It's a great place for young children, if you are looking for preschool or have your little one…read morejust go out and socialize it's a great value, good ambiance

I've had two disappointing experiences with this location's backup childcare. In August, despite a…read moreconfirmed booking, I only learned--after calling myself--that they had no available teacher and couldn't take my child. Most recently, after another confirmed booking through Bright Horizons, I was again told the week before the care that they "don't have the reservation", and only after I called to confirm. Both times left us scrambling for last-minute childcare. The lack of communication and reliability is deeply concerning, and I hope management takes steps to prevent this from happening to other families. I would advise parents to look somewhere else for backup care especially if booking through Bright Horizons.

Hands down this is the best school/daycare in the area! My child has been going here for almost 2…read moreyears and we have only had positive experiences. The teachers are wonderful and do truly care about the children! The tadpoles app is great as you can receive pictures and updates on your child throughout the day. For what it's worth, I don't think the only non 5 star review is an accurate portrayal of the school. This sounds like a very rare case with missing details. As a very involved parent, I can confirm that their is open communication with the teachers and staff. More so than any other daycare.

We have been coming here for probably five years now. We love this place and we are so lucky our…read morechildren attend this school. I say school over daycare because they learn so much! My son flourished here under the supervision of wonderful teachers and owners, he graduated two years ago and they still love seeing him. My daughter still attends and will be graduating in the next 6 months. I think what I love most about this place is that it's not corporate and the attention from Alyssa, Jessica and Steve make it what it is today. They use the Tadpoles app to keep us up to date with our kids via pictures and notes along with daily reports. They are so awesome and accommodating. My son graduated and started school and the only bad thing was that he was so far advanced than any other kids in kindergarten, he got bored in school. Now he is in first grade and reads at a 4th grade level and top of the class...I know this is because of the Stepping Stones foundation he got. They have recently expanded and taking more students, if you are in the market for a new school; this is the only place to stop. You and your child will love the community they have created.

Review for The Goddard School (Suwanee Pre-K Program)…read more Our 4-year-old son attended this Goddard location for about a month in the Pre-K program. We waited a few weeks after withdrawing him before sharing our experience because we wanted to be sure he was adjusting well in a different environment and he truly is. Pros: Good curriculum and a clean, secure facility. Cons: From the very first day, his teacher (Angela) repeatedly told us that he "doesn't listen," and that first impression never seemed to change. Instead of partnering with us, we felt that our son was being singled out with a continued negative focus. We tried to discipline him more at home based on this feedback, and in hindsight, we regret how this affected him. Communication was almost nonexistent. We asked for weekly updates and only received one. The school app, where teachers are expected to communicate, had very limited personalized information. Interactions with his teacher often felt unfriendly. When we greeted her in the mornings, she provided cold response, which made us feel unwelcome rather than supported. Management was unaware of these ongoing issues until we brought them up. While they expressed willingness to help, but we felt that their suggestions were not convincing. We completely understand that teachers can be firm, that is perfectly fine. But fairness and collaboration matter. When a child is viewed through a negative lens from day one, that can impact not only their confidence but also the parent-school relationship. We ultimately removed him because we did not want him in an environment that felt discouraging. He is now attending a new Pre-K program and has adjusted wonderfully. In several weeks, we have not received a single complaint from his new teachers. This reassured us that his struggles at Goddard were not due to who he is as a child, but the environment he was placed in. Most reviews for this school are very positive, and that is exactly why we feel obligated to share our honest experience. If we had known, we would not have enrolled our son here. Parents considering this Pre-K program should ask clear questions about communication and how behavior concerns are handled. We hope our feedback helps the school improve so every child and every parent feels supported

All I can say is WOW. The Goddard School of Suwanee (Johns Creek) has been the BEST decision we…read morecould have made for our daughter. The entire staff has continuously went out of their way to make not just our daughter's time here amazing, but also ours as parents. Goddard (Johns Creek), has provided fundamental stepping stones that have exceeded our expectations. We could not be more thankful!

