As new parents during this pandemic, we were very apprehensive regarding the idea of a preschool…read morefor our baby daughter. All our worries and concerns completely disappeared once we came across Learning House Preschool (LHP) in Round Rock at the referral of a coworker's family. Miss Reena has a 25 year experience in taking care of children from infancy through the pre-school years, and it shows. From our very first interaction we felt safe in the knowledge that our daughter will be in good hands in a healthy, safe, and structured environment conducive to learning and development, not just a "parking lot" for babies during the workday. We were given an after-hours, thorough tour of the facilities prior to enrolling, and we were impressed by the meticulous care with which everything is done, from the Montessori/Phonics methods of learning for all children, to the great variety of play/learning stations, the various activities offered, and the seemingly odd conviction (from a business perspective) to choose a smaller number of children receiving exceptional care and education over a larger number of children without this personalized attention. We have seen enormous changes in our daughter's development in less than two months, with much greater independence in play, improved confidence in exploring the world around her under supervision, as well as practical improvements such as sleep and eating, and we can directly attribute every single improvement to the tireless work of Miss Reena. Although there are no "fancy" offerings such as video surveillance and smartphone apps, parents of both infants and toddlers have open lines of communication in realtime via WhatsApp channels, and a daily personalized report during drop-off and pick-up to address any issues/concerns and offer invaluable advice on everything childcare-related. We have seen from other parents that they completely trust LHP with their children for all their formative toddlerhood and preschool years, and although our daughter is not old enough for the complete learning experience yet, we can definitely understand the strong bond parents and babies feel to LHP. Honesty, transparency, constant feedback, and an overall safe and loving environment made LHP the right choice for us, and we are looking forward to the next months and years of seeing our baby growing, socializing, learning, and getting ready for school!

We have been at LHP since November 2022. Our 3 year old had a brief break in childcare so it was an…read moreadjustment for him to return. LHP was very patient. Since our son has been enrolled, we have noticed a huge difference in his vocabulary. He is so talkative and expressive, and I believe that LHP has had a huge influence on that. Our son looks forward to playing with his friends every day. It can be stressful to find a childcare provider that you feel comfortable with and trust leaving your child with, I can say that while our son is at LHP, I know he is cared for and learning! We sadly are switching schools because of the commute. If it not for the commute, we would stay for sure. We will miss LHP and thank Reena and her staff for caring for our son so deeply.

My son, 8 yrs old, has gone to Stepping Stone for 2 years for after school care and summer camp…read more He has also gone to Kids R Kids in the Teravista neighborhood and says that he likes Stepping Stone better. He thinks the outside play area is better, and that the place is bigger and has better toys. The staff is pretty consistent with an acceptable turnover rate. My son has never complained about anything and actually asks if I can let him go to Stepping Stone instead of being an early pick-up on days that I get off work early. I sent him to the 'Y" summer camp this year. They have a lower cost and more activities, such as paintball, daily swim, rock climbing, gaga ball, etc.. Even with all of this, after several weeks my son didn't like it as much since they were outside for almost the entire day and he said he missed his old friends. When I enrolled him back at Stepping Stone he was really excited and is still loving it.

Parents considering Stepping Stone: please read this before enrolling your child…read more My experience with Amy at this location was extremely disappointing and, in my opinion, completely unacceptable for someone working with children and families. I NEVER told Amy that I refused to pay. I explained that I was struggling financially and asked whether my balance could simply be divided into 2-3 payments. I was not asking them to erase the balance. Her response was no, followed by telling me not to bring my child back. What makes this worse is that I am now being charged for two weeks even though my son only attended one of those weeks. I am disputing that charge. As a parent, what concerned me most was the way the situation was handled. There was no compassion, patience, or attempt to work with our family. My son had also reached the point where he would cry when it was time to go there and when I picked him up. I hope Stepping Stone's corporate management takes complaints like this seriously and carefully reviews how this location is being managed and how parents and children are being treated. I cannot tell another parent what decision to make, but based on my family's experience, I would not enroll my child at this location again.

Our son was at OWM from ages 3-5 and went into Kindergarten reading 3 years above his grade, and…read moredoing math 2 years above his grade. His wonderful teachers, Ms Pragya and Ms Sarika, really worked with him during the classic Montessori daily Work Cycle to teach academic skills. Those efforts from both the teachers and my child now show brightly as he navigates public school.

