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Ivywood Academy
1071 Jodeco Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281, United States
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Aq
Review №1

Great daycare!!!! My children have been going to Quilla Academy for over a year now. Both my 10 year old and 1yr old love this daycare. The staff is so nice they know every parent that walks in. There are caregivers there that I do not know and they all speak to you everyone always smiles and that speaks volumes.

Pa
Review №2

My grandson Luke has attended this daycare since he was six months old. He is now almost 3. Developing academic and social skills in a fun learning environment has him looking forward to school every morning. I am very pleased with the appearance of the school and the friendliness of their teachers. As a grandparent I feel he is safe and secure in his surroundings. Thank you to everyone who has been apart of his developing years.

Al
Review №3

I absolutely love this daycare. They have been watching my kids since my oldest, who is now 14, has been 3. I would recommend this family oriented childcare to anyone!

Jo
Review №4

My son was briefly enrolled at Kids R Kids in Stockbridge, GA from July 2013 - August 2013. First off, let me start by saying quality childcare offerings in this area are almost non-existent. I eventually chose Kids R Kids because the staff was seemingly pleasant and the facility was clean. Ultimately, I withdrew my child as a result of the directors unprofessional attitude and delusions of grandeur. The director and owner need to take Customer Service 101 to learn how to interact with customers with some sense of decorum.On Friday, August 16, the director, Annette Antonetti approached me in a condescending and unprofessional tone about my child be brought to daycare at 10:15 AM. Despite the fact that my child is only 16 months old, the daycare has a policy that all children must be dropped off by 10 AM. Admittedly, I dropped my child off at daycare twice after 10 AM. The second tardy was due to planning for my uncles funeral. Instead of Annette giving a new parent a friendly reminder, she had the audacity to call me into her office and scold me as if I were not a paying customer. I promptly advised Annette that I did not appreciate her tone in the least bit. She did not have the decency or common sense to apologize for her inappropriate approach to the situation.I followed up with a complaint call to the owner, Patti Harrington, about the issue. Please note this daycare is owned by an absentee owner. Patti Harrington resides in Brunswick, GA and owns a Kids R Kids there. Patti initially profusely apologized for Annettes behavior. However, I could not get past the directors disrespectful attitude and submitted my two-week withdrawal notice the following Monday, August 18. I advised Annette that if my child were harmed while in daycare as a form of retaliation for my complaint and subsequent withdrawal notice, then I would sue the center. I followed up with a courtesy call to Patti, who informed me that Annette had called in the interim and said I threatened her. Instead of Patti reassuring me that my child would not be harmed, she foolishly decided to say that she would not tolerate her staff being threatened, which is ludicrous and laughable. We mutually agreed I would immediately withdraw my son as a result of this incident.Additionally, if you are the least bit health-conscious, you will be concerned by the menu at this school. The menu is laden with cheap, processed junk food that is contributing to Americas unprecedented obesity epidemic. Hot dogs, corn dogs, and chicken nuggets are served to the children on a regular basis. I voiced my concern to Annette about the moon pies, Pop Tarts, and cookies that are regular snacks at the center. I was told that the moon pies would be removed from the menu, but that I could let my childs teacher know that he needed to receive an alternative snack on the days junk food was served as snacks. I also provided water for my son instead of accepting the juice offered by the center. No parent should have to go through this process when the daycare should simply serve healthy food.Unfortunately, I was forced to settle for Kids R Kids because I couldnt find a more suitable facility in the Stockbridge area. I am happy the incident with Annette occurred because my son is better off without this childcare center. The bottom line is finding quality childcare in Stockbridge is ridiculously difficult, but do not settle for bad attitudes and food from Kids R Kids. Patronize a daycare that supports and respects you and the needs of your family.

Am
Review №5

My husband and I moved from Kansas City (where my two year old was enrolled in an amazing daycare) to Stockbridge, and we had to find a daycare fast. We liked that Kids R Kids had great reviews; we liked that they were not so structured that our two year old would dread going; and we really like the people we met when we toured. After being in that daycare for a couple of months now, I am taking a day off work on Monday to find my daughter a new daycare. Kids R Kids was the cheapest choice, which was not why we made our decision, but it seems to guide the decisions of the staff. Each week, notices are posted of the parents who havent paid. these notices are posted publicly because most of the time when you walk in or out (with or without a kid) no one sees you. there are way too many children for the amount of adults there and there is absolutely NO security.My two year old has never had disciplinary problems and today I was told she has been hitting other children. As the teacher was telling me this, I witnessed a little girl go up to her, try to take an item my daughter was playing with and then hit my daughter when she wouldnt hand it over. The teacher did nothing. One of the teachers told my husband after a month of being there that they had not been able to get to know my child because they were so busy with the trouble makers.The daycare claims a 10:1 ratio (which I think is a bit high for two year olds), but I have seen many times where one teacher is in with at least 15 kids.My daughter used to beg to go to daycare and cry and scream when we came to get her. She loved interacting with other children (as the parents of an only child, that was very important to us as well) and she loved playing with new toys. Now, she clings to us every time we try to leave and runs for the door when we come to get her. She keeps asking if she can go back to her Missouri daycare.If you are okay with a daycare that uses movies as babysitters and allows the kids to govern themselves and provides no structure or learning at all, this is the daycare for you. We were looking for a place where our daughter would be allowed to be a kid, but might also be taught (even if through play) as opposed to being left to fend for herself in a class with too many trouble-making kids.

