Guidance Preparatory Academy - Bartonville

Reviews

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  Kim Thompson

  Nov 7, 2025
  5.0
  We have been at GPA for almost a year now. There have been a lot of growing pains over the last few months but the front office has been fighting to maintain as much consistency as possible through it all. I have high expectations as a former early childhood educator and childcare center director myself and I have the upmost faith that things are headed in the right direction with all of the recent changes. Shoutout to Mrs. Ruth and Ms. Cait in 3B for being amazing with my sometimes very difficult 3 year old ;) They adore him and give him the structure and consistency he needs to succeed. He has learned SO much and talks about all of his Bible stories and all the things he's learning in class ALL THE TIME. I can't speak highly enough about this school.
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  Taylor Clark

  Nov 4, 2025
  1.0
  Since the ownership has changed, this daycare has gone downhill. Prices have gone up while the quality of care has gone down. The class sizes have become unmanageable for the teachers, and it’s clear that the children are not getting the attention or care they deserve. On multiple occasions, my daughter was sent home with a severely irritated and bleeding bottom, showing that her diaper wasn’t being changed properly. When she wasn’t feeling well, the co-director refused to call me — she was admitted to the hospital the next day. There’s also an ongoing ant problem that still hasn’t been resolved, and both of my children have been bitten multiple times. When I’ve tried to address these issues, the co-director has repeatedly been dishonest with me. I’m extremely disappointed and saddened by how far this daycare has fallen. I hope management takes these concerns seriously, but until then, I would strongly caution other parents before enrolling their children here.
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  Taylor Hamilton

  Feb 22, 2021
  5.0
  I actually love this preschool , I HIGHLY RECOMMEND working as a teacher and also being a parent it was an is amazing. I worked with the younger 2’s let me tell you lol they a sweet , sassy little bundles of joy. I like too get acquainted with the parents as much as with the kids because the parents are trusting in you too teach and learn their kids too love a nurture there babies. The staff is awesome 👏🏽 the Director Mrs.Kathy is such a loving a sweet woman very understanding and strong willed 😂, Ms.Jackie was my girl lol so sweet and kid just an amazing soul. I love this job I hate I had to leave I cried my eyes out because i miss my babies. Once you form a connection with your students and you watch them grow and learn the things you are teaching it really makes you happy and love your job even more.
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  Whitney Ransdell

  Jun 8, 2018
  5.0
  My daughter loves this school. She was more than prepared for kindergarten after attending GPA for preschool. The teachers are so kind and teach a great curriculum.
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  Karen Alexander

  Oct 25, 2013
  5.0
  My son started at GPA when he was 4 (previous in home care). The Pre-K class was such a blessing for him and he transitioned with ease. He is currently in 2nd grade and doing very well academically and socially. I credit GPA for helping us give him a great start. My daughter is now with GPA (age 3). When she first started (transition from in home care) she was resistant. Jackie and Cathy from GPA worked with us daily to help make her transition smooth. They both called me at work during the day to report on how our daughter was doing. Jackie would personally walk her to class and hold her in the class until she would settle down. Within a few weeks she had made friends and is now loving "her school." The genuine Christian environment that you get with this school is outstanding. It is and has been the right decision for our family.