i am really disliking this school already and we are only in day three. Fist they call two hours…read moreahead to inform that orientation is in two hours and not that evening as originally informed. mind you it's a work day and I don't understand how they expect parents to get of work with a two hour notice. so we are already starting off on the wrong foot. Second my child is arriving after the first day stating he was only given crackers and apple sauce. No other food provided all day and he doesn't eat apple sauce. Second day I pick my child up and they put him in the car with wet pants. I asked him what happened and he was very specific he peed on his blue bed during nap. We have provided not one but three sets of clothes in the event of an acciden. Why was he left in his wet pants till 2:45 pick up? All he mentioned is being told to be quite. No play time, No stories. Nothing. At drop off he has a melt down every day and there has been no betterment. We are already considering having him removed and reporting the facility to be inspected.

Avoid taking your child here if they have a disability! Although the paperwork they give you at…read moreenrollment says they have teachers who specialize in this care, they DO NOT! They are yelled at for not understanding things.

My children have been at The Goddard School Austell since September 2018 and I can't imagine taking…read morethem anywhere else. After moving to this part of Atlanta recently, I was amazed at the cost/waitlist/class size of many daycares in the area. I "interviewed" several places and was starting to question whether or not I was going to find a place that I felt comfortable taking my kids to everyday. The Goddard School Austell is the same place my niece and nephew went 8 years ago and without question is the best! Mrs. Lauren was immediately warm and welcoming inviting us in to see this "family feel" preschool. She is always open for conversation, empathetic, real, transparent and a parent herself. She employs a staff that also models those qualities. If we have ever had a concern about our children (potty training, bottle weaning, tantrums etc)... they are all there to assist, work with us and ultimately foster love, patience, knowledge and kindness in our babies! They have a curriculum that is followed and emailed monthly. Daily reports are sent out over a phone app making it easy to check in on the kids each day. Healthy breakfasts and catered (healthy) lunches are provided each day, along with snacks in between. They have nice playgrounds that the kids love playing on when it is nice outside and a large open gym to run around in when it is raining or too cold to be outside, with a built in rock climbing wall, what?! Along with the day-to-day activities, they are always doing special things around the holidays for the kids/parents (Christmas program, Easter egg hunt, Valentines, etc). I honestly could go on and on about all the ways The Goddard School Austell is a phenomenal daycare... but most importantly, I don't have to question what type of care my little ones are getting. I know in my absence they are being loved, nurtured, comforted and allowed to grow, learn and explore in a warm and caring environment...every day. I will not take them anywhere else and will be very sad when they have to leave. Thank you all at Goddard Austell!

Our child attended this location for a few months. He enjoyed his classmates, and there were…read moreseveral things we liked about the school. One day, I saw a teacher spray water toward my child's face with a spray bottle. I understood that spray bottles may have been used outside to help cool children off in the summer, but what I saw concerned me enough that I asked administration for a meeting to better understand the policy and whether spray bottles were ever used for anything other than cooling off. When I spoke with Lauren, I did not feel my concern was received well. The conversation focused more on my wording and whether I was accusing the school of abuse than on giving me clarity about what I had seen. I left the conversation feeling that my concern as a parent had been met defensively rather than constructively. Because of that interaction, we withdrew our child that day. I had a positive impression of some parts of Goddard overall, but based on my experience with this specific location, I would not personally recommend it.

It is the best school ever! I love it! It is the best!!!!!!!!!! They have the best teachersread more

We have been with Miles since the very first year the school opened. Overall, I feel that the…read moreadministrators and teachers truly care about the well being of the students and the school truly stands by their motto. They truly foster an environment of mutual respect and integrity.

My 4- and 2-year-olds both attend this school and we love it! It is truly an atmosphere of love and…read morerespect and has cultivated an excitement about learning in both of my kids. It also fosters independence and my kids are capable of so many things that I never thought they would be at their ages. The teachers are kind and patient, but firm, and they really get to know you children and appreciate who they are as individuals. The fresh, healthy snacks from a local co-op are just a bonus. My only problem with the school is that it doesn't go past age 6. We'll be so sad to leave!

