Harvest Rain Early Learning Academy

"Everyone has their own expectations, and in lamest terms, Harvest Rain did not meet mine. Communication regarding classroom changes, behavior/incidents, and tuition charges needs a lot of improvement. This “academy” is in need of more effective qualified teachers and leaders. It is more comparable to a daycare where kids play all day versus a true curriculum being implemented."

"I have not used their services yet, this is first impression analysis. I walked right in. The doors were completely unlocked.. coming from a daycare that did this exact same thing and witnessing a child escape and make it to the highway AND an intruder alert, that safety concern of locked doors is VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. And a quality rated state requirement .. it is across the street from a police station but what happens if the train is blocking their way and someone unsafe came in ? That’s really concerning considering there are 2 classrooms right up front. Nobody was at the front desk, it was a lady sitting at a table 10 feet from the door, so even if someone ran in, their would be no way at all for her to have caught them before getting to the first two rooms to the left which I hope were not baby room :(. I spoke to her anyways as she said she worked there even though I didn’t see any indication like a uniform? Or dressy attire of some sort. I had questions about pick up from elementary school and she was very vague almost annoyed with speaking with me. I just did not feel as if they wanted my business at all. And I assume I parked in the van spot because once I went to leave, the van that was returning blocked me in and rushed into the spot almost hitting my car to get into the spot as I left.. if you had signs indicating to NOT park in certain spots considering it’s a open parking lot then maybe I wouldn’t have parked there. I just did not have a good first impression what so ever and I really wanted to like them :( that’s why I gave 3 stars instead of 1 star"

"Communication needs improvement. The young woman who processed my application was very professional. However, I received a call that my daughter was accepted into the free pre-K transition program, and I would need to participate in an orientation at a later time. On the day of the scheduled orientation, I called to ask about the orientation call-in details (it is virtual) as I had not yet received the email. At that time I was informed my daughter was not eligible for the program. Prior to me calling to confirm, at no time did I receive an email, call or even a text would have been sufficient. Fortunately, I work from home and I have no issues with child care. But imagine if I was a parent who had a set work schedule and I was depending on my daughter to participate and therefore had not arranged alternative schooling or child care. I considered allowing my daughter to attend the private summer camp instead, but this experience bothered me enough that I will now be sending her to a paid private summer camp elsewhere (a place I found in Peachtree City not far from here)."

"Poor communication between Administrative Staff, Teachers, and Parents. Unprofessionalism demonstrated by Center Director. Previous incident with the teacher providing inappropriate communication disciplinary action. Bright From The Start was notified."

"Harvest Rain Academy has provide quality childcare and Early Education in the South Fulton area for over 20 years. The administration and staff are dedicated to serving the community with integrity and in the spirit of excellence. In difficult situations they are prayerful and committed to a peaceful resolution. I am grateful to the administration and staff for the care they provide to the children and the community."