I had a very bad experience with a blonde lady at the front in the lobby, she's a hot head and…read moredidn't communicate professionally with my daughter today. She ruined my daughter's day because she told her about her bad negative experiences in life and held her for 7 minutes telling her more and more of how hard and bad her life is while sitting at her desk, texting on her phone while at work and sipping from her coffee. My daughter was in a hurry to pick up my younger daughter who's enrolled here with the learning experience. She didn't make her feel comfortable at all and unwelcome. This is not the first time btw, this is nearly the fifth time and I finally decided to report that lady Karen. we're now late for our appointment. Hope this issue gets fixed, until then have a great weekend!

As we embark on kindergarten, I'm taking this time to reflect on our wonderful experience with The…read moreLearning Experience. We have had such a positive journey here--both of my children have truly thrived and have loved being part of such a warm, caring environment. The teachers go above and beyond every single day, and it's clear how much they genuinely care about the kids. My children have been incredibly well prepared for kindergarten--not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. The curriculum strikes a great balance, and the staff does such an amazing job meeting each child where they are. For example, my son has a strong interest and talent in math, and his teachers gave him work that matched his skill level, which kept him both challenged and engaged. Every teacher we've had the pleasure of working with has been wonderful, supportive, and dedicated. We are so grateful for the foundation The Learning Experience has given both of our children and highly recommend this school to any family looking for a nurturing, fun, and supportive environment.

My baby loves going to daycare everyday The only reason…read moreit's not getting a five is because my baby comes home every day wit a runny nose and I'm they don't wipe it they just leave it to dry

Love La Petite! My kids have been here for years and I can't imagine them anywhere else. Great…read morestaff and very loving to the kids. I would definitely recommend this location to anyone.

We love this place! We have used ACEC for 3 years now and are so happy to have found this gem!…read moreRachel and Kelly do a fabulous job running this program. Both of my children enjoy learning and playing here. They are constantly learning new things and bringing home cute crafts. The teachers and staff all go above and beyond. It is obvious that they all work here because they love children and many of them sent their own children here.

Ashford Child Enrichment Center, lovingly known as ACEC, provides fantastic Mother's Day out…read moreprograms as well as a pre-k program that leaves your kid more than ready for kindergarten. Both of my children attend ACEC. Not only do we love that the school feels like one big family, but the teachers and staff are patient and kind, the children/teacher ratio is great, and the tuition is really reasonable! If you are looking for a flexible program that will love your kiddos like you do, look no further!

My 2 year old attended this school for 7 months. I was really excited about him attending the…read moreschool because it was a Montessori and they were more reasonably priced than where my daughter attended several years before plus they provided diapers/wipes. Ms Abby seemed very professional and stayed on top of everything happening at the school. Everything was going good until it wasn't. He'd caught hand, foot and mouth after attending for a few weeks, had a couple of falls, one that I felt was a little suspect because he was sleeping on the cot and apparently there was a metal part that when he got up being only 1.5 at that time he was wobbly and hit his head causing a nice little cut. I excused because things can happen and he'd just really learned how to walk but I didn't understand why they would have cots with metal exposed in that way. Nevertheless we continued moreso because he seemed happy there and we were saving compared to others in the area. The final incident was when he was bit by ants in the yard. No one called me, Ms Abby just sent an email. When I got home and my MIL who picks him up from school asked me if they'd called and I said No, then checked my email I was furious. They'd called several other times when his temperature was slightly elevated even after taking him to a doctor and letting them know there was no cause for concern (mild congestion) but not this! My son's arms were filled with bite marks and I immediately called Ms Abby but it was about 630 that day. She didn't answer or call back. I was traveling the next day (Friday) and she said she called back but I didn't see a missed call or receive a vmail. We didn't discuss until Monday when I got back in town. She was very nonchalant about it and apologized but couldn't assure me of anything. She said the teachers didn't know there was an ant pile in the yard, which told me they aren't really paying attention to the kids like they should outside nor were they properly safeguarding the yard. She said they'd removed the ant pile but it should have never happened. I also informed her of a possum I saw one day a few weeks before and asked if she knew that they were around her property and she looked really surprised. My son was speech delayed at that time and Ms Abby and one of the teachers who was assisting outside kept pointing out that he didn't even cry he just came to them with his arms out showing them the ants crawling on him. Imagining that still haunts me) In that moment, there were too many things she didn't know and I realized this was an unsafe place for my son and we had to find another school for him. It would have been a nice gesture to return the remaining tuition we'd paid but she and her partner (who is her dad) refused to give me the money back for the remaining weeks that we'd paid for that month. That told me they took no responsibility for their neglect. I was supposed to forgive and forget. If there was someone else who could watch my son his last day would have been the day of the incident. We were able to get him moved a week and a half later. I would have never forgiven myself if anything else happened to him. It could be a 4 or 5 star review had I been lucky enough to not have my kid have this experience but when they are met with challenging situations to navigate, I was able to see their true colors. Being reactive versus proactive is just not acceptable when dealing with children. I couldn't afford to risk any other incidents at my son's expense. We sent him to the more expensive Montessori and he has been thriving there. I guess you get what you pay for.

