Love this school. I'm a nerd so I created a spreadsheet of 25 Atlanta intown preschools, went on…read moretours at 6 or 7 of them, and submitted applications to 3. Got my kid into all 3, and chose IPCP. Why did we choose it? The co-op approach. It's not for everyone -- you might just want a transactional relationship with your preschool, you do you -- but I was looking for a place where I could feel more involved. The coolest way to get involved is as a Parent Helper -- 1 day per month you get to (have to) work as a teacher's helper in the classroom. That's a lot of fun, you get to see what your kid is doing all day, and you learn a few new songs. Also love the outdoor focus - unless it's pouring, kids spend almost half their day outside, which I think makes my son happier and less cranky. The biggest downside is that they have limited space. So may Lady Luck be on your side.

Updating, since we're still here at IPCP 7 years later! We have now had all four of our children go…read morethrough IPCP (with the youngest graduating this spring) and everything written below still holds. This school has been such an amazing place for our kids and an incredible community for our entire family. The play-based learning and conscious discipline approach has given our kids a great start, and we have loved the opportunity to be involved every step of the way. We've made life-long friends and strong connections to the local community that we'll carry with us even after we leave the school!

I went to YWCA aftercare myself as a child, and I am confident that it and those who took care of…read moreme gave me a beautiful and diverse worldview that I apply to my adult life every day. I learned compassion, caring, sharing, singing, jujitsu, acting, and more here. I am so thankful for how the YWCA has shaped me into who I am today.

I honestly don't even know where to begin - we had so many issues at the YWCA with their Infant…read moreProgram. Our son was there for less than a month because of the lack of care. Initially, we weren't happy because we weren't getting the information we were looking for on his daily report which was supposed to detail how much he drank, when he napped and for how long and when his diaper was changed, etc. We were getting almost blank sheets that seemed to be haphazardly checked. When we asked if our son had a BM (constipation issues), they never knew...they would get on the phone and call someone else and then they wouldn't know. Sometimes they would say yes, he did...and I feel like they were literally making it up. Things progressively got worse from here. One night about two weeks in, my husband and I went to pick our son up. When we walked in, he was sitting in a swing getting no attention...covered in dried puke. When we picked him up, his diaper was FILLED with pee and poo and weighed no less than 2 lbs. So we changed his diaper, cleaned him off and changed his clothes and left. I was in shock in the car...thinking 'did that really just happen?' We're paying these people a lot of money to ensure our child is taken care of and this is what we get??? There is a laundry list of issues and I only have a limited amount of characters to get my point across. Hopefully what I've just explained is enough for you, as a parent, to seek care from another daycare and NOT the YWCA.

Our student does not go here. This is a review based on the tour and recruitment process that we…read morefelt we should share with prospective families. After touring SoulShine, a virtual group tour, we were not impressed and felt that prospective families should know about the schools structure before applying. This group of facilities does not operate to the level of a preschool and instead would be better reflected as a nature based daycare. The director who toured us was over the Kirkwood location but we saw photos of all three facilities. The rooms were well furnished but the curriculum in each space was greatly lacking with a student-led approach focusing on centers rather than a structured teaching day. We did not hear about the daily curriculum or milestone tracking for our students development. The tours involvement of curriculum seemed to be focused on what they had in each space (toys, playgrounds, book corner) rather than the learning. We were immediately put off at viewing the Kirkwood location when shown that the infant room opens directly to the outside of the building. While I am sure there are safety precautions in place there is not a way that I could feel comfortable as a parent knowing my newborn could potentially be interacting with strangers that approach the building. We will not be applying to this or any of the SoulShine locations and feel it is a overpriced daycare option and severly lacking preschool option.

Great daycare! My daughter has been attending the Decatur location for about a year and she loves…read moreit. We switched from the Montessori Academy to Soulshine and it has been great since day one. Teachers are caring and attentive, and we love the permaculture concept.

During business hours I called dozens of times within the last 3 business days for a simple tour…read moreconfirmation and address (because there are 2 locations), the phone would hang up as soon as I would get through. If I can't trust that there is a working phone or that someone will pick up the phone for a tour, why would I risk leaving my child in your care? I called both locations. No luck. I will not be moving forward with touring either location and I wouldn't leave your children here until the communication is clear and consistent for parents. Not to mention, this tour was scheduled by a team member who called ME to accommodate me and my family for the tour. I hope a leader can change this for future family's. Well wishes to the parents and children

Dangerous environment for young children. Insensitive staff who have zero empathy or compassion for…read morechildren. Unwillingness to meet kids needs who may have challenges with development. The people working here have fragile emotions and they take it out on the parents to the detriment of children. My son had bruises, rashes and multiple incidents of the staff losing him/being unaware of his whereabouts. What else? Passive aggressive employees speaking through my child in the third person like "I see mommy carried you in today" which points to a low level of emotional intelligence. To top it off, the accreditations listed on the website don't appear to be real or valid. The school leaders child gets to attend, presumably for free and receives top notch care (I'm sure they know where this child is at all times ) while the rest of the families shell out between 2k and 2500k a month for subpar treatment. If I could rate with zero stars I would. Protect your children by not sending them to this toxic environment.

