I have a trip planned with my daughter's class to the Old Fourth Ward Splash Pad and couldn't make…read moreheads or tails of the parks multiple entry points from my online search. I've never been to the park, however I've heard it was beautiful. Anyway, I wasn't very interested in exploring the length of the park with a toddler simply to reach the splash pad, so I called the number on the park's website and left a message requesting a call back. I honestly didn't expect to hear back from anyone, but to my surprise I received a return call within a few minutes from Betty, a volunteer with Park Pride. Well, Miss Betty was just about the friendliest person I 've ever spoken to over the phone. She sounded like she was auditioning to be Mary Poppins. Nothing but rainbows and sunshine from Miss Betty. Not only did Betty provide me with some great information about the park, but she also renewed my faith in the City of Atlanta. Now if only the NON volunteers were as sweet and kind as Miss Betty! Miss Betty also gave me her direct phone number in case I have any questions in the future! Who does that!?!? Miss Betty does! Park Pride and the City of Atlanta have a real winner with Betty!

Park Pride awards grants each year in a worthy cause of helping those parks either add equipment,…read morespruce up the area or add a new attraction(s). However, if you review their grant application there is no where on the application that requires community participation. Dearborn Park in DeKalb County through Friends of Dearborn Park (Facebook Page) and DeKalb County Resource Management Coordinator Revonda Moody, were awarded a grant when only one person signed off on it. No one else in the Midway Woods neighborhood was told about it. What was given was a good thing, but I would think that something funded by Home Depot Foundation would have better checks and balances. One of their driving themes is to court neighborhood participation and input, yet when a park is awarded a grant, Park Prides only requires the signature of a neighborhood association officer or Friends of Park officer signature. In the hands of the wrong person you get something in the park that only that person wanted and by the time it is installed it would be too late to stop. When I called Allison Barnett, Associate Director she had a very condescending tone and basically said we don't care about your concern and she wouldn't show me proof where someone in our neighborhood signed off on it. Betty Hanacek Interim Executive Director wouldn't return my calls or e-mails. Home Depot Foundation didn't return my calls or e-mails, however, shortly after they received my call, Park Pride's Allison Barnett called me so my assumption is that they said "deal with this." Maybe that is why Ms. Barnett, was so rude and condescending. In addition, they co-sponsored an event held directly across from my home, Park Renewal Day, where initially 150 people, where to show up a 7AM and work all day. After we pitched a fit and threatened Renewal Construction and Dave Butler and Susan L. Moore of DeKalb County Resource Management with going to the press they finally relented and made concessions and decreased the size and scope of the event. However, Park Pride did not participate in the negotiations and I found that very disheartening. Everyone that particpaticed in this event were from other areas of the city. The one group from area where all members of the Midway Woods Neighborhood Association who before the event never used the area and afterwards never used the area. Park Pride has done a lot for the parks in Atlanta and somewhat DeKalb, however, they lose 2 stars for not doing a very good job involving entire communities.

Some fat lady with a big gap between her teeth that was supposed to care for my kid. Took my…read moredaughter when she was 2 years old to the restroom where there were no cameras and pulled her ear. All because the fat lady had no patience for my kids baby tantrum. She Could've told me she was acting up and let me discipline my own kid. LACK OF PROFESSIONALISM. And the way my daughter described this story I would never in my life thought I would hear those specific words come out of her tiny mouth. And she's not the type to make up stories at that age she could barely talk but that day she told me how the whole thing went down and I was pissed. Yall are lucky my mother raised a civilized gentleman. I don't recommend this place at all unless y'all like having your kids hurt by the adults that work here. My daughter is 6 and all her teachers since know how to handle kids way better than this place. Thank god I took her out the next day and I've been meaning to leave this rating on your step.

