Flamingo School Is a local family run preschool, since 2012…read more Owner is a medical staff and she is there teaching children as well, I feeling safe to put my daughter there. I found this school has been rated best school in Dallas and Richardson for times. My daughter enjoyed learning and playing there, so I'm able to go to my job and don't feel any hassle. Teachers are so amazing with kids, my daughter loved the school. One thing I hear from owner, this school building is Richardson City assigned as tornado shelter. This is so amazing to me, I can't find any other school have this quality building, as I said I feel safe to have my daughter in Flamingo School, for many reasons. I'm very thankful that my friend introduced me Flamingo School for my daughter. We all loved Flamingo School, I'm strong recommend Flamingo School for all parents. Thanks Flamingo School, we love you

I couldn't imagine a more caring and compassionate place for my child to be. The education is…read moremulti-faceted and fantastic, and my child is thriving!

The very first morning we dropped off our oldest son at The Octopus Garden, I was sad getting into…read moremy car, that mommy feeling of longing for her child. Another dad, getting into his car, recognized my feelings and reassured me with a smile and "Don't worry. Pretty soon it will feel like family!" He was right. The Octopus Garden has become all three of my children's home-away-from-home. They feel safe. They are loved. They learn. They have good friends. It's a preschool where manners and kindness are taught along with the ABCs and 123s. It is a very special place, a place that is governed by Love. Now when I drop my kids off at The Octopus Garden, they run in happy! They are greeted with smiles and hugs and everyone is eager to begin the day. Each week they are introduced to new concepts, books, activities and are fed healthy meals. The dedicated teachers at The Octopus Garden have become our true allies in parenting. They are our friends and they do indeed feel like our family. My husband and I are comforted with the knowledge that our kids are being provided with the same care and kindness that we provide in our home. We feel so blessed to have The Octopus Garden as our preschool!

Not great. The school's website and staff appeared to misrepresent what the school's strengths and…read moreweaknesses were. The website says they have won awards for being good with kids who have special needs - they were not good with my son, who was just diagnosed with ADHD. The parent manual says they work with parents if kids have trouble in the classroom. They did not work with us, although the director did tell me that they worked with another child for a year until he went to kindergarten and ended up bringing a knife to kindergarten. It seemed like they favor kids who have been there for a long time or whose parents they know, I'm not sure. They did not appear willing to work with our son's therapist to develop a plan for our son, either. The director told us, "sticker charts don't work." I also didn't feel like they did much "teaching." My son did not do one worksheet during his time here. I did not see any educational work coming home. The children in his class seemed to bully a lot for such young kids. They called our son a cry baby and made fun of him for calling his mom "mama." The teacher is very experienced, but she appeared to be worn out or overwhelmed. The facilities are inviting but seem crowded and less than pristine. On the positive side, I will say that my son had fun with a lot of the activities they did, such as the summer luau. The director is pretty good at communicating with parents, even though I felt that she was either biased or dishonest in her communications with me. Bottom line? If your child is a fairly easy kid, and you aren't too focused on your child getting the best educational environment you can find, this school might work for you. If your kid is hyper or challenging like mine, this might not be your first choice.

Beautiful sanctuary and lovely staff who truly care. I chose this church for my mother's funeral…read moreservice. They immediately took me under their wing and comforted me and made the process as pleasant as possible under the circumstances. Huge kudos to Karen !

My hubby and I have been attending First United Methodist Church Richardson for about a year. I…read morecan't get over the friendly community that we are surrounded by. We like to attend the Access Worship service at 5 p.m. on Sunday evenings. The timing allows us the opportunity to sleep in on Sunday morning and still have the chance to go to church. I love our church!

I can't say enough great things about Grace! My son…read morecurrently attends, and has since he joined the 2 year old class. My daughter attended the 2, 3, then 4 year old classes. She started kindergarten this year with so much confidence, and I fully believe it's from the lessons she's learned at Grace. My children have absolutely adored their teachers and classmates, and I couldn't be happier with the entire Grace team. They truly care about the kids. Their lessons are incredibly well rounded to give them the education they need, while also being nurturing and kind every step of the way. I will forever be grateful for the Grace team!

We've had a great experience in twos, three, and 4/5 classes! Everyone is very responsive, and…read morehelpful. Glad my youngest still has a few years left here.

Our daughter has been with Katya at La Petite Ecole since just under five months old and is now…read morethree. We have been incredibly happy with our choice and always feel comforted knowing how well she is cared for each day. The extensive experience and knowledge that Katya has is such a benefit as we have navigated sleep changes, potty training, and more! Our daughter has consistently exceeded milestones, has made great friends, and truly enjoys going to school each day. We are so glad that we found La Petite Ecole!

