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 took my 2.5 year old here a month ago and he really enjoyed it. The gym is like a mini gymnastic…read moregym for kids, they have balance beams, bars, etc. that simulate something you might see in the Olympics, only a lot smaller and lower to be kid friendly. Classes are monthly or yearly, and are 40-45 minutes long. They're usually some learning, about colors but its definitely more activity based, learning about rolls and jumps. My kid enjoys it because it's like going to the playground but with more obstacles and things to learn.

I love that the instructors are great and patient with the little ones my granddaughter looks…read moreforward to this each week and ask each is it gymnastics day?

My friends and I visited for the Sunday Social event at Autrey Mill. There was ample parking and we…read moremeetup in front of one of the historic houses. The guide showed us how people made butter and we got to make our own too. We were then invited to tour the other historical houses on the property. My favorite was the little church with beautiful stained glass.

This is a nice little retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There is a small…read morevisitor's center that is surrounded by a lot of animals! We saw goats, a duck, and some chickens! They were super cute and the goats have names on their collars! The rabbits were either hiding or unavailable. There is also a nice butterfly garden but since it was winter and cold, we didn't see any today. We did the hiking trail which didn't take too long. There were also walking sticks at the beginning of the trail if you need it for the hike. The hiking trail is not paved though but the walk is not super strenuous. There wasn't too much to see since it was winter time and everything was brown and dead but it was still nice to get fresh air!

The long-awaited Arts Center in downtown Alpharetta is open now in the building formerly occupied…read moreby the Alpharetta Library. A new library was built three years ago at 10 Park Plaza. The new Arts Center has already had two exhibits of art - a Community of Artists show at the end of 2018 and recently a show by JOEKINGATL otherwise known as Joe Dreher. They have been offering a good assortment of classes in painting and drawing and ceramics. More classes will be coming soon. Summer Camps will also be offered.

She cancelled the swim lessons the night before in May 2025. Elizabeth refunded me for the first…read moreinstructor no show on my credit card, but not for the second time and I paid through Zelle.

We have been going here for many years, since my girls were 4 and 0, to 12 and 8. There are many…read morepieces we have glazed, but as a parent, my favorite are these simple plates that they use for breakfast. Time is a thief, but at least we have some good memories!

I have been to Eye Candy Art Studio before for my daughter's birthday party and absolutely loved…read moreit, so I already knew it was a special place. Recently, I came back for a Galentine's pottery night with a friend, and WOW! It was SO much fun and surprisingly therapeutic. It was the perfect mom's night out. We laughed nonstop, got creative, relaxed, and even made some new friends along the way. The energy in the studio is just amazing, very welcoming, positive, and full of good vibes. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning a girls' night, or just want to try something creative for yourself, this place is such a gem. I can't wait to go back and take more classes!

Horrible, just horrible. They had no idea my child was hurt , several times not just once .. they…read morewould say , we will review the tape .. ok great so it's a free-for-all and if your kid gets hurt no one notices and when you ask about it they will look at the tape. Then then they will clam your child walks into walls and door by themselves (only at school). Too we pulled her for her own safety

20/20 is hindsight here... this is lengthy…read more In mid-July of 2019, a foster child was placed in my home. You can imagine my anxiety and stress at the time, but when I got a call from Cynthia saying that I can enroll my kiddo in their GA Pre-K program, it was such a relief. Paperwork completed, court docs submitted to the school, hastey orientation/open house provided... the school year was rocky, but with a lot of patience and support from Ms. Lisa and Binal, we made it through to March 2020... COVID 19. Honestly, Ms. Lisa and Binal are why I am giving two stars instead of just one. Bright from the Start categorizes our students based upon their socio economic status and needs. This is done behind the scene's and is the provider's responsibility to request adequate documentation and properly categorize the kids when reporting to the state. Needless to say, my foster child was miscategorized. I was charged monthly for meals which the state/federal gov would have provided at no expense to me, if this clerical error did not occur. I found this out when applying for much needed aid during this pandemic. Again, due to this error, my Child did not qualify. I spoke with the DOE along with the Department of Human Services, and because the reports were submitted in error, there is no way to correct my student's record. After finding all of this out, I requested a full refund and the value of the aid lost. I emailed Tiffany, Brittney, Cynthia and their Bright from the Start Rep. I followed up, requesting a corporate contact... no response. I contacted the corporate office's generic number and recruiter and left messages. After a month of no response, I emailed the CEO and CFO of Spring Education, whose name I pulled from the secretary of state's website, along with the school administrators. I FINALLY received a response. This response was from corporate's counsel & yes, all blame is being put on me. I didn't provide the documents needed to properly categorize my Child, and apparently, I was asked "repeatedly" for it. A blatant lie. If you are thinking of enrolling in the GA Pre-K Program here and your Child has an IEP or is on MediCaid, do not. The administrators of the school are not familiar with the services available and are clueless when it comes to Public Education Programs.