Our kids have been with Preston Ridge for a couple of years and their development is amazing! The…read moreteam at school is accommodating and warm and they do a great job balancing academic curriculum with social growth and fun. All of the teachers are incredible - we get a real sense of community taking great care to help our kids grow and develop.

Our son started at Preston Ridge 3.5 years ago and it has been the best decision we have ever made…read more This isn't daycare; this is school. His teachers have done so much to encourage his natural curiosity. He tells us all the time how much he loves school. One morning we pulled into the parking lot really early and he could see his teacher was changing out the learning materials from the last unit to the next. He squealed, "We are learning something new!" I could hardly get him out of the car fast enough. He is also very grounded in the concepts of love, acceptance, and kindness to all. Montessori is awesome and Preston Ridge does it better than anyone else around. Our daughters have just started the pre-primary class and at two they are learning letter sounds, healthy routines, math fundamentals, and how to be good friends and classmates. We know that in three years, they too will be ready for the world outside of this wonderful school as good learners and good little humans.

My kid learns so much everyday! we love love the teachers and they are the best.. love this school!read more

My daughter has been enrolled at Goddard for a year and a half, and we've had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The majority of the staff are attentive, loving, and genuinely invested in the well-being of the children. While there has been some teacher turnover, this seems to be a widespread challenge across industries right now, especially in daycare. That said, many of the staff members have been at this Goddard location for several years, which speaks volumes about the positive environment they've cultivated. I've been impressed with how much my daughter has learned during her time here. By the time she was just 15 months old, she could recite her ABCs and count to 20! She even asks to go to school on weekends, which is such a comforting sign of how much she enjoys it. The facility is very clean, and the office staff is incredibly organized and excellent with communication. As someone who is picky and very particular about schools for my children, I feel confident recommending this Goddard location. Leaving your child in someone else's care is never easy, but this team makes it much more reassuring.

We have been with CLAA Milton for about three and a half months, and choosing this school has truly…read morebeen one of the best decisions our family has made. We drive 35-45 minutes each day (and anyone who knows about GA traffic knows that's no small thing), but it is absolutely worth it. From the administrative team to the teachers--and even staff from other classrooms--the level of care and love shown to the children is phenomenal. As a first-time mom, I am so grateful to have found a school like this. My son is in the Transition class (three-year-olds), and his teacher, Ms. Taylor, is nothing short of amazing. She is sweet, kind, patient, and incredibly attentive. You can genuinely feel how much she loves and cares for my son every time I drop him off and pick him up. She is always communicative, open to suggestions, and consistently offers thoughtful feedback and guidance. It truly feels like we are part of a village, working together as a team. The warmth extends far beyond the classroom. Ms. Vicky, Ms. Pam, and Ms. Doris are all incredibly kind, nurturing, and loving. They greet my son with so much care each day, and it speaks volumes that every morning he stops to give everyone a hug. That alone tells me how safe, loved, and comfortable he feels at school. There are also days when I come to pick him up and he doesn't want to leave and that says everything. Knowing that my child is happy, engaged, and genuinely enjoys being there brings me so much peace as a parent. The hospitality from the administrative staff each morning and afternoon is just as incredible. Ms. Erica brings such positive, welcoming energy that it honestly makes you want to stay a little longer after drop-off. Ms. Hope is a director who truly leads by example--she isn't hidden away in an office. She is present, visible, engaging with parents, walking through classrooms, and supporting staff hands-on. You can see her involvement daily, not just during meetings or special moments. What truly sets CLA Milton apart is the openness and communication. Any time there is a concern, everyone is willing to have conversations and address things head-on. It is such a family-oriented environment, and that level of support is priceless. This review honestly doesn't even do the school justice. It's something you truly have to experience. I am so grateful that I stumbled upon CLA Milton, and I cannot wait for our family to continue growing here for years to come. Family, if you're looking for a school, this is it. Schedule a visit and you'll be so happy you did. It's truly one of the best decisions you can make for your child. - Hall & Fall Family

My daughter attended pre-K there and couldn't be happier. Staff is amazing, friendly and welcoming…read more Great school clean.

