This is such a wonderful preschool with caring teachers and a supportive environment. My children…read morehave learned so much and they are always excited to go! I am so grateful to have found this school and highly recommend it!

Canyon Creek Preschool has been a godsend to our family. Moving from south Austin, we weren't…read moretotally familiar with the options up North. I feel so lucky to have found CCP through word of mouth, and both my son and daughter adore the staff, teachers, and friends there. Having previously never done any sort of child care program, I was super nervous when my daughter started at 15 months (former helicopter mama here). Their approach to education, support, and providing my little ones with a loving environment is what sets them apart from any other child care facility I've found. We've been attending since 2019 and returned in 2021, and truly could not be happier. Thank you Casey and team for being so wonderful!

My son started his preschool classes in 2022 and I was so hesitant to put him into school. After…read moretouring the establishment, meeting Steffani, seeing how wonderful the school is I fell in love. I knew my son was in good hands. My son wasn't speaking too much before starting school but after his first year he was speaking full and complete sentences and writing. The teachers there are amazing! They all either had their own kids go through FFP or have taught there for 10+ years. Everyone just seems to be one big family there. My son is now onto kindergarten and my daughter will start her first year there come August. I have nothing but nice things to say about FFP and the wonderful people there.

First Foundations served as our family's first experience with preschool, and for that we are so…read moreextremely thankful. Our shy little daughter just blossomed at this school, to the extent that our friends and extended family remarked on the change in her confidence and demeanor. I'm admittedly a pretty anxious mama bear and I am still, a year later, so shocked at how seamless the adjustment to going to preschool felt for both my daughter and for myself. There were no tears from my little one when I dropped her off, but on more than one occasion she was adamant that she didn't want to leave the school when I picked her up. I could write paragraph upon paragraph, but I'll try to keep it short and sweet because I know firsthand how much energy it takes to search for that perfect fit. Here are some of the aspects that stood out to me! - The whole entire staff here is so wonderful. The director, Mrs. Wilkins, truly pours her heart into her school. She knows and loves each child and greets them by name. She also personally ran my daughter's lunch box/jacket/show and tell item down to her classroom on the more than one occasion that I completely forgot those items in a sleep deprived haze. Our daughter's teachers, Mrs. Gamoneda and Mrs. Pallota, were so kind and loving. Our kiddo can be stubborn, and she started the school year insisting that she didn't want finger paint on her hands. Mrs. G and Mrs. P worked with her, encouraging but never pushing (they even asked my husband and myself if there was any sort of alternative glue or paint she might find more tolerable), and our daughter was beaming with pride when she presented us with a finger painted keepsake a few weeks later. I said I'd keep this short, so bullet points for the rest. - All of the teachers are very qualified. - The school is clean and the teachers had the children wash their hands several times every day even in a pre-coronavirus world. - There are all sorts of fun theme days, class parties and a Christmas program. - This was my daughter's takeaway from our initial tour - two playgrounds! Here is my takeaway - two safe, age appropriate playgrounds that are fenced in. - In addition to the classroom, the children attend Chapel, Spanish and music class (we had the opportunity to observe a bit of the music class on our tour, and the kids were having so much fun). - A perfect combination of play based learning and learning skills that will be needed in kindergarten (our 4 y/o is now able to write her name but she had a lot of fun at school too) - The teachers incorporate super cool activities (a volcano, a caterpillar that turns into a butterfly, a classroom full of tents, reading Biblical stories via blacklight) into their daily lesson plans. - The school is safety minded. This was huge for me. - If you have a baby on your hip, everyone will help you. :) There is a wonderful drop off program, actually, in which teachers are in charge of getting kids from your car. It's very safe and coordinated well. - The school has a bridge program and a kindergarten program. This is actually how I learned about First Foundations. It's seriously the best school, and the only thing I would ever change about it is that I wish our kids could attend for a couple more years.

We have had a wonderful experience with Rising Stars. Low teacher turnover, very caring staff and a…read morewonderful group of kids. My daughter was beyond prepared for kindergarten! My son has found a wonderful group of friends and we have built community with other parents. We consider the staff to be like family and partners in raising our children.

