Our little one always feels happy and comfortable with Ms. Christina.. Whenever there is a hiccup…read moreshe has been able to make me feel heard and understood about the wellbeing of my little one. Recently our child transited to a new classroom and he seems to really enjoy his time with Ms. Rasheeda! I love the different activities that are incorporated in the curriculum, especially cultural and historical ones. I would love to see more of that!

This is my first yelp review ever, but I would feel remiss if I didnt mention our experience. I…read morewant to start by acknowledging Christina and the leadership staff for their responsiveness. They made genuine efforts to listen to our concerns and try to support our 2.5 year transition into LSP. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, the reality in the classroom did not match what we were promised or hoped for. We chose Little Sunshine's Playhouse expecting nurturing and structured environment with manageable ratios and true individualized care. Given that LSP charges top-of-the-market premium tuition compared to other local schools we toured and the one we have attended previously ($975 for two days a week to be exact) we expected adequate classroom staffing and support at the minimum. Instead, in the short time we took our son, we observed teachers who appeared unfriendly, overworked, overwhelmed, and left without assistance during critical drop-off and pick-up windows. While the facility abides by Texas state minimum ratios, those state minimums left for unsafe situations and left them with little capacity to welcome a a very anxious and nervous child into a new environment. Some examples: During a drop-off, there was 11 toddlers under the care of one teacher: There was one child standing on top of a table, while the teacher was trying to potty train another child in the bathroom- leaving him on the toilet unattended, the teacher then was then left with the impossible task of managing both safety concerns while trying to emotionally support our son as he struggled with the transition and was crying. She tried her best, but that is just too much for one person to juggle. On his first day, neither the main teacher or her assistant took the time to lift their heads up from their tasks to come introduce themselves to us or greet our son and on that same day at pick up, I observed one singular teacher in the bathroom with a child while the remainder of the class was on a rug unattended by any other adult in the room and the floors were soaking wet from just being mopped and my son was on his hands and knees on the wet floor rubbing his hands in the cleaner and his pants were wet. Why was the floor wet with toddlers in the room and no adult supervision? and on a few occasions I observed mutliple children hitting one another without any adult intervention due to lack of supervision when I sat with him during drop offs. Leaving a child in an environment where staff are stretched so thin that basic safety and emotional support are compromised was heartbreaking and this was just a few examples of the mostly stressful and chaotic drop offs and pick ups I observed. While I tried to be understanding and maybe we caught them in a bad week or two of staffing, I cannot justify leaving my son there when those are my only impressions of how the day is going aside from pictures on an app. We have requested an immediate withdrawal of our son's enrollment. While the management is polite and really tried to fix the situation and the location is beautiful, charging premium pricing without providing sufficient staffing support for teachers leaves children, parents and especially teachers in an unfair, high-stress position. Overall, the energy and vibe of that particular classroom was off and hard to ingnore.

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.

Both my kids attended for years and with another now on the way I can rest easy knowing that when…read morewe need to find care for her, RSP is there. I never encountered an administrator or teacher that was anything less than kind, caring, empathetic, and compassionate.

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!

We absolutely love The Nest at Anderson Mill! We enrolled our daughter when she was only 9 weeks…read moreold, so leaving her was a really big and emotional step for us as parents. From day one, the teachers and staff made us feel reassured and cared for. Everyone truly cares about the children, but a special thank you to Ms. Ines. She has been so loving, patient, and attentive with our daughter, and knowing she is in good hands gives us so much peace of mind. What means the most to us is that our daughter is not just being cared for--she is known, loved, and treated like an individual. Seeing her happy and comfortable at The Nest makes our hearts so full. We're so grateful to have found this wonderful community!

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.

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.

I love our school! I have two children two enrolled and one just started in September. The…read moreenvironment is warm and welcoming and every staff member top- notch from the teachers to the office and kitchen staff to the janitors. SITH has a superb focus on early learners. Teachers and administrators know every student. Walking through the school every morning with my Pre-schooler and Toddler feels like being with a celebrity! The overall feel of the school is kindness and inclusiveness. Special thanks to Ms Aidee, Ms Gigi, Mrs Jessica, Ms Jay, Ms Ashley and Ms Ariana. Our family is forever thankful to EACH of you for your love, dedication and commitment to change the lives of so many children. I am so pleased to be part of the SITH community

They screamed at my daughter way too many times. They would often angril throw her on ground. This…read moreoccurs far too often with the other children. They are forced to endure verbal abuse. I don't even want to repeat what insults they hurl at them. They seem to think it is okay to shut ll children in the rest room and let them cry for hours. How is it possible when you mention the name of Gabi to a student there that it fills him with horror?