This is one of your students jet our school has five playgrounds we go to a different playground…read moreevery day and also the teachers are really funny and have a good sense of humor and if you're looking for a nice principal that will yell at your kids yourlooking you're looking at the right school

My child has attended Sunshine #80 for three years, but this will be her last. The teachers (before…read moreand after care) are great, but the administration is not. They are constantly coming up with their own pricing structures not consistent with their corporate policies or even their own from last year. Concrete example #1- During inclement weather and Gwinnett Schools closing, we were still charged the full week? Why were we charged for before and after care when this service was not rendered due to schools closing? Example 2: We pay for before and after care which includes 2 hours before school and 2 hours after. On early release days, they charge you extra EVEN if you pick up your child during the 2 hour aftercare hours you have already paid for? Why are we double charged? I recently recommended 4 families to the Center and deeply regret it because of the lack of consistency (and guess what, not referral bonus). There are other centers close to this one. I say choose one of them.

Please do not waste your time and send your child to this facility. 1) They are extremely…read moreoverpriced for the quality of service they provide for after school and camp. NOT impressed. 2)My 6 year old son, who is far from a trouble maker was assaulted last week by a 9 year old boy in the head. This daycare failed to call myself and my husband to explain the situation when it transpired, and I ended up learning about the incident when I picked him up which was not acceptable. My husband was furious and gave the Director a piece of his mind. Do yourself a favor and bring your kids someplace else. If you want quality service for your children, this is definitely not the place!!!

In June 2024 I had an information session at this school. I decided that I wanted my son to go to…read morethis school. They actually had quite a few bad reviews, compared to the other Montessori schools in my area, but most of them were for kids in the older grades and my son is only 2 and I really liked the teacher he was going to have, so I decided I would still give them a try. On June 28th I took my son to the teacher/child meeting so my son could meet his teacher. In early July I paid my registration fee and thought I was registered. A week before school was set to start and 45 minutes before my orientation, they called me and told me they were denying my application because I wasn't committing my son to go to school there through elementary school. I've been to the school twice and have spoken to them on the phone at least 3 times and never once did they say you have to commit your 2 year old through elementary school! it's obvious they had another kid that they just wanted to put in my sons spot, which is fine, it's their school, but to do it a week before school starts was so unprofessional. ALL the other Montessori schools in my area are full now. How can you say you care about kids, but not treat them all with the same respect? They didn't care about the fact that my child doesn't have a school to go to now. I'm not sure if it was a money issue or race (I'm black), but my child definitely got push aside for another child and they way they did it was cruel and unwarranted. On top of all that, the Administration Director had the nerve to get annoyed when I wanted to know exactly when I would be getting my application refund. I would not recommend this school.

DO NOT enroll your minority children at HOMS--your kids' mental health is far more important than…read moreany Montessori curriculum. The severity of the prejudice, retaliation, and negligence toward my family does not capture the levity displayed by HOMS regarding the incidents BOTH my black sons of Egyptian and Jamaican descent experienced. -------------------------- Incident #1: My kids were placed in a vehicle during pick-up and not one single person thought to ensure the safety of my kids by verifying the actual adult. When I brought this issue to their attention, I received excuses to justify how busy carpool can be especially as they iron out challenges in the beginning of the school year. Incident #2: My 2-year-old's dread loc was completely "combed out." The school assured me there were no combs in the classroom so technically his hair wasn't "combed out." His hairstyle represents our connection to Africa, pride in our blackness, and a spiritual connection to God. When I brought the removal of his loc to their attention, it was explained that the staffer was ensuring his comfort for naptime by removing the sand trapped in his loc'd hair. I received an excuse by the lead teacher that she had no idea what his hair was. Incident #3: My family's nanny had been accused of spanking my eldest in the parking lot of the school (and no, there are no cameras or video to support this allegation). This accusation was made by a 1st grader, whose mum initially stated she witnessed said spanking too. I incessantly questioned the mum through the Assistant Principal Colleen Crewey as this is a serious allegation. Colleen, on the other hand, was bothered by my need for data points on this fireable offense. Anna then began engaging with me taking questions to the mum that witnessed this spanking. Again, HOMS showed no concern for the welfare of my children when I asked questions. Instead, my questions were deemed too much by these women. The mum later admitted she had not seen anything as she was focused on driving. I was given a reminder of what is not allowed on the school's premises. Incident #4: On January 6th, 2022, BOTH of my children were "released" from their contracts with HOMS. On December 15th, 2021 my eldest had been bullied then jumped by students (boy-girl twins) in his class. When he successfully defended himself against the twins, he was described as impulsive & aggressive. I was mandated to create an action plan for my eldest son's teachers. I was told that part of my action plan needed to include him seeking medical attention to address his impulsivity and aggression. I spent my winter vacation chasing these mandates. Once submitted on January 6th, there was no discussion. Instead, my efforts and concern for my son were dismissed by HOMS. Both boys were released from contracts with HOMS. If this decision was intended to be a consequence for my eldest, then why was my youngest son released too? -------------------------- Furthermore, if HOMS is "dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment while nurturing a child's natural desire to learn, to teach valuable skills, and to instill the love of learning that will last for a lifetime," why did staff allow my eldest son to be targeted and bullied by other children? Why did he fear going to school? Where was the nurturing? What valuable skill was taught by "releasing" my children? Where was the love of learning [about different hairstyles] when my son's loc was being combed out? However, what does last a lifetime is the prejudice, retaliation, and negligence inflicted upon my family by Harbor Oaks Montessori School. I, like many other parents, want a safe learning environment for my children. I am even more cautious and cannot trust that my black sons will not be judged by the color of their skin by a school that encourages this type of behavior. I am also concerned for the children left behind and under the leadership of these 2 sisters. I KNOW my sons are not the first to experience this, and I am afraid they will not be the last.

I was in that School for like 2 years welp 2 of my school years and No one can Listen and sometime…read moreI don't even feel safe because all teacher and some Will yell Even one teacher said shut up To hole Class! I still remember how she said it and I and my classmate was scared, To be honest if you think you want to go to this school just don't Because now I go different school I'm just trying be safe

Not recommended. Your child will be safe with minimal scratches but there is ZERO teaching going on…read moreand your child will start elementary school severely behind. Run!!!!!

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