Volunteered here with my work back in the summer and was so amazed by the campus and all of the…read morethings they have to offer their students. They make and sell dog treats, have an ever growing garden, green house, raise tilapia and so much more. The school serves special needs children and young adults of varying disabilities from the ages of 5 to 21--and even after 21 students have an opportunity to continue in the "post-graduate program." NFSSE does so much for the special needs community of all ages in our city, providing life skills, traditional education, and socialization.

From the owner: Celebrating 20 Years!…read more North Florida School Of Special Education provides individualized learning programs designed to support students with diverse educational needs. The school offers specialized instruction tailored to each student's abilities and learning style. Experienced educators create supportive environments where students can develop academic skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and meaningful progress. The curriculum addresses cognitive, social, and emotional development through evidence-based teaching methods. Families partner with dedicated staff to establish goals and celebrate achievements.

Good school with good facilities. Main complaint is that the library is supposed to be used for…read morequiet studying. Being quiet is a rule of thumb for visitors to the library but is expected of the library's employees. Unfortunately this library isn't a good spot to study at though as there are two employees there who shamelessly flirt with each other just about every day. They laugh and bellow so loud that you can't focus on what you're doing even with earphones on. I'm glad they like each other and they have some kind of thing going on. Everyone who spends more than 20 min in the library when they're both working at the front desk knows of them. The issue lies in the common courtesy they don't extend to those who need to use their facilities to study/get things done. If it weren't for the constant chortling and loud laughter from the pair, this would be a great study space.

North Campus is a much smaller campus than South Campus. The focus of this campus is medical…read moredegrees, culinary arts, and cosmetology. This campus is great because they offer very low priced dental cleaning. They even offer low priced hair salon and a fine-dining restaurant on campus. (Even the regular old cafeteria food here was superb!) This is a very important thing for us who are not blessed with health insurance, especially in these ridiculous economic times. The only draw back is that these services are only available for very limited hours (only on weekdays when most of us are working). I went here for the radiography program, and my teachers were excellent. The program director was extremely helpful and personable and answered any questions I had about the program or the career.

My sister and I are both disabled and are part of the JTA para transit service. We have never had a…read morebad ride and all of the drivers are professional and friendly. We were driven today by Courtney Hunt and we just want to tell you what a joy it was to meet and ride with her. She did an excellent job getting us to our doctor's appointment safely and on time and she was so polite and helpful. We just want to tell you how impressed we were. Thank you to Courtney and all of you for providing this service and for giving us a better quality of life.

Your employees driving for JTA Connexion are exceptional. They are really the "First Responders"…read morefor all of us who depend on the Connexion for rides to keep healthy, fed and enjoy life. I cannot safe enough about how responsible and professional they are at doing their job. My quality of life has improved significantly once I started taking JTA. Please thank all of your drivers and let them know they are valued. They deserve more pay and to be treated like the First Responders were during the COVID-19 Pandemic when others were given free coffee, early shopping hours, etc. When there is a natural disaster, who do we call? JTA Connexion. Thank you for this opportunity.

Our experience at this school was heartbreaking, and withdrawing our daughter was one of the best…read moredecisions we made for her well being. We chose this school because it advertised the Montessori philosophy, fostering independence, following the child, and allowing children to learn freely in a respectful environment. Unfortunately, our experience was very different. This school placed a much greater emphasis on compliance and unquestioning obedience than on nurturing independence, curiosity, or confidence. During her time here, our 4 year old daughter was healthy, bright, curious, and full of personality, yet she was repeatedly singled out for age appropriate behaviors. She was asked to sit on a bench during outdoor playtime. During lunch, the children were expected to remain completely silent for about 30 minutes so the schedule could stay on track. When my daughter tried to talk with classmates or be playful as many 4 year olds naturally do, she was separated and made to sit with a teacher instead. The most concerning part was the change we saw in her. She began saying negative things about herself, such as that she "doesn't have good listening ears." She started biting her nails, grinding her teeth in her sleep, crying before school, and waking up multiple times at night crying. These behaviors were new and deeply concerning to us. We also felt she was beginning to be labeled rather than understood. No healthy 4 year old should come to believe that their personality is a problem because they need developmentally appropriate guidance. After we withdrew her and enrolled her in another school, the difference was remarkable. She flourished. Her confidence returned, her joy came back, and the emotional distress gradually disappeared. That experience confirmed for us that the issue was not our daughter, it was the environment. Every family has different priorities. If your goal is a highly structured environment where obedience and compliance are emphasized above all else, this school may be a good fit. But if you chose Montessori because you value independence, confidence, curiosity, and your child's emotional well being, our experience did not reflect those ideals. I intentionally waited seven full months before writing this review. I wanted time to reflect, separate emotion from fact, and ensure my review was thoughtful, fair, and truthful. After watching my daughter thrive elsewhere, I remain confident that this review accurately reflects our family's experience.

Probably not for everyone, but our daughter hated the chaos of a typical daycare. A Child's Place…read morehas provided her a structured and safe learning environment where she is free to express her emotions. The staff has expectations of the parents which requires an adjustment period, but it is intended to provide the children consistency throughout their day. This school promotes a pacifist culture rather than an aggressive one. The curriculum leverages a student's interest to cultivate their natural abilities. For example, students interested in art can spend more time doing art while students more interested in math can focus on math. This allows the children to define themselves. Conflict resolution is also built into the culture and no staff member ever raises their voice at the children. The facilities do not have a commercial feel to them like most daycares. Operations are very transparent and not governed by corporate policy. COVID-19 created some hurdles but those were widespread. I can't imagine sending my child anywhere else.

