Primary Prep Academy
Marietta, GA 30062
Phone: (678) 594-8700
User Reviews for Primary Prep Academy
04/20/2007 Posted by tworboy
We were one of the first families to enroll at Primary Prep when they first opened, and were thrilled when their brand new facilty went up around the corner from our home in Marietta. Amost two years later, we decided to move from the 'burbs -- back to the city. I can honestly say that the daycare was the only aspect of the move that was unsettling and sad. The facility itself has a sophisticated check-in/out security system and constant internet monitoring (so you can check on your children at your conveniece). There was almost no lead teacher turnover during our time there, which I've come to appreciate even more after moving our children to their new daycare. Furthermore, our child was much more academically challenged at Primary Prep than he is at our current daycare -- and we paid significantly less at Primary Prep! Each classroom has its own age-appropriate playground, and the facility has an on-site pool for summer swim lessons and play (with a lifeguard, of course). I also was not asked to do constant fundraising or asked to participate in after-hours "support work" on behalf of the facility (like the "playground construction days" or "Silent Auctions" at our current daycare). Primary Prep is also women-owned and operated (by three sisters, their mother, and grandmother). I felt this dynamic positively affected the overall sense of "family" that we experienced -- and contributed to how much our son loved going to school. What is unique about Primary Prep is that the facility and curriculum are top-notch and contemporary -- but they still manage to create a supportive and intimate environment of care. Our son still talks about his old teacher (who babysits on occasion) and we realize that it set a high standard of expectation for us as parents & daycare consumers. In short, if the commute to Primary Prep wasn't an hour away from our new jobs/home, we would go back in a heartbeat.
Pros: thoughful, planned curriculum; lovely, clean, kid-friendly facility; internet monitoring
03/28/2007 Posted by dobeman
We've had our first child in Primary Prep since my wife's maternity leave ended and we've been overall very satisfied. There have been issues of course, but you expect that when you have so many children interacting; however, problems have been satisfactorily addressed and life goes on. Compared to all other daycare centers in the general 30062 area, Primary Prep wins hands down. The weekly cost includes all snacks and meals (except breakfast), however from time to time they bring in outside activity vendors and those cost extra. The children always get play time thanks to an indoor playground that ensures that even during the cold winter and rainy days, the kids get to run out a little energy. Additionally, there are two playgrounds, a pool, a new water-park area and crafts throughout the day. We moved and wanted to re-locate our child to a closer facility, but were ultimately unsatisified with the care at the new facility, especially when one teacher at the new facility remarked how much further ahead of his new peers our son was. That showed us that he was getting above-average instruction at Primary Prep, however, it's not at the expense of playtime. Primary Prep balances instruction and teaching with fun and play.
Pros: cleanliness, activities, family-run
Cons: class size
