Run do not walk...from this facility! Let me start by expressing, the building and concept itself…read moreis VERY nice but the experience your child will have once enrolled may not be so nice if they are not of Korean decent. I am surprised there are no other comments sharing how they are lacking diversity big time! It makes you wonder, in a city that is diverse why would a place that care for children be so dominant in one? I bypassed some obvious signs prior to enrolling because the only race is the human race but you must take into account language barriers and cultural differences. How can you teach or guide a child in English when your English is broken? If we're going to openly advertise an establishment we should be able to cater to the very groups or at least be welcoming. We were referred by my neighbor who is Korean and the thought was kind. But in all honesty they cannot relate to my non-Korean children. If the owner reads these comments I ask that you hire a BALANCED staff and welcome a more diverse group of children as there are PLENTY of Hispanic/ Latin American, White, Indian, African American, Middle Eastern, Native Americans within the Johns Creek and surrounding areas Children want to feel inclusion and parents need to know their child isn't a Lone Ranger with a group that don't speak English well or if at all.

HUGE waste of money. My 5th grade son stated he didn't learn anything and that the content taught…read morewas what he learned in 3rd and 4th grade. No assessment was given and I later realized there were students who couldn't speak English in his class. One could only assume how language arts was taught to a class with different levels of English proficiency. I felt this place was more of a daycare vs a place that would challenge a child's mind. I sent my son here because his school friend attended also. We found out within the first week that the friend decided not to attend anymore so my son didn't want to attend either. Having prepaid a week of Jan and all of Feb, I had asked to request a refund because of the situation. The refund request was made having only attended there for a day, but no consideration of a partial refund was given. This place lacks empathy in making the best decisions for a child and instead only cares about making money, and this is not a cheap place.

Gosh, I don't even…read moreknow where to begin. Relocating to John's creek was a task in itself but finding the perfect school for my son was a breeze. We are pleasantly greeted every morning by Ms. Sheema, Ms. Rissa, Mrs. Gayon and the owner which makes my son so eager to come to school. Special mentions for the schools chef Ms. Jojo she prepares healthy fresh food daily that smells delicious everyday. It can be a task to feed the little ones and she does so with grace. Lastly my son loves his past and present teachers shy, Savanah , sidley, Norma, Cyrstal and Kendra ! I highly recommend this school not only for the academics but the hospitality!

Since we joined Ivy Kids, we have absolutely loved our experience! The teachers have been…read morewonderful--caring, patient, and truly dedicated to helping each child grow--and the staff is always so organized, kind, and attentive. Their curriculum is engaging and thoughtfully designed, and I have full confidence that it will prepare both of our kids for elementary school and beyond. The owner, Karim, and all of the staff clearly have a genuine passion for their work and for the children, creating an environment where families feel welcomed and supported. We would highly recommend Ivy Kids to any family looking for a warm, nurturing home away from home!

I am blessed to have Ms. Mona and Ms. Reena as my child's teachers for PreK. they are so good,…read moreknowledgeable, kind, and gentle with the children and their families. Both have a sincere love for children and to see them succeed and grow.

Carrington has continually exceeded all if our expectations! The curriculum, the teachers, admin…read moreand staff, and so many extra hands on experiences keep the kids so engaged. It is awesome to see so many little ones enjoy learning and happy to get to school each day!!

I went to this school as a student back in 2010-15 and I loved every year of it! Staff were very…read morefriendly, My peers were nice and I was in the after school program while waiting for my parents! Sadly nearly every staff member has left since I left but nice to see the place still thriving. For the parents reading this, I went out thinking I would forget or never see anyone BUT some kids went to the same Middle/High School as me! It was awesome to catch up with them after not seeing them for years!! Anyways, I loved this place and would 100% recommend this place to anyone.

