Masters Academy
**Masters Academy: Nurturing Young Minds in Watkinsville, GA** Located at 3831 Mars Hill Rd in the heart of Watkinsville, Georgia, Masters Academy is your go-to destination for exceptional early childhood education and engaging summer camps. With a stellar rating of 4.7 stars, this academy prides itself on creating a warm, welcoming environment where children can thrive. Parents rave about the dedicated and caring staff, who foster a love for learning in their little ones. Whether it’s the enriching pre-K program or the dynamic summer camps, Masters Academy is committed to providing an unparalleled educational experience. At Masters Academy, the focus is on individualized attention and thoughtful programming designed to meet the unique needs of each child. The academy's convenient hours from 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, ensure that busy parents can easily drop off and pick up their children. Families appreciate the nurturing atmosphere that helps children open up, learn, and grow. With glowing reviews highlighting the impactful experiences children have, including language development and cultural exposure, it's clear that Masters Academy is dedicated to shaping confident and capable young learners. Discover the difference at Masters Academy—where education meets compassion! For more information, visit [mastersacademyoconee.com](http://mastersacademyoconee.com) or call (770) 725-1020.
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Madison Hanley
Masters Academy has been amazing with my kiddo. Before Pre-k, she hadn’t ever been to a daycare or anything & just in the time she’s been at masters she has opened up tremendously & has learned so many new things. The staff are all so wonderful & really work hand in hand with families. They also were so fast to jump in and help in any way possible when my families home caught fire. The love we were shown from Masters is unmatched. I highly recommend anyone to send their kiddos here. They’re in wonderful hands & are so loved.
Dixie Zamagias
We have thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Down's/Masters Academy this summer! Our child has loved her time at camp! Erica, and staff, have been so thoughtful and intentional with the programming. From learning about different countries, trying new foods AND getting to go on field-trips, she's had a blast! Ms. Becca and Ms. Audrey were phenomenal teachers. My daughter talks about them both all the time and is going to miss them so much when she goes to Kindergarten!! We are so grateful for this experience and plan to be back next year!
Jaecheol Kim
We are so grateful for the incredible summer experience our child had at Masters Academy! Our child came to the U.S. from Korea not long ago and is still learning English, but all the teachers have been so caring, patient, and supportive. Thanks to their kindness, our child always feels safe, joyful, and excited to go to school. The summer camp was full of fun and meaningful activities, and we could see how much effort the teachers put into creating a warm and welcoming environment. We truly appreciate everyone at Masters Academy for helping our child adjust and grow with confidence. Special thanks to all the teachers for your dedication and love!
Amy Snow
My daughter attended Down’s for preschool and absolutely loved Ms. Ricki, Ms. Becca, and Ms. Audrey. We were thrilled when the Masters acquired the center and opened it for summer camps. My daughter has looked forward to going each day and spending time with two of her favorite people - Ms. Becca and Ms. Audrey. She even had the option to skip two days of camp this week, but opted to go instead. I appreciate everyone there, but especially Becca and Audrey. They greet our girl with a smile and a huge hug - making her feel so safe and loved! In my daughter’s opinion, the only thing that would make camp better would be having Ms. Ricki there too. ;)
Amanda Haynes
My son has been attending the summer camp this year and has felt so at peace with everyone in the building. He has had a lot of fun learning the countries and has learned how to say at least “hello” in French, Spanish, and Chinese and can tell me about the flags and foods in each one. They’ve been very consistent with the water days which is his favorite. He loves the teachers so much that he enters and leaves almost every day giving them all hugs. I want to mention one of his teachers Ms.Sarah, giving he said “she’s the best teacher ever in the whole world” and Ms.Madison “she’s the best ever ever” LOL (he has been to two previous daycares beforehand). He remembers every person in the building by their kindness and the love they show him every day even the lady in the office Ms.Bailey. He can’t wait to start Pre-K in the fall. And special mention to the remodeling of the buildings, Ms.Erica has done a great job with the place.
Jingzhi Meng
My daughter had a wonderful time attending Pre-K at Downs Preschool and is now enjoying their summer camp as well. Every day, she comes home happy and excited to share what she’s learned and experienced. The activities are fun, creative, and educational — it’s clear that a lot of thought goes into making each day meaningful for the children. The teachers are fantastic — kind, attentive, and full of positive energy. They truly care about each child and make the classroom feel like a second home. We feel so lucky to have such a dedicated team helping our daughter grow and thrive. Ms. Erica, the principal, is an incredibly warm, loving, and passionate leader. She’s always approachable and deeply committed to creating the best possible environment for the kids. We’re truly grateful to have such a wonderful and trustworthy place in our community!
Dwayne Smith
My daughter went here for a few months. In my opinion every time we would pick up it always seems like chaos! In those few months my daughter hated drop offs and would always have a horrible day. We notice her behavior changing for the worse and doing things at home that we have never seen before at her previous daycare. We would constantly get calls daily because they did not know how to deal with her making it seem like she was a horrible kid. We pulled her out and finally got her in Oconee preschool academy and it has been great ever since. 3 months in and we have had zero incidents and she's always happy at drop off and pick up and it's so excited to tell us about our day
Kyle Bower
We have a fantastic summer at Masters Academy (formerly Downs Pre-k)! They had a summer-long curriculum, “Around the World” and my son came home every afternoon sharing new facts and experiences. The new management is so caring, accessible, and welcoming (my older child attended when it was Downs). The current administration has worked tirelessly to ensure families have the same positive experience through the management transition. I also want to give a huge thanks to Ms. Madison. My son was nervous going to a new camp/school but she worked with him every morning. He was all smiles by the time we picked him up. We’re very much looking forward to the school year!
Sara Elise Ciotti
Highly recommend Masters Academy for pre-school and their summer camp program! My son’s teachers Ms. Audrey and Ms. Grace have been so wonderful. The director, Erica is incredible. She’s always smiling and so welcoming to the children, she’s easy to get in touch with, and has great organization and communication skills. The front staff and assistant director have all been so kind as well!
Leanna Temples
I am incredibly happy with my son's progress at school! He's not only doing amazing academically, but he's also really thriving socially and emotionally. It's clear you've created such a warm and supportive atmosphere. Every teacher he's had has been fantastic – they're all so dedicated and have a wonderful way of connecting with the kids. It's really inspired him to love learning! I especially appreciate the open communication – it's been so helpful for me to stay involved in his learning.
