I was immediately impressed by the immaculate grounds, considering the youthful clientele! No toys…read morestrewn around, no food wrappers, nothing. Wow. Inside is as clean as the outside. I was pleased to observe their strict adherence to COVID guidelines. This is a safe, clean environment with a caring staff that will take great care of your kids.

I originally had some concerns while my daughter was enrolled. She has now been withdrawn and the…read moreowner is addressing my concerns which led the the withdrawal.

Going to copy and paste what my mother in law sent to the directors as to why we chose to unenroll…read moreour child from this preschool and will NOT recommend to any family in Cumming or around. Here is our review: I am writing to express my utter disappointment in the way in which our sweet, happy hearted four year old was treated at Cumming First United Methodist Preschool. I can not tell you how overjoyed we all were when we found out a slot had opened and she was going to be able to attend. Having been a member for 20+ years, dedicated to many years of leading and participating in all of the volunteer programs with the church, my granddaughter being baptized there and my daughter's eulogy being officiated by Rev. Kathy Stasko, our family has always considered the church leaders and fellow parishioners as being welcoming, loving and full of grace. In a very short amount of time, I have witnessed bias, judgement and a lack of understanding and grace.. Below are the details of the occurrences leading up to our decision to withdraw our 4 year old from CFUMC Pre School: To begin with, your application queries as to the level of potty training in which your child can be considered, to which my son and daughter in law answered honestly that she was not completely trained. The fact that she was not completely potty trained became an issue immediately, prompting Kim Hannigan to send the first of her condescending, misinformed emails to my son and daughter in law. After a lengthy conversation with her teacher Ms. Wendy, she seemed to be confused as to why Kim sent an email and stated that there wasn't a problem with our 4 year old; she didn't understand why Kim contacted us. We were instructed to send her in a Pull Up by the teachers and Kim contradicted that instruction stating that it was "not appropriate" After contacting Taie, the Director about the mis-direction and the condescending email from Kim, our 4 year old became a target of constant scrutiny We received reports of our 4 year old acting aggressively almost daily. In particular, we were told that she was aggressive towards a non-verbal child in the class yet when she was questioned at home about it, she would tell us how she was pushed. On a regular basis, we were told that she didn't complete work and wouldn't participate, was disruptive; despite her bringing home completed papers on a regular basis A second rudely worded, lecturing email was sent from Kim regarding an accident she had, after many weeks of no incidents, to which we called a meeting and requested that instead of hiding behind an email, maybe Kim should be a little more human and pick up the phone and have a conversation. Most people who want to truly resolve an issue would communicate verbally so that there was no misperception of one's tone or intent. My daughter in law noticed that our 4 year olds hair had been cut in the front. She asked her how it happened and she said "kids name" did it. When she sent the picture and contacted the school about why another child had scissors so close to our 4 year olds eyes, she simply received a response showing a picture of River, stating that the hair wasn't cut. Yet, if you zoom in, you can see that the short hairs were swept back and blended in with her other hair. Secondly, nothing was investigated with the other child and the same scrutiny was not used as had been with our 4 year old. Lastly, my daughter in law received a call stating that another child stated our 4 year old "touched her privates". When she arrived at the school and asked for details, she was told that they didn't further investigate. Again, it was just assumed this occurred and she was to blame. There was no discussion or attempt to try and determine what, if anything happened at all. Once home, she was asked if she touched the child and where, she said she touched "the back of her head". Our 4 year old is a member of her Girl Scout troop, plays with neighborhood kids of all ages and interacts with her cousins almost every weekend. She is a sweet spirited, active little four year old who has never acted aggressively towards anyone. I am so upset that she was exposed to bad behaviors and treated so unfairly by an establishment we all trusted. Furthemore, I am empathetic towards any child with special needs but I do not think your school is equipped with the trained professionals necessary to handle non verbal children, along with young children who are around them. In particular, you always placed blame on our 4 year old when she interacted with said child and never offered to acknowledge that he too was aggressive towards her. In closing, I am disgusted with the lack of grace shown to our 4 year old and hi-light the fact that the leadership in this children's program is sub par. You have failed our 4 year old; she loses in this situation and that should weigh heavily on everyone's conscience.

