My son has attended since Kindergarten. He is in 4th grade now. I have felt so much love and…read moresupport from every set of teachers he has been with. They should really be proud of themselves. Excellent leadership as well.

I can see why this school only had 1 now ugh. I'm pretty sure it's because of their RUDE…read moreprincipal!!! I really can't understand for the life of me HOW she has been there since 2008 other then putting on a fake act when her "higher ups" are around. My child was homeschooled prior to going to this school and on her FIRST day of school this woman decided to get in my face about where I was standing to pick her up rather then being nice and/or helping a new parent at the school know where they should go in the future she was flat out RUDE and DISGUSTING and rolling her eyes so far into the back of her head I wasn't sure they would come back!!!! If I would have had the displeasure of dealing with this particular woman when I did the tour here my child would NOT be attending this school right now. Thankfully though she does have the sweetest teacher to make up for their lack of administration. Someone needs to have a serious talk with how she interacts with parents because had there not been a lot of children around at the time I would have really given her a piece of my mind. However I'm sure those kids heard exactly how RUDE that lady was being too. She needs to get her self together!!!! She ruined my whole experience there ON THE VERY FIRST DAY!!!!!!!!!!

Both my sons went there. They were safe and happy. That is what matters…read more I felt welcome in all their classrooms and felt comfortable discussing any concerns with the teachers.

Good morning. I would like to share the letter that I forwarded to the Saint Johns school district…read moreso maybe one day things can change: "Good morning, we live in Ponte Vedra Beach exactly 2 miles from Ocean Palms Elementary School but to not lose my job (no after care) we were obligated to move her to Flagler Charter School and now I'm driving around 30 minutes to my daughter to go to school with after care available. We've tried all the private schools around our home without spots. Nicole was adapting well and loving the school and the After care and school administrators didn't bother even to answer Yes or No after 6 months trying waitlist and several phone calls and e-mails. The last time Ms Kim LaMondie answered "At this time we are on a waitlist. We will be sure to put Nicole on the list. I will reach out to you as soon as we open our waitlist." was on Jan/23/2023 and since then we didn't have any responses after several times trying contact. So, to not lose my job I was obligated to change my daughter to somewhere with after care. Now we drive very far every day for school. I don't think this is fair to us and our daughter always cries missing her neighborhood friends and the school - It looks like we are out of the social neighborhood now even though we live right there. We hope this situation can change because we are very unhappy to not be able to study around our home and to be excluded from the social around there for this reason. We hope Nicole can study again on Ocean Palms too."

I absolutely love this school! My oldest has been going here for 3 years now and I can't express…read morehow much he thrives here. My biggest concern with my son starting at a big boy school was that he has so many allergies and if not caught on time can be severe. Nurse heather has been with him all these years and is always on top of his medication when a reaction is about to happen. She will call me every time and update me and let me know he is okay, she has been my life saver and has help put that anxiety at ease. All of the teachers he's had also know about his allergies and are very on top of it as well. They make sure parents who want to bring in treats (Valentine's Day, birthdays, etc) know that it is an allergy classroom and give us alternatives to bring in. All the staff are friendly and try very hard to remember every student and parent. The principal is so involved with the students day to day school life and is always around the halls chatting with the kiddos. My son absolutely adore his principal, very different experience from mine (I barely knew my principles). Overall this is a wonderful school with wonderful staff that make your kids feel safe, happy, and want to go to school. They also have a preschool program and I can't wait for my baby girl to attend there when it's her time!!

Very disappointed in the administration for this school. They have great teachers but the people…read morewho run the school are not in the best interest of the children and just coverup for one another. Don't expect accountability, only expect lies and coverups when you have issues. They lied about my daughter making the cheer team after she was bullied and removed her from the cheerleading team and allowed the bullies to be apart of the team but told my daughter, the victim she couldn't attend. From The Principal, to the Assistant Principal to the Guidance Counselor to the Dean all heard my issue and ignored my issue and we reported a bullying claim against the child and the school went 14 days without even documenting the issue even though the Principal, Assistant Principal and Guidance Counselor all stated that it would be filed when the incident happened but were untruthful because I didn't know the official process so I couldn't tell if it had been filed or not. Once contacting DUVAL County School Board (Which only takes the bullying reports and document them.) now all of a sudden they want to handle the bully report like they were supposed to weeks ago, I also reached out to the Charter Schools corporate office and no one ever responded. I left voicemails and emails but no one cared. I literally had the fight for my child to be out the class with the bully's and the administrators were so frustrated that they were removing her that I believe in part that's why they retaliated against my daughter. They say they want parental involvement but when they get it they don't want it. I told them I want to volunteer and I'm DUVAL County Approved Volunteer. They have yet to respond. I now know why the morning and afternoon drop off and pickup line is so horrible and I feel it's because the administration. They did my child wrong a 10 year old who reported getting bullied and kids were spreading rumors that she had lice in her head and as she was trying out for cheer they were bullying her saying means things. She reports the incidents and are some how removed from the cheer squad because of it. Very poor leadership. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone although they have great teachers I'm now hearing from other parents that they've had to also remove the kids from the school because they were getting bullied, the administrators turns a blind eye to bullying.

I pulled my kids out of this daycare after multiple times walking in and finding the PreK teacher…read moreasleep during nap time. Within my first month there I experienced negativity and attitudes from some of the staff. Management is great and genuinely seems to want to fix issues but the problems are rampant. From staffers being on their cell phones ALL day to impromptu field trips where the kids leave the building and the parents are not notified. As soon as I was able to find an appropriate spot at another PreK program I moved my children. I do want to add that my younger child loved it here and I had fewer issues with those teachers. I recognize that no place will make me 100% happy since I want the best for my children, but this place literally made me worry somedays about where I was leaving my kids. A friend's child who also attended the school said something recently that put it al into prospective for me. He said to his mom, regarding his NEW school "Mommy, i like this place, they don't yell at you here." I'm not saying that either of our kids were saints (lord knows they aren't) but there are better ways to deal with issues.

