We truly enjoy being part of DCA. Great teachers and staff. This year year 2 and they are…read morebuilding more as they grow. Excited to see the new growth!

We have been at DCA for 3 years now. My children have thrived in the small class environment. The…read moreteachers and leadership truly care about the children. This year a STEM program was introduced and my daughter really loves the challenge. Although it is a small private school, we feel that our voices are heard and our children are well taken care of. We are so thankful for DCA.

If you need daycare+, and what I mean by daycare+ is a place where your child can learn in a…read morehealthy, clean environment, then Chesterbrook Academy-Mallard Creek is your home for your child. I have been impressed with the curriculum for my three-year-old adopted granddaughter. I pick her up from daycare frequently each week, and the teachers always give me an update on her day and her progress. They, along with director Sonya and the jack-of-all-trades, Miss Bee, are extremely professional and friendly. I do not think you could go wrong entrusting your child to these folks.

i want to truly say thank you to Chesterbrook on every level , they have created a space for…read morechildren that is appreciated by parents but most importantly comfortable for my child in particular.. she enjoyed school every day and always made me feel like chesterbrook was the right choice. thank you

We sent our kids to Forrestal from 2016 through 2020, withdrawing them when COVID hit like so many…read moreothers. Forrestal has some great aspects - terrific playgrounds, nice and clean classrooms, a separate cafe for older kids to begin adjusting to eating in a cafeteria as they transition to kindergarten, and camera access for parents to check in on their kids. The true highlight for us, though, was Chef Jake. He is the reason so many parents stick with Forrestal, even when other aspects might be lacking. His food was delicious and nutritious, and he set the stage for both my kids to have sophisticated palates. (They ate the Caesar tilapia every time!) We also loved their annual fall festival, where kids dressed in costumes and played while the parents got to enjoy Chef Jake's food and socialize. I wish Chef Jake offered catering or had a cookbook. However, not everything was rosy. Administrative staff and the daycare owners could improve their communication and work on management skills - there is noticeable and disappointing attrition/turnover among teachers (even pre-COVID). I always felt like I knew what was coming in my kids' classrooms - what the weekly theme was, when school would be closed - but it was hard to get staff to explain basics like what you could bring to school for your kid in each class (a blanket, a lovie, a water bottle?) and often their responses were rude. The weekly newsletters were a jumbled mess of information to decipher. This facility is on the pricy side as compared with others in the area, and so I'd expect a better experience on the communication front. They're also not spectacular at accommodating different dietary needs for kids at the school - I'd love to see them offer a vegetarian option, for example - but that improved over time so I'll give them credit for improving. That said, I always knew my kids were safe and happy there. I liked the convenience of the location and knowing that other kids at the facility lived nearby so birthday parties and play dates were feasible. Most of the teachers were wonderful and kind, and my kids really did learn a lot there. It was more than a daycare - they focused on education as opposed to just letting kids sit around and watch videos all day.

I'm writing this review as a concerned parent after my six-month-old daughter spent one month in…read morethe infant classroom ("Baby Birds"). I want to share my honest experience to help other parents find the best environment for their children. First, the positives: the campus is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. I also appreciated the organic baby food program, splash pad, and biometric fingerprint entry system, which is a great feature. However, I did notice that at times multiple individuals may enter behind one another without scanning, which somewhat defeats the purpose of controlled access. Beyond the surface, my experience raised several concerns--especially given the cost of tuition. On my daughter's second day, her bottle was mistakenly given to another baby. This is extremely concerning, not only from a care standpoint but also due to the risk of cross-contamination and illnesses such as RSV. The following day, I attempted to provide pre-portioned formula and water as a backup, but was told this was not allowed due to state law. While I understand policies exist for safety, this left me uneasy given the previous incident. I also observed what appeared to be a lack of attentiveness regarding illness. I overheard a parent expressing concern about their baby being sick, and on a separate occasion noticed a baby with visible symptoms (such as a runny nose on their clothing). This made me question how illness is being managed and whether precautions are taken to limit spread among infants. I also observed staff stepping over babies on the floor rather than walking around them. Books were kept in a cabinet behind the front desk and not accessible in the classroom, and I did not observe babies being read to or engaged in developmentally appropriate activities. On one occasion, I saw a baby playing with a small plastic storage container, which raised safety concerns. Additionally, babies appeared to spend extended time (30+ minutes) in container seats, which felt excessive. The school offers camera access with a clear view of the classroom, but it is limited to 30 minutes per parent and does not include audio. From what I consistently observed, the routine seemed to focus on feeding, changing, and placing babies on the floor for independent play. The environment felt rushed at times--more focused on managing the babies than nurturing and engaging them. I also had a small but telling experience where my daughter was changed out of her outfit before I could even leave the parking lot, and I was told staff did not have time to put outfits like that back on. I would recommend sending infants in simple clothing like sleepers. Lastly, there is no online billing portal. Payments are automatically withdrawn weekly using bank information, and statements are not issued until the end of the month, which lacked clarity. Due to my concerns, I ultimately withdrew my daughter before the required two-week notice period. This may be a good fit for families seeking a clean, basic daycare environment. However, for those looking for a more enriching, nurturing experience--especially at this price point--it may fall short. I do believe there is potential, but the level of care and engagement did not align with my expectations. I am looking for a place where my child is not only cared for, but truly nurtured and supported in her development.

