Our Brands

Local Schools, Shared Commitment

Otter Learning is a family of early learning schools, each with a name its neighborhood already knows and trusts. Different names, one commitment: safe, caring schools where children love to learn.

Our Mission

Social and Academic Success

Teachers Who Know Your Child

The song that settles them, the friend they look for first, the way they like to say goodbye. Our staff learn it quickly.

Play With a Purpose

A tower of blocks is early math. A made-up story is language and problem-solving. Learning Beyond Paper turns a fun day into a full day of learning.

A School You Can Trust

Controlled entry, daily sign-in and sign-out, and Georgia's required ratios in every classroom.

Partnership with Parents

Photos and updates on your phone and a teacher at pickup who can tell you what your child loved today.

Built for Real Schedules

Meals and snacks provided. Drop-In Care when plans change, free Georgia Pre-K and school transportation at participating schools.

Our Family of Schools

Each school in our family brings its own story, team, and community. Explore our schools and find the one closest to you.

Lilburn, GA

St. Cloud, FL

Ocala, FL

Washington, DC

Lewisburg, TN
Murfreesboro, TN
Shelbyville, TN

Summerville, SC

Tampa, FL

Tucker, GA

Hanahan, SC
Moncks Corner, SC
Mount Pleasant, SC
North Charelston, SC

Knoxville, TN

Nashville, TN

Villa Rica, GA

Ocala, FL

Gainesville, GA

Beaufort, SC

Lanhan, MD
Windsor Mill, MD
Woodlawn, MD

Gainesville, GA

Newnan, GA

Cartersville, GA
Lawrenceville, GA
Marietta, GA
Woodstock, GA

Kodak, TN
Sevierville, TN

Knoxville, TN

Temple, GA

Bremen, GA

Villa Rica, GA

Lexington, KY
Cincinnati Area, OH

Apopka, FL
Cassleberry, FL
Longwood, FL
St. Cloud, FL

Atlanta, GA
Douglasville, GA

Knoxville, TN

Temple Hills, MD

Senoia, GA

Clarksville, TN
Cunningham, TN
Woodlawn, TN

Tallapoosa, GA

Lexington, KY

Knoxville, TN

LICENSED IN GEORGIA

The Standards Behind Every Classroom

Every Lakestones school is licensed by Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning and inspected regularly for health, safety, ratios, and staff qualifications. Inspection reports are public, and your director is glad to walk you through ours.

Why Our Families Trust Us

"As a parent, leaving your children in someone else’s care can be difficult, especially when they are so little. Our School has always given us peace of mind knowing that our children are safe, loved, cared for, and treated like family. The teachers and staff genuinely care about the children and their well-being, and it shows in the way they interact with them every day. We have watched our children grow, learn, become more independent, and build relationships with their teachers and friends. I am so thankful for the wonderful memories and experiences they have given both of my children. Choosing childcare is such an important decision, and I would recommend Millennium Academy to any parent looking for a place where their child will be genuinely cared for and loved. We are so grateful to have found such an amazing daycare for our family!”

"I am grateful I have found this amazing daycare for my child. After I toured a few others, this is the only one that caught my eye. Everyone else rushed through the tours, did not seem enthusiastic, some were not very organized, and some classes seemed too crowded which did not seem very safe. I also never heard back from them for follow ups on enrollment. After looking online for some other options, I came across 5 Star, hoping that it would not be like these others. I was glad I reached out. Ms. Nicole called me within minutes to schedule a tour on that very same day which was so convenient for me. Throughout the tour Ms. Nicole answered my questions and explained everything thoroughly in great detail. After my tour I immediately decided this is where my daughter will be going to pre-k. I’m so glad I did. Every day the first question I ask her is how was her day. Everyday is a good day for her and she tells me about all the fun stuff she gets to do. I want to thank the staff for constantly keeping me up to date with videos and pictures of their daily activities. Had I known about this daycare earlier, I would have enrolled my daughter years ago."

“I’m so grateful for Redding Kids Academy! As a parent, one of the most important things for me is knowing that my children are safe, loved, and well cared for while they’re away from me. I truly feel comfortable leaving them in their care, and that peace of mind means so much. One of the best signs is seeing how happy my infant is when I drop her off and how happy she is when I pick her up. Though she can’t speak yet, that speak VOLUMES to me. Knowing my two children enjoy being there and feel comfortable with their teachers reassures me that they’re in a positive and nurturing environment.Thank you to all of the staff & the director Michelle for the love, patience, communication, and care you show my children every day. I appreciate everything you do and feel blessed to have found a place where my children are genuinely happy and I can feel confident leaving them."

"Everyone at LTA is amazing. We (my daughter) have been attending LTA since we were 6 weeks old. She's just over 5 months now. The teachers show her so much love. I can tell they absolutely love everything they do. I highly recommend Little Tigers to anyone who asks. Keke came in however many months ago and the whole vibe of the place is just great. I love seeing people who love their jobs and what they do. Angel, Jessica, Bri and Gabbie have all been such blessings. If our little family ever grows again, you can bet our little will absolutely be here. We are so thankful we chose Little Tigers!"

"I absolutely love Funfield! The staff are truly amazing at what they do, and you can tell that they genuinely care about each child. They are personable, attentive, and make you feel like your child is more than just another kid in their care. My son is happy every single time I drop him off, and that means the world to me as a parent. Knowing that he is loved, cared for, and treated like one of their own gives me such peace of mind. Funfield doesn’t just provide childcare—they create a loving, caring environment where the kids can feel safe, happy, and supported all while learning. I couldn’t recommend them enough! I really could not do it without this village. I appreciate each and every single person there."

Our Mission