Very negligent, poorly run, horrible bookkeeping, malodorous…read more.. (I'll try to make this as brief as possible) When I PICKED my 3 year old up from this daycare (incident happened in the morning) I was informed that another 3 y/o had his hands in my daughters shorts. The teacher claims she was assisting other children in the restroom. I repeatedly asked to see the recording of the incident and was given the run around. Lucky for me I had the teacher write a statement for my own records. I withdrew my daughter and filed a complaint with Bright from the Start/DECAL. They investigated and found no evidence of poor supervision. I obtained a copy of their findings and to my surprise the daycare LIED!! They told the investigator that they never observed the boys hands in my daughters shorts!! That's PERJURY!! I was also surprised when I checked my credit report and Kiddie Kollege (H & A Credit) was listed. They charged me for her final week which was actually paid. They said they called trying to collect the balance but I pulled my call logs from ATT and I did not receive a single call from Kiddie Kollege or the collection agency. The place often times smelled like feces when I picked my child up. Probably from the babies with swollen diapers. **Please be advised that just because you file a complaint with decal it doesn't guarantee they will post the findings on their website. The info available on their website does not specify what incident occurred. I have informed DECAL and the perjury issue is now being investigated. We need to post our experiences on these public sites to warn other parents. I wont make this post all bad so I'll say the hours are great and Mrs. Nikki, who is no longer there, was a great help. FYI...THE OWNER, LINDA JOHNSON, WAS VERY NONCHALANT LIKE IT WAS NO BIG DEAL.

Very very very affordable fees! My daughters attend for before and after school program here. And…read morefor both of them, I pay weekly fee only $70.00 for each of them! No where else can beat this!!! Great location! Very helpful staff! Ask for Director Mrs. Margaret at contact #404-441-5391 for more information relate to free PRE-K program. Applications are accepting now for all ages. I am highly recommend this school. It is a private early school age system. My 4yrs old attend here only 4 months by now and she already knows to write her name, all alphabets, write and count 1-50, and much more... I am very impress as it is named, Simply The Best Academy.

Worst Child care.Don't send your kids there.Very Ghetto. The preschool class my child was there…read morewas so dirty i can't even describe it.The owner is so unprofessional.Your kids will get starved there, there don't even have a menu. All kids do there is play the whole day, no learning activities.

I volunteered with this company and had such a fulfilling and great time serving and interacting…read morewith the homeless and other staff! This event happens yearly faithfully on December 25th rain, snow or shine! Slot of good and drinks donated by restaurants, celebrities and well known locals! I jumped in at last minute and was welcomed with open arms! A great event with true intent of the heart! Thank you Sir Classic for allowing me to be apart of something so wonderful!!

I very rarely leave negative reviews, but my husband and I fear for other parents and their…read morechildren. I don't know what's happened since May of 2015, but we will never allow our son to go back to this day care facility. Our son was four years old, had a speech latency, and on the tail end of potty training when he began going to the after school care program at this Discovery Point. All of his clothing, extra shoes, extra pull ups, and baby wipes were lost every single time he had an accident. We couldn't understand why he'd come home covered in dirt and mud, and have accidents every day. His demeanor had changed completely, and instead of being excited about school the next day he actually seemed sad, which is not like him. After questioning the staff on several occasions we realized that they weren't encouraging him to use the bathroom when he got off the bus after school, and they were keeping all of his belongings either under the front desk, or in the back of a closet where the teachers couldn't find them. After arriving one day early to pick him up I found him playing in the dirt on the playground while the other children played nearby on the play equipment. I asked him why he wasn't playing with the other children and didn't have to wait long before the other children informed me that he is not allowed to play on the playground, so they'd push him away. The teacher watching this group of 5 years and up confirmed this, had instructed the children to keep him off the equipment, and informed my husband and I that the teacher with the four year old class was over capacity so he was placed with the older children. My four year old son has a speech latency, and could not verbalize what he liked or disliked, let alone verbally defend himself, or tell us what was happening. We removed him after three months; in November and have yet to find any of the clothing or other supplies that we provided for him when we originally registered him. I have never seen Any Discovery Point run like this. We definitely noticed turn over in that three month period. I truly hope that no other child has to go through what our son did.

Horrible place, the babysitters because they shouldn't be called teachers, they dont pay any…read moreattention to the kids and they dont teach anything to them, the worst part, one of the person that watch the kids by the name Stephanie let my daughter sitting in a corner watching the other kids eating ice cream, even we called before to get the ice cream for my daughter..... Can you imagine the face of your kid sitting alone in a corner while the other kids are eating an ice cream....sounds to me bullying right ?? Nobody was able to give us a professional answer, that is when you can see they just care for the money but not for the kids.

