Chestnut Mountain Academy

My daughter came to this facility for Pre-K & honestly it was such a great experience for her. She always came home speaking very great things about her teachers and she was always excited to go back to school. Communication between teacher and parent was good as well! Def recommend to anyone looking for pre-k classes!

My daughter has attended Chestnut Mountain since she was 7 months old (she's 2 1/2 now) and we have always been happy with this daycare! The teachers not only in her class but other classes greet her with a smile and are always so welcoming. She comes home saying all new phrases, counting well and singing all sorts of songs she's learned throughout the day. This daycare is 40 minutes from our house but we continue to bring her here and wouldn't think of having her anywhere else! She loves all of her teachers and friends she has made along the way.

My child has been coming to Chestnut Mountain since he was just a few months old. He has loved all of his classes and teachers. We went through the biting stage, and the hitting stage. It is always frustrating to hear that your child has been bitten or has bit another child. The staff has always been forthcoming and honest with us. I feel like they have all handled the situations well. He still runs back to his first teacher almost every day to tell her bye and that he loves her.

I'm deeply concerned that people have nothing better to do with there time than post baseless accusations. My child has been with chestnut mtn since he was a baby and has thrived. Are they perfect? No but any issues we've had are no different than the issues most daycares face. They always listen to any concerns I have and take action. I have friends with kids in different daycares in the area and have had alot more issues than us.

This is a Great Daycare!!! They take wonderful care of my daughter. The teachers are very attenitive and wonderful they love all the kids as there own. I have been at this daycare for 3 1/2 years now and my daughter loves all of her teachers she had had there.

This is the place to put your child. They took excellent care of my Autistic son and made him school ready. They continue to do an excellent job with my 4 year old daughter that has been with them since age 3 i love this place

So Far, So Good. I almost never do these reviews (although I love looking for and reading them), but this time this truly is an exception. My 2 year old toddler is obsessively attached to Mommy! Even if I discipline her, she won't ask daddy to comfort her...she comes to me! Really? I have always had private Nannies since my son was 6 weeks old (now 5) and have always been anti-daycare. Even with when my favorite nannies have resigned, my daughter never felt comfortable with certain new candidates. Now I have opted for a Daycare, once a week and that too became a challenge b/c Daycare have a minimum day policy. (2 or 3 days a week) BUT THEN! I was curious about CMCA. It all made perfect sense: in my area, shuttle bus, offers per day care and above all MY DAUGHTER DIDN'T CRY! she let go of my leg, walked in and pretty much like she owned the place. First Impression gave me the biggest sigh of relief. Day One of her adventure was a continuation of that initial visit. She walked in and made herself at home. I must say though: The ladies that are there have a HUGE impact in why I feel the way I feel. Kudos: Natasha! (Big time), Joana, Lisa, Jen, Brenda... (those are the ones I could think of by name) but many others played, showed kindness, sincere interest in my children and not to mention complete understanding of our personal beliefs. (...ohhh! and Miss Lisa's helper) All I can say: THANK YOU! I put 4 stars because this is just the beginning of our (hopefully) long relationship, but in my heart you have the full 5th star!

I will give this daycare 2 stars b/c my son said he liked his teachers but was not happy at all with how things went for me as a parent. Administration is not too welcoming and feel like they are unprofessional. It’s bothersome to see how some workers look like they just rolled out of bed in the mornings. Before school care “teacher” wasn’t welcoming seemed uninterested to be there. I witnessed two staff members including an actual teacher speak very frustrated and ill of a 4 year old out loud in front of myself and other parents around. They broke my trust when I heard them planning on “questioning” a 4 yr old child WITHOUT the parents permission. Per a director on the laptop. This did not sit well with me and made the decision to withdraw my son. Grateful that My son really seemed to enjoy his class but it was not the school for us.