Both our kids go here and we are extremely pleased with the daycare and especially with the safety…read moremeasures they have taken during the pandemic. New owners are very much involved in the day to day activities and take the efforts to include the honest feedbacks provided to them. They go above and beyond to ensure kids safety and parents peace of mind. We wouldn't be able to do our day jobs if we were not certain about how our kids are being taken care here. We truly recommend this location.

We love KRK and how well they care for and love our boys! We've been with them since May 2018 when…read moreour first son was only 10 weeks old. KRK is like family. They have the perfect balance of learning and playing. They're passionate about the kids and what they do. They take the time to know each kid individually and tailor their approach to best suit the kid's needs. They promptly address any questions. Not to mention, they are doing their best during Covid to keep everyone safe and healthy. We would 10/10 recommend.

I love Primrose schools in general, but this location is everything we could possible want! Great…read moreschedule and great teachers. I love how many events they have and the stuff who is very generous and professional. My daughter loving this school to the point, she doesn't care for weekends anymore.

We've been with Primrose for around 3 Years now and have been extremely happy! Everyone is always…read moreso happy to see you and your child. They're always so delightful early in the morning when you drop your child off and just as much in the afternoon when you pick them up. Very clean, and they always take proper preventive measures when a problem arises. My wife and I absolutely love the staff! In the next year or so, our son will be going on to kindergarten, and so we'll probably be enrolling our 1 yr old right after that. Keep up the awesome job guys! Primrose Rocks!

My daughter started attending Sylvan in November and absolutely loves it! She looks forward to…read moreevery session with excitement. Angel, the center director, has been incredible throughout the entire process. She's always accessible, responsive, and provides clear answers to all my questions.

Amazing tutors and wonderful program. Flexible schedules. They sincerely care about your child's…read moreneeds

Traditional college prep school thinks of themselves as progressive. Beautiful grounds, somewhat…read moreantiquated discipline policy, pretty much admitting now that they cannot handle highly gifted or any child that veers away from the right/center of the bell curve. If you want your child in a natural setting doing organic gardening and raising chickens as well as having strong academics, and your child likes to have teacher-guided learning, arbitrary rules, and can sit still well, and you can afford it, this may be the school for you!

This school is the best private school in the Charlotte area. Yes, it is beautiful, has an organic…read moregarden that teaches my child about the importance of healthy eating by showing him where our food comes from -- from the seed to his plate -- and allows my highly energetic son to spend class time learning outdoors (including with Chickens!). But more than that it has given my naturally shy, reserved son an amazing confidence and love of learning that has transformed him. He started Woodlawn as a person who could barely look an adult in the eye because of shyness, and ended the year doing a solo poetry reading at the school talent show. He started the year wary of the wealthy show-offs and bullies he had encountered at a Lake Norman preschool, and ended with 11 of the best friends he has ever had -- all 11 of his classmates. The teachers at this school are truly amazing, and beyond the beautiful school grounds, are the real gem of this school. We have never seen teachers who care so much about the success of each one child. They are truly shaping our son into the kind of caring, unselfish, hard-working, confident person we want him to become, and we could not be more grateful. Thank you Woodlawn!!

This is my school it is the best school I have so many friends I'm in 5th grade I have amazing…read moreteacher's

Great school. Always improving. Stellar support from parents and staff. STEM building currently…read moreunder construction, as well as an auditorium. New sports fields. Spanish immersion available starting in Kindergarten.