This is a very good school, and I highly recommend it. It's small classes can give a student one on…read moreone time with the teacher. It's staff are super nice, and are always willing to help, and the lunches are absolutely delicious.

Administration turn over is super high here and is reflected in employee and student turn over as…read morewell. It is not a stable environment! This was a good school 3 years ago, but has gone down hill, quicker with every passing year. Don't make the same mistake we did and fall for the marketing and admissions hype. They sell a good story, but after you are in, the dream becomes a nightmare. We are not coming back next year and we dread having to work with the registrar and admissions to get our transcripts for our children.

I have never felt so compelled to leave a review. Let me give you a clear picture of how this…read moreschool operates. I reached out on a Monday about availability. The owner and director, Kailee, promptly replied with enthusiasm, telling me multiple spots were available for my child's age group. Great news, right? We toured the school on Wednesday. Kailee greeted us, led us to her office, and began her sales pitch: teacher-student ratios, art shows, the "extras" they offer. Not once did she mention teacher names, qualifications, or experience--things any parent would want to know. When I asked about staff education or degrees, she had no clear answer. "I think one might have a master's degree," she said vaguely. When I asked about handling challenging behaviors or redirection policies, again, no clear answer. For someone running a school, that was alarming. The tour itself? Fine. Saw a dirty fishtank. Typical corporate franchise feel. Nothing special. She handed me paperwork, explained the enrollment steps, and told me all I needed to do was register if I wanted the spot. So Thursday, I did exactly that. I got the doctor's forms, submitted everything, and checked off her entire list. Then Friday morning, I receive an automated message saying I'm on a waiting list. Confused, I email Kailee for clarification. That's when she replies: "Hi Charlotte, It was such a pleasure meeting your family & sweet CHILD. I loved watching her excitement for the learning space. We'd love to have her join our school community! Unfortunately I was mistaken about the Tuesday/Thursday space when you toured- I have a space in the Older 2s class, but CHILD is just a bit too young for this age group & would go into the young 2s instead. The Mon/Wed space filled right before you registered by a family that toured earlier in the week & completed their registration just before yours. I'm so sorry that the space is no longer available as it was when you toured." No apology for the bait-and-switch. No professional courtesy to call me when she knew the spot was gone--just excuses in an email I had to initiate. So not only did it take her days to "realize" my daughter's actual age--even though I gave her birthday in the very first email--but I'm also supposed to believe someone conveniently toured and registered before me? Here's the truth: If you want transparency, if you care about teacher qualifications, behavior policies, or basic honesty, look elsewhere. The GOOD news: Fort Mill has plenty of ABC Quality Rated schools, where teacher qualifications, safety standards, and curriculum quality are regularly evaluated. This school is not one of them. Save yourself the time, stress, and disappointment. The director avoids accountability, doesn't answer calls, and communication here is minimal at best. TL;DR: This place will sell you frills, avoid your real questions, and then pull the rug out from under you. Warmly, Someone who actually wants a safe, quality environment for their child--not just a place to drop them off without standards or oversight. :)

Our child was born right before COVID, we didn't take him to a lot of places his first year. He…read moredidn't go to school until TK. We were afraid how he would interact around other students. He was very quiet and to himself. We were on a waitlist for Oakcrest, then a friend of ours recommended Ivybrook and their half day program. We took our son on the tour and fell in love. His eyes brighten and he was so happy. The registration was seemless. Kailee was very professional and answered all my questions and concerns. Our son is much more talkative, less shy, and plays very well with other children. His first day of school, he asked me to turn around and take him back. The staff is super attentive to him. If there were any issues or concerns in the classroom, they were handled immediately with care. He's learned so much here at Ivybrook, the only thing we regret is not taking him here sooner. We've noticed how much our son has grown, how well he speaks, how much he enjoys school and we love every bit of it.

We absolutely LOVE this school! Our children have been here since Kindergarten. We are most…read moreimpressed with the College Preparatory Mission and the Core Values that focus on Academics, Character and Community. We are so proud of the recent report card showing a "B" which is 11.5% higher than the state and 15.7% higher than the county. We are so excited about all of the AP, Honors and Fine arts classes that are offered. Our children are receiving a superior education in an environment where the teachers, administration and staff truly care about each individual student.