I know I wrote a review a few months back but I just wanted to update it since my LO has moved up…read morein the crawlers class. It was a bit of a transition since the crawler class is so much bigger than the infant class but he has so much room to crawl and explore now and Ms. Emma and Ms. Sherea are amazing! So attentive and caring and are always open to feedback and to chat about my baby. I can rest assured my little dude is well taken care of while I'm at work. Phase is a state of the art facility with brand new rooms, toys, furniture, etc and it's huge. The kids have so much room to play and explore, it's gorgeous. I've toured many daycares in the area and this one is by far the nicest and newest. They sanitize everything daily and the rooms are always sparkling clean in the morning when I drop my baby off. The front desk staff is always so friendly and sweet and the director has always been easy to reach for us. We love it here! I will say it's on the expensive side, but they feed the kids healthy, delicious and a wide variety of stuff - 2 meals and 2 snacks a day; their facility is constantly clean; they're open for almost 11 hours a day and they care for my baby like a family member would so I'd say it's worth it if you can afford it.

I love the staffs and teachers. But paying for day care and need to be there before 10am might be…read morenormal to other parents , but it giving me anxiety, $25 per day is 125 a week and $500 a month ,that 30% increase a month. it just become very expensive and mentally torture for me. Also not happy that they skipped lot of cooking class, we had no cooking class for 6weeks in the past. And they always short of staffs. It has changed lot of rules since we sign up a yr and a half ago. No longer flexible is great to describe it.

We've been at Goddard for a little over a year now and love it more and more by the day! It was so…read morehard for me to drop my first born off with strangers at such a young age, but from the beginning Goddard has been nothing but kind and loving towards him. As a teacher myself, I appreciate the emphasis they put on education, as he has learned more than I could have ever imagined. The entire staff is constantly going above and beyond each and every week to make learning a BLAST. It is super apparent that creating a fun learning environment is a high priority. A few other things to note is their top notch communication efforts. We are always in the know about every thing! As well as the diversity, which can be hard to find in this area. I love that my son gets to celebrate our traditions while also learning about cultures different than his. Lastly, my son is HIGH ENERGY and can be a lot at times. The entire staff at Goddard has never once made us feel like he is a burden, in fact quite the opposite. They have always welcomed his energy with open arms and big smiles, which is huge for me! I love seeing him so happy to run into school every day! Thank you to everyone at Goddard Winward for taking such good care of our kiddo!

I toured and signed up for a 4 day spot at the Goddard School (Windward Pkwy). I was required to…read morepay a deposit fee plus an entire month's tuition up front to secure my spot ($1700 total). 24 hours later I received a message from the school I was on a waitlist for that a 5 day spot was now available, which is what we really needed. I explained to Goddard management that the other school was 5 min from my house, less expensive, and most importantly had a 5 day spot available. I asked if I could at least get some of my money back given the circumstances. They refused to give me back ANY of the $1700 deposit despite the fact that they only had it for less than 48 business hours. My child never even visited the school. They claimed that I could have taken a spot from someone else. I paid them Thursday afternoon and informed them Monday morning about my change of plans. If someone visited Friday who wanted that spot, am I really supposed to believe they couldn't have contacted them immediately on Monday to let them know about an opening? I reached out again and was told they never filled the spot. So if you couldn't fill that spot anyway, why couldn't I get even half of my money back? It's not like we took someone else's spot (according to them anyway). The school we ended up joining didn't require any deposit to secure my spot, and the owner purposely enrolls less students than the GA requirement to provide a better and more nurturing environment. My son has about 13 kids in his class vs. the 20+ children in the Goddard class. It's clear that the owner is all about money and posting on social media. I am so happy we found a better place for my child.