We did not have a good experience at CFUMC preschool. My child did not feel supported & loved here…read more We moved to another preschool just up the road & the difference is amazing... he's happy & thriving. Please look elsewhere... there are much better & loving preschools in Cumming. They STRONGLY discourage you walking your child to class, they want you to use the car drop off/pick up line from the first day. If your child separates easily no problem but for my child walking him in & saying goodbye at the door makes a huge difference in his day. The supply list for the 3 year old classroom was huge & rather expensive. And they were constantly having "fundraisers" which of course required more money. Also important to know in the 3 year old class if your child has a potty accident after Christmas they require you, the parent, to come clean your child up. Wasn't an issue for us but definitely shows a lack of compassion & love towards the children in their care.

I worked here for fours hours as a sub from Sitter Tree. All I can say is yikes, also, spiders…read more... I left them a private review through the Sitter Tree app so I would like to share it here with the public as well. For parents to beware. "The teacher informed me about the behavioral challenges of the children before leaving, detailing specific issues like biting and hitting with a couple of them. When I took over the class, I noticed a range of behavioral concerns among all the children, such as biting, hitting, spitting, pinching, and a lot of shouting with minimal verbal communication. I recognize that children aged 1-3 can exhibit these behaviors, so my focus is more on how the staff responded to the situation. One teacher did eventually intervene to help manage a child who was particularly disruptive. However, her approach of offering candy as a reward seemed to inadvertently reinforce the problematic behavior rather than addressing it. In my experience working in various daycares, I've seen the positive impact that structured environments can have. A strong classroom culture can effectively promote appropriate behaviors and equip children with conflict resolution skills that avoid reactive behaviors like spitting or yelling. Moving forward, it could be beneficial to implement strategies that emphasize consistent expectations and positive reinforcement to guide the children towards healthier interactions. Building a framework that encourages effective communication and self-regulation would greatly contribute to a more harmonious classroom environment" Hopefully this center can turn things around and create a cleaner and more positive environment for those beautiful babies.

If I could give negative -10 review I would at this point. You see I wrote a very honest review of…read morethis establishment. I stuck to the facts on. The room for toddlers 2+ had a bathroom outside of the room behind a door. In order to take a child to the bathroom they had to open door, walk 3-5 foot turn right walk a few more feet to another door where small bathroom was. My point is simple 1 teacher is not going to see what happens in one room while she is completely out of site and around the corner in another room. Any one who has experience with 2 year olds know the havoc they can wreak in the same room much less another. They bite as well, I'm not even gonna get into the disaster or potty training and soiled diapers can do when your elbow deep in stinky situation. The fact was there was 1 teacher in the room when we toured, she was in fact in the bathroom with another child and it took 5 minutes before she realized we were even in the room . I read the other review before mine and and I made a statement that somewhat confirmed their rambling post. The paperwork does indeed notate2 weeks notice (which is typical and I noted that point) However I also notated there were several inconsistencies in the policy outlined. Months went by and we moved on, however today I woke up to a comment from a teacher with a bachelor degree attempting to harass me via PM. A degree does not automatically make an individual smart apparently. Let's hope she thinks a bit more about going after individuals posting honest facts. Businesses get bad reviews, it happens. A good business fixes the issues and move on by simply doing good business. Having an employee rip into those who write a review they don't like...does a lot more harm than good. I still have my original review and I've posted it to my local mom group along with a snap of this. Maybe this place deserves a second chance but I don't see how it will get i when their own employees act like they never graduated high school.

Jan's is the best! We were foster parents and Jan always made room for last minutes kids. Kids…read morealways enjoyed their time there with fun activities. Jane is such a sweet soul, all the kids love her.

This daycare has helped me and many other families with safe,clean, and good child care. Jan is a…read morewonderful lady with no flaws, she keeps the daycare in line! The new look of the daycare is absolutely stunning definitely a glow up!

Pinecrest Academy is a truly special school community. From the moment you step on campus, you feel…read morewelcomed, supported & part of something meaningful. The teachers, Consecrated women & staff genuinely care about each child & help them grow not only academically but also as confident, compassionate young leaders. This meant so much to us after coming from a public school where our kids felt like just a number. We have been impressed by the many opportunities for students to discover & develop their gifts. If your child is in theater/band the teachers are phenomenal. Even coaches are top notch if your kids are in sports. You may think no school is that perfect. You are right, kids will be kids. What sets Pinecrest apart is how they handle challenges with grace. They guide, support and work with families to find solutions that actually work. That level of care is rare & we are grateful to be part of this community. We started with one, now all 4 of our kids attend Pinecrest Academy.

