THIS SCHOOL DISCRIMINATES AGAINST DISABLE CHILDREN ---On the morning of August 8, I spoke with Ms. Laura and the infant room teacher, Ms. Shanane, regarding my 1 year old son arriving later than usual, around 11:00 a.m., due to a possible low-grade fever. I explained that I wanted to ensure he was not exhibiting any symptoms of illness before bringing him into daycare, to avoid any risk of exposing other children and staff. Upon arrival, I was told that my son late entry had disrupted the classroom routine. I acknowledged their concern but explained that my decision was based on a valid health consideration. Despite my explanation, Ms. Laura proceeded to make several inappropriate remarks. She stated that my son's need for additional care was due to his disabilities, implying that this made him an inconvenience to both herself and the classroom teacher. She further claimed that she had missed her lunch because she was assisting with feeding in my son's classroom. These statements were discriminatory, unprofessional, and contrary to the principles of inclusivity and equal treatment expected of a licensed childcare provider. Later that same day, I was informed that my son was being removed from the program. This decision appears to be directly connected to my earlier concerns and the accommodations my son requires, which constitutes discrimination Laura may convince you to enroll your child, but doing so would be a serious mistake. She conducts herself unprofessionally, and I regret not recognizing the warning signs sooner. If you truly value your children's well-being, I strongly urge you NOT to enroll them here. Update- I was informed via phone call after hours that my son could not return to the program--without any prior warnings--another clear sign of retaliation based on my feedback. In addition, my 3-year-old daughter attended a single test day because the PRE-K 3 class lacked a structured curriculum. I expressed my disappointment, and Ms. Laura and I agreed my daughter could try the daycare for a day to see if it was a good fit. However, during the same call in which I was told my son could no longer attend, I was also informed that they intended to charge me two weeks' tuition. I had to correct Ms. Laura and another representative, reminding them that I had already paid $50 for the test day. This was yet another attempt by the establishment to retaliate against me for sharing my honest feedback. Updated: The owner's reply below is a clear attempt to deflect from the real issue. My child was discriminated against because of his disability. After just one day of arriving after 9 a.m. due to a possible illness, I was told my son could no longer return--without any prior warning or history of issues. Here's the full timeline: * Monday: My son arrived at 8:00 a.m., but I was informed his teacher would not arrive until 8:30 a.m. I chose to stay until she arrived because otherwise my son--who is not walking--would have been placed in a room with older children, which is unsafe. * Tuesday: I arrived at 8:30 a.m. to ensure his teacher was present before leaving him. * Wednesday & Thursday: My son had therapy appointments, which had been discussed and disclosed before enrollment, so he arrived after 11:00 a.m. both days. * Friday: My son arrived later than usual due to a possible illness. Once I confirmed he was well, I brought him to school. Despite this reasonable and pre-discussed schedule, my son was removed from the program entirely--clear retaliation rooted in discrimination against his disability. if the owner really cared she would have reached out for details before replying. read more

Peachtree Academy West has a staff that truly cares for all of it's children. As a parent, you want to feel that your children are being taught and cared for by people who actually care about their well being. Another bonus, Ms. Laurie, the director is awesome! read more

While my child did not attend this specific location, I would definitely recommend any Peachtree Academy campus to any Rockdale County resident looking for a challenging and enlightening learning environment for their child. read more