So many extracurricular activities available that come to the school its amazin. Karate, gymnastic,…read moreballet, basketball and soccer it really frees up our weekends. Also the teachers are amazing!!!-Hunt

The experience that my Grandson has at Creative Care Academy has been nothing short of amazing. The…read morestaff is incredibly dedicated, nurturing, and passionate about helping each child. The center keeps him busy and engaged. He loves going to school and as a grandparent, I am fulfilled knowing that he is a happy baby at Creative Care.

I absolutely love the school. Miss Kris the Director owner is 1 of the nicest ladies I've ever met…read morein my life. All of the teacher's are extremely nice and the kids Learn alot. My daughter adores her teacher, Ms. Taylor. They really took the time to get to know my kid. I would recommend the school to any parent!!!

Great activity for kids of all ages!! Great for motor and social development. Friendly staff and…read morewill be back!

Ah, the glamorous life as the parent of an energetic infant. How do I spend my Saturday afternoons…read morenow that I have an adorable baby? Not sitting on a patio sipping mimosas with my girlfriends (sigh)! Gymboree Play and Music is a great second choice though, and my daughter's first choice for air conditioned climbing fun. She looks forward to each Saturday class with Ms. Taylor for fun, age appropriate games and activities, friends, catchy songs (my husband and I have been singing the 'sitting in my high chair' song all day) bubbles, and of course the indoor playground equipment. She has a blast each time we go, and we love the atmosphere and loosely-structured play environment. While it's encouraged for your kids to follow along with the group activities, if your little one just wants to roll a ball one day, or go up and down the slide, no worries! You be you, little one. Be sure to bring socks for all adults, because if you forget you have to buy a pair for $10 at the front. Kiddos go barefoot to prevent slippage, but do wear play clothes suitable for active play (leave the baby suits and dresses at home and opt for a comfy onesie!). The way Gymboree operates is with a monthly membership that gives you one or more class a week, plus unlimited visits during open gym hours. They have different types of classes available, so depending on what you and your kiddo want for structured play you can choose the appropriate class. We opted for the Play and Learn 3 class after attending the Play and Learn family class we did for our free preview. The family class is for all ages 0-5, and is geared towards families with multiple children attending. It was fun, but we decided the age-appropriate class made the most sense for us. As an FYI- more Hina one adult can attend with your child at once. We attend on Saturday and most of the kids have both parents in attendance, and it's a fun way to meet other parents in the area. Now if only we could incorporate mimosa into Gymboree play, that would be the best of both worlds.

I am extremely pleased with the care and professionalism this daycare provides. From the moment you…read morewalk in, the environment feels warm, welcoming, and structured in a way that truly supports the children's growth and development. The staff is attentive, nurturing, and consistently communicates with families, which gives me great peace of mind. One of the most meaningful things to witness has been my nephew's progress since attending. He is not only learning, but truly processing his communication, social interaction, and confidence have noticeably improved. It's clear that the teachers are intentional about engaging the children in ways that support both their emotional and cognitive development. I also have to highlight the new director, who has been nothing short of amazing. Her leadership is evident in the positive atmosphere, organization, and overall quality of care. She is hands on, compassionate, and clearly committed to maintaining a high standard for both the children and the staff. You can feel the difference she has made. Overall, I highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for their child. It's a place where children are genuinely cared for, encouraged to grow, and set up for success.

