We had such a wonderful experience at Messiah Preschool! Teacher Kara and Teacher Hannah were…read moreabsolutely wonderful and made such a positive impact on our daughter's first school experience. I especially recommend Messiah for families with their first child entering school. They did such a great job helping both our daughter and us as parents transition into school life. They created a welcoming environment while teaching her the routines and skills she needed to feel comfortable and confident at school. Throughout the year, they prepared her so well for GA Pre-K by teaching everything from following a school routine and practicing good lunch-time manners to writing her name and becoming more independent. We were so impressed by how much she learned and how well prepared she was for the next step. We are incredibly grateful to Kara and Hannah for their patience, care, and dedication. Messiah Preschool gave our daughter such a strong foundation, and we will always appreciate the wonderful start they gave her! Highly recommend!

We have the pleasure of having Ms Kara start our preschool at Messiah Johns Creek. She has been…read moresuch a wonderful addition to not only our church but also to our Preschool. She is so hands on with the kids and she has the most creative activities. She makes my 3 year old feel so special and comfortable. You can tell she is just amazing with kids. We are looking forward to starting this years school year with her!

My 4 years old son had only been here a couple of weeks. He got kind of trauma. When I mentioned…read morethe day care, or school now, he started to cry! Really anxious and scared! He kept saying: mom, I am scared! I don't know how to draw, how to write. Is the teacher happy? By the way, I never saw his teacher smile.

We absolutely love KinderCare Alpharetta! Both of my daughters attend, and I can honestly say this…read moredaycare has been such a blessing for our family. The teachers are so caring and patient, and it's clear they treat each child like their own. My girls have learned so much and are always excited to go in the mornings. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing they're in a safe, loving, and supportive environment every day. I truly appreciate the communication and consistency from the staff this place feels like a second home to us!

Ms. Shonda is an amazing teacher! She is so patient and kind. It was the best decision for us to…read morebring our daughter Savannah here. This schools has prepped her for her upcoming school in which she had the right skills to get accepted! Thank you Ms. Shonda and Carrington staff!

My Daughter Harley's Pre-K teachers Mrs. Lauren Collier & Mrs. Janathan are the absolute best! We…read moreare so confident and ready for kindergarten because of them! We will miss them deeply next year!

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.

Our child went there from baby to pre K. The staff loved her throughout and was always kind and…read morecaring to her as if she was her own. I feel like it is what you put into it and the staff sometimes changes due to turnover, but for the most part , the same teachers are still there that she had throughout. She loved them dearly and still asks to visit. Thank you for caring and loving on our child as your own. We know it was costly, but to us, you get what you pay for.

We (along with many other families) left Oak Grove Academy in Feb 2023 for better care and…read moreeducation elsewhere. Despite talking a lot about the curriculum, Oak Grove really just provides babysitting services. They will show you the binders of curriculum and that it's posted outside the classroom door. But curriculum is only as good as how well its implemented. There was little education or development during our time there. The staff at Oak Grove is babysitting, not educating. The large classrooms look fantastic, until you realize how many kids they have in a classroom. They will tell you that they meet state requirements for teacher/student ratios, but just because you CAN have so many kids in a classroom doesn't mean that you SHOULD. Classrooms are chaotic and teachers are overwhelmed. There were a number of other issues during our time with Oak Grove, but the overall issue is that you can get better for your money. Oak Grove may seem cheaper at first, but other daycares include extracurriculars in the tuition that Oak Grove charges extra for. By the time you include the cost of extracurriculars, Oak Grove is not cheaper. Also, Oak Grove had parents provide food and supplies for holiday parties, but at our new school all holiday parties, egg hunts, etc are funded by the school. So much more convenient for the parents! We regret the time we wasted at Oak Grove and are so much happier with our new school. ------------------------- Note about the response from the school: Again, they quotes ratios. Be sure to ask how many kids total are in the class and how many of the adults in the class are true teachers versus helpers/assistants. I know that at one point there were almost 30 kids in my child's class. That is simply too many toddlers in a room. That said, considering the number of families who unenrolled their kids this year, the ratios probably have improved... but not for the right reasons. Also said in the initial review, the leadership talks a lot about the curriculum... but the curriculum is only as good as how well it's implemented. Lastly, why on earth would the owner want to contact me months after we have left other than to attempt to improve my review? If they were truly concerned, they would have worked on improving the situation before we and other families chose to leave.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Easter egg hunt yesterday. This school and daycare consistently provide…read moreengaging and enjoyable activities for both children and families. A big thank you to the wonderful staff! @prescolairejohnscreek

Daycares have become quite costly in recent years but this one is worth every penny that they…read morerequire. They emphasize education so it's not a baby sitting service. They start teaching at age 1! They help with potty training if you need too. They provide the breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks for the kids. The staff are easy to reach and communicative. The teachers all have at least a bachelor's degree in childcare or have a background with managing kids, nurses included. They remember all the kid's names and make everyone feel welcomed. It's also quite diverse with cultures and they have respect for others cultures as well. It's a great environment and they even have small celebrations and recognitions such as for Valentine's Day, Grandparents day, etc.

