Let me start off by saying that I am shocked by the reviews on this site. I know we all have things as parents that we get bent out of shape over, but really these reviews seem obsurd. First and foremost, I am the most uptight and overprotective parent that one has ever met. I began looking at Holdheide Academy (after a friend referred me) when my daughter was 1 year. For the moment I met Tammy, I was very impressed (the owner and director). It was not just her story as to why she opened Holdheide that drew me, but the school as a whole. I had been to every other child care "facility" in Townelake and Woodstock and basically determined that preschool was out of the question for my daugther...UNTIL HOLDHEIDE!! I will admit being the overprotective parent that I am, it did take me over 6 months to finally commit and bring my daughter in full time. I was afraid she would miss her mommy too much. :) From day one Tammy and her teachers worked with ME...they let me make up her schedule as I deemed fit (some days I could only leave her for 2 hours before I came back and picked her up). The teachers reassured me that she was loving school and fitting in great, but you know as a mother you always worry about these little things. My daughter is now full time in the 3 year old classroom & WE LOVE IT!! Hands down the best school around!!! She loves her teachers and comes home with something exciting she has learned daily! THANKS HOLDHEIDE!! Amazing what a team you all have! I know I have posted this review on as many sites as I could find, but I am trying to get the word out there to mom and dads like myself who are looking for that perfect place!! read more

I enrolled my son at Holdheide for pre-k. I had reviewed the state curriculum and was less than impressed. When I learned that GA Pre-K classes could have over 30 students with just 1 teacher, I knew I needed a better program for my son. I have found exactly that at Holdheide. There are 15 kids in his class and two teachers. The kids do a variety of lessons every day that they learn from and have fun with. Best of all, when I pick him up at the end of the day my son gives me a laundry list of what he learned. He's never done that before. He is learning to read now and gets excited about sounding out new words -- a skill he never would have learned in GA Pre-k. Other great things about Holdheide: the kids don't sleep on the floor. They each have their own little trundle bed. The food is fresh cooked every day. The meals are balanced and the cook uses organic ingredients. The playground has a cooling system so the kids can play outside even when it's hot out. Best of all, the teachers and staff love the kids. You can see it when you walk in. They are all dedicated to their work and to each child. The owner, Tammy, is constantly researching and looking for the best way to teach the children and even brings in extra programs like dance, taekwondo, music and Spanish. Holdheide is a great choice! read more

For starters, I am thrilled to be able to provide my opinion on this site. This way I can share how excited I am that this type of school is available & that a day care was not the only option. Seeing children, on a daily basis run into this school happy to be their has been a very sweet experience. Even the ones that come in sad because mommy or daddy have to go to work, are quickly consoled by such caring teachers. It is wonderful when we can reassure a child that all is swell, because we care. Those smiles will be forever engraved in my memory. The staff has been welcoming and are excited to teach our children. I would highly recommend this school for anyones child. And have great expectations as to it's future. I too have read some less then flattering comments, based upon personal emotions, but am over the moon that I went and saw first hand that this school is TOP NOTCH. Kids that are 3 & 4 are reading & counting. And they are excited to learn with friends. That's what parents want to be a part of. THIS IS WHAT COUNTS. SEE YOU THERE. read more

My daughter attends this school and is very happy. I have discussed any issues I had as they arose. I have always felt very safe leaving my child in the care of the teachers at Holdheide and I am happy that she will be able to continue learning Science, Math, Reading in a project based environment for the next year. No school is perfect for everyone, but this school is by far the best fit for our family based on the curriculum and the challenges provided to my child to advance her both academically and socially. The previous reviewer states that someone has intentionally written on several sites to boost the rating - but that is true of that negative poster as well. People who like something should be allowed to have a voice - just like people who don't like something. (2nd review on this matter as I posted a link to my blog-got in trouble and it was removed....Sorry Yelp I'll know better next time!) read more

My daughter was a student at Holdheide for 2 years from 8 months until she was 3.5. The only reason we took her out of Holdheide was that we moved out of the area. Everyday she came home happy and singing songs. When I dropped her off she was happy to see her friends and her teachers and when she graduated to new rooms she would often want to say hello and goodbye Miss Julie and her other teachers as we came and went. When I asked her what she did at school she would tell me about her letters, colors, the books they read. She would sing me new songs every week and even tell me about plants and flowers. My daughter loved going to school -- we would never consider Holdheide a daycare -- and still talks about her teachers and friends from her "old school." Anyone who wants their child to be cared for and educated will appreciate the attention and efforts the teachers and staff put in at Holdheide. read more

This is by far one of the BEST experiences my family has had with any child care services! The curriculum they teach and hands on creativity is by far amazing!! Are they the newest looking school out there, no, but they do everything they can to make it a warm, friendly, and have a safe environment. Heck they even have heated carpeting, babies get a baby massage every Tuesday, crazy awesome filtration system, during summer months the playground has a sprinkler system to keep it cool for the kids, home cooked meals, and learn more in depth about most subjects we only dreamed out learning. Did you know butterflies migrate to Mexico around their National Holiday every year?? Bet you didn't but my 2.5 year old knows and taught me. Its a great school - go in and talk to the director yourself, you'll see. read more

I love Holdheide! I took my son from a standard day care and moved him to Holdheide for Pre-K. It was the best decision I could have made! The kids are in a loving, healthy and safe environment. All of the teachers are incredible. They are great with the kids, kind, patient, firm and consistent. Everyday my son comes home talking about the new thing he learned, whether it's about sea creatures, spelling words or even local history. And he's 5! Had I known about Holdheide sooner, I would have enrolled him there for day care. Holdheide is more than a day care, or a school. It is a community that gives kids an amazing experience everyday. read more

I am so thankful for this school and the owner, Tammy. She is completely all about the kids and loves each one of them. It is more like a family, not just a daycare. My daughter started as a toddler and then came back for Pre-K. I couldn't ask for a better school for her. The knowledge she has gained from attending this school is amazing!! Normally, my daughter is very skeptical of people, but LOVES each one of the teachers. To know that my daughter is in loving hands while she is away from me during the day is so reassuring as a parent! read more

As a mother of a 4 year, I love this school. My son is reading and writing within 3 months of being here. His previous school taught through song and I feel he memorized words, but didn't actually learn anything. All of his teachers here are caring and devote time to teach him what he was behind on. He loves it here and is sad on the wekend when we can't go see Mrs. Tammy! The place is fun, friendly, and inviting! We love it! read more

We absolutely love Holdheide Academy! Both of our children go there, and Tammy and staff go above and beyond to meet the needs of all students. Security allows for only fingerprinted (scanner) in, along with camera throughout the facility. Carpets are heated in the classroom for comfort of the students! read more

I do not recommend this daycare and I was a client. https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/holdheide-academy-daycare-owner-arrested-battery-charge/85-ca04692c-3339-432c-bc4f-bb34ac7c2079?fbclid=IwAR0iJ65ofDGl5LdfFN8tmdiuaGLvFS3YrB6H8aMt8meNbjld3vf-Jm0XNtA#l21j7tr7x7xb6217hd read more

I want my kids to go here!!! American heroes Annie Oakley and Davy Crockett as part of a lesson that is Awesome! And then to go to a gun range and hold a real 1894 Winchester, I couldn't ask for more. Every kid should have the chance to do this. read more

This place is amazing. I took one of my short time foster kids here for a couple of days and the owner went out of the way to get us things we needed and make room for us last minute. It was amazing. We will be back with our next foster. read more

My child has been attending Holdheide Academy since May 2014 and is flourishing. She loves the teachers and I feel 100% comfortable leaving her there. read more