My 4- and 2-year-olds both attend this school and we love it! It is truly an atmosphere of love and…read morerespect and has cultivated an excitement about learning in both of my kids. It also fosters independence and my kids are capable of so many things that I never thought they would be at their ages. The teachers are kind and patient, but firm, and they really get to know you children and appreciate who they are as individuals. The fresh, healthy snacks from a local co-op are just a bonus. My only problem with the school is that it doesn't go past age 6. We'll be so sad to leave!

I have a 2 year old and 5 year old at SMS. My 5 year old has been attending since he was 3 and the…read moreschool opened. We were planning on homeschooling but I still wanted our kids to start with some school environment experience. Smyrna Montessori School was everything we were looking for. My children get lots of individual attention, are encouraged to explore and learn as much as they want and have had some wonderful friendships develop. There is a strong sense of respect modeled through kindness towards the teachers, classmates, learning materials and the world (cultures, the environment). The teachers love my children like they were their own and are passionate about the Montessori style of learning. Both of my children have gained a lot of confidence and independence since they began there. If I ever have a question I can set up a time to talk with any teacher. I'm always impressed with how aware they are of everything my child deals with on a daily basis, what their strengths are, how much progress they have made in areas of behavior, character and learning. I do wish they extended beyond the Primary program (3-6 years). I don't think there is any problem with illness any different than any other school environment. I don't love that the lead toddler teacher spot has changed hands a few times, but I understand that when a teacher has a baby she will want to take time to be with her new baby. This has been the only reason for teachers leaving that I am aware of. Those teachers have stayed in contact with the school and return for visits when possible. We feel very fortunate to be at Smyrna Montessori School and are so happy it opened at the perfect time for our kids. And as far as safety goes, our children are referred to as precious gifts, children are not allowed out of the classroom unless a teacher or parent is with them and the school and yard are secured during the day. I have no concern for my children's safety at all. Montessori is a different approach to learning than what a lot of people are used to, but for us it has been perfect. Oh, and I LOVE that I get an email and photos every week from each of my kids teachers touching on what the kids are working on and enjoying and some explanation about the Montessori process.

I am extremely disappointed in the conversation I had with the director of Springmont. I initially…read morereached out via email to discuss our unique scheduling situation with my children. We discussed the months we would be living in Atlanta, that I was interested in having them in the summer program, and that my oldest was not currently enrolled in a montessori program (he is only 4). We scheduled a call as I am not currently living in the area. I had to email the director the day of to see if she was still available for a call. Atlanta was on a weather closure but the director never communicated this to me. We rescheduled for a couple days later. The entire phone call consisted of why my children could not attend (we aren't currently enrolled, I could not start that late in the semester, they are not current montessori students etc). All of her reasonings for why my children would not be accepted at Springmont were topics discussed via email. Not only did she waste my time by not cancelling the initial call, she wasted my time with questions that were incorrectly answered via the initial email communication. I would not write a check to this school nor would I trust this director and her unprofessionalism with my children.

Our son went to Springmont when it was called First Montessori of Atlanta. He had attended Sarah…read moreSmith in elementary school and we were not sure that Sutton was a good fit for him so we did a tour of FMSA, which happened to be on the day of their 6th year presentations. We were blown away at how composed, articulate, and kind the students were. Each child did a 20 minutes PowerPoint presentation in front of 50 people with poise and aplomb. The A/V went out during one presentation and the other kids swooped in to the rescue, fixing the problem. Our son was unusual because most kids grew up in the Montessori system where he did not. He thrived from day one and became an ambassador for the school. He would tell the other kids that they did not realize how lucky they were. He spent 3 years at the school and was reading at the level of a sophomore in college when he was in 8th grade. (He didn't know that....the beauty of Montessori is you are never ever bored). He learned how to mediate disagreements, he worked on a farm at the land school, hanging drywall, he ran a school lunch program and blossomed into a confident, poised young man. I cannot say enough good things about this school. I wish that I had gone to Montessori; it is that impressive.

Our family attended Compass for several years, and we had an amazing experience. Jeena and the…read moreCompass team are exceptional. The thoughtful and well planned activities helped the girls learn and grow while having fun! Our girls still come back for summer camp because they love it so much! We highly recommend Compass to any family looking for a nurturing and fun environment for their children.

We loved our experience at compass academy! The entire staff was so welcoming and friendly. They…read morereally care about your babies! They keep you updated throughout the day, make sure your child has everything they need there and even do lots of learning activities with the babies. They are well organized and go above and beyond. They also offer part time options which is nice!

A perfect score for this wonderful school! I am absolutely delighted with this team, who work…read moretogether for the benefit of our children. I am immensely grateful for the excellent care they dedicated to my daughter, Maria Antonelly--it was two years filled with so much love and learning. I am incredibly happy with everything they have done for my princess. She is going to miss you all so much when she starts school. Gratitude for everything!

We feel so fortunate to have found this daycare for our daughters, our youngest started at age…read morethree. From the very beginning, the level of care and attention has been far beyond what you typically expect from a childcare center. The owner, Shaheen, has created a place that is not only safe and nurturing for children but also supportive for families as a whole. Her commitment shows in everything she does--from the long hours she personally puts in, to the thoughtful way she vets her staff to ensure they are truly the right fit for the children. You can tell she sets very high standards, and it shows in how kind, patient, and skilled every teacher is. What makes this daycare stand out is the way the programs are designed not just for the children's growth, but also to equip parents with the tools and confidence to support their kids at home. That kind of holistic approach is rare, and it has made such a positive difference for our family. Shaheen goes above and beyond in every sense. She has built a place where children are truly seen, supported, and encouraged, and where parents feel like partners in the process. We're so grateful for everything this daycare has done for our family, and we can't recommend it enough.

Wonderful school and staff. Caring, responsive, engaging. Excellent classrooms for Montessori, GA…read morePre-K, and infants. Every single staff member there cares for children like they are their own! Healthy food is cooked and provided onsite - no junk food, and plenty of creative uses of healthy food and vegetables that help kids learn to love them. Lots of outdoor time and creative play. Their GA Pre-K classroom and teachers are some of the best I have ever met or experienced, and I worked in Cobb Co. Schools for many years!

Since the new management has taken over in October of 2017, I have continued to many improvements…read morewithin the school, their services and their staff. The teachers are excellent and have a tremendous love for their students and teaching.

Atl Tutors recently helped my son study for the SSAT. They sent an extremely qualified tutor to…read moremeet with my son 2-3x/week for approx a month. The tutor was fabulous and the fees were reasonable. I much prefer one on one instruction in the privacy of my home to going to a public center in a strip mall somewhere. I highly recommend Atlanta Tutors and will use them in the future.

Excellent service and professional, prompt, trustworthy tutor. Would definitely recommend.read more