As stated in other reviews, communication is very poor at this school. There are some wonderful…read moreteachers that clearly love what they do & that is the saving grace here. However, management staff needs additional training in how to handle difficult situations. We did not feel as though they were interested in partnering together to work through issues and instead pointed fingers, blame and used the app messaging service to send negative notes to the parents. Hopefully the managerial staff learns how to have a conversation with parents about issues & handles them with more care & kindness going forward.

We have relocated to Knoxville and we were so stressed about finding childcare for our two year…read moreold. A friend of mine reached out and told me about Little Playschool and I am so glad she did. Miss.Molly has poured her heart and soul into this preschool. The first couple days my daughter was a little sad after I dropped her off, but now is so excited to go to school. She loves cooking, showed me her yoga moves that she learned, and lots of time spent outside. I am so glad I found Little Preschool!

They were amazing to accommodate my daughter last summer as a guest member so she didn't lose any…read moreskills over our summer break at her grandparents.

I never thought I'd be writing a review like this after spending thousands in donations on top of…read morenormal tuition. The school does not live up to its marketing pitch. However, most of ESK's flaws will not be readily apparent to those visiting. You'll likely assume that your kids are in a small class and teachers are working with them. But, if you read no further than here, I suggest that you consider what ESK is actually teaching (the actual core curriculum) and compare it to national, local, or other private school standards. It falls drastically short - particularly in reading, history, and science. They don't even have textbooks or teach basic phonics in the lower grades. Problems: 1) While they hang their hat on the student/teacher ratio, the additional teaching assistant more often just allows the teacher to slack off. This surprised us because, like most people, we thought that more teachers would mean more attention. However, that didn't happen. 2) Instead of the usual schoolwork, a lot of class time is spent on projects designed to continuously impress the parents. Regularly, you'll get something like a laminated book with a storyline about how mom and dad are awesome. But, at the expense of this, there's not much time for the true nuts-and-bolts of teaching your kid. Among other things, ESK skips over phonics and does not even have textbooks to send home (just copies of worksheets). Since ESK doesn't conduct tests or assign grades, parents may not notice deficiencies until it's too late. It's a "participation trophy" philosophy that is, in the end, harmful to kids' academic success. The fuzzy standards also help teachers do whatever they want in teaching. This is particularly true for one 1st grade teacher who favors studying butterflies and outdoors over reading and writing. Likewise, in Kindergarten, our child went many weeks without doing reading assignments because the teacher just didn't send anything home. In second grade, the teacher had a love for Civil Rights, politics, and Black history. Again, fine material for older kids or college, but not for 2.5 months of class time in second grade. The peculiar history lessons also created confusion since there was no clear timeline or context (as one would have with most American history textbooks). 3) Schools should be apolitical. As a middle of the road guy, I'm bothered by right or left political indoctrination of my elementary school kids. In this instance, ESK has a decidedly liberal political agenda and incorporates it into the curriculum. They also teach inappropriate content at a young age. We had enough when our 7 year old child was assigned a book entitled, Maya Angelou: Journey of the Heart by Jayne Pettit. On pages 16-18 of this book, there is a graphic description of a young Maya Angelou being molested by her mother's boyfriend. 4) If you plan on earning money to pay the $15,000 tuition, be prepared to take a lot of time off for the various activities during the school day. Very little, if anything, is scheduled for after school. 5) The new headmaster is an ineffective leader. He previously led a NC charter school ranked average by that state. Moreover, unlike the former headmaster, he lacks charisma and was unable to handle routine issues. 6) If you are a Christian, you'll be disappointed by the fact that ESK seems to shy away from embracing the religious aspects that could offend someone. During the holidays, there was always an email practically apologizing to non-Christian students for having Christmas and Easter events. Overall: There are much better options in Knoxville. ESK puts on a good front. But, it is woefully deficient in how it prepares children for later academic success.

Wow! What a great school. We have been so impressed. I love seeing pictures and videos of what goes…read moreon during the day through the parent-teacher app. Our daughter started JK4 with a basic knowledge of some sight words and what sounds letters make. Within 3 weeks of class, she was reading... and FAST! She also tells me certain arithmetic facts and wants me to quiz her. She's made great friends here, and I love that she gets to play outside often. The teacher incorporate outside activities into the lessons. I appreciate that her weekly schedule includes P.E., library, art, music, and two foreign languages. I also like that the cafeteria food is farm-to-table. Parents are encouraged to participate and visit. The students attend chapel every day, and I love when my daughter tells me what she prayed about. I have no complaints about ESK.

I'm in the surgical technology program 2023-2024. Miss Abby Jedlicka and Mr Erik Claxton are the…read morebest teachers I've ever had and make the material easy and fun to learn!!

This deserves such a negative review. Thise college's admissions office seems to be ran by one…read moreperson, Yolanda Williams. That isn't necessarily the problem except that if you try to get ahold of her she brushes off any information you might want even though it's necessary to start going to school there. Seriously poorly run, especially with less than a month before we should be starting school. Would rate a 0 if possible. DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL HERE

In my 24 almost 25 years of experience as a mom I I consider Rocky Hill the best Elementary school…read moreso far. The teachers encourage the kids like ive never seen. The radio student teacher is very low compared to other schools here and also in other states. We feel lucky!

My son is attending Sylvan learning center and this is my first time meeting Kevin although we've…read morespoken by phone several times. Absolutely professional and positive. This staff really cares about their students and have the patience of angels. If anyone is thinking about getting their child or children of any age I would strongly recommend. The distance can long depending on where you live but what child isn't worth the drive ? They will work with payment dates to schedule around you. Five stars !

One of the best places for a student to begin their college path is Roane State Community College…read more The student can park within 125 yards of their actual classroom. Some of the finest instructors in the state teach here. A new piano, voice and guitar private instruction section has been added giving private rooms for one on one music lessons with sign up sheet for practice times available. I recommend taking music courses at this college. Those who attend class, study the required material and listen during class will get the best results called good grades. I would recommend all of my former instructors except for the 1 instructor who did get fired from his job for his behavior towards me in the classroom in front of all of the other students. Among the most enjoyable college courses I took at this campus are: *World Geography *Geology *Private Voice *Private Piano *Intro to Sociology There is a good on campus cafeteria at this location. The Student Counseling Office at this campus is well staffed with competent, caring people to help you navigate your pathway through getting a college degree.

This is a review, not of the school itself, but of the recreational facilities available to the…read morecommunity after hours. The playground is pretty nice, and would be good for families visiting and shopping on weekends. The 9 basket /18 tee disc golf course would be a one star course if it was just on its own, however, this one was set up primarily for school children. it gets extra stars for courage and creativity. They did something fun and usable, with the space and funds available. The course is ideal for beginners or families with younger children. Instead if marked tee pads, just look for the little white signs. The baskets are good quality chain style. You can play each basket from two angles. I think it is great that the school is teaching kids fun ways to stay active. Way to go, Dandridge!