This is a long and detailed review however please take the time to read it before enrolling your…read morechild in this school. This is also the very first review I have ever written on an online forum in my more than 40-year life, so please know this situation was a very impactful one to my son and our family as a whole. Our journey with Alpharetta International Academy (AIA) was mixed. My son attended for two and a half years, and the first two years were positive. The staff seemed attentive, and my son thrived in a supportive environment. During the third year, things changed. Because he was not fully potty-trained, AIA didn't promote him to the 3-year-old class, even though developmentally and academically he was capable of tasks well-suited to a preschool environment. Instead, he was placed in a class with toddlers as young as 18 months, which seemed overcrowded, leaving his teacher (what was perceived to be) overwhelmed. Her teaching style changed, as did her overall demeanor and patience level. As a result, our son became bored and unchallenged, which impacted his behavior. We began receiving calls to pick him up due to what we believe stemmed from the teacher's frustration. These calls came on two separate occasions, one for the teacher's inability to redirect him during circle time and once when he picked up a Montessori-sized chair and when he put it down, it came down on the teacher's foot. Mind you, these two times were the only time in now almost three years that we were called for these things or that there was any type of misbehavior communicated to us on behalf of the school. Both times we picked him up, we were assured by the head of school that his teacher would follow up with us about his behavior, but this never happened. We twice asked the teacher to move him into a developmentally appropriate class. Just two weeks prior to his withdrawal I urged her to move him into the developmentally appropriate class temporarily as a "trial". All of these suggestions and requests were refused. It was disappointing for the teacher to be so unresponsive to our requests to address this clear mismatch in placement. This was the same teacher who had worked wonderfully with him for two years and who had previously shown genuine care and understanding, so we were left confused as to her actions, or lack thereof. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with children, as well as the daughter of two Doctorate Level public school teachers, I understand that children are at their best when they're engaged in age-appropriate, stimulating settings. It was disheartening to see that the AIA staff now seemed unable to understand the impact a poorly suited classroom environment could have on our son's behavior and learning. To add to our distress and disappointment, the head of school sent a disingenuous response to my email with my intent to withdraw my son from her school due to a lack of a suitable and appropriate classroom environment. She did express regret at our decision, saying she loved our son and was committed to working with him. Her email response was a conflicting message, combining both overly kind and positive statements with underlying hurtful remarks. She informed us that we would still be responsible for paying a sizable early withdrawal fee, totaling thousands of dollars. Although we were aware of this fee in the enrollment agreement, my husband responded to explain that, given the circumstances leading to the change, we felt it was unfair to be held financially responsible for their choices and when we were already having to spent thousands to place him in a different learning environment. He also mentioned we would be leaving an honest review of our experience to better inform other families considering AIA. In response, the head of school reiterated the fee due and informed that we should "please understand that any communication perceived as a threat has been formally documented and will be addressed through the proper channels if necessary". This statement was unnecessary and upsetting to us, as we were simply expressing our intent to share our experience honestly. Ultimately, while we value the initial positive experience our son had at AIA, the handling of this final chapter left us with reservations regarding AIA's ability to make decisions that are best for the children they serve and questions regarding their authenticity in their mission statement. I hope this review helps AIA consider ways to better support students' needs and communicate open and in real time with parents. Lastly, I hope this review enables other parents considering AIA to make the most informed decision that leads to the most positive outcome for their child and family as a whole.

This is a decent preschool..... if your child is a perfect little angel and has no health…read morechallenges or anything else of the sort. TL;DR. Don't waste your time here. They are sweet and efficient but have no idea how to deal with less than perfect kids. We put our 4 yr old kiddo in this preschool this year, hoping for a chance at some normalcy for this child who had already been through 9 surgeries, several of them open heart. Kiddo has been by all means a miracle child and has absolutely been through it. We discussed in depth with doctors, therapists, etc before making the decision to send him to school as the right decision. However, as expected, kiddo got sick a bit more than the other kids as kiddos immune system isn't as strong. They have strict sick policy, which we respect and understand. At the end of October, we have our first conference. Nothing is mentioned except an issue with answering to kiddos name and acknowledging direction. Nothing new. Nothing mentioned about "educational value." Fast forward to several weeks before Thanksgiving and sickness is going around. The normal kids are recovering in days, it' takes our kiddo a week to consider sending him back. We try it, and end up having to come get kiddo. We are asked to keep kiddo home until the cough is completely gone. We finally send kiddo back after Thanksgiving and 3 school days later, these people have the audacity to message and say kiddo is not getting " any educational value" and would like us to remove kiddo from class. Zero mention of this at the conference. Zero in the hundreds of messages they send weekly. They find a way to say "we can't handle your kiddo , even though we said we could" They even tried to tell us how we should be parenting and thought we should "consider therapy." Do you not listen? Doctors and therapists are who we consulted with to decide to send him to preschool!! Also, it's your job to GIVE every child the educational value. Something every educator in your preschool should be able to do. Educational value is all on the teacher ‍‍We were thinking about sending our 2 year old next year. But thanks for saving us money and showing how bottom of the barrel your preschool is! Why did you say you would take kiddo on when we disclosed from the very first time we contacted your school that he had some health challenges. Why Lie?!?! Stay away from this scam of a preschool. On the bright side their drop off is about as efficient as Chick Fil A .... So I guess

This is a lovely preschool--the staff and teachers are so caring with the children. I never had to…read moreworry about the safety of my preschooler (who has food allergies) and she absolutely loved the two classes she attended (3s and 4s)!