When my husband and I began the search for a private school for our oldest who was going into…read moreKinder, we preferred a school that was Catholic and taught our faith and morals. We came across Pinecrest Academy. The minute we drove onto the campus for our tour I knew "this is it"! There was such a sense of peace within all the beauty that the campus has. We met with Mrs. Margaret Frain. She was so lovely, and you could truly feel her love for the school through her tour and presentation. Well, the rest is history. We have been here for 3 years (going on an upcoming 4) and also have our youngest starting this year. Pinecrest has been an absolute blessing. The teachers and faculty are wonderful, the staff is caring, you become a part of the Pinecrest community the minute you begin. I could not have asked for a better experience for my children and for our family. We have seen our oldest daughter flourish in academics as well as in our faith, and look forward to the same for our youngest!

We love Suwanee Prep of Braselton! They feel like an extension of family taking care of our little…read moregirl. For someone who was hesitant about daycare at first, I now see how much it benefits her and her development. They also have so many cool activities and programs for the kids. Couldn't recommend them more!

I have been bring my son here since he started elementary school. They pick up from the school and…read morebring him to the daycare. That's why I chose this location. But when I tell them we're going on vacation and not going to be there for however long they still charge us for a full week even though he hasn't been there at all. They keep changing the prices without notifying and charging when he's not there even on holiday break at school they will charge us for Christmas Day. We pay extra for week activities in which they always find a way to exclude my son for. And they are unreliable most of the time where they close without notice and we have to struggle to find someone else. I'm pulling him out and finding a place that is better for my child. Also I looked at the reviews that are posted and all of them are from faculty of this daycare. So I highly don't recommend.

Both of my children attend this daycare. We love the owner Charlene, who we call "Char" and her…read moresidekick, Ms. Berdena (assistant director). They have so much love for all of the children who attend their daycare. My daughter is in the 1 year old class right now, she migrated from the infant class. We had a great experience with her infant teachers. We also love her 1 year old class teachers as well. Char's vision is to provide the best quality care for all of her children. She is there everyday along with Ms. Berdena and the rest of the staff. My son loves it there and my daughter as well. They take very good care of your kids and gives you a "boo boo" report when needed. They also have after school care and homework help as well. I am very thankful for this daycare. Ms. Berdena has also babysat my kids when I need to attend night classes. Don't take my word for it, book an appointment and experience this for yourself! :)

No doubt about it, if you are thinking of wanting your child to be ahead of their classmates, or to…read morecatch up, this Kumon center is the place to bring them. Two years ago, I enrolled my two son's through the recommendation of my son's teacher when we were in Florida. Since then, I have seen the long term positive impact from Kumon's teaching method over the last 2 years. It has made me a firm believer in their teaching method. When we moved to Georgia, I wanted my kids to continue with Kumon. The location in Sugar Hill was the closest to me. I found out this was a new center and was not sure what to make of it. I was not sure if it would be better than the one we were attending in Tampa. After three months at this location, I am completely blown away by the wonderful service provided by the instructor, Mrs. Cherry. Mrs. Cherry updates me frequently on their progress, but I can see for myself their academics has accelerated since coming here. She has a passion for education and knows how to interact with kids. My kids enjoy coming here, and I get to knock out my grocery shopping at the Publix next door while they are in class. Win Win! Their price is very competitive. I've spoken to some neighbors who were unsatisfied at another company. I ask how much they pay. I said no no no! You need to send them to Mrs. Cherry. You'll pay less and get better results. So now they are enrolled too :) This new center certainly is a great benefit to the community. My advice to everyone is - go to the kumon.com website and read up on their method, individualized lesson planning and self learning concept. Make an appointment to talk to Mrs. Cherry and bring your kids in for a placement test (it's free). Then go from there!

My kids really enjoy going to this kumon center compared to my last one as Mrs. Chen is very…read moreknowledgeable and also friendly and answers all the questions they have. She provides personal attention and motivates my kids and knows strengths and weeknesses of every kid and adjust study material according to it. I highly recommend this Kumon center to all the parents.