My daughters social skills and personality has blossomed while being here, I love the staff and the…read moreway they love my child ! I have another daughter on the way, she will be a AEC as well ! - Desiree Johnson

From the owner: We pride ourselves on being more than qualified to care for your precious little ones. All of our…read moreteachers are well-trained and carefully selected to ensure your child receives optimal care and attention. Plus, we do our research! We make it our mission to stay current with the best childcare techniques and activities.

I just want to post a thank you to those of you who are former clients of The Academy who send me…read moremessages about your bad experiences and abuse you received by the director of this establishment. Please keep them coming as well as your questions about our experience. Know that we are more than disappointed, shocked, and confused about why we (and some of you) were singled out to receive such offenses. But, in the end, are thrilled that it pushed us into our current situation with FAR better and trustworthy care, where questions are answered with thoughtfulness and collaboration; lacking any harassment, condescension or bullying like we received at this facility from the director. I cannot speak to the services of the school, its teachers, staff or curriculum as we never made it past the nursery stage, which is where we were constantly told to "talk to Ms. Teri" and was when we would receive such abuse.

It's been over 20 years since I've been a student, but I can honestly say I still have memories…read morefrom this amazing educational institution. I still remember how to count in French (despite going on to study Chinese for the rest of my academic career). I've never struggled in reading comprehension due to the great fundamental work done by Mrs Terri and staff. Since my time, I've seen the building grow but the feeling remains the same. This is one of the best preschool's in the country and I'm blessed to have had such a great introduction to education. Sending love and blessings to the staff you truly make an impact for kids, and your work is never forgotten. - Class of 99

The facility is great! The teachers and staff are amazing! I…read morehighly recommend this daycare

The best daycare in Memphis. Perfect location and the teachers are kind and loving. Rowan is one of…read morethe best teachers I have ever had the pleasure of working with.

Please don't send your childre's at this daycare it's not good daycare they not professional…read moresomeone baby catch COVID from them and she catch rsv from them on top of that they lost stuff like clothes and also they send babies home with the wrong stuff like baby girl pacifier it wasn't her it was someone else's baby pacifier At the end I had say they sick asf Frfr

Amazing school! Teachers are understanding and kind, students really learn there and there is no…read morebullying tolerance. I went there a few years ago the and I don't regret a moment. A bit expensive but worth it!

From the owner: Preschool, kindergarten, Elementary, & Middle School. Nurturing Young Minds in Memphis Since 1986…read more The premise of the Montessori philosophy is that all children carry within themselves the person they will become. In order to develop physical, intellectual and spiritual potential to the fullest, the child must have freedom a freedom to be achieved through order and self-discipline.