I have a 2 year old and 5 year old at SMS. My 5 year old has been attending since he was 3 and the…read moreschool opened. We were planning on homeschooling but I still wanted our kids to start with some school environment experience. Smyrna Montessori School was everything we were looking for. My children get lots of individual attention, are encouraged to explore and learn as much as they want and have had some wonderful friendships develop. There is a strong sense of respect modeled through kindness towards the teachers, classmates, learning materials and the world (cultures, the environment). The teachers love my children like they were their own and are passionate about the Montessori style of learning. Both of my children have gained a lot of confidence and independence since they began there. If I ever have a question I can set up a time to talk with any teacher. I'm always impressed with how aware they are of everything my child deals with on a daily basis, what their strengths are, how much progress they have made in areas of behavior, character and learning. I do wish they extended beyond the Primary program (3-6 years). I don't think there is any problem with illness any different than any other school environment. I don't love that the lead toddler teacher spot has changed hands a few times, but I understand that when a teacher has a baby she will want to take time to be with her new baby. This has been the only reason for teachers leaving that I am aware of. Those teachers have stayed in contact with the school and return for visits when possible. We feel very fortunate to be at Smyrna Montessori School and are so happy it opened at the perfect time for our kids. And as far as safety goes, our children are referred to as precious gifts, children are not allowed out of the classroom unless a teacher or parent is with them and the school and yard are secured during the day. I have no concern for my children's safety at all. Montessori is a different approach to learning than what a lot of people are used to, but for us it has been perfect. Oh, and I LOVE that I get an email and photos every week from each of my kids teachers touching on what the kids are working on and enjoying and some explanation about the Montessori process.

great school, i tell everyone to go to health tech. thank you MS.KING…read more. the classroom and lab is great.

I attended the 6 week CNA course at this facility and I'm more than pleased…read more Although I still haven't taken the state certification exam (due to Pearson Vue, not myself or this school), I am still consistently getting work from what I learned in this class. It is affordable but there are some hidden costs that aren't mentioned immediately; scrubs, specific shoes, blood pressure cuff, state exam fees, but these are things that are reused during my career. It is by no means a waste of money but it is an added expense that I hadn't foreseen. Ms. King, the instructor, is a fair, concise, and quality educator. A large part of the coursework focuses on the elderly, which is always a growing need in the work world, but I've met and worked on an ongoing basis for people who are not nearly as needful and codependent as the classwork assumes. It is great to have that information, but it's not the only option for caregivers. There are a LOT of jobs available with this completed coursework alone. This class certification has basically saved me from complete ruin after losing my job to Coodies-19. Without giving out personal information on my clients; they are each lovely individuals who happen to need some help. They are truly kind people in their own rights and their needs are not necessarily hospital level types of care. This arrangement suits me personally and I am able to take care of myself financially while awaiting the state certification process. I highly suggest this school to anyone interested in making a career choice into healthcare and does NOT want loan debt or years of invested time.

For 12 years HSP was home away from home. The staff and families became some of my closest…read morefriends, many of which I still consider friends. It was enjoyable being part of watching this institution grow and develop, as the students grew and developed into young adults that we all could be proud of. I miss them everyday, but carry them in my heart always!

We have been part of the HSP community for over ten years. Magnificent community, superb education…read more The HSP motto "to serve, not to be served" is reinforced daily. Our children are thriving in this environment and as a result, we as parents have learned so much and grown spiritually as well.

Both of my children have attended Northside Drive Baptist Church Preschool and we love it! All of…read morethe staff and teachers are wonderful and loving, and were like an extension of our family. My children received a top notch education there, and my oldest son entered kindergarten at an advanced level! I could not be more happy with our experience at this school.

I was going to start by mentioning names of the staff that I felt should be recognized, but that…read morewould be everyone I know there. We are very picky parents, im sure just like you;) We found this place, and let me tell you this place is a dream come true. We COULDN'T BE HAPPIER! This staff goes way over and beyond! My kids teachers, Ms Cheryl and Ms Victoria are AMAZING! They truly LOVE our kids and love on them. They put our mind at ease everyday, and always updating us on their day. My kids are "those" screaming kind of kids lol, but not here. They love their teachers immensely. I cannot believe I didn't find this place sooner. I have to say also the front office staff, Ms Joleen and Ms Patti are AMAZING. My heart is just so filled from this place. Best decision I have made as a parent.

Professor Leah Hughs has been tutoring both my daughters for eight years. She is an absolutely…read moreamazing tutor who is passionate and dedicated to her profession. Professor has an incredible gift at making her students feel confident and has provided my girls with the support they have needed to succeed. The progress my girls have made is all due to Professor. I have one daughter going off to college and one who is graduating this year. Without Professors help, guidance and advocacy they would not be where they are today. - Alex