The best School for special people in Atlanta. We are fully blessed to be part of this amazing…read moreSchool. All the stuff are professional very welcoming

This place is AMAZING!!! Our son, with severe special needs and a seizure disorder started at…read moreJacob's ladder about 7 months ago and it has been the best thing for him! The staff are all incredibly kind and friendly and have helped not only our son, but also our entire family as we navigate the difficulties of special needs. Our little guy cannot wait to "go to school" every day and can't jump out of the car fast enough when we arrive. His teachers truly LOVE him and he LOVES them! He's even started building friends with a few other guys at the center. I know The programming here isn't cheap, BUT it is worth every penny! If I could give them 6 stars I would. They truly work miracles at this place. If you're finding yourself low on HOPE with your special needs child, please schedule a tour today! You won't regret it!!!

Serious Concerns - Please Read Before Enrolling Your Child…read more I feel obligated to share my experience with this daycare/school, especially for parents who are trusting this place with their children's well-being. The owner/director is extremely rude to the staff and does not create a healthy work environment. There is also a clear bias and disrespect toward Americans, which is deeply concerning and unprofessional. Teachers are emotionally abusive to the children and lack patience, especially with kids who have special needs. If your child needs extra care or attention, this is not the place for them. If your child misses a day, there is no follow-up or concern from the school. Communication is nearly non-existent. Children are often not properly supervised, raising serious safety concerns. Staff are punished for taking time off, which leads to frustration and burnout--and unfortunately, the children feel the effects of that stress. This school may look okay from the outside, but behind closed doors, it's a toxic and careless environment. As a parent, I want others to know what's really happening. Your child deserves to be in a place where they're loved, safe, and supported--and this isn't

As a former educator and therapist, I would never send my toddler or baby here. It is not equipped…read moreto support the daily fine/gross motor skills necessary for babies at this age. In addition, the teaching method is outdated. I visited this place twice and something about the owner disagrees with me. I almost enrolled him out of haste, and decided my child deserved better. We like West Cobb Prep and so does our son! Check them out!! Their staff of wonderful! Please read the school's owner feedback below. I rest my case.

If you have anywhere to be in the morning, do NOT go to this center!!! They are NEVER on time. The…read morehours are 6:30-6:30 and nobody is ever here before 7:00 am. It's so frustrating because that's the entire purpose of a daycare..to take care of kids while the parents work. Well I won have a job if keep coming to this center!

I have had my fair share of horrible daycare experiences one which included an in home supposed…read moreChristian daycare in which the daycare's husband made all the parents feel so uncomfortable we all simultaneously pulled our children out when he decided to quit his job and help her with the kids. Also the chain daycare's where the children are being taught by young people who have no patience and allow the kids to run through the facilities. The daycare in which my child was able to get lost for an hour and a half due to it being as large as a Childtime type facility where there are too many kids and any child can come up missing. I was livid. Also, they were negligent in knowing if my child was sick so with my child having a history a febrile seizures my child would literally fall out from a fever and hit the ground in those hard floor classes and that was my last straw. My co-worker then told me about Mrs. Dennis's daycare and advised that his twins were being well taken care of and so I met Mrs. Dennis and I haven't ever regretted a day, after almost 6 years of knowing her. She was amazing she knew my child was not feeling well and she never would allow sick kids be in the facility till the fever's were not in their systems. Needless to say, my child never caught a cold or had a seizure at her facility due to her constant cleanliness of the school and as well as her making sure people don't just drop their sick kids off and make the whole school sick. It's amazing how people have issues with her school but the ones that have known her for years and have kids out of school don't get on here to say negative things. People really need to get their facts straight and stop putting negative and false information out on her school. The truth is she is always professional, she is compassionate and one of the most selfless daycare owner's I have ever met. She loves all of the kids in her school and she would give you the shirt off her back if necessary. She is a very humble and giving person and I love her and her family. She has done well by me and many other parents I know. So when I see negative reviews it makes me absolutely disgusted and livid because people are trashy and just let any old trash come out their mouths when they are jealous or envious or even just in a negative space themselves. So I must put this out there if you are thinking about bringing your child to her daycare meet her for yourself and speak with her yourself before you listen to any old falsified information and make your own informed decision after meeting her. Just like anyone who is doing well you always are going to have people who are side bar hating on another's progress or positions other people hold. My child is doing great in school thanks to what she was taught at this daycare and she continues to excel. Still till this day I bring her by if my child needs help and my child is already in 4th grade. I stand by my daycare because she raised my child and my nieces and nephews and is still helping to raise some of the brightest kids in the community because she is passionate about these kids, their learning,their well being and safety. At her facility your child is not another number they have a name in which she knows all her kids, knows all their personalities and is not going to let anything happen to your child on her watch. Now I dare some positive information to get repeated, now run-tell that. DR