I will say I have been attending the church since 2012 and have recently become staff (starting my…read moresecond full year). There have been a lot of changes over the years, for the better in my opinion. The staff really does love and care about the students. We are blessed with an amazing principal and assistant principal who radiate the love of Christ in their leadership and daily interactions. This is a strong, supportive family, and it is truly a joy to pull into the parking lot each day.

My children attended CCA for one year, and while there were some positive aspects of their…read moreexperience, I had several concerns about the curriculum. One of my biggest concerns was that they did not have art or science, and there was very limited emphasis on writing and sports. They were taught cursive, but not writing skills in the way I expected. When I asked about writing instruction, I was told by a teacher that writing is taught in the 4th grade. My daughter was a straight-A student while attending CCA, but as a former teacher, I still questioned whether the curriculum was providing everything my children needed academically. I felt there were important areas missing, and unfortunately, my concerns now appear to have been valid. My daughter is currently in 4th grade in public school. After taking the public school's beginning-of-year assessment, she scored at a beginning 3rd-grade level. That was concerning to me, especially considering that she had been earning straight A's in private school. This experience taught me that private school does not automatically mean a stronger education. In our experience, the public school curriculum has been more comprehensive and appears to have higher academic expectations in certain areas. My children never had behavioral problems at CCA, although they often described some of the teachers as "mean." I also noticed that CCA has hired some teachers with public-school experience this year, so perhaps things will improve. Parents often hear negative things about public schools and assume private school must automatically be better. However, I would encourage parents to look beyond the words "private school" and closely examine the actual curriculum, academic standards, available programs, and how well students are being prepared for the next grade level. Based on my children's experience, I do not feel CCA adequately prepared them academically, particularly in writing. I would encourage parents considering the school to ask detailed questions about the curriculum before enrolling their children.

Amazing, Staff are kind Help the kids learn and grow in education. I have never had a bad…read moreexperience here!

My daughter has been at this facility since she was 8 months old. My daughter is now 3 years old…read moreand OMMMGGGGGG I can speak so highly of the staff, the administration and even how the facility is ran and kept up. I loveeeeee Pampers Hugs and Luv so much, my daughter has grown so much being there . The education there is amazing. Its structured so the kids can grasp it and they are very hands on and attentive with them. I recommend this Daycare to any and everyone who wants a family feel. The teachers will care for your child like its their own. They even opened up a another building for schooling. Cant wait to enroll my daughter

I loved working here at first...that all changed after a while... Things would have been different…read moreif admin treated their teachers better. One assistant director was nice and understanding. The other assistant director...not so much. The environment got to where it was not good; felt like I didn't have the choice in the music that was played (or not played). It seemed like no matter what I did or my coworker did, someone always had a complaint or something negative to say.

Incredible program. Works hard to ensure a first class education for the students. I have seen this…read moreschool since the beginning. They were outstanding on day one and they get better and better every year. Thank you for all that you do for our community!

I am going to do my best to keep this review as short as possible. My husband and I looked into…read morethis school for our 4year old daughter (at the time we toured she was 3). After touring the school we were extremely impressed with the class size, the curriculum and the structure we saw. We visited in March or April of 2015. Because we were impressed we immediately wanted to get her enrolled for the upcoming school year which began in September. At the time of our tour their 4yrold class was full and we would have to be placed on wait list. We were told our daughter was next on the list. There was a parent who was having a difficult time she had two kids enrolled but struggling to find work and didn't know if she would be able to afford the tuition for the up upcoming year. Basically the picture painted was that our daughter had an extremely good chance to make the full time list. We paid the registration fee and gave them a check to hold for first months tuition as there was an opening for part time Tues/Thurs. We then placed our daughter in daycare. Our intent was to pull her from daycare once the school year started. Remember all of this was in March/April. My husband and I called several times over the course of the summer to check the status of the wait list. The first time I called I was told that our daughter went from being next on the list to now having 2 people ahead of her. I was immediately taken aback and upset. Because this was a verbal conversation it was my word against theirs. I should have used my better judgment at that point and just asked for a refund of tuition. But I was told to just hang tight. Something could still open up. Part of their "policy" is in order to receive a refund of tuition you must call and ask that they shred your check by July 15. The school year doesn't begin until the Monday following Labor Day. So as I'm calling BEFORE July 15 they still have me hanging on to hopes that our child will get a spot. My issue is the time frames they place before you...the lack of contact on their part during this "waiting period". Existing parents are to give 2weeks notice regarding their re-enrollment for the school year. See the disparity? At the very least when the July 15 deadline approaches they should contact parents on their waiting list to discuss the status and objectives. The only time they reached out to me is via mail a week before open house which took place on Sept 2 or 3rd. When I got the letter I tried calling the school but no one was available to take my call so I emailed them to let them know my daughter wouldn't be attending the school part time. I wanted to include the email exchange, however Yelp advised me that I could not because is includes personal information. The owner (who this exchange took place with) provides her photo, name and email address all over their website. The email exchange is what prompted me to even write the review. The tone, the dismissiveness, the lack of professionalism, the fact that a spot mysteriously opens up once I complain and ask for a refund is all suspect. I want people to see for themselves the kind of administration that runs this school BEFORE you think of enrolling your child. Here's the thing no matter what I feel or complain about the administration should remain professional. The owner would have you believe this is about my child not getting a spot, but this is about a lack of professionalism. After scrambling and by the grace of God, we were able to pull my daughter from daycare and enroll her full time at another private school. She started late but nonetheless she's in. The owner would also have you think that this review is being posted from a place of maliciousness and truly it's not. It's not even about the refund. I asked for one they declined and that for me could have and would have been the end of it. However when I shared my disappointment with the process and the owner took it upon herself to dangle a spot that magically opened up (AFTER MY COMPLAINT) in front of me and then goes on to insinuate that my child doesn't belong at her school BECAUSE she felt some type of way about my email and complaints...this is why I'm posting this review. It's beyond unprofessional, in fact it's down right insulting. **UPDATE The owner decided to comment on my review, you can see just how "professional" she is. She's calling me a liar, did I once call her names?! No I only stated my opinion regarding her tone and lack of professionalism. She begins calling me a liar about an email. If she had READ my review I said MAIL not email. Not once did I say anything about open house and email, so I'm not lying. Anyone interested in the email exchange that Yelp refused to allow me to post I will be more than happy to forward along. I'm actually happy that she responded you can see for yourself just how less than professional she is. Notice how she comments on reviews. People are entitled to share THEIR experience!! BEWARE*

