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Forrestal Academy Inc
14016 Boren St, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States
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Ka
Review №1

Forrestal Academy has been such a blessing for our family. Our daughter will be entering Kindergarten in the fall and upon getting her Kindergarten paperwork, we had it confirmed just how great Forrestal is. Our daughter can do all of the things listed (and more) in the skills section of her paperwork for what we should be working with her as she enters Kindergarten. It reminded us what a quality learning center Forrestal Academy is. Thank you Forrestal for giving my daughter such a great education, along with loving her and taking such great care of her.

Ma
Review №2

We are excited to share some notes of our tenure and experience at Forrestal Academy.Our oldest son began at Forrestal in the fall of 2017. He has progressed through the ranks per say and will begin Kindergarten in the fall.Our youngest son began care at the age of 1 and now dances around in the Mice classroom.Admin Team,They are a blessing and have worked with us around many obstacles.  We can not thank them enough for all the support and love throughout our boys tenure at Forrestal Academy.The Teachers,We could not have hand picked care takers for Our boys any better. We are thankful and blessed how they have grown in the classrooms considering the pouring love they all have shown them both and our family. They have impacted our sons in so many positive ways and we are forever in debt to them for that.Chef Jake is the bomb and provides quality and variety that our kids thoroughly enjoy! Typical dinner discussion on what was for lunch at daycare.

Li
Review №3

I am an experienced child care professional who taught for over 20 years at a variety of centers but never at one of this quality. After leaving the classroom for a management position, to be an advocate for my co-teachers, l agonized over going to work! I searched tirelessly for the right fit until l was offered a position at Forrestal Academy. The owners, Director, all of the teaching staff, and enrolled families have welcomed me, making the ride to work a pleasant one as l no longer dreed going to work and helping guide my staff and students into a day of fun filled learning through play and hands on experience.

Sa
Review №4

I worked here and loved it. Moved to be closer I home! Great employers and great employees. The kids are well prepared for kindergarten!

St
Review №5

I agonized for months looking for the right choice of daycare for my baby, so we were on every list in the area. The wait was long but coincidentally in the span of a week we heard back from a couple of places and chose to go with Forrestal (our decision being mostly based on the reviews). Im so glad we chose them! My babys main teacher Ms. Amanda is extremely kind and thoughtful with him, which is exactly what I wanted for him.The director Heather is very responsive and kind, whenever I call I can always get through to her, her and Ms. Lisa stay in communication with me all the time, which I really appreciate.My baby is a contact napper and nurses to sleep, he had never taken a bottle before he started here. When they put him down for his nap in the crib, he didnt sleep, so when that didnt work Ms. Amanda rocked him for well over an hour. He has been looked after constantly (I know this cause I was glued to the camera feed all day every day the first week, still check the feed throughout the day).Also, Chef Jake makes delicious food everyday, my baby actually made an ah! sound of delight when he first tried his cauliflower Mac and cheese, and that to me is the highest seal of approval there can be :) Needless to say, Im very impressed with the caring nurture of their approach. I highly recommend this daycare!

TA
Review №6

The center has a nice appearanceThe meals are well balance and healthyManagement is the Worst and TroubleAll day they sit and watch the cameras while some of the children be disrespectful and disruptiveSome of the children hit, bit, kick scratch and spit at each and at their teachersWhen you speak to the Director about the children behavior she just says it is a learned behavior and does nothingOne of the children even kicked me in my arm repeatedly while trying to teach the classThe assistant manager told me next time to get up and moveNothing was done to this child about his behaviorThis center has a big turnover with employees I would not recommended this child development center to anyone seeking employment or a child development center for their child or children

Br
Review №7

My daughter is currently in the older two year old class. She enjoys going (which says a lot in itself) and I feel comfortable with dropping her off. The school also has cameras for the classroom and playground which gives me an extra piece of mind. The staff is responsive and helpful, and they have an in-house chef who makes nutritious meals for the kids daily. Overall we are really happy at Forrestal and plan to stay until my daughter goes to kindergarten.

Ju
Review №8

It is the best pre school, hands down. Staff is amazing; teachers are so nice and well prepared; food is good quality (all natural, they have a chef and prepare everything there, EVERYTHING!); curriculum is amazing, kids are really engaged and learning every day; outside area is very well maintained and so good; they have cameras on every classroom and outside area... I’m really happy with the school, recommend to everyone! Thank you guys for everything you do for our little one!

Pa
Review №9

My children have attended Forrestal Academy for almost 2 years. The staff and teachers are amazing. My kids love going every day. The variety of activities to engage the kids is excellent. Weve been very happy sending our kids here.

sw
Review №10

My toddler has been at Forrestal Academy for almost a year now. We absolutely love it! The directors and teachers are welcoming and dedicated to their work. Our child is happy here. Very clean and hygienic too, I must add this! They also have cameras, which is nice thing to have if you want to monitor your childs activities. We are happy with our decision and highly recommend this center to all families.

C
Review №11

Forrestal Academy is truly a great preschool. They have caring teachers who educate with a strong well developed curriculum. The admin staff are attentive to family needs and are involved throughout the whole building. The cleanliness of the environment is superior. And the menu is the best I have seen within any school whether another preschool or public school system. This is a place that offers piece of mind your child will be cared for just like home.

Kr
Review №12

We have been very happy at Forrestal! The teachers are wonderful and truly care about our little ones! After School and Summer Camp have been awesome for our elementary age kiddo. The food Chef Jake prepares is so healthy and yummy, I wish I could swing by for lunch! Overall organized and a fun learning environment!

Ol
Review №13

My kids love their teachers both for their kindness and for keeping them disciplined. My oldest started speaking Spanish at 3-year old and now hes doing math, recognizing letters, and writing his name. I sure didnt teach him that! And Chef Jake is just amazing. The food is always healthy and fresh. The kids eat better than I do during the day!

