I am so happy we found Mi Casita! The Austin daycare scene is so competitive and I was overwhelmed…read morewith where to start. We were so lucky to get our 2 year old into the school - from day one I have had 100% confidence not just in the level of care they provide, but also in their commitment to my Childs education. She is thriving, learning, and so happy to go to school every day. It's a wonderful, tight-knit community of families with plenty of opportunities for us to connect with other parents and staff throughout the year. We've been so amazed by the immense impact the Montessori approach has made in our child's independence, language skills (both Spanish and English) and compassion.

This may be a long review but will be honest for the East location…read more We were with MiCasita East for 3 months before pulling our 2 daughters due to a safety concern. This was a new location and wouldn't recommend going through the growing pains. I am giving 2 stars because I was grateful that they took our daughters in last minute (after Los Amiguitos on MLK unexpectedly delayed when they would be able to start our daughter). The teacher who spoke English and Spanish was let go which was really when I started to notice that they weren't doing much with the kids. It was more of a daycare vibe where teachers just watched the kids and made sure they stayed alive. The only teacher who ever engaged in conversation and did cool activities like had the kids help set up bird feeds. The kids are changed anywhere and everywhere. I didn't agree with this personally because of sanitary purposes and as someone with a childcare background, I believe it's important for children to have a designated bathroom place to make that connection. Especially when it's time to potty train. We had started shortly after they opened. So their playground was still under construction. There was ZERO shade at first. Kids spend 2-3 hours in hot weather. Some days the HI was as high as 103. They quit doing water play for like a month when it started to get hotter. When I brought this up to Jackie, the director, she dismissed me and stated there were no guidelines for weather according to licensing. My daughters wouldn't eat at school because of how much the heat affected them. Mosquitoes and flies are a huge issue here even though they have pest control. This is an issue if you have a child who is more reactive to mosquitoes bites. My daughter would come home with what looked like marbles under her skin from the bites due to her reaction to mosquitoes. My 3.5 year old came home learning more English than Spanish. Most parents here are only English speaking so they place their kids here in hopes they will learn Spanish. It was hard on my older daughter as there were no other children who spoke Spanish. As far as I knew from what I was told, we were the only Spanish speaking household. So if you're of Hispanic background and looking for a Spanish program, this isn't the place. What was our deciding factor? I got a call from them that my youngest daughter had a fever of 102.4. I picked her up within the hour. The HI was 103. When I got there she was outside with the rest of the children in the heat. I brought this up to Jackie, and again she dismissed me and made it seem like it wasn't a big deal. She stated they were short handed and she had went to lunch so she had my daughter go with the rest of the kids and that she had her water bottle. Apparently my daughter's health wasn't more important than a lunch break. Child care licensing states that a child that is sick and sent home needs to be isolated from other children to reduce the chances of an outbreak. So they also broke licensing regulations. My daughter came back positive with COVID. No letter was sent out to the rest of the parents regarding a positive case (especially since they refused to isolate her). This was obviously a concern as it made me wonder what illnesses they were exposing my kids to as well. After that incident is when we pulled our girls shortly after securing another spot elsewhere. I never received an apology for Jackie not being respectful of my daughter's health even though I mentioned this was the reason why. Absolutely no cares given.

Our baby started attending at 3 months old. We are very happy with the level of attention and care…read morefrom all of the staff. We always trust that our child is in good hands. We receive lots of cute artwork and daily updates via an app. They even organize events like a lovely Thanksgiving luncheon and winter holiday pageant.

My son attended Wesley and has been enrolled in their infant classroom. He has grown so much during…read morehis time here and he is on track developmentally; I attribute much of his social success to his time at Wesley. He feels so loved here and I am happy we picked the best possible daycare for him bc he is delighted everyday I drop him off. The staff is productive, friendly, and consistent and the other kids are happy and sweet and they always speak to us in the halls. They have programs for community involvement, recitals, photo shoots, & holidays. Feels like home here.

Our daughter is off to kindergarten in a couple of weeks, and I am feeling so emotional saying…read moregoodbye to Renaissance! I tell everyone I know about this wonderful school. The teachers here take such pride in what they do, and such care and focus on each child. My daughter loves it so much that she asked if she could go back to school even on summer break. We are so grateful to Ms. Erin, all the teachers at Renaissance, and Cassidy's stewardship. Renaissance is such a gem of a school, and will be missed dearly!

As we come to the end of our time at this Montessori school after six wonderful years, I wanted to…read moreleave a review. Both of our kids went here, and now that our youngest is moving on to kindergarten elsewhere, it feels bittersweet as we're really going to miss this place. The school has been amazing at meeting each of our kids where they are. They found ways to challenge and support them as individuals, helping them grow socially, emotionally, and academically. They built strong relationships with their teachers and classmates, and saying goodbye hasn't been easy. Our eldest started kindergarten well ahead of where the typical curriculum begins and we're confident our youngest is also set up for similar success. We're incredibly thankful to Cassidy, Mr and Ms. Wallin, Ms. Erin, and the rest of the teachers during our time there for the years we've spent at this school and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to other families.