Follow me: Weds (10/1) tuition was due for the week of 10/5/2025, meaning that the week of 9/22…read morewould cover the week of 09/29-10/03. My daughter was picked up late on Monday, 09/29, +$30, and I was late on tuition on 10/01/2025, +30 on top of the tuition. So, on Thursday, I emailed this to Marqueda so we could come up with a payment plan, and I agreed through email. Earlier this Thursday morning (10/02), my daughter was rejected care, not because of my past-due balance on a day-late tuition, but because it was 7:15 am. I was confused because there was no school, and La Petite promotes that on school days, the drop-off time is 6:30 am- 6:50 am, so the kids can make it to school on time. So I had to turn around, call my job, and tell them I had to miss work because of the situation. Second offense, on Friday (10/3), there is still no school for HISD kids. I arrived at La Petite at 6:30 am, and there was no one there to receive my child. At 6:40 am, a lady pulls up and lets us into the building. I'm thinking to myself, "Well, this is strange. Parents have 10 minutes to check their kid in for care, and my daughter is the only one here. This cannot be true that the cut-off is at 6:50 am. I would see other kids pulling in." Then, the daycare teacher who let us in, my daughter, and I see a lady come from the back. I asked her if she had been her the whole time because I had been calling and knocking on the door. She responded, "Yes, she was her, but she could not hear." La Petite is 30 minutes away from my job; therefore, I would be late the day after I had to call out of work because of La Petite. I left a voicemail for Marqueda on Friday, 10/3, expressing my frustration about the situation, and somehow I was gaslit. She said that "I went into working on Thursday, thinking it was Wednesday, so I didn't know they had school, but upon reviewing your account, I see that you're delinquent, and she wouldn't have been able to stay for care on Thursday anyways." Well, that's confusing because remember I said at the beginning of the review that I paid 9/22 would cover the week of 09/29-10/03, so that made no sense. Then, even if so, I responded to the email of the payment plan, and said I would pay on Monday since I was late for the week of 10/05. She proceeded to say I was screaming at her when I was not. She said that I would not let her speak when I asked her throughout the conversation if it was okay that I spoke. She told me that most parents tell them ahead of time that their kid will come in when there is no school, or they will watch them at their house. Like I mentioned before, 10/2 and 10/3 were paid for previously; they always pick her up from school on Thursday and Friday, so why would she not be accounted for? It seemed as if anything I said in response was being turned into something else because of deflection. I had to end the conversation and call corporate.

Don't make the same mistake we did. The school looks good on the surface, rooms, equipment, toys…read moreand the outside. But is lacking in quality, teachers and management, that clearly don't enjoy what they do. Our child was in the Infant Community Program and unfortunately we hadn't seen this school had several negative reviews until it was too late. It is rated 3.1 on greatschools. They held our child's development back, took time away, excluded him from snack time and refused to let him attend the full 3 hours of school until the teachers were ready. This took 5 weeks to "transition" and in the end they blame the child. If they cry and disrupt class they will call you, ask if you can pick them up. As they are incapable of handling children while telling you everyone grows at their own pace. Your child is not their priority they care more about themselves and the group following the rules than your individual child. They want your child to follow their orders. If you raise concerns it will fall on deaf ears, they will lie, contradict themselves and blame the child at the end of the day. During the parent-teacher conference, not a single positive word was uttered about our child. They're all complaints like he is always showing big emotions each potty training session, inability to follow commands, difficult to undress/dress up and the list goes on. Can you imagine how critical and absurd they sound? And when asked, they will dismiss you that they are just stating "the facts." I can understand if our child is between 2-3, but considering he is only just barely 18 months old, their expectations are ridiculous, developmentally speaking.

Both of my children attend St. Catherine's starting in the primary program. I can't say enough good…read morethings about this school!