I am writing this to warn other families about Calvary Christian Academy. While Pastor Mike sermons…read morethat the church is a place for the sick on weekends, the school's practices don't align. A child must check all their boxes to get in and stay. Our son started with the preschool when they opened. He was there for 3 years, built friendships, and we helped raise money and start construction for the middle school and gymnasium. Now, ready for kindergarten, they dismissed him solely because of his ADHD--even though he scored an 80% on their readiness testing. We loved staff like Mrs. Eliza and Mrs. Mary, who were always great and smiling. However, there are ulterior motives behind staffing. The Head of School is the brother, and most school board members' wives are on staff. Unless your child fits perfectly into a box, be warned they may be cast aside regardless of loyalty.

I had a deeply disappointing experience with Calvary Christian Academy. Despite not even reaching…read morethe stage of touring the school, the administrator, Mariel, was extremely dismissive. She made it clear that I shouldn't even bother with a waitlist and bluntly implied there were no chances for my children to be considered. It felt harsh, especially since she didn't know me or my kids. Based on this interaction alone, I would not recommend this school.

Sun Grove is such a wonderful place for our son! We started in the Infant class at 12 weeks, and…read morehe's almost 2 and is loving the toddler environment! He talks all the time, sings songs, helps at home, eats nearly everything we do, willingly, and LOVES his friends at school! We're so grateful for the opportunity for him to stay through middle school. I can see the benefits of the school in each interaction with every child that I encounter. The parents are great, and the school fosters a true sense of community. I'm eager to see my son continue to flourish with the support and guidance from the staff who care for him like their own child. The individualized approach to learning helps the child to find what they enjoy, how they learn best, and to learn at their pace with their friends doing the same. I love that they can help each other learn while developing social confidence, communication skills, leadership qualities and so many other benefits! Highly recommend it!

We became very disillusioned with this school after having high hopes initially but it became a…read morevery toxic environment which has been corroborated by many other parents and former staff. We only stayed as long as we did because we were waiting for construction of Primrose in Tradition to finish and for it to finally open. Sun Grove is painfully lacking in communication skills with parents and very defensive when dealing with a parent who has a concern or a grievance. A few of the upper staff are highly defensive, abrasive and disrespectful towards parents. The parents of Sun Grove deserve better. Mandatory (they call it volunteer) labor hours for parents and if these hours are not met, they charge money for every hour not completed. We pay over $800 a month tuition. Where is our money going? Why can't they hire professionals to fix things around the school? Extreme food restrictions for lunches/snacks. Parent/student-shaming if an unapproved food is sent. If you're going to only require fruits and vegetables for snacks, they need to be kept cold in order for them to stay viable all day! A small cold pack is not going to stay cold long enough to do that and the school does not offer refrigeration. When we try to send a non-perishable item that our 4yo will actually eat, it is taken away and sent home with a no-no note. Campus floods badly frequently causing parents to have to pick their children up mid-day and often have to leave work to do so. No programs like music, language, etc. No covered playground in the hot Florida sun. Fire ant issues. Our daughter received many fire ant bites. Tons of bugs and mosquitos. Located in a very run-down area of Fort Pierce Fl. Parents are pulling their kids from this school left and right and for good reason. They also currently have no head of school as she was fired after the end of the last school year. Never thought I'd have to say this but steer clear!

We found this school right before the grand opening and I have never been more happy and impressed…read morewith a school for my son! They're open with communication, are there for your child AND you. My son has been thriving so much with the knowledge and the curriculum he is receiving. I 100% recommend this school to anyone that wants their child to have top notch knowledge. You receive pictures and updates during the day. My son is learning sign language and actively uses it at home as well as learning Spanish! Thank you so much lightbridge!

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this daycare. My son attended this school for two…read moreyears, and during that time I became increasingly concerned about how the administration handles reports regarding children's safety and well-being. When I raised concerns about my child, as well as other children in the classroom, I expected those concerns to be taken seriously and thoroughly addressed. Instead, I felt dismissed and unsupported. Rather than working to resolve the issues I brought forward, my family was ultimately asked to leave the school. What is particularly troubling is that many of the teachers are caring, dedicated, and truly phenomenal with the children. However, it was evident that they were often understaffed, overworked, and placed under significant pressure. I repeatedly expressed concerns that some classrooms lacked adequate support and that the overwhelming demands placed on staff contributed to behavioral issues among the children, including incidents where children were hurting one another. As a parent, these experiences raised serious questions about the school's commitment to maintaining a safe, nurturing, and appropriately supervised environment. Parents trust daycare providers with their most precious responsibility--their children. That trust requires transparency, accountability, and a genuine willingness to listen when concerns are raised. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. Instead of feeling heard and supported, I felt that legitimate concerns were minimized, and raising them ultimately resulted in my family being removed from the school. For those reasons, I cannot recommend this daycare to families looking for an environment where concerns about children's welfare are consistently taken seriously.

Where to start? This school is a GEM. I was apprehensive…read moreabout starting my son at school so young but his Pre-K 2 teachers and the school staff have resolved every worry I might have had. Their patient and loving approach to early childhood education has left me deeply impressed. My son has grown by leaps and bounds and I'm excited to see what his continued education at this unique school will do for him as he matures. The class sizes are small and the campus is amazingly situated in picturesque downtown Ft. Pierce. Tuition is affordable and they accept Step Up for Students as well. The headmistress Mandy Doss is attentive and seems to know every child by name. This is the kind of family environment you just won't get in public school or even larger private schools. It seems every other week there's a fun event, activity, or field trip that keeps the kids engaged and us parents involved and able to participate hands-on. We're over the moon with our SAEA experience and hope to keep our boy (and subsequent kids!) there all through grade 12. Thank you, SAEA, for making this an easy choice to be proud of!

I find it extremely inappropriate that this academy would send children of ANY race to a plantation…read moreas a field trip. Having two younger BLACK siblings who have been attending this academy for going on four years now, I am appalled by this behavior. They will not be going. I will happily make recommendations for more appropriate field trip ideas, since the school clearly has ran out of them.

SCAM!!! NOT MONTESSORI!!! Our family had a very disappointing experience with this school. We…read moreenrolled believing it was a true Montessori environment, but in our experience, it did not reflect authentic Montessori principles, structure, or teaching methods that many parents would expect. I strongly encourage parents to thoroughly research the school's credentials, accreditation, and recognition status before enrolling their children. This school/ daycare is NOT recognized by the Florida Department of Education. "They are working on it". Ask detailed questions about teacher training, Montessori certification, and oversight. The communication and handling of our son's situation ultimately led to him being expelled, which was heartbreaking for our family. Instead of feeling supported, we felt dismissed and misled. Our 4 yo son got punched in his face multiple times and spit on his face by the same kid for a period of 3 weeks and the director Pam called this "normal boy behavior". When I asked for answers we got expelled. Transparency matters when it comes to education, and parents deserve clear and accurate information before making such an important decision for their children.

Love this school! All the employees are so sweet and patient with the kids. I love the atmosphere…read moreand the Montessori teaching. Classes are tidy and clean. The kids themselves all look happy while in class.

Went with my daughter and her 4yr old for daycare possibilities and l was impressed by the clean…read morelook and smell. They are taking over from a previous daycare in the area and they are just opening up with new name, new owners, new staff. Wishing them all the best as their hearts in the right place to indeed care for children, not just to make a dime.

My son loves this daycare. The owner and director are both super friendly and very accommodating…read more Very clean facility and they are always doing fun projects with the kids. Ms. Daylyn holds a special place in my son's heart and has enjoyed having her as his teacher. Can't say enough good things about this facility!