The director does not care about her job at all! I had a teacher hit my child and the director…read morenever returned any of my calls or e mails regarding the incident! I had to finally speak with the superintendent, who also seemed very passive about the situation. The teacher was fired but the way they handled it was extremely unprofessional! The school was okay at first but after about 3 years, it has gone downhill. Other than that teacher, the others do care and you can tell. I do not recommend this school though!

A Haven for Hope and Growth: Why The Broach School of Orange Park Transformed Our Son's Education…read more Transitioning to middle school can be daunting for any child, but for a student with Autism and ADHD, it can feel like an overwhelming hurdle. After a smooth elementary school experience, middle school brought morning panic attacks and severe school avoidance for our family. After missing most of the first two weeks of school, we embarked on a long, exhausting search to find an environment where our son could feel safe, understood, and supported. We tried charter schools, private programs, and temporary homeschooling while visiting multiple specialized schools--yet nothing felt quite right until we walked through the doors of The Broach School of Orange Park. From the very first moment, Director Sonya Sutter and her assistant Ms. Smith were a absolute treasure. Ms. Sutter greeted us with a genuine, warm smile and immediately set a completely different tone. Rather than rushing through a standard tour or speaking solely to us while treating our son as if he weren't in the room, she spoke directly to Anthony. She took the time to listen to him, validate his feelings, and talk with him like the capable person he is. She offered thoughtful, practical ways he could thrive rather than just survive. That initial conversation was the light at the end of a very dark tunnel for our family. While the journey back to comfort in the classroom has naturally had a few speed bumps, the progress Anthony has made is nothing short of incredible. Bad days have quickly given way to good days, and each week brings more confidence and stability. His grades are fantastic, and he is excelling academically. The environment at The Broach School fosters both personal independence and a strong sense of accomplishment through continuous positive reinforcement. Furthermore, the faculty and staff set the standard for parent partnership--communication is open, welcoming, and response times to emails are remarkably fast. We are endlessly grateful to Sonya Sutter, Ms. Smith, and the entire team at The Broach School of Orange Park for restoring our son's love of learning and giving him a place where he can truly belong. If you are looking for a school that sees, values, and lifts up your child, this is it.

We have attended Broach for several years. my daughter has cognitive delays, several learning…read moredisabilities and a rare genetic disorder. They have helped her tremendously , especially with the new leadership changes and teaching staff. While we may never meet "normal" milestones they help her to push to next levels, believe in her, and help build her confidence. Broach has become a part of our core team to help support her.

My granddaughter has been at Ladybird in St John's for over 2 years. we absolutely love and adore…read moreMs Jaye, the Director, she makes sure everything runs smoothing and has the staff happy. they will call you if there are any issues you need to be aware of with your child. they use the portal during the day for communication and send pictures. Their academics are wonderful and the children enjoy them while learning. i highly recommend this facility for your children. I enjoy dropping off and picking up my granddaughter daily.

Great school, between the teachers the management and curriculum i would advise others little ones…read moreto go here.

This place is very horrible, the director Jen left my kids at school and came up with a thousand…read moreand one excuses as to why she did what she did. I pay them for before and after school care and that ***** decided to leave my fucking seven year olds. What sense does that make. Yall run far away from this hell hole of a daycare

Great educational programs for our kids. You would think our kids were twins the way they act--not…read moreeasy to handle and the friendly staff @ The Discovery Tree Academy make everything so much better THANK YOU SO MUCH

Great daycare, very clean and children are kept in a safe secure environment the entire time…read more Children are taught on a advanced level starting at 1yr old. I've had two children go through the daycare and elementary and when they transitioned to different schools they were well ahead of there classmates. Lastly regarding racial issues, as a black male I have not seen any issues regarding racial discrimination. The school is strict with discipline. If your child has multiple discipline issues they may not be allowed to return, but I've seen this happen to children of all races during my TWO children time there. Honestly I agree with being more discrimination as I've never seen a child get hurt by another child hitting each other or throwing things at a child. Point is if your looking for a safe, Christian, affordable environment for your child i would recommend the learning center.

I have been teaching here for 8 years. I have seen this school grow and get better every year. This…read moreschool has amazing, caring staff who will bend over backwards to help your student succeed. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a solid education which provides character building on all age levels to every child no matter what! This school has an effective approach to homework. They do not give too much homework and overwhelm the student. The focus is on reinforcing material taught in class without compromising family time. We believe families should spend time together not just work on homework. Teachers at this school are effective. They are well trained in their respective fields. The school has been reviewed and accredited by a number of reputable agencies including AACS, NCPSA, NACSAA, and AdvancED! This school develops strong character in its students, like integrity, compassion and respect. We encourage students to do their best to care for others. There is a no bullying policy. We believe in treating others as you would want to be treated. We love our students and seek to help them in any way possible on their academic journey. Leadership at this school is effective. The administration goes out of their way to accommodate parents and staff with any concerns. I have personally sat in a number of parent teacher meetings where we worked out an individualized plan to help a student succeed. This plan is then implemented in the classroom with a high success rate. This school effectively supports students with learning differences. We teach students using a variety of methods. We provide Title 1 tutoring, help classes, and tutoring in all areas and grade levels. Detailed planning goes into each lesson and special needs are considered in classroom settings. This school effectively deals with bullying. The school has a no bullying policy it implements daily. We teach students how to treat others in a caring, loving way. Any bullying is dealt with immediately and effectively.