Accolades

"Since March 2003 I have trusted you Chappell with my most precious cargo! I have watched my children grow each day with you all.  The comfort I have everyday is so satisfying just knowing what great hands they are in.  The skills (my eldest child) learned before and during VPK were so beneficial when she started Kindergarten.  I know it will have just as much impact when (my youngest) starts Kindergarten as well.  The love and support from the teachers of Chappell has been out of this world!"

Amanda Middleton, Deerwood parent, June 2011

"I brought my daughter to your school two months ago after changing her daycare several times.  I always worry for her when I am at work, but the school you have in Riverplace was the end of all my worries.  I am very happy with the people who are working there, especially Director, Linda Fox.  She is always welcoming and very nice.  She has a great personality that makes me feel comfortable in leaving my daughter.  Mrs. Fox is checking on my daughter and letting me know how she is doing.  I am telling everyone I know at work what a great childcare facility Chappell Riverplace is." 

Golbarg Mohammadi, Riverplace parent, June 2011

"My daughter and I joined the Ina Thompson Center in August 2010 for VPK. The first time I visited the center for my tour and met Director, Angela Mitchell, all my fears (of a new childcare center) were comforted.  Ms. Mitchell is one of those people who you can just meet and feel their genuine compassion and warm spirit.  Since day one my daughter and I have been thoroughly please with the service and care provided at the Ina Thompson Center by all of the staff members.  Ms. Mitchell and her staff are always welcoming and make each child feel like they appreciate them individually.  I cannot explain the great amount that my daughter has learned and the personal growth she has acquired, directly in relation to this school and their staff.  I want to assure you that this facility is the best child care provider in Tallahassee.  The only regret I have about Chappell Ina Thompson is that you do not offer every grade so we would never have to leave."

Shelby Millette, Ina Thompson parent, May 2011

"I must also say the atmosphere at (Chappell Deerwood) was so warm and welcoming; the décor was colorful but soft and appealing, the staff was very friendly. You can tell a lot of love, pride and hard work went into the facility. Overall, an impressive campus to visit. Thanks for the opportunity."

Jane Bachtell, with the North Florida Education Directory, June 2011

"Ms. Pritchett (Director of Chappell FSCJ South Campus) has turned the management around with great ideas, hard work, and fabulous communication with the parents and caregivers. She is a jewel and you are lucky to have someone as responsible, imaginative, and conscientious at Chappell Schools."

Kathryn Liuzza, Ph.D., Chappell FSCJ South Grandparent, June 2011

"My children have both loved their time at Chappell Deerwood. They are entertained, loved and prepared for Kindergarten and beyond."

Anonymous, from www.Greatschools.com March 2011

"The Staff at Chappell Deerwood are knowledgeable, caring and attentive to the needs of my daughter.  I am consistently pleased and amazed at how much she is learning and experiencing everyday."

Anonymous, from www.Education.com, March 2011

"This is not a typical daycare center, Chappell's emphasis on etiquette, exposure to classic art and focus on fundamentals gave our son a head start and a smooth transition to Kindergarten."

Anonymous, from Yellow Pages.com, May 2009

 
"A clean, beautifully decorated school filled with artwork (both childrens' and works of Michelangelo and Da Vinci) music and the sound of children laughing!  We love this school!"

Kelly Hiltz, Deerwood parent June 2011

"I love it here-- my son is in his second year and he has thrived here!"

Anonymous Chappell FSCJ Kent Campus parent, from www.greatschools.org, March 2009

"This daycare facility is awesome! The staff is super-friendly and the children seem to really love it here. It is always clean and bright inside, and the inspection reports are always public notice. They are wonderful. The children also learn a curriculum, which is important for preparing the kids for school. My son loves it here."

Nicole S., Chappell FSCJ Downtown parent, www. insiderpages.com, September 2009

 

Honors & Achievements

Katheryne Chappell Drennon wrote CHILD CARE IN BUSINESS PARKS:  A GUIDE FOR DEVELOPERS; she was commissioned to write this book in 1988 by NAIOP (National Association of Industrial Office Parks) which is based in Washington, D.C.

Katheryne Chappell Drennon founded the first privately owned child development center in an office park setting in the United States, Chappell Deerwood.

Chappell - Deerwood was nominated for the Architectural Design Award sponsored by Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and Arts Assembly, 1986.

Chappell Riverplace was the first in-house child development center, in a high-rise office building in Jacksonville, Florida in 1991.

Chappell is the largest woman-owned business ranked by number of full time employees in the area (Jacksonville Business Journal), 1996.

Chappell's contract management has included Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies (Johnson and Johnson and At&T), Federal and State of Florida entities (Federal Aviation Administration, Florida Department of Education and Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles).

Chappell was recipient of Fast 50 Award (one of Jacksonville's 50 fastest growing companies - award by Jacksonville Business Journal), 1996 and 1997.

Chappell was named to the 1997 Florida 100 List by the University of Florida's Graduate School of Business Administration.

Chappell is 7th in North America's Top 50 largest for profit Child Care Organization, 1997.

In 1999, Chappell was selected by Florida State College at Jacksonville to manage all 4 campus-based child development centers. 

In 2008 Chappell was selected by Florida State College at Jacksonville to create and operate as a Laboratory School at The Don Brewer Early Learning Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

In 2010 Chappell was named one of Jacksonville's 50 fastest growing companies by the Jacksonville Business Journal.