in a bad way, but in a hard way. He is super sensitive, very scared of strangers and unfamiliar environment. I know this sounds typical of a toddler, but he is a very extreme case. It was very stressful finding a center that would deal well with this, and really deal with it well. Luckily, Legacy Academy was very capable and willing to work with him. When he first started, he was in the early toddler room (18 months-24 months), with a teacher named Ms. Jenn. When I first met Ms. Jenn, she seemed quiet and reserved, but she was anything but. She opened up in front of the kids and really helped my sensitive child transition into this day care. She is caring and extremely patient and attentive...qualities that are hard to find in people. One thing I really liked about the early toddler room is that it is only kids that are 18 months to 24 months, making all the kids very similar in where they are at developmentally. The whole time he was in this room, there was only 1 teacher because the number of students was so low (I think 6), which is very good for a class size at a day care. Once my son turned 2, he was moved up to the Senior Toddler room, which was a very scary transition. However, the staff was very thoughtful in planning the best way to transition him, and worked with him over the course of a month to slowly warm him up to the 3 new teachers in the Sr. Toddler classroom. The classroom is led by Ms. Estelle, a teacher who has been with the school for OVER 6 YEARS. this is unheard of in day cares. If you are interviewing day cares, be sure to ask how long their teachers have been with them, because it's a very good indication of how the staff is treated. Six years really speaks for itself. Ms. Estelle is the sweetest, and nicest teacher. She did everything she could to help my son and she still does to this day. She understands he requires a little extra patience and attention, and she gives it to him so effortlessly. She is amazing. There are 2 other teachers in the Sr. Toddler room, and they are great as well. My son loves all 3, which is something I thought would never happen due to his temperament. Another thing I love about the school is their approach to learning. Every week we get a detailed outline of the coming week's schedule and lesson plan. They have all the time filled with different educational activities etc. They explain why they are doing each activity and how it contributes to their education. They have spanish once a week, and they have music class too (someone comes in to teach it, he is great!). Now that it's summer they are offering a sports program. All of this is included in the tuition. Legacy Academy is NAEYC certified, (The National Association for the Education of Young Children), which is the highest certification a day care can attain. They are very strict and diligent in checking standards and holding facilities to them. In the Alpharetta Area there are only a few other schools that are also certified with this accreditation. Legacy holds regular events for families to get together, and mingle and engage with other families. They host picnics, holiday events, and all sorts of events outside of the regular day. It is nice because it gives working parents a chance to meet other families in the area, with similarly aged kids. They also have monthly date-nights where parents can drop off the kids in the evening, so parents can have a night out. I am sure I am leaving out 100 positive things I could mention, but I think this sort of sums up my overall experience with Legacy Academy. I absolutely love this school, and having my son attend it. I feel confident dropping him off, and never worried about his well being or anything. If you are curious to learn more about the school, I urge you to contact them. They are very helpful and willing to answer all questions. The first time I called, I talked to Ms. Silvia (co-owner, and mother to owner, Ms. Stephanie), and we talked for nearly an hour about the school and my son. Also, you can feel free to contact me if you have questions...I would be happy to give you my honest opinion.

From the owner: OakRidge Montessori Alpharetta offers a structured Montessori-based program that blends strong…read moreacademic foundations with a nurturing, family-centered environment. Our classrooms emphasize early literacy, math readiness, independence, and social-emotional growth — all within a calm, thoughtfully prepared space. What truly sets us apart is our long-tenured, caring teachers and the strong sense of community we build with families.

My daughter loves to go to school everyday and it means a lot to her. She loves to be herself and…read moreat the same time she understands there is uniqueness in everyone. The activities she does at Headstart at times with great interest she continues them at home too! Teachers are very dedicated and maintain a lovely bond with kids and the community. Thank you!

I would highly recommend headstart Montessori, a great place for practical education, alongwith…read morediverse classrooms, skilled and lovable teachers. A streamlined curriculum for kids of every age and passionate teachers. My kids love headstart Montessori and it's amazing to see how much they have transformed.

My son will be starting at Abbotts in the fall and we are really excited. Our first experience at…read morethe school was registering him for 1st grade. All the people that I encountered for the registration event, were very friendly, happy, and welcoming. They were having a 1/2 price book fair at the same time as the registration event, and we were able to shop and buy some books. My three-year-old took the opportunity to have a total melt-down and threw an epic tantrum over a toy. The lady that was running the register at the fair was so understanding and kind to me as I was embarassed and frustrated with my son's behavior. I'm hopeful that our time at Abbotts will be positive, and I'm looking forward to getting involved with the PTA there!!

Outstanding teachers and administrators. My son had an amazing experience at Wilson Creek. Of…read morecourse there are always challenges, but stakeholders were engaged and did their best to resolve issues.

This school lunch is such a scam. My son came here one year and I saw how many extras he was buying…read moreI confronted him told him to not waste money he told me that they give the same amount of food to first graders as 5th graders I didn't believe him but when I went to lunch at his school they served really crapy food

Horrible administration that makes so much money to be a bit€# all day. I guess when you make so…read moremuch money sitting on your butt all day you tend to be rude and uptight with others.

When my daughter was moving from elementary to middle I was little worried by the school keep kids…read moreso much engaged that did not get chance to to think left out . She enjoys all the activities in web bridge . Teachers are very cooperative and sending mails regularly about what is going on and what is their plan for next week.

Great school great teachers but Please stop masking our children! They need to breathe specially…read moreoutside some fresh air!

It's on fire! I went went to this school when I was in elementary school. They have good teachers,…read moregood students, and they always have something new todo. This school is awesome.

Appletree-ABC Childcare is an amazing school! We love the teachers and this school! The classrooms…read moreare large and clean. The teachers are caring and love what they do. The children here come from different cultures and backgrounds making the school a great multicultural environment which is great for my kids to interact, learn and develop.