After moving unexpectedly back to Asheville from Los Angeles, we were in desperate need to get our…read more3 year old into a great preschool. We spent almost a year touring preschools in Los Angeles and then almost another year getting accepted into one of the best ones, which was in extremely high demand. In Asheville, there were fewer options comparatively. We toured several schools that had been highly regarded by different friends but as soon as we went to Roots + Wings School of Art and Design and met Ginger Huebner, the founding director, we were sold. The school was not only the perfect fit for our 3 year old and our family, but after attending a semester, it easily exceeded the ridiculously hard to get into school we were excited to attend in Los Angeles. Roots + Wings is a beautiful blend of creative art driven education with just the right amount of structure, set in a truly wonderful space to learn and grow. Throughout his first semester at Roots and Wings, our son grew so much - emotionally and intellectually. By giving him a comfortable and positive space to explore art and his surroundings, he learned problem solving, interpersonal skills with other children and teachers, and became much more independent. Most importantly, he had a blast doing it all. When we picked him up from school, he was always so excited to show and tell us all the amazing things they'd done that day. The kids created incredible art projects, had animals in the classroom, played music and had plenty of outdoor time. Our teachers were incredible - it's clear that Ginger is very careful when selecting who will be working at her school. The classrooms themselves are also beautiful. Tons of natural light fill every corner, the design and choice of every element in their classroom from the furniture to the wall colors to the flooring is spot on. Roots + Wings feels like a school you'd read about in Sweden (to be fair, the décor at Roots and Wings is Scandinavian modern). Ginger beautifully conceived our end-of-semester celebration, with all the kids artwork and projects elegantly displayed and a sweet and poignant ceremony. Overall we couldn't be happier with Roots + Wings and if you're looking for a creatively stimulating environment with just the right amount of structure for your preschool aged kids, I'm sure you'll love Roots + Wings as well. We can't wait for the next semester to start and for our other kids be old to enough to start attending!!

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I could not ask for a better school! I have been incredibly pleased with everything and everyone at…read moreKiddie Academy. We recently relocated to another part of the state for work and are missing Kiddie Academy terribly! We can not say enough about how much our whole family loved our time there!

Our two children attended here for a few years. The curriculum was good and they started with some…read moregreat teachers. As time passed and leadership and owners became more and more involved, it seemed to really change the dynamics. The staff turnover was very high with these dynamics. Students were lucky to have the same teacher for an entire school year. The owners were more concerned with the ritual cleaning (done by the teachers) rather than engaging the students in creative art projects, as these may cause a mess. Teachers would often have to stick kids in front of the TV in order to complete their extensive list of chores so they could leave without being reprimanded or have overtime. The teachers were remarkable considering they were doing all the housekeeping too. Even as the owners continued to raise tuition year after year, the service continued to go downhill with more and more frivolous demands on the teachers. They never hired a cleaning service to help ease the burden on teachers and allow them to prepare children for elementary school. The teachers really do a great job considering what they have to put up with on a daily basis from the director and owners. They can only endure it for so long, which is why the turnover is so high. With more insight and direction from the franchise and stronger leadership, this program could thrive again. Just need to refocus on the children and working on teacher retention.

My boy attends pre-school here. It is fantastic. The teachers are amazing, caring, run a tight…read moreship, and my boy is doing so so well. All the kids are great. Huge classrooms. Drawbacks are it is a preschool and not a daycare. Expect some "days off" that you just need to be ready for. That said, they adjust well and help out in a pinch. Not cheap either. But truly worth it.

Our move to Asheville was for lifestyle choice and for the Rainbow school. My first grader was…read morefloundering in public kindergarten where she was happy socially but not otherwise.  She had some mild special needs. Rainbow school is a godsend for us!  She is thriving; the teachers completely *get her*,  the school's philosophy truly resonates with our family and my child is fully seen for the resilient, joyful spirit that she is. The teachers go out of their way to ensure that every child feels safe, seen, understood, and supported. My kid now smiles ear to ear when she sees her teachers, her new friends, and the beautiful school we now call HOME.

We had hoped for a positive experience at this childcare facility, and while there were some bright…read moremoments--particularly the friendships our child formed--there were also several challenges that are important for prospective families to be aware of. This may not be the best fit for children who are neurodivergent or who require additional stimulation, flexibility, or support. In our experience, the facility did not appear to have the resources, training, or willingness to accommodate children with higher energy levels or diverse developmental needs. It's also important to note that our child's needs and behavior fall well within the range of what medical professionals are considering typical, even if they require a bit more engagement. Families in similar situations may want to ask detailed questions upfront about how such needs are handled on a day-to-day basis. We also encountered inconsistencies that seemed tied to frequent staff turnover. At times, there appeared to be confusion around policies and procedures. For example, medication was administered for a period despite it not aligning with corporate policy, which we later confirmed independently. Situations like this raised concerns about internal communication and oversight. Most difficult, however, was the abruptness with which our child's enrollment ended. There was no meaningful transition or warning, which was especially hard given the relationships he had built. He still asks about his friends, and it has been a challenging adjustment. We understand that private facilities have broad discretion in these matters, but we hope to see more thoughtful approaches in the future--particularly when it comes to supporting children with varying needs and handling transitions in a way that minimizes emotional impact. Children deserve care environments that are prepared to meet them where they are. For clarity, we are not seeking a response from the facility. Our intention in sharing this experience in case it resonates and is simply to help inform other families as they evaluate whether this environment will meet their child's needs.