We have our 1 year old daughter here and this is the first time she's been away from home since she…read morewas born (Covid-era baby). My husband and I toured several daycares before deciding on OWM. The Director Tonya really took her time and explained how this daycare ran with clear expectations. We were super picky about where we wanted our daughter to go - with care and safety as our #1 priority. Our daughter loves it here and we feel like she is in wonderful hands (Ms. Megan & Ms. Vivian are her teachers and Ms. Sarah greets us at the door). We get updates throughout the day with detailed summary after we pick her up. She's learning a ton and she's only 1 (Montessori work & educational songs). I highly recommend this daycare! :)

This place is amazing! My daughter went there for years and loved it! Teachers are great! It is a…read moreMontessori school so they follow a curriculum which was great preparation for elementary school! Love this place and they will always have a special place in our hearts!

My daughter started Pflugerville Montessori when she was 3 years old and she has thrived so much…read moreunder Miss Alla's guidance. After starting there, within a month she started recognizing lowercase alphabets and within few months she started showing signs for reading readiness. She also knows countries all around the world ( 50+ country names), continents, oceans, famous painters, famous places,US presidents, etc. I liked that they follow Montessori approach so that each kid can learn at their own pace. My daughter is not the one who can sit at one place and follow any curriculum so this school was a good fit for her personality. I can't forget the time when I saw my daughter performing a dance in front of so many people.All thanks o Miss Alla and other supporting teachers. She takes very good care of kids and treat them as her own. Even takes additional steps to make sure kids have finished their lunch. Who does that? I was very happy the care my older kid got there and my younger one will start there soon.

We've been part of Sapientia Montessori for several years now. One of our kids went through the…read moreentire elementary program, and the other has been here since preschool and is currently in elementary--and I genuinely couldn't be more grateful for the experience. What makes this school stand out is the personal care and attention every child receives. It's not just about academics (which are strong), but about helping kids grow into confident, kind, and thoughtful individuals. At the center of it all is Ms. Kalika, the principal. She doesn't just lead--she sets the culture of the school in a very real and hands-on way. Her presence, values, and commitment to each child show up in everything the school does. One of the things we've especially appreciated is their participation in the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) program. It gives kids a unique level of exposure and global perspective at such a young age--something we found incredibly valuable and rare. Sapientia has played a big role in shaping our kids--not just academically, but in who they're becoming as people. If you're looking for a school where your child will be truly seen, challenged, and supported every step of the way, I'd highly recommend Sapientia Montessori.

We learned of Sapientia while waiting to move off the waiting list from a Montessori school in…read moreAustin. We wanted a solution for childcare for our toddler twins at that point, and we'd observed some of our friends' children exit their early years in Montessori with the calm confidence we wanted for our kiddos. At Sapienta, our girls were welcomed with kind hearts. The guides (teachers) provided the resources to not only build a foundation for learning but a love for it as well. This fostered our girls' ability to read by age four. Their enjoyment of books grew exponentially over the next 10+ years, helping place them in the gifted program. Their achievements weren't limited to language arts. They excelled in every subject as they transferred to public education for middle school. The nine years they spent at Sapientia Montessori--three of them with the school director as lead teacher in the elementary class--gave them a springboard into academic achievement. Today, that investment in their Montessori education has resulted in grades, test scores, and critical thinking that are getting them accepted into the country's top engineering and aeronautical programs. We eventually made it off the wait list for that Austin school, but we chose to stay at Sapientia for the community and dedication to a child-centered approach to learning. If we had it to do again, we wouldn't change a thing.

Our son just completed pre-k here and we were very happy with the experience. The staff is…read moreconsistent and they are both kind and motivating to the children. It feels very much like a family, and we got to know many of the other parents through various birthday parties and other school events. Recommended!

Beautiful school! The teachers are so patient and I definitely see an improvement with my child's…read morespeech and behavior. I feel very confident with my child attending there. Would highly recommend.

This school is absolutely amazing. My daughter went here back and 2017-2018 and we moved out of…read moretown for me to continue education. Now that we are back in the Austin area, there was an opening for my son to start here and I am so excited to see how he grows here. So far he has learned to spell his name and is practicing writing it. He is left handed and they also nurture this because previous schools would try to make him be right handed. They also have the students do show and tell every Friday. I love Mrs. Kim and all the staff!

We've been attending Ashford for a couple years and love it! We can see the academic growth in our…read moredaughter and are pleased with each teacher. Our 2 school aged kids also attend during the summer when they have amazing activities each day. Cost is very reasonable. So thrilled to have an amazing school so close to home.

We love Mimi's Learning Center! All of the teachers are wonderful, especially Megan S, who goes…read moreabove and beyond for her class. The owner, Samantha, is great. She is very responsive and attentive to any questions or concerns I have as a first-time mom leaving my kids. Mimi's is our kids' home away from home, full of love. They have learned and grown so much in the nine months we have been here.

I found Mimi's Learning Center 8 years ago and I've loved it every day since. The staff is…read morewelcoming and loving to the children. I appreciate the phone calls and texts when they need me and their safety measures. (High fence/cameras/locked doors)