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.

We've had our kids go through KinderCare for 9 years now and we couldn't be happier. It is super…read moreconvenient and everyone who works here is great! We're definitely not having another kid, but if you do, I'd 100% recommend KinderCare!

I scheduled a tour for my 2-year-old daughter, joined by her sister and father, but it turned out…read moreto be a terrible experience. The assistant director didn't speak to us, seemed dry, and acted like our presence made her uncomfortable. When we asked questions, she barely responded, which felt odd. Right away, I knew this wasn't the place for us. The only pleasant person was Ms. Wyniferd, who gave us the tour, was polite, and answered all our questions. Aside from her, the daycare itself seemed nice, but the assistant director's attitude gave me a bad feeling. Honestly, I'm glad she acted that way--it made my decision easy. A director should always communicate warmly and greet visitors. Why would I leave my child with someone in charge who's rude? It makes me wonder how my child would be treated when I'm not around.

There was an incident with my child only being there for 3 days. Everyday I felt I had to watch the…read morecamera footage because the teachers do not interact or pay attention to all the children especially mine. There excuse for the incident was there's a lot of kids in the classroom. My son was injured by another child no one knew what was going on until I called the school and no one cared about my son injuries . Staff was very nice but if you want your child to actually learn and payed attention to this is not the school.

After almost 15 years of sporadic climbing at this gym, I must say that it's a haven for wonderful…read morepeople. Among them, Rhea shines with her infectious spirit and unwavering willingness to assist. Always so cheerful with belaying the kids ensures that everyone has a fantastic time. Kudos to Rhea for making this place even more special!

I would like shout out Ms. Katarina Hewell For being an caring teacher to my son, she really gets…read morethat kids are kids.

My'Tia has been my son's teacher since September. He has learned sooo much, I truly love the…read morerelationship she has with my 1 year old!

my great grand kids go here these staff members are caring loving the kids look forward to every…read moreday they go all the staff do amazing job and listen I consider them my extended family thxs

We love little house learning center. My son has been here for 7 months now, starting out at 4…read moremonths old. The teachers are so sweet and attentive. My son loves going to day care every day. Every day he is smiling going into the class. The teachers are fun and enthusiastic. Daily we receive several pictures throughout the day, we get notifications of how much milk he drank, all diaper changes, meals he ate (and how much he ate), and naps (and how long he napped). I would highly recommend this school. I can only account for the 0-2 year old classes but look forward to continue bringing our son to this school. He is learning so much and having a blast. My husband and I have peace of mind leaving our little boy with his teachers while we are hard at work at our jobs.

I recently substituted at Show Me Love Learning Academy Mableton , and I can honestly say it was…read moreone of the worst daycare experiences I've ever had. When I first walked into the infant classroom, a teacher was playing music that was completely inappropriate for babies. Then, in the 3-4-year-old room, I noticed teachers being downright impolite to the children. I understand using a firm voice when needed, but they were speaking to these kids as if they were adults, without any consideration for age-appropriate communication. It was uncomfortable to watch. What shocked me most was how phones were out during nap time instead of staff helping children settle down and rest. The director seemed to play favorites and turned a blind eye to the chaos. I've never seen such carelessness or fake behavior in a childcare setting. One moment that truly disturbed me was when a little boy mentioned "just like Squid Games" during an activity, and Ms. James shouted at him in anger. The child didn't say anything wrong--he was just making an observation. Then there was a teacher who said, out loud, that a child "might have a yeast infection" because she was itchy. That's incredibly inappropriate and unprofessional. To make things worse, I was left alone in classrooms with children I had never met before, without any proper schedule or introduction. That's not only unsafe, but it's also unfair to both the kids and the staff. I introduced myself the best I could, but no one supported me or helped ease the transition. Some of the staff might be decent, but from what I observed, they weren't welcoming or helpful. It felt like the bare minimum was being done. I also noticed they were preparing food without gloves, using children's restrooms (which I later found out is illegal), and those same bathroom doors don't lock--so any child could walk in while an adult is using the restroom. To use a proper bathroom, staff would have to walk across to another building, which could leave classrooms over ratio. On top of that, no one answers the door when you knock. There were just too many violations in one day for me to stay quiet. I'm genuinely tempted to report them to the state. Those kids looked scared to be there, and no child should ever feel that way in a place that's supposed to care for and educate them. Parents, please be careful. Don't be fooled by a fake smile. Some of these places are unsafe, and they'll gaslight you if you speak up. Stay aware and protect your kids. It could never be me

I'm so pleased to run into Davina James. My child used to be in her classroom at the Atlanta Speech…read moreSchool. I was so excited to connect with Mrs. James she's amazing but I can't wait until she opens her own facility. My daughter suffered from dyslexia but overcame so many obstacles with working with her. If you see my message I work for the state and willing to invest in you and pay you outside to assist. I wish there were more amazing teachers like you and I'm so fortunate to have you in me and my daughter life. Please reach out for more opportunities

We couldn't be happier with our experience at this school. The positive impact it has had on our…read moreson's life is truly amazing we've seen so much growth, confidence, and happiness in him since he started here. The teachers and staff are incredibly friendly, supportive, and genuinely care about the children and their success. They create such a welcoming and encouraging environment, and it really shows in how the students thrive. As a family, we've had nothing but a wonderful experience, and we're so grateful to be part of such a fantastic school community. If I was to score this school, I would say 100/10 highly recommend!!!

We have been so happy at this school. The staff is very organized and professional. They know every…read morechild's name and are so warm and welcoming. We love our child's teachers. We get so many updates and photos. Our son is thriving and we are so grateful we found this primrose!

We really enjoyed our experience at Bright Minds! Our kids started attending during COVID, when…read morestability and care mattered most. We always felt confident dropping them off, knowing they were safe, supported, and having fun. The staff were kind and invested in each of our children's growth, and the teachers became like family - especially Ms. Vanessa and Ms. Alexander. Ms. Beverly and Ms. Pauline really took the time to listen and help when I had questions or concerns. Thanks to the dedication of the staff, our kids were more than prepared for kindergarten. Although they are now in elementary school, they still come to Bright Minds during their school breaks and always have a fun time!

Awful Experience, as a first time mom putting your infant in daycare is difficult. When reading the…read morewebsite, touring the facility with the owner, Miss Beverly and going through the orientation process we felt good about what was being presented. We were asked about our baby's needs, we were asked to fill out a meal plan, sleep schedule and were told they would make every effort to follow it. We were made to feel like our baby would receive love and care. It was much to our disappointment that the teachers in the classroom my baby was in did the exact opposite. Babies were being left to cry with little to no comfort, expected to stay in a crib for 2 hours whether they were taking a nap or not, if my baby fell asleep before "nap time" and woke up while other babies were asleep, he was confined to a high chair. He was fed another babies food on multiple occasions, sent home with other babies bottles. There were times my baby went the whole day with only one bottle and only got it because I called and asked them to give him his bottle. The teachers were rude anytime I called with a concern I was either spoken to rudely or hung up on. The lead teacher is ruff with the babies and picks them up by the arms. They refused to follow any suggestions I had to help my baby take a nap or eat. One time I called and asked them to please try and feed my baby again because he barely ate his lunch and was told "No we are not doing that lunch time is over." We are talking about infants here. A few of the teachers really tried but there were so many issues and concerns all brought to Miss Beverly's attention. She is a nice lady but the staff do not listen to her or respect her or the GA state laws for childcare. I had to pull my son out because the things I was witnessing were very upsetting. We saw improvements after several complaints but it was never consistent.