Parent Testimonials

Parent:  Shannon D.

Academy has provided an exceptional foundation for my daughter's educational
and social growth.  Before relocating to the area, I visited many pre-school intuitions and
always felt a little uneasy about the migration of my child from a familiar environment to
one that consists of complete strangers.  During the first week of schooling, the faculty
comforted and coddled my daughter everyday as I stepped out of the classroom and peaked
through the window to see her weep.  To my surprise she acclimated to her new friends and
family with little disruption to her being than her father and I expected and to this I say
thank you to everyone at Academy.

Parent:  Twyla L.

Academy has been very good to our family.  Taylor, my five-year-old daughter, attended
Academy for three years before entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2003.   Taylor has
made invaluable friends through Academy that she will treasure for a lifetime.  Taylor
matured and developed so much through her experiences while attending Academy .  I can't
say enough about the wonderful people involved with this school, they have treated us like
family and we love them all!  Now, my 4-month-old daughter, Jewelia, attends Academy
in the infant room and has been taken care of with the utmost care and affection of which I
would expect no less from the people that I have come in contact with at Academy.  I
now when I leave my children with these professional caring people they are safe and well
taken care of everyday.  It makes leaving my children a little easier each morning!

Parent:  Penn G.

I have been extremely please with the care, instruction, and attention my children have
received at Academy.  The dedicated staff does a marvelous job at providing a loving,
nurturing atmosphere.  My daughter Mollie joined the infant room when she was eight weeks
old and continued through the Pre-K class.  She was well prepared for public kindergarten. 
My son Tom also started Academy in the infant room and is now in the Beginner II class. 
My children have been fortunate to have had most of the same teachers.  Academy feels
like family!

Parent:  Randalle & Doug S.

Our experience at Academy has been great. Our two boys have been enrolled since 1999.
In such a high turnover business, I have been very impressed that both of my children have
had the same lead teachers over the years.  It is a very comforting feeling to know that
the people that you know and trust with your children will be there to see them through to
the next year.  Over the years, to see the fame friendly faces each day makes it a lot
easier to face leaving my kids each day. 
I have gotten to know several of the teachers and aids personally, and know that they are
genuinely caring people that enjoy being with my children.  Each day Dianna, Kim, and the
entire staff make me know that I made a good decision on where to take my sons.

Parent:  Julie B.

My experience at Academy has been wonderful!  I have a five year old who has attended
here since she was a little over a year old and just started kindergarten this year.  Her
teacher was so impressed at her readiness for kindergarten that she asked me where she
attended preschool.  I also have a 14-month-old attending that reaches for every teacher
here out of my arms.  I have always been pleased with the quality of the staff and the
genuine care that they have for the children.  There is lots of love and hugs as well as
learning.  I am very pleased with the director and assistant director as well.  They are
wonderful Christian people who care for you and your children.  My children and I have made
many friends here.  It is a wonderful feeling going to work each morning knowing your
children care getting the best care and love possible.

Parent:  Jennifer S.

My child has attended Academy since she was 10 weeks old.  Being a first time
mom, I was nervous and skeptical about childcare.  From the moment I first visited
Academy I was impressed with its cleanliness, organized learning activities and
programs, but most of all its sense of family.  I feel good knowing that all the teachers
know my child by name and that she runs into the building every morning excited to be there. 
Her home away from home and its family members are a great comfort to me!

Staff Testimonials

Staff:  Michelle C.  

There are a lot of reasons that I enjoy working at Academy.  The friendly
atmosphere and warm feeling you get when you walk in the door are among the top reasons.
I enjoy myself when I am working with the children and anyone else that comes to work here
will too!

Staff:  Latoria R.

What I like best about working at Academy. I would say, kissing on my babies and the
wonderful relationships I've made with my co-workers!

Staff:  Sonia M.

In my 12 years of experience working in childcare, I must say I've been very pleased working
at Academy.  I sincerely enjoy building a solid educational foundation for
these children that I teach.  My Pre-K classes have always exceeded my expectations by the
end of every school year!

Staff:  Marybeth S. 

I feel very fortunate to be teaching the Toddlers' class at Academy.  As a
teacher I enjoy being involved in the learning and development of each child.  Observing
the steps these toddler's take as they learn to interact with each other and how much they
are capable of retaining in their class activities has been a learning experience for me
also.  I hope to continue in sharing with their parents in the care and growth of these
wonderful children.

Staff:  Stay W.

I began working in childcare because I enjoy spending time with children.  I love their
energy.  I enjoy working at Academy for numerous reasons.  I chose to work at
Academy because of the warm family environment because it truly appealed to me. 
Academy strives to make their center a learning as well as a loving environment. 
I have had a chance to develop good relationships with the children and their parents.
I have also enjoyed working with all types of people.  They range from young women, men,
and to women who have a family of their own.  Overall, this job has been a significant
learning experience, and will continue to help me grow as a person.