There are a lot of issues with this daycare facility which is why we took our daughter out at the…read morebeginning of the year. For the sake of brevity, I feel that the most important thing that parents considering this facility should know is that it is no longer a Montessori. None of the teachers are Montessori certified so they're essentially charging Montessori prices for standard daycare. The owner, Jennifer was dishonest with the parents when they moved to this location from the Jollyville location where our daughter attended so I would recommend taking anything that she says with a grain of salt.

TLDR: We had some wonderful/loving experiences with Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Mayada, but have zero trust…read morein owner Jennifer Weerasuria and her husband Matt Nachreiner (COO). The way they handled our kid was completely inappropriate and painful for our family. We attended IMHOC for 2 years, and when we left our kids were 2 and 4 years old. We had slight red flags about the school here and there, but for the most part our kids were happy and seemed to be learning a lot. There was a high rate of turnover with the teachers and staff, and we experienced 3 different directors in the time that we were there. We brushed this off as par for the course at a preschool, but I really wish we hadn't. These things were symptoms of mismanagement and poor judgment on behalf of Jennifer Weerasuria and Matt Nachreiner. A few weeks ago we noticed that our 4 year started having more emotional tantrums and started expressing that he didn't want to go to school. This was unusual behavior, but we chalked it up to being a new developmental stage. We were called in for a meeting with Jennifer Weerasuria to discuss our son's challenging behavior. We worked with her on a really solid plan to help address the behavior, and for the first time felt like we were working with a real partner in helping our son grow. He was exhibiting behavior at school that we weren't seeing at all at home, so we were happy to have the insight and ready to help mitigate. That meeting happened at 2pm, at 5pm we got a call that we needed to pick our son up because he was having a huge tantrum. When my husband arrived, Matt brought our son out and said, "He's not welcome to come back here, man." He said this right in front of our son, and we were expelled from the school on the spot. The other thing Matt said was that the only thing that he could do to "calm" our son down was that he told him that the sirens they could hear were "the police coming to get him". When I asked Matt and Jennifer why we weren't given a chance to work on our son's behavior plan before being kicked out, they said that his behavior had been concerning for weeks. If they were so concerned, why didn't they tell us weeks before? Instead of taking accountability, they blamed the Director they fired the previous month for blocking the teachers from giving us feedback. When I expressed concern over Matt's inappropriate communication with our son and lack of credentials as an educator, he said (happy to share the email): "I'm not sure why you continue bringing up that I'm not an educator, I believe we all are aware this is a fact. However, I can share that I am a parent of 3 and if one of my children ever acted the way we allowed XXX to for so long I would be embarrassed." Please think twice about whether or not you want your kids to be immersed in an environment with this kind of "leadership". Matt is frequently on campus and often working directly with the children. Our son is wrapping up his first week at a new Montessori school and he is a completely different kid. He's back to his happy/positive self and recovering quickly from being redirected. When we ask him how his day was, he chatters away about all the things he got to do at school. When we used to ask him about his day at IMHOC he would kind of clam up and not really say anything. Today he accidentally broke something at the new school, and he immediately ran away and hid. He was terrified and wouldn't come out. When the teachers finally coaxed him out and told him it wasn't a big deal, he said that at his old school he would get in a lot of trouble by "a man" and be sent to the office. Matt is the only man that works there, so clearly our son was intimidated and scared by him. This isn't how a 4 year old should be made to feel in order to help them learn.

The New Chapter in Killeen Texas has been an overall great experience, the teachers and staff were…read moreamazing in helping out myself and other students. The environment was very safe and extremely educational. The amount of knowledge I gained was more than enough to put me at the top of any entry level candidate. I know that with this knowledge, I'll be able to be at the top of my game in only a few years.

Great training programs and amazing staff. Really solid opportunities to get a certification.read more

This is our family's 3rd year at Studio Prep. We love it. To me it is the perfect blend of a…read morechallenging but gracious academic environment with a child-centered focus. we are huge fans of the 3-days-a-week in person school with mondays and Friday home to work quietly and independently. I especially love this for younger kids for whom 5 long days outside of home is too much. As a mom who longs to be involved in my kids' education but not the sole guide, this has been a. Great school for us. The staff are wise, diverse, competent and fun. The community is diverse and somehow harmonious. it's a total pleasure to get to be part of a community like Studio for a season.

We have two kids, 11 & 14 that are just completing their first year at Studio Prep. We have always…read moregone to privet schools and interviewed several before choosing Studio Prep. The staff and other students are great and we are looking forward to the 2026-2027 school year.

For my first session, the tutor was 20 minutes late to the online session. She did not introduce…read moreherself or provide clear explanations or expectations. She was distracted and disengaged. She seemed to be looking at something online that was unrelated to the tutoring session. I ended the session early because it was unproductive. I do not trust this organization to hire tutors of quality after this experience. They refused to provide me with a refund, even though this experience was terrible.