My son attended Smart Toddlers Prep for 4 months. I am only removing him from the school because my…read moreneeds for full time care changed and the school is a half-day program. My son thrived since Day 1. He was always excited to go to school and was full of joy when I would pick him up in the afternoon. He began pronouncing words much better, he began pausing to think before speaking and would tell me to say YES, not huh or yea. What I like about Smart Toddlers is they keep you up to date about what is going on with your child and they are interactive with the learning they teach at the school. Their team is united and they get along very well. What I enjoy the most is that my son is happy. If I didn't need full time care I wouldn't have removed my son from the school. They really have become our family and I recommend them highly.

Harmony has been wonderful for my family. We drive 40 minutes for my child to attend this school…read more The teachers are amazing and warm. They create little geniuses.

Tyke Hike was such a pleasant surprise! I was invited to take a child I was babysitting & didn't…read moreknow what to expect from the adventure. I love being outdoors- hiking, backpacking, hanging out- and this turned out to be a wonderful way to share the experience with my almost 4-yr-old friend. The small group setting was cozy and having other kids to explore with inviting for my little guy. The structure was just right and Tyke Hike had a lovely organic feel. The animal track and snowman activities planned by Tyke Hike gave the kids cool nature things to focus on and we all really enjoyed the activities. We'll definitely go on a Tyke Hike again!

From the owner: Looking for fun outside activities for kids? Tyke Hike provides fun outdoor experiences for little…read moreexplorers. In the age of devices and distractions, do you and your children need more time outside? Research shows that we all do! Tyke Hike is here to help! Join us on a parent/child hike! Or invite us to help plan a magical outdoor themed birthday party!

couldn't be happier with the care my two children receive at this daycare. From day one, the staff…read morehas been loving, attentive, and incredibly professional. They've created a warm, nurturing environment where my kids feel safe, happy, and excited to go every day. I've noticed so much growth in both of them--not just academically, but emotionally and socially. The daily activities are creative and engaging, and I love how Miss Rocky keep me updated with pictures and notes. THE BEST DIRECTOR EVER!!! As a parent, there's no better feeling than knowing your children are in good hands. I'm so grateful to have found this place--truly a second home for my little ones. Highly recommended! 10/10

BSKA bought the Montessori school our kids go to and it's immediately been a disaster. The prior…read moreowner notified us on July 4th, and then we received no information from the new owners for over a week. I just dropped my kids off to find that the usually pristine facility was just covered with filth on the floor. Like someone had just dumped dirt and trash around. A teacher was trying to clean it up, because apparently the owners had just left it that way over the weekend for the old teachers to deal with unexpectedly before the parents arrive. The new owners are rarely there and when you ask when they'll be there, you get this vague "we're here whenever we can!". When they are there, they skulk in this back room area where you can't see them but they can hear what you say to the prior staff. They're just... listening in but refusing to actually communicate. They're also changed things that didn't need changing to the point that it just seems like a power trip -- like no teachers have a chair where they can sit down for a second except one, hard, dining room style chair. The final straw was that there were plastic bags left around in the trash. They talk "safety safety safety" but are leaving dangerous choking hazards left around toddlers? Filth on the floor where babies are learning to crawl? This isn't even an issue of "I just don't like their non-montessori style." This isn't a safe place any more.

My now 6 year old first started at KFCDC for Pre-K in 2022 and has attended their summer camp each…read moreyear since. My 4 year old started here for preschool in 2023 and will be at KFCDC for Pre-K starting in August. Both of my kids have thrived here academically and socially. The teachers we've had have been above and beyond and have been with KFCDC for years. They post videos of the kids activities every day and provide excellent feedback during scheduled parent-teacher conferences. They promote kind and encouraging behavior amongst the class and reinforce this behavior. The Director is an outstanding and communicative leader and is quick to respond. The school has an excellent safety protocol and I have never been concerned or worried about my kids' safety. They do fun, creative activities with the kids each week. More importantly, both of my kids have always looked forward to school here and literally run through the door. When I pick them up each day they are happy.

Amazing staff. Wonderfully thoughtful programs for the kids and very communicative with parents…read morethroughout the day.

The most loving fantastic preschool in Atlanta. Both my kids loved it there and are now thriving…read morein elementary school thanks to the great start they got at Haygood. Great facility 2 playgrounds and large open gym for rainy day play. I also loved all the enrichment programs they offer everything from dance, tennis, martial arts, to playball yoga and Spanish.

From the owner: Thank you for your interest in Haygood Weekday Children's Ministries. It is our mission to foster…read morehealthy, well-rounded childhood development in an accepting, supportive environment where each individual is respected as a child of God. To that end, we offer a rich variety of year-round programs to meet the needs of children from birth through fifth grade, staffed by some of intown Atlanta's most loving and tenured teachers. Whether you're looking for a half-day or full-day preschool, a 5/6 class or after school care, Haygood offers it all , including a diverse range of enrichment programs - from tennis and karate to dance, dramatic arts and more.

After a horrible touring experience at a preschool near by, I was relieved to have found a school…read moreran by POLITE AND HONEST PEOPLE. There is a long wait sadly, but for good reason. I peaked into every classroom and saw smiling teachers engaged with the students, and children looking happy as ever. This school seems to be worth any wait there may be. Thank you all for this fantastic experience

The approach to education, focus on developing the child's social and emotional skills as well as…read morewarm caring staff are reasons why we chose this school and still love it for our daughter. We live right around the corner so having the opportunity to bike or jog with my daughter for drop off adds a nice highlight to my day each day. The daily reports are very comprehensive helping me get a sense for what she did each day and the pictures/videos sent via their tadpoles app bring a smile to my face!