Ma
Review №6

The up front staff is very rude and nasty to their workers and parents Miss Kay and the director Annette are especially rude. My kids had an awful experience at this center. There are better ones in the county to go to.

My
Review №7

I love this daycare! Especially having the comfort of them having webcams in the classrooms that I or his grandparents can view online while Im away at work. The entire staff is always friendly and assists any of my necessary needs. They do not treat my son or myself as another customer/kid, they show him genuine love, support and comfort in his growth and development and make sure to notify me as soon as possible if there is an issue (i.e. him being sick, having an accident) or validate my needs/concerns I may have. I love the energy they bring and how they treat everyone that comes through the door with respect as well as like family!

fr
Review №8

By far THE WORST DAYCARE EVER. My daughter went there for 4 years and my middle son went there for about 2 years. The director Annette is verry rude and condescending to parents and her staff running it like a prison instead of a daycare / school. They didnt change my youngest like there supposed to, they left him on the playground one time and didnt even know he was out side for like 40 minutes by himself. I recommend taking your child to a Quality Rated daycare. There director cant provide good enough service to achieve a quality rating. Maybe if they had better management they could turn that place around.

Cr
Review №9

This is one of the top rated child care centers in the Stockbridge area. Their staff is friendly and show a genuine concern for the kids, I see a lot of smiling faces when I enter. I know that when I leave and stop by my favorite coffee shop Steamin Joes that my kids are safe.

LI
Review №10

Its a great place for your child to be and able to learn as they grow!!! Staffs are great!!!

sa
Review №11

I have been using this center for going on 5 years now. I have never had any issues that werent resolved immediately. I have worked in childcare in the past, so once I had children I was very leary when choosing a center. I immeditley fell in love with everyone here and have never regretted sending my children to Quilla Academy.

Ma
Review №12

There are several negative reviews online about this center and their are several document incident of child abuse/ child neglect reports with DHS. This center needs to be closed down and Annette (Director) is a HOTT MESS! Nonprofessional and RUDE! Dont have a problem with your child there because she feels no need to let you know! I would not take my dead dog there after all Ive read & witnessed about this center! SMDH!

Br
Review №13

Im so surprised to read the most recent review for this particular Kids R Kids! I myself attended this Kids R Kids growing up along with my younger siblings and we always loved it here. Now that I have children of my own I decided to check the place out for my 2 year old, and just for the record its not the cheapest around Ive looked at every daycare in a 25 mile radius. All the rooms have cameras, which the parents are given access to that allows you to log on WHENEVER you want to. The 2 year old room has 2 teachers at all times and Ive never counted more than 10 kids in there at any given time. My sons teacher is very attentive and seems to bond with all the children in her classroom, anytime I come in they are always doing some sort of activity. I Every friday I take home a pile of artwork and creative stuff my child has been doing all week long. As far as fighting goes, its 2 year olds .... thats what they do! They dont want to share, and lets face it our kids arent quite the angels we all think they are. Id rather the teacher of my child be honest with me than sugar coat his behavior. Also yes the facility leaves notes on the desks for parents who have a balance on the account, whats the big deal? The notes are folded up, do not say the parents name on there simply the childs name. They are a reminder of the fact that you need to pay for the services for which you received !?!? All I cant account for is the 2 year old room, and I know my sons loves it here and asks to see his teacher on a daily basis. Different Strokes for Different Folks, dont not check this place out though based on this most recent review :)

Br
Review №14

This place is gargabe do not send your child here

M.
Review №15

Very inconsistent in whether or not they had open space. Why are we taking a tour of the facility if you are full? I believe after mentioning CAPS is when they no longer had openings. Lynn was rude and the owner was not much more pleasant. A total waste of my time.

Tr
Review №16

My kids love everyone here

Ke
Review №17

Friendly staff and great teachers!

Ta
Review №18

I absolutely love Quillia Academy!!!

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  • Address:1071 Jodeco Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281, United States
  • Site:https://ivywoodacademy.com/
  • Phone:+1 770-389-1119
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  • Day care center
  • Preschool
  • Summer camp
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:6AM–6:30PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–6:30PM
  • Thursday:6AM–6PM
  • Friday:6AM–6:30PM
  • Saturday:6AM–6:30PM
  • Sunday:Closed
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