The people who work here care about your kids. This is the 2nd daycare we've been to in the area…read moreand we are so happy here.

My youngest has been in daycare since 2021. Due to moves, operating hours, and staffing shortages,…read morethis is the fifth facility we have been at. I've seen some good ones, but unfortunately many that were not good. This is the last daycare my child will attend because I have hit the jackpot in terms of care, education, and staff. Immediately upon entering, you have the feeling that your child is going to be in good hands. It starts with the front desk experience, where you can always find at least one person. Everyone seems to know my child by name. The class teachers utilize an app to send informational updates, pictures and videos throughout the day, and important center-related information. You can also have a live stream (no sound and the bathroom isn't visible for safety reasons) so I can see how my child is throughout the day. In terms of cost, it is on par with what you would expect for a daycare of this quality. I have been to other 5 star daycares that cost less, but you could tell it by the demeanor of their staff and in the lack of quality, clean, and undamaged classroom objects. I love the security measures they have in place, as I never have to worry about the safety of my child. If you are in the market for a daycare in the Hope Mills/Fayetteville area, look no further than The Children's Courtyard.

The women and men are nice to children! It is a great place for children to learn and work together.read more

My daughter has been with the team at children's courtyard for almost a year now it's been…read morewonderful. Every single person we have encountered has been awesome. My daughter loves going to school everyday to play and learn with her friends. She also has evolving medical needs and the directors and every teacher has been absolutely wonderful when dealing with that. So thankful for the team at Children's Courtyard, yall make leaving my girl a little easier every day. Thank you!!

Words can't express how grateful I am to have found Earthshine, we are coming up on a year that my…read moreson has attended here and he couldn't be happier! He has grown so much over this last year and it has been so exciting to watch. All of the staff is amazing, if your looking for a great place for your little one this is it!

After reviewing many preschool options for my 3 year old boys, we started out at a fancy, expensive…read morecenter that had an amazing campus. My boys weren't very happy there and, although the center was amazing, the classrooms seemed overcrowded compared to what we were told the ratio would be. My autistic son has an aide who remains in the classroom with him and she reported to me that sometimes the room would be stuffed with children beyond the official capacity. We received a lot of behavior reports concerning my other son and, again, my aide reported that the classroom spent way too much time sitting at the table instead of letting the kids move around the classroom. The time spent outside was minimal, even though they had very beautiful playgrounds. I've spoken to several early childhood education experts who say that in this age range (under 5), you should look for centers that have more open play space than tables. You should also look for places that are less academically focused, since what's most important for kids this age isn't in memorizing facts, but learning how to get along with others, developing self-sufficiency, and enjoying the process of learning. Earthshine's Center isn't the prettiest of places, but don't let that fool you. My boys both absolutely love it and my one son's 'behavior problems' completely disappeared when we switched schools. My boys were never really happy to separate in the old school, but after about a week at Earthshine, they were eager to bound away from me. I think the format of Montessori - where the child leaves the parent instead of the parent leaving the child - helps tremendously. The best thing about Earthshine is that, if the weather is good, they are outside. Playing, eating, learning, is all done in a space that's big enough for the kids to really run around and burn off their energy (which makes bedtime easier for me). Inside the classrooms, the tables take up a smaller portion than any other center we toured. Children are encouraged in self-directed learning, but unlike many other Montessori centers, this one isn't as hands off as some are, which can cause some children problems in that they aren't given ANY direction. When we were considering this school, my son's behavior therapist warned us that Montessori schools can be either really good or really bad. The really bad ones basically have no structure and, while some children are motivated and interested enough in learning to complete their basic education on their own - many, if not most children, are not. This school is one of the really good ones. There's enough structure that my boys know their general plan for the day (lunch and nap happen in the same order), but enough flexibility to keep learning fun. Like any good Montessori school, they have 'observation stations' where you can watch your kids through a one-way mirror and observe them in the classroom. I see my boys select a playmat and toys, play with the toys on the mat, and then clean it up themselves. They've become much more independent since starting the school. Their special needs knowledge and accommodations are top notch and the best I've found. My autistic son has really benefited from attending. There are many schools that turn down an aide. We toured a lot of places and many refused to let my son's therapists in the classroom. To me, this is suspicious at the 2-5 year old age. A aide is trained to help the child inside their environment and it isn't like the other children will be distracted by another adult, who they see as just another teacher. It speaks volumes for the transparency of Earthshine that they allow aides provided they meet the state requirements with detailed background checks. We are moving soon and I'm going to miss Earthshine. I'm sure my boys will too.

My son went here for two years prior to Kindergarten. The place is very clean and the workers are…read morekind and caring, especially ms. Erica. They were responsive to my sons needs and my requests. They have a nice and safe facility and give the kids lots of outside time. It's been hard with having to manage all the kids on laptops and they are overwhelmed but still working hard.