Our teachers

Teachers Who Know Your Child

The heart of every school is its teachers, and ours show up every day with warmth, patience, and real skill. Meet the people who will know your child's favorite book, their proudest moments, and exactly how they like to say goodbye at drop-off.

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More Than Warmth, More Than Credentials

Great early childhood teachers need both heart and craft: the warmth that makes a child feel safe and the skill to turn an ordinary morning into a morning of learning. We take real care in selecting dedicated, nurturing professionals who bring both, because talented, caring teams are the reason families trust us.

Behind every classroom

Supported Teachers, Steady Classrooms

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Ongoing Training

Every teacher completes their state’s required training hours each year, plus continuing professional development through ProSolutions. The learning never stops for the grown-ups either, and children feel the difference.

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A Team Behind Them

Directors, regional leaders, and a dedicated support team handle the behind-the-scenes work, so teachers can pour their energy where it belongs: into the children in front of them.

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A Culture of Kindness

Kindness isn’t just something we teach children, it’s how our teams treat each other. Teachers who feel valued and supported create classrooms that feel exactly the same way.

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Room to Grow

Many of our directors and leaders grew up inside our schools professionally. When your child’s teacher sees a future here, your child gets someone invested for the long haul.

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Every Day, All Day

The Moments Between the Moments

Anyone can plan a lesson. What sets a great teacher apart is everything in between: the warm greeting that starts a child’s day right, the extra minute with a shy new friend, the way they remember whose grandma visited last weekend and ask about it.

Those small moments are where trust is built, for children and for you. They’re why a child runs into the classroom instead of clinging at the door, and why pickup comes with a story instead of a shrug. We hire for those moments, train for them, and notice when our teachers deliver them, because they’re the real job.

Why Our Families Trust Us

Izzy Paul
Lakestones Academy - Cartersville
"We toured several other schools before finding Lakestones, and none of them ever felt like the right fit for our family. From the moment we met Adrienne and toured Lakestones, we immediately felt at home! Our daughter absolutely loves her teachers (shoutout to Ms. Hope!), and it gives us so much peace of mind knowing how loved and well taken care of she is throughout the day. Receiving updates and pictures throughout the day truly makes our day and gives us so much reassurance knowing she’s happy, learning, and having fun while we’re away from her. They do such a great job incorporating learning, outdoor play, and fun into her days, and they even provide lunch and snacks. As busy parents, it’s so nice not having to worry about packing a million things for school every morning because they truly do it all! We couldn’t be happier with our experience and are so thankful to be part of the Lakestones community."
Reha Prasad
Lakestones Academy - Cartersville
"We have had such a wonderful experience with Lakestone Academy in Cartersville! My 1-year-old is so loved, cared for, and well taken care of every day. As a parent, it gives me so much peace of mind knowing that she is in a safe, nurturing, and happy environment. A very special thank you to Mrs. Jada and Chelsey! ❤️ They are incredibly caring, patient, and loving with my daughter, and you can truly see how much they care about the children. My little one feels comfortable and happy with them, which means everything to us. We are so grateful to have found Lakestone Academy and truly appreciate all the love and attention they give our daughter. I would highly recommend them to any parent looking for a caring and trustworthy daycare! ❤️"
Lindsay Davis
Lakestones Academy - Cartersville
We chose this school because we wanted a safe, caring environment where our child could learn and grow. Although we’ve only been here for two days, we’ve already had a great first impression of the teachers and staff. Everyone has been welcoming and helpful, and we appreciate how comfortable they’ve made us feel. We’re excited to see how much our child grows and learns throughout the year. I would tell another family that it seems like a warm and caring place where the staff truly wants the best for the children. ❤️

How to Choose a School

Choosing care is a big decision. Here's how families usually find their fit.

Identify What Matters Most

Start with your family's needs: location, hours, ages, and the feel you want when you walk in the door. Knowing your priorities makes every other step easier.

Learn about The School

Explore programs, meet the director, and ask your questions, from daily routines to how teachers communicate. Good schools love the questions; they mean you care.

Come See It for Yourself

Nothing beats a visit. Schedule a tour, watch the classrooms in action, and trust what you see and feel. That gut feeling at drop-off matters.

Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

How do you choose your teachers?

Carefully. Every employee completes a background check before their first day, and beyond credentials, we look for the qualities that can't be trained: warmth, patience, and a genuine love of working with young children. The interview that matters most is how someone lights up around kids.

Every teacher completes the annual training hours their state requires, and in some programs the bar is even higher. On top of that, all our teams have access to ongoing professional development through ProSolutions Training, covering everything from child development to classroom practice.

We strive for consistency as much as possible, because familiar teachers are how young children build trust. When transitions do happen, we handle them thoughtfully, so a familiar face is never far away and your child always feels known.

Easily, and we hope you will. Drop-off and pickup are natural moments to talk, daily reports keep the conversation going, and your child's teacher is always glad to set aside time for a longer conversation when you want one.

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