This is such a great school…read more First, a little background to explain why I am writing this review. I was thinking about things I like so that I can review them, because I want to get my Yelp count higher. Even though I have not had my kids at AIA for a couple of years, this school is one of the first things I thought of. I had two children in this school. The older one attended from K through 5. When she graduated, I had to take the younger one over to their new school as well, because it is impractical for me to have them in two different locations. We only left for logistical reasons. We love this school. I wish I was wealthy so that I could invest in this school and help them expand. Okay, now on to the meat of the review. This school attracts kids from several different cultures. They have very committed teachers. Their founder, Dixie, is one of the kindest people I have ever met. They use Montessori methods, but they are not afraid to adapt their system to meet the needs of each child. My older child learned to read and write better than some of my fellow graduate students! I credit this school for that. I will name a few of the awesome teachers they have (or have had), but I am sure the others are great as well: Mrs. Turner, Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Littlewood, and Mrs. Narayan. If you want a well-designed adaptive Montessori program for your kids - that teaches excellent life skills as well - this is the place to bring them. This school does have a Christian affiliation, which would have normally made me wary because we are UUs, not Christian. However, as is appropriate for an international school, religious participation is voluntary. The school had children from families that are Christian, Jewish, UU, Hindu, and Muslim (and probably others). It seemed that none of them experienced religious conflict. So, if you want to teach religious tolerance to your kids, this is a great place.

Very disappointing experience overall. We signed up early for the next school year, but literally…read morewithin a few days we found out because of a work situation that we would be moving to Canada. We reached out right away, explained everything and asked if they could make an exception. They absolutely could have if they wanted to, but instead chose to charge us close to $2,000 and kept pointing us back to the contract and legal language. I even appealed directly to both the outgoing and incoming heads of the school, hoping there would be some understanding given the circumstances and how quickly we notified them. Unfortunately, there was none. The saving grace for us was my son's teachers, Mr. Rao and Mrs. Joshi. They were wonderful and we genuinely appreciated them. Beyond that, I was never particularly impressed with the administration or the overall experience. For a school that positions itself as a premier institution and has so many positive accolades, our experience was very different. To us, it felt like a pretty average/subpar school packaged and marketed as something much more. If you are considering AIA, just make sure you read every line of what you sign. Don't assume there will be any flexibility or understanding even when circumstances change within a matter of days.

I am blessed to have Ms. Mona and Ms. Reena as my child's teachers for PreK. they are so good,…read moreknowledgeable, kind, and gentle with the children and their families. Both have a sincere love for children and to see them succeed and grow.

Carrington has continually exceeded all if our expectations! The curriculum, the teachers, admin…read moreand staff, and so many extra hands on experiences keep the kids so engaged. It is awesome to see so many little ones enjoy learning and happy to get to school each day!!

Both of my kids attended Montessori Scholars Academy, and they have thrived academically. They were…read moreselected for the TAG (Talented and Gifted) program and were even ahead of their grade level. The teachers and staff are exceptional, consistently going above and beyond to ensure that the children are both learning and safe. I had a fantastic experience with the school and highly recommend that new parents consider it when making their decision.

We were referred by one of our friends based on their positive experience. MSA didn't let us down,…read moremy kid went to Ms Mona and Ms Sharada classes. We are very happy with our choice.

This is a decent preschool..... if your child is a perfect little angel and has no health…read morechallenges or anything else of the sort. TL;DR. Don't waste your time here. They are sweet and efficient but have no idea how to deal with less than perfect kids. We put our 4 yr old kiddo in this preschool this year, hoping for a chance at some normalcy for this child who had already been through 9 surgeries, several of them open heart. Kiddo has been by all means a miracle child and has absolutely been through it. We discussed in depth with doctors, therapists, etc before making the decision to send him to school as the right decision. However, as expected, kiddo got sick a bit more than the other kids as kiddos immune system isn't as strong. They have strict sick policy, which we respect and understand. At the end of October, we have our first conference. Nothing is mentioned except an issue with answering to kiddos name and acknowledging direction. Nothing new. Nothing mentioned about "educational value." Fast forward to several weeks before Thanksgiving and sickness is going around. The normal kids are recovering in days, it' takes our kiddo a week to consider sending him back. We try it, and end up having to come get kiddo. We are asked to keep kiddo home until the cough is completely gone. We finally send kiddo back after Thanksgiving and 3 school days later, these people have the audacity to message and say kiddo is not getting " any educational value" and would like us to remove kiddo from class. Zero mention of this at the conference. Zero in the hundreds of messages they send weekly. They find a way to say "we can't handle your kiddo , even though we said we could" They even tried to tell us how we should be parenting and thought we should "consider therapy." Do you not listen? Doctors and therapists are who we consulted with to decide to send him to preschool!! Also, it's your job to GIVE every child the educational value. Something every educator in your preschool should be able to do. Educational value is all on the teacher ‍‍We were thinking about sending our 2 year old next year. But thanks for saving us money and showing how bottom of the barrel your preschool is! Why did you say you would take kiddo on when we disclosed from the very first time we contacted your school that he had some health challenges. Why Lie?!?! Stay away from this scam of a preschool. On the bright side their drop off is about as efficient as Chick Fil A .... So I guess

This is a lovely preschool--the staff and teachers are so caring with the children. I never had to…read moreworry about the safety of my preschooler (who has food allergies) and she absolutely loved the two classes she attended (3s and 4s)!