Strive Academy Meridian LLC

We've been at Strive for a month and have had a really positive experience. Our sons demeanor at home after pickup has totally shifted. He used to need an hour to "decompress" after his old daycare, but now he walks through the door regulated and happy. We’re also so glad to see him eating foods that are good for him! The leadership team has outstanding communication and we feel that they want what we all want - the best for our kids :)

I took time to think carefully before writing this review. My children attended when the center was Dreamland and for a short time after Strive Academy took over. First, the teachers are wonderful. They are kind, attentive, and clearly care about the kids. My toddler loved going each day and often didn’t want to leave. The teachers truly deserve 5 stars. We were saddened to see some of them go after the transition. However, our experience with the transition under new ownership was frustrating. While it’s clear the owners have high standards and take pride in aspects like nutrition and operations, the rollout felt disorganized. The change in billing created confusion, and payment processes were not clearly communicated. Communication was also an issue. When I had questions about how a situation involving my child was handled, it took multiple follow-ups to get a clear answer. Responses often felt indirect, when what I needed was straightforward communication. It was also frustrating that many conversations seemed to circle back to mentions of positive Google reviews, which at times made it feel like the focus was more on maintaining a 5-star image than addressing individual concerns and experiences. Additionally, after I asked for feedback from other parents on social media, the owner responded publicly to defend the business. While I understand the desire to address concerns, that approach felt inappropriate in that setting. When we ultimately decided to part ways, they did waive the two-week notice fee, which I sincerely appreciated. However, it was mentioned multiple times that they did it as a courtesy, which started to feel unnecessary—once would have been enough. I recognize that transitions can be difficult, and the center may improve over time. But based on our experience, it was not the right fit for our family.

We loved how clean and minimalist the decor is at strive. It feels really peaceful for a daycare. A great team that cares about their kiddos. There is also outdoor space with lots of activities for the kids. Also, has organic food!

Just moved daycares to Strive 🙌🏼 I have 3 kids and my oldest needed more of an education based platform like preschool. Strive over delivered! They even start young with my youngest being 2 years old. I have no reason to switch ever again. I can’t believe I didn’t find Strive sooner. Side note- best foods for our kids than any other daycare we interviewed. If you found this review then there’s no reason to look any further. You’ve found the right school for your kids too!

The team at Strive is world class! They are passionate about feeding the kids quality organic foods and giving the kids an exceptional learning environment. Highly recommended.