Barrington Christian Academy

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This daycare was great at first - my son began going there at 11mo and we liked all the staff and felt he was safe and well cared for. Then owner unexpectedly fired the director over the summer and then hired two more directors. This was not communicated to parents and after many complaints a letter was finally sent out two weeks later. Neither of those directors made a point to proactively get to know me or who my child was and this is a security risk IMO, and it was only after I made a point to speak with them and find out what the heck was going on did they even bother to speak to me. Some changes made were good such as ensuring allergy info was more visible, but they began firing wonderful teachers and replacing them with less trained and less patient ones. I observed one teacher telling a new child who was crying and having trouble adjusting that "she did not have time to hold her all day" - Um yes you do, that's what we pay you for. Those two directors quit/were fired in less than two months and they just lost yet another director this week. My child was bitten hard enough to leave lasting marks still visible at pick up and no report was filed with me because "no one saw it" I do not believe that he was not crying after the mark that was left. My child also bit 3 other children in one day and I only found out about that incident from another parent. One day I went to pick up my child and the woman in his room (had never seen her before) admitted she did not know any of the children's names and did not verify my identity to pick up my child. What if I had been a random person?? Meanwhile, another mom came to pick up her child and she had to search three rooms before she found him. They also have had sanitation issues and have been on the news for 36 incidents of a rotavirus outbreak. My son was sick with something similar his last week there and could not even finish out his notice. The news story said letters went out to parents, but I was never advised that there was an outbreak when my son was ill. I believe the problem lies with decisions made by the owner as all of the directors genuinely seemed to want to improve things. I pulled my son out and went to another daycare and have not looked back. Oh and my son has yet to have bitten or been bitten at the new daycare.

My only child attends this daycare. As an overly protective mother, I wouldn't just place my baby in the care of any typical childcare center. After touring the facility and speaking with the director, I realized this place would be a great fit for me. Now my niece has placed her only child at this center as well as one of my business colleagues. Each of us are highly educated working professionals with graduate degrees who truly care about who is watching our babies. It's unfortunate that some people who have made negative comments on here are so ignorant and prejudice that it weakens their mindset and opinions about other ethnic groups and/or religions. Being a Christian myself, I know that God accepts all people! And as long as the workers who care for my child are decent human beings I could care less what their religious preferences are. I learned a long time ago that some people in this world are so religious that they are no earthly good. You people spread hatred and practice discrimination all the while hiding behind your religious belief. I'm personally happy that people like you withdraw your children from great places like this because parents like me don't want your children, who you influence to practice discrimination, around my child spreading that garbage.

As far as bringing up concerns, maybe if what you brought to their attention was a valid concern it would have been handled differently. I have raised an issue or two since my child has been in attendance there and have never experienced any sort of retaliation. They are very receptive to ideas and suggestions that would benefit the children.

I was compelled to post something after reading a couple of the negative posts because what you say about BCA simply isn't true. So if you are a concerned parent reading any of these negative comments I stress to you to tour the facility and judge it for yourself. I am a real consumer with a child and a nephew at this facility. No one has asked me nor paid me to give this facility a good rating. If it was ran poorly I would be the first to let the world know via the internet.

I have two daughters at Barrington. We have been there over a year now. Both girls have been treated with nothing but love. We came here after the girls other school closed. We noticed a change (for the better) with our girls' attitudes within the first week. The teachers and director have all listened whenever an issue did arise. Not once was my girls treated differently afterwards. The education my daughters have received far exceed my expectations and I am impressed daily by the things they are learning. Some people refuse to look in the mirror and accept that they are the cause of their child's attitude. And those people cannot be pleased no matter how hard one tries. Why only four stars? Because everyone and everything always has room for improvement.

I've experienced the baby room up through mid-toddlers. *note: this is not my first child, so some of my positives may sound removed but you'll come to appreciate them.



Positives: honest, flexible, really try not to call me at work unless something is majorly wrong, I don't have to pack food (when they're on to table food), they have accepted suggestions we've made, reasonably priced, and they seem to age the children appropriately into rooms based on interest level and age, which not all places do.. I have experienced the awkwardness when I've had to approach about an issue here or there, but they are new and probably still on the defensive. As long as they don't take it out on my kid-awkward it up for a few days. I'd say that comes from young teachers thinking I'm mad at them or something. No difference towards my child.



They have several children all day and several different parenting styles to contend with. I think that they are doing their best to love our kids when we're not there. I have overheard parents make unrealistic requests as I'm picking up my kiddo, and although there have been small things I disagree with, but he's cared for and he's happy. Daycare is not a personalized babysitter, this is a center and they have to run this way for a reason. They've been flexible with us in ways I would not expect a center to be flexible, so what more can you ask for? The requests I've made have been honored, and if I'm feeling annoyed, I have taken a step back to ask myself if it's me feeling guilty about leaving him at daycare all day.



Gripes: I wish they got to go outside more, the rooms are a little small, but my kiddo is well taken care of and happy when I pick him up. More positives than negatives for me with my little guy, and we've experienced quite a few daycare situations with my other children.

