Nature's Path Academy

My son (4 y/o) has been attending (half-days, M-F) for the past few months, and I am very impressed with the program. Every day my son comes home and tells me how much he enjoyed his day and played with friends. The school communicates clearly and often about how he is doing in school, the school's schedule, and photos of all of the fun they have every day. More personally, the school is amazingly flexible in working with my (VERY energetic) child to make sure that he is adequately stimulated. I can tell how much they love on him - he's always so excited to go back to "his school."To respond to another review, no, the school does not provide snacks or lunch, however, that in my experience that is not unusual - many programs (both church-based and not) do not provide food and ask that you send food that either 1) doesn't need to be warmed up or 2) in a thermos that will stay warm. The school's cost is very reasonable, especially for the love, care, and attention that is lavished on the children. If you want a preschool that supports your children, loves on them, and encourages them to grow into their best self, then NPA is a great place for them to be.

NPA has been very helpful for the 2 months my son (who is now 5 months) has been there. I feel very comfortable with the care they're providing and the daily reports they give me regarding him. Communication is crystal clear as far as things he does daily, school closings, fees, etc. They also always have him ready in advance which is beyond helpful since I am ALWAYS rushing.

My 16 month old daughter has been at Natures Path for a week and I already can see growth in her vocabulary, and she is doing so many fun activities! It's just a simple little church school, very home-y. I toured other "more fancy" daycares and I felt like I was just another potential tuition payment. The staff are very welcoming and kind every time I see them. Donna was a delight and made me feel at ease about sending my baby to a daycare for the very first time, as she had always been cared for by family members and I was nervous about it. Ryan is always very polite when I pick my daughter up in the afternoons. I love the reports provided to me at the end of each day, and I've been told they are developing an app as well. They are also on par with both security and Covid protocols as any other institution with ID and temp checks etc. Overall extremely happy so far!!!

The owner Donna is extremely rude and condescending. Doesn't take the time to explain anything and then cops an attitude when you ask for clarification and explain that something on your form wasn't an issue at TWO other schools. My child's doctor forgot to sign one sheet of an 8 page packet, and even though I had multiple additional documentation, she wouldn't accept it. I explained it hasn't been an issue with other schools before and SHE ROLLED HER EYES AT ME and told me that I could find another school then. So I took my check back and did!They rent a few rooms from a church and have no playground equipment. Just a grass patch. Babies, toddlers, and preschool kids are all in one room. They don't serve food despite the cost and they won't heat up food for your child either. Avoid if anything for how comfortable the owner is with disrespecting a parent.