So many things wrong with this school and too much to write. If you want information, email me at…read morealminaj@hotmail.com Absolutely worst place to handle a death threat was made to my 8yr old. They will tell you it was handled timely and orderly, but those are only lies. However, the school is probably somewhat safer now that I raised hell to provide a better protocol when a student threatens another. At least I hope so. This isn't about money, or defaming a school, this is about making ALL schools safer for our children. Period. They did not do that with mine.

My son has been here almost a year now and we love it. I previously took him to a different daycare…read morethat he could not adjust to, whether it was the teachers, schedule, I'm not sure, but as soon as we took him to core, he completely changed for the better! My son has now been moved up 2 times because of his progression. Before bringing him here, my pediatrician recommended a developmental therapist for him based on his 18 month check up, yet after working with the teachers here, he is beyond his age in speaking and social skills. Every time he moves up a class I get so sad he's leaving his teacher and think there's no way the next teacher will be as good as this one, yet every time, the teachers are exactly what he needs in that stage of development for him. I love that they have a garden, a class fish or similar in most classes, and other amazing learning tools to teach your child about more than just how to play to color. They really teach responsibility and are thorough in ensuring they're receiving an amazing education. If you are looking for a day care that cares about education and fostering healthy parent /teacher/child relationships, please come to core. Your child will love it. (Picture is in the hallway!)

Extremely disappointing and unacceptable experience…read more We enrolled our child in this school based on very specific promises: a low student-to-teacher ratio (two teachers for every ten students), qualified early childhood educators, consistent staffing, freshly prepared meals and snacks, and support with developmental milestones such as potty training. Unfortunately, none of these promises have been fulfilled. Staffing has been a constant issue. The promised ratio is routinely ignored, and there is rarely any consistency in caregivers. Teachers rotate constantly, and on several occasions the individuals filling in were not teachers at all, but maintenance or housekeeping staff. When asked directly, several attendants confirmed they do not have early childhood development credentials. This level of turnover and lack of qualification is deeply concerning. While I have met some team members who are caring and well-intentioned, positive attitudes cannot compensate for systemic issues and unmet commitments. At the cost charged, parents deserve reliability and transparency, and sadly this school has not delivered that. For this reason, I no longer feel comfortable entrusting my child's care here. Despite several months of attendance, there has been no observable progress in learning or potty training. There is no structure, curriculum, or evidence of intentional teaching. The food offering was another major misrepresentation. We were told meals and snacks would be freshly prepared; instead, children are regularly served prepackaged food. Cleanliness and supervision are the most alarming aspects. The facility often smells strongly of feces. On multiple occasions, we entered classrooms to find babies crying and clearly in need of diaper changes, with no staff attending to them. In one particularly disturbing instance, a soiled diaper appeared to have been left over an entire weekend, resulting in an overpowering odor. During the second week of January, I formally communicated my deep disappointment and my intention to remove my son from the school effective in February. I was informed that a 30-day notice was required. Even so, the concerns that led to this decision were never addressed or corrected. When enrolling my son in a new school and explaining our negative experience and clear expectations for quality and care, the very first question we were asked was: "Is it Crème de la Crème?" That alone speaks volumes. Crème de la Crème's reputation precedes them, and it is clear that we are not the only parents who have reached this conclusion. Other parents have already made the decision to remove their children from the school. This school is expensive, and parents are sold a vision of high-quality care, professionalism, and nurturing attention. What we experienced was the opposite: chronic understaffing, unqualified caregivers, serious hygiene deficiencies, and completely unmet developmental needs. I truly wanted this school to work. Instead, it has become an extremely costly disappointment, and I strongly urge other parents to thoroughly research and ask very specific questions before enrolling their children.

Everything is great about this school. Beautiful inside! Especially leadership is wonderful! School…read moreis clean and inviting!