I am so glad we enrolled our son here. The experience we had with Rising Stars was exceptional. The…read moreteachers are so caring a sweet. My son was happy to go to school every morning and we were sad to leave. They send out a detailed schedule for the week with planned activities and learning objectives. They host holiday themed events in class and have small class sizes.

We couldn't be happier with our choice to send our girls to the Ivy School. The teachers are so…read morecaring, the director is communicative and kind, and the school is so clean. They are highly organized and loving. If you are looking for a super high quality Spanish immersion school for your little one, this is it!!

This review is long overdue! The Ivy International School is the only place I feel 100% comfortable…read moreleaving my children for care. Class sizes are small and every teacher there knows my children, even if they were not their specific teacher, which makes me feel like we are a part of a family. Facility is always clean, bright and comfortable. The staff are always smiling and genuinely happy to see the kids. They are open and willing to accommodate to my children's dietary needs and allow cloth diapering. My daughter attended for 4 years and loved every minute. She wanted to get there early and stay late every day. She is currently 9 years old and going into 4th grade. She is a TAG student and does well in all her classes. My son is 4 and is a current student. He loves his teachers and comes home everyday with proud stories of what he learned and the fun time he had with his teachers and friends. He comes home saying new Spanish words every week and seems to be understanding more and more since he first started 2 years ago. All of the achievements and happiness that my children have experienced while at the Ivy International School is because of the knowledgable and warm hearts of the staff which pours down from the top. Esmeralda, the director, always has a smile on her face to greet the children when they arrive. She clearly communicates upcoming deadlines and events. And is in the classrooms daily to help out wherever needed whether that means to clean a spill, assist a teacher or wipe a butt. When times were hard for us as a family, she was understanding, flexible and a great support for both myself and my daughter. I recently moved to Round Rock and the drive takes me 30-45 mins on some days but I wouldn't have it any other way because I know it is what is best for my child.

We're relocating our family to Northern Virginia, and leaving Austin Children's Academy is…read moregenuinely one of the hardest parts of this move. Our son Benjamin has been a student here, and the growth we've watched in him during his time at ACA has been incredible. The teachers and staff didn't just teach Benjamin important skills like potty training and using utensils on his own -- they did it with so much patience and care that he hit these milestones happily and confidently. As a parent, watching your child grow through these big "firsts" is special, and we always felt like ACA's team was as invested in those moments as we were. What really sets this school apart is the sense of family. From the teachers to the entire staff, everyone made us feel like we belonged to a community, not just a daycare. Benjamin was loved and cared for every single day, and that kind of warmth is hard to find. If you're considering ACA for your child, don't hesitate. We are beyond grateful for everything this school has done for Benjamin and our family, and we'll carry these memories with us wherever we go. Thank you, ACA -- you'll always have a piece of our hearts.

Both my sons received quality and education and care at ACA. It's a nurturing and well structured…read moreand safe environment to trust your children in.

This is a gem in Austin! While this school can have a waiting list and be difficult for certain…read moreages to get into, I suggest calling because our daughter's grade did not have a wait. The teachers are amazing. The parents really take time to participate in classroom activities and the director/staff are extremely professional. This place is a good school all around and with a good accredidation background, they really have been a stable presence in the Austin area for a while. The only drawback is they don't offer classes beyond kindergarten. I'd have my child there in a heartbeat if they did.

Thank you for recently posting on your roadside billboard display: "Peace Loves Equality". In an…read moreever-changing world there seems to be so much criticism in the media and negativity spreading through communities regarding equality. What a blessing to see there are wonderful people in my community who still have loving arms outstretched to those who want to serve the Lord without being judged. It was a heart warming blessing to see your loving, kind words on my way to work this week!

