Star Light Learning Academy Lllp

My 2-year-old daughter attends Star Light Learning Academy in Kennesaw, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she receives there. The teachers and staff, especially Neisha, truly care for the kids and treat them with so much love and patience. As a parent, it gives me peace of mind knowing she’s in a safe, nurturing environment where her happiness and well-being come first. Every day I drop her off, I feel confident that she’s being well taken care of and learning new things. I have absolutely no worries when she’s there, and that kind of trust means everything. Star Light Learning Academy has been such a blessing for our family, and I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a place that genuinely cares for their child.

I first thought this center would be a good place as a mom with no village since they are 24hrs. I utilized their Saturday care almost every week from morning to evenings til about 5pm. One Saturday, the teacher called me saying that my baby was fussy & wouldnt stop crying. I later called back to check on my child & the teacher was very short with me which made me worry. Since I only worked about 7mins from the center my tuition told me to go & check on my baby to make sure she was OK. Upon entering into the building I was LOOKING for my child. I looked all around & started to get worried because I couldn’t find my baby. I even bypassed the ‘teacher’ as if it seemed like she was trying to fast talk me, distracting me from the fact that she was neglecting my child. Come to find out, that my daughter was placed in a crib, all alone, ACROSS the infant room on the other side of the building IN THE DARK by the exit door. The overseer was huddled with the other children & the TV music was blasting… As I walked upon my baby she was staring at the wall with a bottle in her mouth as she was put over there ‘to sleep’…. As an adult I wouldn’t even been able to sleep in an environment like that even if it was in my home. On top of that this center is very outdated & still hands out booklets of paperwork that I highly believe mine was lost because I filled out a few papers multiple times. I even was told I had to give them my yearly income even though I didn’t qualify for CAPS or Food Stamps. ( maybe that’s common but it seemed sketchy as so as many other things with this place ) They also tried to find an excuse to overcharge me $85 but I kept up with my bank statements & payments so I had to inform them that I was indeed in fact caught up with my daughters weekly tuition. After addressing concerns with front desk they turn out not to be so welcoming or friendly. Which towards the end of my daughter’s time here the energy just seemed to be very “high school’ & mean/ negative as I would just be stared at & not greeted back by multiple co workers. But as an active mom I do speak up for my child so , so be it. I definitely recommend sending your child to a smaller daycare with seasoned staff WITH experience because I genuinely don’t think majority of the staff has a passion for kids. I wish it wouldve worked out but I love my child & as a mom with no family in town this was very disappointing & disheartening that my now 10month old & even I had to experience this. I was even told by a worker that used to work here that they are very aggressive with children at times & yell that’s why she quit. That’s Something else that I also have witnessed (yelling/ raising voices at the toddlers to be exact). The babies are just in cribs if it’s an overflow of children just crying too at times but I can understand if it’s too much on one person so I never said anything. Just please be aware! I did have some sympathy from the owner regarding our Saturday situation which I do genuinely appreciate. But on the regular day to day I didn’t enjoy walking in & dropping my baby off. & the Saturday ‘teacher’ was suspended & sent home after I got in touch with the owner that same day but she is still there. She mentioned to me she doesn’t have kids but that still isn’t an excuse to why my baby was singled out & neglected because she doesn’t have the proper experience in this field. So no, I highly dont recommend Saturdays or just center at all.

this is the 2nd daycare my boys have attended & i have nothing but great things to say. all 3 of us love Starlight & the staff. it’s always clean, the staff is so friendly & accommodating, & they send pictures of my kids through Procare throughout the day. this couldn’t possibly be a better daycare!

I had the worst experience with Starlight Academy. It’s clear that they are understaffed and do not follow CDC health and safety regulations. Our family is currently in the process of filing an official complaint for their negligence in handling a hand, foot, and mouth disease outbreak. Instead of alerting parents when the first case appeared, they waited until four children were infected before sending any notice. By that time, ten children and several adults (myself included) had been exposed. Multiple parents I’ve spoken with had the same experience due to the school’s lack of accountability and transparency. We were advised by our lawyer to remove our child immediately. To make matters worse, Starlight Academy tried to charge us for a week our child wasn’t even allowed to attend, even after being cleared by a doctor. They refused our child’s return against medical approval and still demanded payment. This place is money-hungry, irresponsible, and does not prioritize children’s health or safety. Please do not take your child here — they are cheap for a reason, and it’s not worth risking your child’s well-being.

Starlight Learning Academy has been such a blessing for my family. Anytime I’ve had a concern or question, the staff addressed it right away and explained things with so much patience and kindness. Their communication and professionalism give me real peace of mind as a parent. One of the things I appreciate most is the flexibility—they are open 24 hours, six days a week, which is a huge help for parents with different schedules. While daycare can be expensive anywhere, I feel the rates here are very fair for the quality of care provided. The teachers are warm and caring, and I love that my son is also being introduced to Spanish—giving him the chance to grow up bilingual. I truly recommend Starlight Learning Academy to other parents. They’ve created a safe, supportive, and flexible environment where children can grow, and I’m very thankful for the positive experience my son has had here.