We enrolled our child into Barrington Christian Academy with the promise that he would be loved and taken care of. But there should have been a clause that read only if you agree with everything, don't ask questions and don't complain. I totally agree with previous comments made about once you ask questions or complain you and your child are frowned upon. I’ve had three meetings with the director Angie Phay. That is when she is there at the facility. It seems she is only there on Mondays and Fridays when it is time to collect payments or blow smoke screens to parents to enroll their children. Other times she leaves her daughter Morgan there in the position of assistant director, but the 20 something young lady can't and won’t answer any questions. In my third meeting with the director and the 3 year old toddler teachers to find out why my child was all of a sudden having “behavior” issues (mind you this was just in this class and after my first meeting with the director that we started having these problems) Angie, the director allowed the teachers (Katrina Crawford and Ashley Carter) to talk very disrespectful. I told Angie I wanted my child out of their class and K. Crawford spoke up and said she wanted my child out of her class. If I can’t talk to you about concerns that I have about my child and the director does not have control over her teachers this is not the place for my child or yours. Please think twice before you enroll your child into this unprofessional facility. I’ve learned that most of the teachers there do not have experience in child care and some don’t even speak English clearly. If you notice on previous “good” comments Ashley Carter is making the comment about good teachers and the other comments are by other employees. I’ve learned there is an investigation being opened on this facility due to complaints by previous parents.

I had my child enrolled at BCA and loved it in the beginning. Then I brought an issue up to the staff and from that point on I could tell there was an attitude towards me and my child. This is supposed to be a Christian based daycare but I've seen staff from all religions working here, and they clearly were not Christian. Also, one day while I was waiting to speak with the director, I heard one of the teachers in the toddler class room telling one of the children that they are supposed to pray before every meal and the next time they don't, then she won't let them eat. Really? You say that to a 2-3 year old? If that had been my child, I would have been livid. The last day my child was at this facility, there was a deep claw mark on my child's leg (clearly not from another child) and to this day, it is a scar on my child's leg. So to future parents or current ones, always keep your ears open to the other classrooms that your child may be moving up to, so you can see how they are treated. Also, don't complain about anything or you and your child will be frowned upon.



*My review is not out of anger, my review is out of concern for other parent's who have or will have their children at this daycare. Just a warning to not complain or give them warning your taking your child out of their program. Otherwise, they will give you attitude and leave permanent marks on your child like they did mine.



**I wonder how many of the five star comments are made by the staff at Barrington acting as parents. Hmm.

I absolutely love BCA!! Wonderful Christian place that respects and accepts all religions and personal belief of everyone as Christians should. The teachers are wonderful and take a special interest in each and every child. I get a sense of security and peace from the first moment I walk in with my child. Everyone went up and beyond to make sure my child adjusted well to her new school. She loves going to her school that has a heart in the name. Angie, the director made me feel and my child feel very welcome and called me the first day to tell me my child was adjusting well. My child is learning so much at BCA, she comes home every day with something new she has learned. Like another person said in their review, check out the school for yourself and you are sure to love it as much as I do!! Also love the fact that she has many more years there because a Kindergarten is opening up this fall!

c846025 must be talking out of anger because BCA has done nothing but encourage and help my child grow. My child happens to be in the 2 year old class and her teachers are wonderful and love the kids. The daycare goes out of their way to help and address any concerns and/or questions presented to them. My child has learned the pledge of allegiance, her left/right, and LOVES to go to school. When looking into a daycare for your child make sure to check Barrington out and make a judgement of your OWN and not from others who may have had a bad experience and are now trying to take the whole daycare down because of it. Angie, the director is very easy to talk to and will do whatever she can to address any and all problems. So glad we found BCA :) go check out the website for yourself http://www.bcanashville.com/about-nashville-child-care.html

I love this daycare. They have some of the best teachers I have ever met and they know what they are doing. The teachers are so sweet too. I really love the infant rooms teachers; they are just so sweet and take really good care of your child.

I agree with c846025 comments. My children were enrolled here and as soon as I placed them elsewhere they started acting like the kids I knew again. As a parent you should place close attention to any facility and staff that take care of your children. I have learned more since leaving about this place and couldn't be happier that we left.

My 2 grandchildren are enrolled at Barrington Christian Academy and as a proud grandmother I often take them to school for my daughter and we love it there. I love the sense of security the school has, only able to enter through a security password, so I know my grandkids are safe. The teachers are great and my 4 year old grandson loves loves his teacher, Ms. Stephanie and my 2 year old loves this school and his teacher as well. We are looking forward to kindergarten at Barrington. Just wanted to say what a great place Barrington is for children to learn, grow and succeed.

My kids told me that the girls in the 2 year old department are mean and snatch your kids up by the arm and they sit at a table in high chairs for 2 hours. Also the whole staff gossips about EVERYTHING. If you take your kid there make sure you tell them you WILL BE randomly checking on them