Our family had our daughter at KidSpring for over a year, and we couldn't have asked for a better…read morefirst school experience. We originally chose KidSpring because of the Spanish immersion program, and it absolutely lived up to our expectations. The school has an intimate, attentive environment. Our daughter genuinely loved going to school each morning and was always excited to see her teachers and friends. She made friendships that have continued beyond the classroom through playdates, and we've watched her grow tremendously in her independence, sharing, and Spanish language skills. The teachers truly make this place special. Paola, in the baby room, is one of those rare people who is simply meant to work with children. Our daughter immediately bonded with her, looked for her every morning at drop-off, and learned to say her name very quickly. It was so reassuring knowing your child is excited to see their caregiver each day, and Paola gave us that confidence from the very beginning. When she graduated to the toddler classroom, Miriam has been equally wonderful. She is incredibly engaged with the children, and it was obvious from the start that our daughter connected with her. We've loved watching her come home counting in Spanish and enthusiastically trying to sing the ABCs, which is something we know was nurtured through Miriam's encouragement and teaching. Communication with the staff was consistently excellent, and we always felt informed about our daughter's day. We loved our time at Kidspring, and would definitely reenroll!

Such a loving and warm environment! The staff are so great and truly cared for my son!read more

Our first son went to Children's discovery center and we loved it. Years later we sent our second…read moreson and it has been a poor experience with the new school manager Jaya. We have removed him from the school due to the lack of compassion from Jaya to her employees. Shes seems more worried about being in charge then running a solid school. We have emailed her many times about our concerns and they were all quickly dismissed. We emailed her over a week ago that our son would not be retuning and have not received a response about our tuition or deposit. Its a shame as many of the good teachers have since left or been run off but I would avoid the school as long as she is employed.

My kids have been attending CDC South since they were 3 months old. They absolutely love it there…read moreand never want to leave when it's time to go home. The environment is very positive. They really encourage kids to embrace their creativity while also teaching them not only the basic things like counting, colors, etc, but also kindness, compassion and respect for others and for the earth. This place is amazing and I definitely recommend it.

Every day I am more and more amazed at how caring,professional and sincere the teachers at…read moreMainspring School are. My granddaughters are both under three years old and look forward to going to school every day. When I pick them up they tell me they had a great day and they say that every day.

I love this place it has the best Teachers.Staff..and very structured days…read more I Love the commitment of the staff and the way the children are taken care of. The smiling faces of all the children is a great indicator of a great school.

No podríamos estar más felices con Fiorella. Nuestros tres hijos asisten tanto durante el año…read moreescolar como a los campamentos de verano, ¡y simplemente la aman! La filosofía educativa y la disciplina positiva que practican se reflejan en todo: desde la forma en que los niños aprenden a expresarse y pensar con independencia, hasta la manera en que son tratados con amor, respeto y atención individual. Se que esto es y ha sido un trabajo en equipo de las maravillosas maestras con nosotros como padres. Reconozco el trabajo incansable de Ms. Vicky y Ms. Adriana para prepararlos para la escuela, como también Ms. María, Ms. Gisel, Ms. Jasmin y Ms. Roxy. Todas excelentes y cálidas personas. El enfoque de inmersión al español ha sido una experiencia de su a importancia para nuestra familia e increíble: nuestros hijos lo han fortalecido de forma natural y divertida. Además, el método Reggio Emilia se nota en cada rincón --las maestras guían a los niños con verdadera vocación, creatividad y una preparación admirable, como también, el ambiente se presta para ello. Al igual que el lugar está increíble con canchas exteriores, juegos, ¡y hasta sus propias gallinas! Amo que estén aprendiendo tanto de la naturaleza de esta forma. Como padres, disfrutamos ser parte de esta comunidad tan acogedora. Los festivales y eventos que organizan son hermosos y reflejan el cariño y la dedicación que ponen en todo lo que hacen. Es un lugar donde mis pequeños realmente florecen, y donde uno como padre siente total confianza y gratitud. Estamos muy agradecidos por todo el esfuerzo y dedicación de las maestras, como de todas las personas que forman parte de la comunidad de Fiorella. We couldn't be happier with Fiorella. Our three children attend both during the school year and at summer camps, and they simply love her! The educational philosophy and positive discipline they practice are reflected in everything: from the way the children learn to express themselves and think independently, to the way they are treated with love, respect, and individual attention. I know this is and has been a team effort between the wonderful teachers and us as parents. I recognize the tireless work of Ms. Vicky and Ms. Adriana in preparing them for school, as well as Ms. María, Ms. Gisel, Ms. Jasmin, and Ms. Roxy. All excellent and warm people. The Spanish immersion approach has been an incredibly important experience for our family: our children have strengthened it in a natural and fun way. Furthermore, the Reggio Emilia method is evident in every corner--the teachers guide the children with true dedication, creativity, and admirable preparation, and the environment is conducive to this. The place is also incredible, with outdoor fields, games, and even their own chickens! I love that they are learning so much about nature in this way. As parents, we enjoy being part of this welcoming community. The festivals and events they organize are beautiful and reflect the love and dedication they put into everything they do. It's a place where my little ones truly flourish, and where we, as parents, feel complete confidence and gratitude. We are very grateful for all the effort and dedication of the teachers, as well as of everyone who is part of the Fiorella community.

The most incredible school. My daughter started here at 5 months old and stayed until Kinder. The…read morestaff (who were there all 5 years) is like family now. The environment they create is so nurturing, engaging, and full of love. If you're looking for a truly meaningful bilingual program, I can't recommend Fiorella enough.

Toured the school and submitted application and fee. Received absolutely no communication in…read moreresponse even after following up myself.

Had a few hiccups in the beginning with a teacher that's no longer there. The rest of the staff are…read morewonderful and treat the kids with such kindness. I definitely recommend.