My niece attended school here. The school helped her exceed to the fullest of her singing…read moreabilities. I enjoyed going to the Concerts that the students would perform in. Great job to the staff and the students to make this school a great place to attend. Recommend? Yes

This school did not do anything about bullying while i attended and every thing pretty much went…read moredown hill after Principal Knight left, the new principal would tell me to smile when she saw me in the hallway.. im not smiling because of you sis. the only thing good about this school is the arts, the principal can get way better, so can the staff.

The welcoming atmosphere, thought provoking exhibits, and strong sense of community really stood…read moreout.

There is something magical that happens when creativity, art, poetry, community, activism, and…read moreeducation intersect. Hope McMath has curated amazing exhibits that change frequently giving visitors something fresh and new each time. Yellow House is also a family friendly affair with a kids table and chairs for art, activities, and books. Hope is the perfect host with kids snacks and refreshments for adults. The Yellow House also hosts continuous educational events, writing space, and is a safe space where art and social justice merges. This space is not only an art gallery but also a place that encourages and hosts community building projects. This space really is an amazing resource for Jacksonville and great for the entire family.

Brain Balance Center of Jacksonville, led by Kris and Jessica, made a lasting difference for our…read moreson Joshua. This is not just another therapy office. The program is a whole-child approach--sensory-motor training, skill building, home exercises, and consistent coaching. For Joshua, the biggest gift was independence. His life skills improved enough that we were able to scale down his ABA therapy. That kind of carryover into real life is what every parent hopes for. Kris and Jessica were outstanding toward Joshua, his mom and me. They are owners who still show up as people. I always left conversations with Kris feeling like we were talking to someone who truly cared about our family, not just a schedule. Jessica's follow-through and warmth were the same. When circumstances changed and Joshua could not use his remaining sessions, they put those sessions toward other children who otherwise could not continue. That is character. Joshua still does some of the exercises, and he misses Gus, Bella and the rest of the team. We miss them too. If you are a parent in Jacksonville, St. Johns, Nocatee, or nearby and you want a center that treats your child with dignity and works on the skills that make daily life easier, I recommend Brain Balance of Jacksonville without hesitation.

Watching our son Trey struggle with reading comprehension and confidence was incredibly hard as a…read moreparent. He was diagnosed with dyslexia and struggled with focus, attention, and learning. He started on a 504 plan and eventually moved to an IEP, but we still felt like he was falling behind and becoming more frustrated with school. From the beginning, Brain Balance Jacksonville gave us a better understanding of what was going on with his attention, executive function, and learning. We finally felt like we had a plan that addressed the root of his struggles. Over time, we saw improvements in his reading comprehension, focus, and ability to stay on task. His confidence grew, and his attitude toward school completely changed. Today, Trey is on the honor roll, something we never thought possible before starting at Brain Balance Jacksonville. If you are in Jacksonville and your child is struggling with dyslexia, ADHD symptoms, focus, attention, executive function, or learning challenges, I highly recommend Brain Balance Jacksonville. It has made a tremendous difference for our family, and we are so grateful we found them."

My son had his championship game at their field, and I was really impressed. The field and track…read morewere in great shape with fresh asphalt and clean surroundings. The concession stand had a nice variety of food -- from BBQ to snacks and drinks. Overall, a really nice and well-kept facility.

I just cannot say enough about Bartram Trail High School!!…read more 1. "A" rating by Florida Department of Education 2. Ranked 425th out of 1000 High Schools in the nation 3. Received a 5 Star School Award The academics, drama dept and sports departments are all stellar and well rounded. And I have never been involved with a school that has a staff that actually is so interactive with the parents and students. I am so appreciative to everyone at Bartram who has worked directly with my son to get him to his upcoming graduation. There are some portables along the back side of the building as most high schools do today, but Bartram has a good looking, clean campus. There is always student artwork on the walls and in the halls and their sporting facility, while not an arena per say has a great place for Lacrosse, baseball, football, track and soccer. I think this school has won some kind of award in every sport but football. I am just so impressed to be associated with Bartram Trail! I encourage anyone who may be considering moving to the St John's School District to contemplate residence within the locale of this High School! If I could give a sixth star I would!

I can't say enough about Tutor Time on OSA. My infant is really flourishing there. The infant…read moreteachers are so amazing. It's more than just a babysitter (which is what a lot of places tend to resort infant care to), they are so attentive and caring. My child lights up when she sees her teachers. From day one, all of the staff have helped me to feel great about leaving our little one there. The app that provides updates throughout the day is helpful. We can see that she's actually learning things. Overall great, safe, clean environment that I would highly recommend. Update: we now have two littles at Tutor Time and we love it twice as much. Both of little ones are doing great in their positive environment. They have onsite extra curricular activities. We've tried Play Ball (various sport activities) but will be trying dance this school year. The communication between the staff is top notch. I cannot say enough about how awesome Tutor Time is for my girls.

I would recommend this daycare to everyone. The staff is always hands on with the children, you can…read moretell they really care about the kids that attend this location. They also do an amazing job with communication, so if your looking for reliability i would search here.

No cultural diversity in teaching, student success and support. This Charter school is getting more…read moredisappointing to me each year. Do not trust a school when the demographics are 100% white teachers. I do not have any issues with race, however this school does. I had hope, but not anymore.

Best school in Jax !! We have been here for 5 years now and I have three of my four kids there,…read morepretty soon all 4! There isn't a bad teacher at the school, the kids are safe and happy. The curriculum is so cool ! They have all kinds of traditions and school activities to create community and school spirit. The sports is amazing they have it all! Highly recommend if you can get in go!