Ro
Review №14

Our son had a good experience at Forrestal. He really loved his teachers, and the teachers allowed him to develop his enjoyment of art and being creative through various activities. He also enjoyed meal time with Chef Jake who prepared fresh meals daily. He started attending when he was 2 and remained in school until his graduation at age 5.5 this past summer! Mrs. Heather (administrator) was always helpful in providing information. We will miss all of the Forrestal Friends and Family.

El
Review №15

Our son has been attending Forrestal Academy since January 2017. We absolutely love his teachers and he has thrived in this learning environment. He comes home every day with new things that he has learned. We love Forrestal Academy and everything that they have helped our son accomplish.

Dr
Review №16

If you have a perfectly behaved child, then this place is for you! If you have a normal child, Forrestal does not have the experience or knowledge to help you prepare your child for kindergarten. We are so happy our child no longer goes to Forrestal and that we dont have to interact with the arrogant owner who parks her Maserati in the closest parking stall to the drop off and pick up area.

Je
Review №17

Our daughter has been going to Forrestal for a year and a half now. She LOVES going here. She gets excited in the morning when we enter the building, and jumps right into the teachers arms.The food is better than what we can cook. We are lucky to have found this place.

Al
Review №18

This place is great! Very clean, friendly teachers and awesome in-house chef that prepares healthy food for your kiddos. Highly recommend!

As
Review №19

This place is fantastic! My son has learned so much from this academy, and I love how kid focused it truly is and not parent focused. Besides having excellent, homemade meals for the children, it also offers an abundance of fun and engaging activities that interests all the kids. The playground is superb along with the splash pad. The facility is also very clean, and cleanliness should be one of the most important attributes of any childcare facility, and Forrestal Academy holds true to that. The classrooms are great in size and having cameras to check in on your child throughout the day is a huge plus as well. We are very pleased to have found this place and recommend it to all our friends.

Cr
Review №20

We love Forrestal!! My daughter started at age 2 and has grown tremendously! I have enjoyed every single one of her teachers, and the wonderful staff. She is ready for kindergarten. Thank you Forrestal!

Re
Review №21

I was fortunate enough to find this little piece of Heaven on Earth 3 years ago! Forrestal Academy has been nothing less than exceptional from day one. It is no surprise to me that it is a FIVE STAR facility! From the minute I stepped foot in the front door, I was welcomed by a professional, well-educated administrative staff who gave me an extensive tour of the beautiful facility and well-manicured grounds. The classrooms are staffed with some of the friendliest, warmest, happiest, highly- educated teachers I have ever had the privilege of working with. The kitchen is staffed with one of the best chefs in town! Home cooked foods with only the freshest ingredients are served. The children are given a wide variety of meats, vegetables, pastas, soups, breads, fruits and baked goods on a daily basis, allowing them to build a healthier palette from a young age. Even the infants are served fresh pureed foods!The playgrounds are top of the line and include a spray zone for fun water play in the summer months!! The building was built with the health and safety of every child in mind and not one item was left to chance.The owners, Rob and Lisa, have proven time and time again, that they care about the outcome of each child, family and employee that steps foot through their doors. Once you become a part of Forrestal, whether through enrollment or employment, you become a part of the ever growing Forrestal family. I am proud to say I work at Forrestal Academy and I look forward to watching it continue to prosper in the years to come.Take a tour and come see for yourself why you too should join our family.

Jo
Review №22

THIS is the ONLY PRESCHOOL in town IMO! SAFE, SECURE, Super FRIENDLY, AMAZING FACILITY and so many amenities that are included that other places either dont have or nickle and dime you for weekly. Even have there own water park and nursery strolling forest! Oh did I mention the cafe and playgrounds for miles? Wait list is long but go figure :)

Ni
Review №23

Our family loves this school!! The staff is incredible, the food is fresh and healthy, and the curriculum is above and beyond any other preschool in the area. Our youngest cant wait to go to school everyday and we will miss this Forrestal family when he goes to kindergarten this coming fall.

Ca
Review №24

Great school!!! Great Teachers!!! Amazing Pre-K program!!!! Safety, security, and more !!! The owner of Forrestal Academy has really created a beautiful environment for our little ones to grow and learn!!!

Li
Review №25

From the lead teachers, to the support team and admins, to Chef Jake who prepares a fresh menu of nutritional food each week, we couldn’t be more happy with our experience and the care our two girls get at Forrestal Academy!

Di
Review №26

Very good teachers. Impressive facility and grounds. Super friendly management.

Br
Review №27

Having so many options in our area for Child care, Forrestal Academy stood tall above the others. Doing our Due Diligence as a parent; Forrestal Academy offered much more; the Education aspect and curriculum, offering Yoga...and my daughter sharing with me down Dog her soccer skills, and vocabulary is the proof in the pudding. The lunch and snacks provided.. wow she has a better menu than what I eat and knowing Brielle is eating the healthy foods daily is amazing. In this busy world in having both working parents the times offered for drop off and extended pick up makes our lives manageable and knowing she is in great hands all day. The staff, teachers, and coaches across the board, our hats go off and thank you for taking care of our little peanut; Brielle!! Highly recommend Forrestal Academy

S
Review №28

Weve been at Forrestal since they opened and I feel my five year old is more than prepared for Kindergarten! So glad we made the switch when she was 3!

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  • Address:14016 Boren St, Huntersville, NC 28078, United States
  • Site:http://www.forrestalacademy.com/
  • Phone:+1 704-584-5100
Categories
  • Day care center
  • Preschool
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:7AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6PM
  • Friday:7AM–6PM
  • Saturday:7AM–6PM
  • Sunday:Closed
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