My child has been attending Piedmont since she was in second grade. She is a ninth grader now!…read moreAfter they built the new campus the school has been seriously improving. I'm impressed with the policy changes and the new teachers. At the high school they have been having problems with new students causing disruptions. Some of the new students aren't exactly accustomed to the stricter and more caring approach of the administration and teachers, I hear. I am especially impressed with how they handled the recent COVID-19 crisis and mask policies. Masks are optional now ! Even though the masks are optional they still are taking proper precautions and are keeping our kids safe! Overall, I think it's a great school academically, socially, and it's budget friendly (and it's much cleaner, unlike most public schools in the area.) It's still a smaller school and I hope one day they will have more sports, especially with all the new land the school plans to build more sports fields on. But my girl is enjoying high school LOL!

Smart Diehl Academy gives kids the opportunity to learn and enjoy their own unique experiences in a…read morehome school environment. She is so kind and truly cares about the students and their successes!

Smart Diehl is the best school I have ever been to. I love the teachers, the accommodations, I love…read morethe students. They have a bearded dragon named Jewels who is legit the best lizard ever. It is fun and they allow outside breaks which is really fun. They make learning cool and it's always something crazy or funny happening.

HGCS is a loving Christian environment, where the teachers and coaches truly and wholeheartedly…read morecare. Jesus Christ, spreading the Gospel, Bible and prayer are top priorities. This environment has produced students who are kind, caring and respectful to the teachers as well as each other. We are blessed and so grateful the Lord has led us to this wonderful place and how Brandon is thriving here!

I have two daughters at HGCS. They both love this school because it is truly distinctively…read moredifferent and distinctively Christian! The teachers have been a blessing to not only my girls but to our family as a whole. I would highly recommend anyone interested to come on a tour and meet some of the wonderful staff. We are wrapping up our third year at this school and are excited to come back next school year. Some of the highlights that my girls enjoy are chapel, Science lab, a daily special (PE, art, music, computer, Spanish) and a visit to the school library once a week.

We are amazed at the transformation of our daughter, as she had all but given up. After two months…read moreat Kent Academy, she is flourishing. It's her senior year and she came to me and said it's so great to know that I can do this..she had all but given up. She loves the teachers and is able to learn in a way where she does not feel overwhelmed! She is so excited to graduate from Kent and we are so thankful for this loving and caring school!

mannn FUCK this school i went here during 6th grade and now…read moreim in 10th idk whats changed but i assume nothing since its a CMS school. i was getting bullied really badly. i tried taking it up with the counselors, and they just told me to "try avoiding them" during and outside of class. MF THEY ARE SITTING RIGHT NEXT TO ME the teachers did nothing to solve this, the one spesific teacher was ms elliot man she can go to hell i hate her they cancelled field trips because we "misbehaved" too much and blamed the entire grade on it. i remember getting in trouble with the principal and admins because i was NEAR someone who said some slurs or something. i never even heard them say anything and yet they pulled me out of class for it??? if your gonna bring your kid here from any other CMS school, just dont. its also very overcrowded, and almost nobody cares about their job there. also its next to hough which has a bomb threat like every week so yeah fuck cms and fuck you guys

I've gone to this school for a bit now, and although like most people say, school sucks. But that's…read morejust the learning and stuff that we all hate, but this place is nice. The principal is strict but understanding towards us. Some of my teachers are kinda meh, but overall this is a nice place with kind staff

We love the professionalism, attentiveness, responsiveness and trust. It's like an extended family…read moreand we're so glad we chose this location. I would give more than 5 stars if I could.

Let me start by saying my child is not enrolled here…read more The purpose of this review is to put info out there for other new/expecting families. We have been on the waitlist for the infant room for almost a year now. We actually got on the waitlist when I was 2 months pregnant. At he time they said they expected to have openings in a year. That seemed reasonable for a good school. So, we paid the $75 (I think) application fee and got on the waitlist. Throughout the spring and summer I inquired about our status every few months and just kept being told that they didn't know, they didn't know, maybe. Well after my son was born in July and I asked specifically about October the answer became a clear, no. Then I get emails to "waitlist families" saying that we have to let them know if we want to keep our status on the waitlist and if so we will be moved up to the next classes waitlist. While I get that this is an in-demand school I feel that they could have been much more honest and open about the likelihood of getting a spot before taking your money. So, I'm sure the school is lovely, but if you're shopping for daycares for your infant...here's what we have been through. Hope it helps.