I feel obligated to let prospective parents know the reality we (and many other parents) have…read moreexperienced here this past year or so. In my opinion, it is a lot of marketing + optics and not a whole lot of substance. There are some AMAZING teachers who are the heart of this school, but most end up leaving. It's the leadership/owners that need change - overall I found them defensive, retaliatory, and most concerned with controlling a narrative for the sake of their business, which is a shame because it once felt like a dream school. Say something they don't like? They will block you online or unenroll you from the school. The owner will infiltrate parent chats on a private app and attempt to start drama over them instead of using the opportunity to do better. Ask them for clarity on something like why their teacher is suddenly gone? You might get three different answers. We often felt like they thought we were gullible. Any time they get a bad review, a handful of 5 star ones magically appear, with one of the latest showing an accidental "Should I tweak anything?" at the bottom. Whoops. This feels extremely misleading to prospective families who are trying to decide where to enroll their precious babies and who to give their hard-earned money to. We hardly ever knew who was caring for our children everyday. There was such high teacher turnover and new aides subbing in who were lovely, but not qualified to lead classroom instruction. Children struggled emotionally with the constant changing of teachers. There was no syllabus or curriculum plan shared with parents. But they had no problem sending a plethora of generic AI-generated communications, which was odd and not particularly useful or informative to parents. It feels like a daycare in survival mode, while trying to maintain the image of a Montessori that is worth the tuition you are paying. Oftentimes the ratios felt incredibly high. Parents submitted complaints. Teachers noted they were struggling and didn't always have adequate support or supplies. When children would get hurt, teachers would sometimes not have the bandwidth to communicate properly about it and parents would have to seek information from the school. With all of this said, I really hope they find a better path forward and in my opinion that begins with a good look in the mirror and taking accountability. The feedback you are receiving might not feel good, but it's a great way to identify opportunities to be better. I would stop blaming everyone around you and learn that it's okay to be wrong and make change. In fact, many parents would have absolutely extended more grace if the leadership was more humble, honest, professional, and open to real dialogue for the benefit of our children - and the wonderful teachers who work so hard to help them learn and grow.

Let me be clear: we loved this school. We cried to leave them when we moved away and they were our…read morefirst call when we decided to move back. And our love for the teachers has not wavered. But this administration has proven they will always prioritise their own liability & profits over the health & safety of our children and their strategic approach is silence and lies. This is undeniably demonstrable. 05/22/26, a 4yo child was hospitalised after consuming a 30mg THC lollipop in a goodie bag at school - the school was notified before close of business that evening. My son also received a goodie bag but no one from the school called me. I learned from another parent on the evening of 05/23/26 and messaged the school 05/24/26 withdrawing both my kids because of their silence. They only notified parents after I pressured Shavonda to. I messaged them 11:21am, Shavonda called me at 11:30am, and they finally posted a vague, downplayed message in the app just before noon. All of this is documented. They tried to say this baby went to the hospital out an abundance of caution. This child was hallucinating and their heart rate was dangerously high while asleep. They refused to say what was in the lollipop that was dangerous, and when parents who knew tried to comment answering other parents' questions, their comments were deleted. They said they didn't notify parents because they "wanted to ensure [the Nest] had accurate information." They didn't learn anything new between Friday evening and my message Sunday other than the fact that parents were finding out. When parents were demanding accountability, admin's response was to ask who was informing them. When we were locked out of the app and we sent formal demand letters for our deposit back after they violated their own handbook and Texas law, they stonewalled and blocked us. To the media, they claimed this communication failure was on the head of a "staff member", but parents like myself with direct knowledge dispute that. A director change was made just days after that statement to media, and I question if that staff member was thrown under the bus and may need to check their protected legal right to discuss the matters of child safety regardless of any contractual language. They also told media they "are not hiding from [the truth]" and that "when we fall short we say so, we correct it, and we build something stronger." Shavonda & Erica are active paying clients of a childcare business coaching organization called Childcare Millionaires whose staff publicly commented on news coverage of this incident minimising it and deflecting blame from the school. Accountability and betterment will never be found in ignoring the people you hurt, silencing their voices, nor trying to cover it up with lies and bury it all under a suspicious surge of new 5-star reviews, including one that visibly ended with the words "want me to tweak anything". This mess started with the Nest's silence. I frankly feel the opportunity to do better is past them. The Nest is currently under investigation by HHSC for violation of Texas Administrative Code §746.307.

My son goes to LPA and has a great time. The facility is very clean and open and the teachers are…read morecaring and friendly. The children get lots of outdoor play and I like that we send our own lunches. We've been through several different types of daycare and so far this is the best I've found for our needs.

We love LPA. My daughter has attended for 2 years and it has been a great experience. The staff is…read morefriendly and always welcoming. The curriculum is the right amount of play, education, and structure for my 2 1/2 year old. Reasonably priced and great care. My daughter doesn't want to leave. Most days I have to drag her out! She loves it. Highly recommend it.