I would give them zero stars, if possible…read more Great service in creating the account and putting my student in front of a tutor. The tutor turn out to be a retired Chemistry professor who spent 15 minutes complaining about the fact that VT assign to him too many students and he didn't have time to take care of anyone. We changed tutor. My student has a question, the same answer was given three times. Finally it came out that my student had not clearly understood what an isotope is. The tutor replied "you should know what an isotope is". We finally gave up and requested to cancel the subscription. They told me to consider it a done thing. One month later, mid-December, I was charged 324$ on the credit card. I called them to ask a refund and to finally cancel the subscription for good. The reply was that the contract does not allow for refunds, only for credit. When I promised to write this review, they told me "ok, we will put you in contact with the special requests team"... Our experience has been that of incompetent tutors and a scam-like approach to billing. At the time of writing I am not sure yet if they plan to bill me again in one month. Don't give your credit card number to this people.

I cannot possibly speak highly enough about the Rise School of Austin. Both my children, one…read moretypical, and one with development delays, attend and love it beyond words. Within 2 months of attending, my son with disabilities did things we weren't sure he would ever do. 18 months later, he has made progress previously unimaginable. The on-site therapists are extraordinary, as is every single teacher, assistant, administrative professional, and intern. Every staff member makes the effort to know every child in the school, so every morning begins with a love fest. (welcome after the Austin commute!) The school's philosophy fosters love and respect and has taught both my children qualities they wouldn't have picked up elsewhere. The rockwall and zip line didn't hurt either in procuring their hearts forever ;) This school has changed our lives, and I am so grateful to have this resource in our community. I highly encourage anyone looking for a well rounded, creative, immensely supported school to look into Rise. I would send my kids there forever if I could!

I can't say enough good things about this school. I'm a journalist and I report on early childhood…read moreeducation- including extensive investigations of daycares regarding safety and quality. Coming from someone who has very high expectations for child care and preschool, The Rise School is incredible. Teachers are highly-educated (all lead teachers have Master's degrees), well-trained with professional development opportunities at the school throughout the year, and incredibly good at what they do. Lesson plans and activities are well thought out and developmentally appropriate..and fun! My 2.5 year old has learned so much and I have absolutely no concerns during the day when he's there- I know he is not only receiving the best education possible (and it's SO important at this age!) but he is incredibly well taken care of. As former special education teachers, my husband and I were drawn to the fact that this school is inclusive and we love that he is learning in a diverse classroom, gaining an understanding and appreciation of differences, and ultimately becoming empathetic and kind, since these traits are embodied by everyone at the school and encouraged in classroom dynamics. This school is such a special place and you truly can't do better in terms of quality and safety than The Rise School!

My children were at Leaps N Bounds for a year and a half - we had an outstanding experience. The…read moreteachers were caring and the environment was always clean and safe. I appreciated that the rooms don't have a lot of clutter and that the teachers are well trained. I would recommend to anyone who lives or works in the North Austin area.

Leaps N Bounds has been a godsent. The teachers there really care about the kids and there is very…read morelittle turn over. Each "school year" my daughter has had the same teacher for that entire year. This was not the case at our last day care. Ms. Annette really cares about the families who attend the school and she creates a positive environment for the kids. The Pre-K graduation was SO well done and the kids had a blast. I felt they went above and beyond and continue to create exciting things for the kids to look forward to (splash day, holiday parties, etc) Ms. Emmy, Ms. Perla, Ms. Maritza, Ms. Michelle and Ms. Diana are wonderful! My daughter comes home with stories of what she did with her teachers that day and it makes me happy knowing she is being well taken care of. We are so sad that our daughter will be leaving for Kindergarten but they have done an amazing job getting her ready!

I love that this office always picks up the phone and answers with a real happy human on the other…read moreend of the line ready to help me with anything I need! They do such a great job of representing the best values possible for our community of children.

You will not find another childcare provider with a more supportive team, extensive research-based…read morematerials, and a staff that truly loves children and families. It is no surprise that Stepping Stone School has been voted Best Child Care for 27 years.

I've been in the tech industry for over 20 years and hitting a rough spot. I'm looking to…read moresupplement my income and maybe even make a complete pivot. I'm a big fan of the night life - dive bars, lounges, speakeasies, and dance clubs. There are mixed viewpoints from industry vets on the value of courses, and you aren't guaranteed a job. But I wanted a solid foundation to start with. Location near central Austin and night classes were convenient for me. And I thought the price was fair for what you get The school is stealthily located in a business park. But as soon as you walk in, it's like entering a fully stocked bar, complete with music, lighting, and hundreds of bottles of alcohol - filled with approximately colored water :) Classes are fast paced and intense. But also fun. Jim is a great instructor that's been in the bar business for decades and is a wealth of knowledge and motivation. If you're looking for a great foundation to begin your bartending journey, I recommend this course

I went into this school knowing nothing about bartending and came out fully confident in my skills…read more If you're willing to apply yourself you'll get a lot out of this and have a really good time doing it. Jim is a really good guy that will force you to learn. He was really helpful for me by staying in contact and helping me land my first bartending job. Definitely recommend this over online or other schools because he has many years of hands on experience. Thanks Jim!