When life gives you lemons, you’ve got a choice–whine and pout about how you wanted an oatmeal cream pie instead or whip yourself up some lemonade and share it with all your friends. No doubt 2020 has been full of lemons so far. It seems like it’s one unbelievable crisis after another these days and [...]
For seven weeks our schools were mostly empty. At times, the directors might be in the office catching up on administrative work or in the classrooms cleaning every possible surface but for the most part, the hallways and classrooms that for years were filled with children’s laughter and singing and curious voices sat eerily quiet. [...]
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, School for Amazing Kids remains vigilant about keeping our schools safe. We strictly follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and the Alabama Department of Public Health. In addition to those guidelines, we have implemented our own Coronavirus Defense Procedures that reinforce cleanliness and safety [...]
We are excited to announce that we will be reopening our doors, Monday, May 4th! We will be operating according to the “ORDER OF STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO THE RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19 (APPLICABLE STATEWIDE) AMENDED APRIL 28, 2020.” This means that each classroom with have no more than [...]
We are still in the middle of it. We don’t know how to feel. Grocery stores are a wreck. You can’t find hand sanitizer. You can’t find toilet paper. You’re not allowed to take more than two loaves of bread. We can’t go out to eat. Playgrounds are closed and some parks too. We look [...]
All locations of School for Amazing Kids are currently closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. According to the hospital resource use data from IHME (https://covid19.healthdata.org/projections), Alabama’s peak for Covid-19 will be April 18th. We will resume operations one to two weeks after that, depending on CDC recommendations for safe operation. Our plan is to resume [...]
Our schools have temporary suspended operations in order to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus. We have a tentative reopen date of April 6. We will reopen dependent on the recommendations of public health officials and on our ability to keep families and staff safe and protected from illness. In the meantime, our music [...]
What many people don’t realize is that 70% of your immune system lives in your gastrointestinal tract. There are trillions of good bacteria that live in your gut and help protect you against common viruses and bacterial infections. Some microbiologists are currently studying how these good bacteria may also affect your metabolism, your mood and [...]
When my wife, Jennifer, got pregnant with our first of two children more than 17 years ago, I was your typical scared-to-death father who didn’t feel prepared to be a dad. I didn’t know what to expect and was concerned that I wouldn’t be a good father. Growing up in a home without a dad [...]
Starting new habits at the beginning of the year can have a dramatic effect on what your year will look like. Many people set new year’s resolutions only to give them up in frustration a few days later. The key to making big change isn’t setting lofty goals and tackling them head on. The key [...]
What Parents are Saying about Our Schools
Thanks You a Million Times Over…
My first born son has been at School for Amazing Kids, Helena since he was two and my youngest son has been attending since twelve weeks. I am thrilled with the education they are getting. When my oldest son visits with other neighborhood children of the same age, his intelligence really shows. My son is now four and can write his name and his younger brothers name independently and count well past twenty, and there are many other skills he has acquired or fine tuned. His speech is clearer and his vocabulary is expanding every day.
The teaching staff is phenomenal at School for Amazing Kids, Helena. They are very patient and focused on the children and strive to make these children successful. Each time we turn in homework there is a handwritten note describing how well my son is doing. It makes a mother’s heart feel great!
I trust the staff at this center because they have repeatedly shown how dedicated they are to my children and to my comfort leaving my kids in their care. Each day I call to check on my children while I am at work, and each day I get an upbeat answer with a detailed report on how each of my children are doing. I never am made to feel bothersome or silly for calling so frequently. Mrs. Tina (the director) is a gem. Anytime I have a question or concern, I get a direct and informative answer from someone who understands what it’s like being a Mom. Her dedication to her job and sincerity can be seen throughout the staff she has employed as well.
Anytime I drop off or pick up my children, the teachers are always prepared to answer any questions I have about my children that day. Each time we attend an event held at the center, the staff is always friendly and happy to be there. I know my children are excelling because of the rich environment they are provided with to learn.
My youngest son is in the infant room, and he is doing very well. I get a detailed analysis each day as to how his eating schedule went, his potty times, and his disposition for the day! This is a fantastic tool for me to use, and it allows me to have a tangible reference when evaluating my child’s development. This team is reliable and very nurturing to all the children in their care.
I love that this center focuses on family and encourages strong family values. They offer Parents Night Out to encourage my husband and I to get away for a bit and go on a date night. Also, we have attended an Art Show to display our children’s accomplishments in the classroom as well as a Fall Festival. Each of these events really shows me that this center’s main focus is family!! That’s exactly what I wanted when looking to place my children in child care. I am just a working Mom who loves her kids and doesn’t have the ability to stay home in this economy, and I wanted to share my admiration for your facility with you as a thank you for everything you do.
Thank you a million times over for all of your hard work and dedication to my children and my family, and please keep up the good work!