My oldest child is graduating from the Academy of Asheville after a year with them and another that…read morehas 2 more years with them. We couldn't be more pleased with the professionalism, attention to detail, curriculum and commitment to it. The teachers are loving with the kids, but also teach them discipline and prepare them for kindergarten. We are very happy with the friendships, social skills, and progress academically that we see with our kids since they started there. Management is responsive and present daily.

Really nice staff. Beautiful, fun and clean place to play when you're in a pinch. I am new to the…read morearea and haven't found consistent daycare so this place was invaluable when I needed to be in court. My two year old had a great time.

Super sweet staff the kids all seemed happy. My little one seemed to have a good time. Everything…read morewas very clean and they give snacks and have diapers for changing. She was only a year old when we went and there were mostly older kids. I haven't gone since the pandemic started but I have called to see how they have responded in case we need something in a pinch. They sound like they've taken the right steps to ensure everyone's safety. I would definitely recommend this place as a preschool part time daycare spot.

I started having reservations about the center,one caregiver was very cold and rude and lazy. she…read morewould not greet you when you entered the room or greet the the child. My daughter and I began looking for a new center because of this. On Thursday 5/14/15 my grandson was injured under the care of this woman and he was the only child she was attending.His nose was cut in three places and they lied about the circumstances.Do not send your child here. A few days earlier I discovered a green substance next to a day.It was moldy,filthy water from a toy kids were sucking on. the caregivers showed now concern about the injury,were cold and heartless and when I told the rude girl about the particular danger she said quote,"it is not my building,I don't care." DO NOT TAKE YOU CHILD HERE!!!!!!!!!

We are so unbelievably fortunate to have our kids with MFLC!! Megan, Krysty, and Nykky are such…read morehard working women to make this school everything their mother wanted it to be. The teachers are all such wonderful people who we 100% trust our two boys with and they try so hard to provide a protecting/fun environment. All the kids get along well and there's always a birthday party invite going out to the entire class. Our boys wouldn't want to be anywhere else!!

Used to be an actual Montessori when it was ran by the founder, who has passed away. Now its your…read moretypical struggling daycare with a miserable manager. My kid cries all the way there and says his classroom is too cold and that kids hit each other but the teachers don't care. Every time I see another kid getting dropped off they are crying too. Parents aren't allowed in the building so who knows what is going on in there. I think the business might be upside down because they will not return messages about billing questions (they promise refunds but don't deliver). They pick and choose which parts of covid policy are convenient for the staff, ignore the rest, and freak out if you question it. They let sick kids in who get school canceled for everyone but charge you full price anyway. Sad to see, so we are on to somewhere we can enjoy.

this is my overflow preschool for my son. Nice nice nice people. A cool pool in summer. Kinda…read moresmall in comparison to the gargantuan JCC in Tucson Arizona.

I am not Jewish......I don't have kids.......at least that I am aware of *grin*......so why review…read morethe JCC of Asheville, well because I am a member of the pool. Having moved back to my hometown I wasn't ready to jump right in and join my parents old country club.......plus at $10K+ joining fee and $400 per month just to swim in a country club pool I was like.........uh............no thank you. Plus, my apartment building doesn't have a pool, so I do enjoy a dip a few times a week to relax and get a little vitamin D. The JCC does just that starting from Memorial Day to Labor Day for just a little over $200. With plenty of lounge chairs and grills to cook out, plus a nice sized changing/bathroom/shower room/locker room it has want I needed at the right price. It appears from the few times I have been there so far to be mostly family with kids...........which is fine as I see pools a lot like gyms.......NOT the place to try and meet single people of the opposite sex but to do only what you came there to do............and for me that is soak up the sun. One side note though...........the pool isn't heated.......brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

We've had kids in this daycare before it became Sprouts and since it was taken and over and I have…read moreto say it's been a welcomed transition. The teachers have always been great with our kids, they have lots of activities for our kids to do, and our kids development has been supported really well here! More important than anything else, but of our kids love it. I would definitely recommend!

We've had some issues communication wise, but every business will have an aspect of it that a…read moreconsumer doesn't agree with, no matter what business it is. Overall this is a good facility. The teachers have always been nice. They take the children's safety very seriously, and the food always smells great when you walk in. It just wasnt the right center for us, I recommend checking them out!

I graduated from TC Roberson High School in June of 2017. The school was excellent. The teachers…read morewas the best. The only issue i had was other students had painted on the stalls in the restroom and the staff was unable to prevent this.

they don't get enough pizza or milk to feed their students, the school food itself is terrible and…read moremost students starve themselves instead of eating