Not happy with Terrell elementary policies. I had car…read moretrouble this morning and I have 3 kids at 2 different elementary schools in the district. I have have trouble with Lamar elementary, but with Terrell it's always one little thing after the next. This year they have implemented a new thing that just to sign your child in to school for being late you have to scan your ID, take a picture of your face through their camera for their database and get a visitor pass. School starts at 8:30 and we arrived at 8:32. I didn't not come in with my ID because why would I need an ID so that my CHILD can go to class? I had to walk back to my car just so I can get on the computer in the hallway outside of the school just to have to take my picture AGAIN and scan my card for a visitor pass so I can walk to the front desk that I can see from where I was standing. To sign in on a pice of paper so my son could walk to his class. I don't think I should have the do such tedious little things just so my kid can go to class 2 Minutes late. And not only that. If he is tardy 2 more times, whether it is by 2 Minutes or an hour, it counts as a full day of absence.. how can 3 separate times or being 2 Minutes late equate to a full day of absence?! It makes me feel like on the 3rd day I should just keep him home since it will be counted as an absence anyway. Why can't they just have a sign in sheet in the front hallway? Wouldn't that be so simple?

Within the last nine to ten months, communication between the staff and parents has become…read morenon-existent. Unless we specifically asked about certain things, we weren't told about new or updated policies, changes to schedules or even new personnel. Our children were laying down for naps with one teacher and waking up with another - obviously confused and sometimes scared, as they were not used to this new person and not yet comfortable with them. It was with great sadness and a lot of tears that we decided to remove our kids from St. Luke's after this semester had already started and move them elsewhere. The church and school will continue to hold a lot of memories for me and hopefully, in the future, I can look back on our time there and smile. But for now, I am heartbroken and hope that others don't/won't have the same experience that our family did.

When parents start looking for that "perfect place" to keep their little bundle of joy the last…read morething you want to see is a citation from the state for expired pediatric CPR records for staff members. That sends a cold chill down a parents spine. What happens if my child chokes or quits breathing; will the staff know what to do or how to handle the situation. How long ago did the staff take CPR?? If no one noticed until the state came; what else isn't being addressed. Let's just say as a parent, I'll keep looking at what other preschools are out there.

I may have submitted 5 online reviews in my life, but I felt the need to review ALFK Academy in…read moreSherman, Texas. I will start off by saying I am a first responder so I am extremely picky and very protective when it comes to my children. If I didn't have total confidence in ALFK Academy I would not be leaving this review or entrusting them with my child's care and education. When we moved to the area a year and a half ago we needed to find child care/early education for our youngest. We searched around the Sherman/Denison area and zeroed in on ALFK Academy after checking with other centers because of their focus on teaching children in a Christ centered atmosphere. The class sizes are great and allow for more one-on-one time if needed. The entire staff is wonderful and communicate with us on a daily basis whether at drop off or pick up, or via phone if there is a need to do so. My son is excited every morning to go to school and see his teachers and friends. Sometimes he can be quite a handful, but the staff know exactly how to bring him down a level in a calm and caring manner and have done a wonderful job in helping us prepare him for kindergarten. In fact, he is at a higher level now than our other children were at the same time in their lives, and I have no doubt it is due to the curriculum and teachers he has at ALFK Academy. I really could go on and on regarding the positives of ALFK Academy, but I worry this could become so long many won't read the entire review and just keep scrolling, so I will close by saying.... If you are looking for a Christ centered education and child care that is very affordable in these often difficult economic times, a place that takes wonderful care of your child, has top notch audio/visual security and secure check-in/check-out, and a wonderful staff that TRULY cares about each child under their care then stop in or give them a call.

From the owner: We believe that all children are a gift of God; that school and home should work together to…read moredevelop the whole child. Spiritual, emotional, and educational growth comes through loving and nurturing interactions. We offer developmentally appropriate curriculum for all ages and stages! We are committed to growing all children in their inherent, unique, and special gifts. It is our goal to provide our students with a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where educational experiences will lead them to their brighter future.

We love TCS! Our daughter has been attending since kindergarten, and she is now in 6th grade. We…read morelove the teachers, the administration and the families. It's a great learning and growing environment for our daughter. The curriculum, sports and art and music programs are a blessing. It feels like family!​