I had a deeply troubling experience at this daycare. My child came home with a broken nose, and I was shocked to learn that the staff did not notify us about the injury until we found out ourselves. It was clear that there was a lack of proper supervision and care. The staff seemed indifferent, and when I asked for an explanation, their responses were vague and dismissive. As a parent, I expect open communication and safety for my child, neither of which I found at this facility. I cannot recommend Chesnut Mountain Academy to anyone who values their child's well-being.

My daughter has attended this daycare since she was born, and we never had any major issues until about three weeks ago. In that time, things have quickly gone downhill. Over the last three weeks the staff labeled my daughter as "violent" and claimed they couldn’t handle her, even though she's a freshly three year old toddler going through a normal phase of testing limits. Instead of approaching the situation with patience and professionalism, they isolated her from her peers and began finding excuses to push her out of the daycare. One of the most troubling aspects was how they would isolate her in an *infant crib* as a way to "contain" her and supposedly protect the other children. She was kept in the crib for 30-45 minutes at a time, crying, screaming, and spitting, but what else would you expect from a toddler who feels she's being imprisoned and excluded from her class? This is, in my view, emotional abuse, and no child should be treated this way, especially in a daycare that is supposed to provide a nurturing environment. Despite this, her father, grandmother, and I tried to work with the teachers and staff to address the situation in real time. I have spoken to the staff and offered to come into the classroom and assist the teachers/ observe my daughter. Instead of allowing us to come to the school, and help integrate her back into the class, after throwing a tantrum, we were told “nope she needs to go home”. It was clear they had no interest in supporting us or our child. Instead, they seemed focused on dealing only with children who are easier to manage. Today, I decided to show up unexpectedly to the daycare, just to see how things were going. After all, usually around 10am I receive a call to pick up my daughter because she has misbehaved somehow. I decided to come in at 9:00 and I planned to stay all day if I needed to. At 10:00 they asked me to leave to "see how she acts" without me around. I told them I would leave for an hour and be right back before lunch. Reluctantly, I went to a nearby store because I had a gut feeling something would happen. Not even 20 minutes later, I was called back because she had thrown a tantrum about not wanting to clean up. They then suggested that if I picked her up and didn't bring her back for the rest of the week, they wouldn't charge me. I had only been gone for 20 minutes! It was clear to me then that they couldn't wait for me to leave-they just wanted her out. I knew in my heart I should have stayed, and this whole experience has only confirmed that they had no intention of helping her adjust. The entire situation has caused me so much stress and anxiety-l've cried multiple times over how my daughter has been treated, and the lack of compassion from the staff has been heartbreaking. This particular woman apart of the front desk staff has always been rude and dismissive, and now after seeing all the reviews regarding the racism and unprofessionalism in this center, it all makes sense. In the end, we made the decision to withdraw her, but it felt like the daycare was forcing our hand all along. If you've made it this far, l'm sure l've missed other things that have gone on, but I want to make one thing clear-l'm a parent who takes full accountability for my child's behavior, and I would never excuse extreme or inappropriate behavior. That said, my daughter is a normal toddler, and until the last three weeks, she had no behavioral issues in any other public setting (church, playground, etc)—ONLY at this school has there been issues. We're starting her at a new school next week, and after talking with them about what has happened here, they agreed that the treatment she received was unacceptable. They have assured me that my daughter will have a better experience, and I truly look forward to her starting fresh. I now see leaving this daycare as a blessing, and I'm hopeful for a more positive experience moving forward

I recently had a very troubling experience at this daycare. I witnessed a situation that raised serious concerns about the safety of the infants. One of the teachers accidentally stepped on a baby during playtime. The incident seemed completely avoidable, and it was shocking to see a caregiver, who should be attentive, not paying close attention to the babies on the floor. The teacher didn’t appear to recognize the gravity of the situation and continued with their tasks, leaving me feeling uneasy about the level of care and supervision at the facility. Infants are fragile, and it's crucial for staff to be vigilant. I hope they take this feedback seriously and improve their protocols to ensure the safety of all children.

First. This is not the place to take your child! The N word the hard ER , calling someone fat has been said and management did nothing about it. They said, “it is not that serious.” Black kids has been pushed on the ground. Management was …