I know I wrote a review a few months back but I just wanted to update it since my LO has moved up…read morein the crawlers class. It was a bit of a transition since the crawler class is so much bigger than the infant class but he has so much room to crawl and explore now and Ms. Emma and Ms. Sherea are amazing! So attentive and caring and are always open to feedback and to chat about my baby. I can rest assured my little dude is well taken care of while I'm at work. Phase is a state of the art facility with brand new rooms, toys, furniture, etc and it's huge. The kids have so much room to play and explore, it's gorgeous. I've toured many daycares in the area and this one is by far the nicest and newest. They sanitize everything daily and the rooms are always sparkling clean in the morning when I drop my baby off. The front desk staff is always so friendly and sweet and the director has always been easy to reach for us. We love it here! I will say it's on the expensive side, but they feed the kids healthy, delicious and a wide variety of stuff - 2 meals and 2 snacks a day; their facility is constantly clean; they're open for almost 11 hours a day and they care for my baby like a family member would so I'd say it's worth it if you can afford it.

I love the staffs and teachers. But paying for day care and need to be there before 10am might be…read morenormal to other parents , but it giving me anxiety, $25 per day is 125 a week and $500 a month ,that 30% increase a month. it just become very expensive and mentally torture for me. Also not happy that they skipped lot of cooking class, we had no cooking class for 6weeks in the past. And they always short of staffs. It has changed lot of rules since we sign up a yr and a half ago. No longer flexible is great to describe it.

My kid learns so much everyday! we love love the teachers and they are the best.. love this school!read more

My daughter has been enrolled at Goddard for a year and a half, and we've had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The majority of the staff are attentive, loving, and genuinely invested in the well-being of the children. While there has been some teacher turnover, this seems to be a widespread challenge across industries right now, especially in daycare. That said, many of the staff members have been at this Goddard location for several years, which speaks volumes about the positive environment they've cultivated. I've been impressed with how much my daughter has learned during her time here. By the time she was just 15 months old, she could recite her ABCs and count to 20! She even asks to go to school on weekends, which is such a comforting sign of how much she enjoys it. The facility is very clean, and the office staff is incredibly organized and excellent with communication. As someone who is picky and very particular about schools for my children, I feel confident recommending this Goddard location. Leaving your child in someone else's care is never easy, but this team makes it much more reassuring.

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've been at Goddard for a little over a year now and love it more and more by the day! It was so…read morehard for me to drop my first born off with strangers at such a young age, but from the beginning Goddard has been nothing but kind and loving towards him. As a teacher myself, I appreciate the emphasis they put on education, as he has learned more than I could have ever imagined. The entire staff is constantly going above and beyond each and every week to make learning a BLAST. It is super apparent that creating a fun learning environment is a high priority. A few other things to note is their top notch communication efforts. We are always in the know about every thing! As well as the diversity, which can be hard to find in this area. I love that my son gets to celebrate our traditions while also learning about cultures different than his. Lastly, my son is HIGH ENERGY and can be a lot at times. The entire staff at Goddard has never once made us feel like he is a burden, in fact quite the opposite. They have always welcomed his energy with open arms and big smiles, which is huge for me! I love seeing him so happy to run into school every day! Thank you to everyone at Goddard Winward for taking such good care of our kiddo!

I toured and signed up for a 4 day spot at the Goddard School (Windward Pkwy). I was required to…read morepay a deposit fee plus an entire month's tuition up front to secure my spot ($1700 total). 24 hours later I received a message from the school I was on a waitlist for that a 5 day spot was now available, which is what we really needed. I explained to Goddard management that the other school was 5 min from my house, less expensive, and most importantly had a 5 day spot available. I asked if I could at least get some of my money back given the circumstances. They refused to give me back ANY of the $1700 deposit despite the fact that they only had it for less than 48 business hours. My child never even visited the school. They claimed that I could have taken a spot from someone else. I paid them Thursday afternoon and informed them Monday morning about my change of plans. If someone visited Friday who wanted that spot, am I really supposed to believe they couldn't have contacted them immediately on Monday to let them know about an opening? I reached out again and was told they never filled the spot. So if you couldn't fill that spot anyway, why couldn't I get even half of my money back? It's not like we took someone else's spot (according to them anyway). The school we ended up joining didn't require any deposit to secure my spot, and the owner purposely enrolls less students than the GA requirement to provide a better and more nurturing environment. My son has about 13 kids in his class vs. the 20+ children in the Goddard class. It's clear that the owner is all about money and posting on social media. I am so happy we found a better place for my child.

What a great beginning literally! We are first time parents and we went a little overboard with…read morevisiting and vetting over 20 other daycare facilities. We had a strict must have list and must be nice list. We narrowed it down to 3 places and chose this place. We are so happy we did. This place offers daycare to pre-k to after school programs. It also has Spanish, art and many other future activities that our little can enjoy at each milestone. The staff turnover is very little, security good, you get updates on scheduling and pics sent throughout the day in the portal. Drop off is very easy and the staff are so caring and friendly. Our little gets excited every time we drop off. So happy we made this choice

This school did not tell me I had to pay a registration fee in order to be put on a waiting list ,…read morewhen I went in for a tour of the school they gave me paperwork and said they would call the beginning of October it's now November I call and ask where my son is on the waiting list the lady was not even listening to me on the phone or letting me talk and explain why I was frustrated she kept cutting me off and said there was nobody else I could speak to and nothing she could do

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.

I started training with Lisa after I spent far too long NOT taking care of myself. She isn't just a…read moretrainer who gets you to do a workout then leave, but truly is caring and so devoted to her clients in and out of the gym! She taught me about the importance of nutrition, set up my Macros and taught me how to track my intake and although it took me a while to get the hang of it, she was so encouraging through it all. She also carefully created workouts that were so effective and easy to remember. What I loved most is how she keeps in touch to keep me on track until the next session. I've had my ups and downs with the holidays coming in between my sessions, but she is very inspiring and motivational.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ms. Rani and Ms. Sravanthi. My son recently started at…read morethis school, and as any parent would understand, both he and I were nervous about transitioning to a completely new environment. Thanks to these incredible teachers, that transition has been nothing short of seamless. From day one, they welcomed him with warmth, patience, and genuine care. They've created an environment where he feels comfortable, supported, and excited to learn every day. Seeing him come home happy, engaged, and confident has been such a relief as a parent. I no longer carry that "mom guilt" because I know he's in a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning space. This school truly has amazing teachers and maintains a very high standard of care and curriculum. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a place where their child will thrive. Thank you, Ms. Rani and Ms. Sravanthi, for making such a positive impact on our lives. My son is happy because of you, and for that, I'm truly grateful.

worst daycare the don't sanitize , my toddler caught with…read moretoo many sickness once he started this facility. the front desk people has no concern or respect towards parents . they look down on us. i see all the kids in my sons class room with runny nose , the Teachers don't clean it, kids wipe it all over their clothes and face, they touch and wipe it on toys (easy way to spread the germs) . that class room always has foul smell in it, I doubt that they sanitize the classroom and toys . my son had sickness with high fever and cold wheezing all the time. We went to pediatrician more than 4 times every month when he was there. As a conclusion, it's like paying to get sickness and meeting disrespectfu/ignoring people. i blame myself to choose this facility. And i put my older kid in different daycares, I never had this issue.