Two of children went to Briar Rose until it was time to enroll them in kindergarten in the public school system.
During the time my children were attending, I noticed several disturbing things. First was the cost. Their prices for a full day (8am to 4:00 pm and you are charged if pick up late) for two children was close to 16,000.00 a year.
Not to mention some of their non-socially acceptable practices. Briar Rose is VERY highly pagan, even though they say they are open to all religions, the lean heavily toward Pagan, Wicca, and other witchcraft and questionable religions. They perform rituals that can be a safety hazard, one of which involves children ages of 3 to 7 with open flame. The school requires new parents to schedule a pre-defined time to come into the facility to observe. I have found out, from having my children there, that this is a manipulation tactic to prepare the children and the staff to put on their show. How many facilities do you know, that ask that you Don't initiate conversations with the children.
The building itself is an old converted grocery store, and the main office in the rear is a fire hazard. Piles of paper, cloth and other flammable materials are strewn through out the building. The facilities method of cooking is a wall plug in stove top like burner. The facility has exposed wiring in certain locations that can be accessed by children. I had occasionally seen very large mice scurry across the main floor and into the pillow pile (where children sleep). My children had several occurrences of head lice, that was so bad that prescription medication was required. The facility also practices the Feingold diet, that is not accepted by the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Psychological Association, and the American Dietetic Association as healthy for young children, or children under the age of 16.
Educationally, the facility does not have any modern teaching materials that are necessary for early childhood development to function in modern society. Briar Rose lacked in the ability, willingness, and resources to educate my children so much so, they are struggling in school due to such a poor foundation. The facility does not teach any mathematics, reading development or writing development. The staff a the facility lacks state accreditation as any sort of educator or early childhood education professional.
I would warn any one, if you value your child's education and potential in life, to pass up Briar Rose at all costs.
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