Our son has been at La Petite Ecole for over two years now. My husband and I are so grateful we are…read moreto have him in their care. Our son is always excited to go inside. He's clean, well fed, and happy when we pick him up. He has exposure to Spanish and French which is a huge bonus! Our son has exceeded all of his language milestones and I know that's in part because the daycare is very interactive with the kids. Katya is very experienced with children. She makes us aware of any concerns and responds promptly if we have questions. Our experience in the beginning was very professional. She was our first tour out of many and our top choice out of the day cares we saw.

Great school with the teachers who are passionate. My son has grown to be respectful, caring and…read moreloving. Many thanks to the teachers!

My son who is 3 years old, has been enrolled with Tzu Chi since Summer of 2014…read more We had previously enrolled him with other preschool [not naming names, but considered as one of the posh/exuberant tuition preschools], and was not happy with the ongoing turnover of the teachers and officers. Our relative told us about Tzu Chi, and after much consideration, we have decided to try them out. Truly what made the biggest difference, is that this place is as with how it's named, the people there genuinely care and show great deal of love and dedication. For the past year, I have not seen any turnover, and the teachers are amazing. We have Mrs Chang and Ms Julie and they are both the most caring and loving individuals. Sometimes I feel guilty for how much feedback they give me on what to work on with my child, that I ponder who is the one that actually truly have my child's best interest, me or his teachers... It pressures me to put just as much effort and dedication to the wellness of my child. The way how their curriculum works is that they have 2 days that they focus fully English, and 2 days that they focus fully Chinese, and then 1 day that is half and half. The emphasis of their learnings is not only on the educational aspects of things, but also showing respect, humidity, and appreciation. They have lots of hands on activities, such as - they had the kids make cookies and then they do fundraising events [cookie sales] to help with ie. the Nepal earthquakes and such. If you are not familiar with Tzu Chi, it's a large organization that does a lot of humanitarian work, and their teachings evolve around giving back, helping others... My son loves going to school, and love the food there [a lot more than my own cooking]. The director Mrs. Lin is wonderful and very attentive. All and all, I feel very fortunate to have my son here. I truly feel that he is set up for success, and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking childcare.

We highly recommend this Primrose location for the peace of mind it gives when you're away from…read moreyour child. The entire staff truly make it feel personal, they always know our names and our child's name, and it feels like everyone knows everybody. They have a strong system in place and consistently follow it, which gives us a lot of confidence in the care and structure they provide. At one point we shared a bit of feedback, and the director stepped in and addressed it almost immediately. That really showed us that parents' voices matter here and that they genuinely care about getting things right. At this stage in our family's life, it has been a great fit for us. Thank you, Primrose, for taking such great care of our family!

Primrose has made us feel like we found a home for our tiny man! All the admin staff have been…read moregreat to work with and very communicative. Our infant teachers (Mrs shomaker, Ms hail, and Ms banan) have been such a joy! They have loved on our son in a way that's made us feel at ease leaving him each day. They are so communicative with things big and small and it's so appreciated! One of our favorite aspects is the amount and variety of the meals he gets each day. This can be such a stressor, so knowing he's eating so much variety each day without us having to plan or prep any meals is a dream. We were so worried and skeptical to finally put our son in childcare outside of our home and primrose has been the perfect fit for us and we couldn't recommend it enough!

I went back to work from maternity leave on 6/15. After lots of searching and A LOT of continued…read moreanxiety I enrolled my baby girl at Canyon Creek Daycare. I am so unbelievably impressed. As you can imagine it is not the most ideal (is it ever?) to send a newborn to daycare. They have exceeded my expectations in every way. Every single employee is so pleasant to talk to. Their communication has been seamless. I am not able to physically meet her teachers, but we have had zoom calls and they have an amazing app that they send constant pictures and videos throughout the day. They do such a fantastic job at trying to figure out this whole new norm we are living in. Most importantly you can tell they loveeeeeee the kiddos. Genuinely love and are happy. I toured quite a few daycares and you can tell when employees are not happy. I could ramble on about all the great things, but you get the point. If you're looking for childcare in the area I HIGHLY suggest to check them out!

Our son has been attending Canyon Creek since he was 18 months. We saw immediate gains in his…read moresociability and verbal skills after enrolling. His teachers have been top notch. He even asks for Ms. Emma on the weekend! The directors are approachable and accommodating. The curriculum has helped our son prepare for preschool and kindergarten. Also, they cater food for lunch! All in all, CCD is a wonderful facility to consider for your little one.

We love Lala's! Both of my daughters attended/attend and they were/are happy, clean, well fed, and…read moreloved. My oldest daughter would cheer as soon as we arrived at Lala's every morning. It's hard to leave your babies in someone else's care but Lala and Coco make it easier. They always greet the babies with love and excitement and you can tell that they truly love the babies. If you're looking for a place that will sleep train your baby, feed them home cooked meals everyday, bathe them, exercise them, develop them, get them in a routine, and love them then this is the best you will find! Also, she has birthday parties, photo shoots, lots of crafts and keepsakes from the babies. Plus an instagram page that constantly keeps you up to date on all of the cute things they're up to everyday. We were lucky to get in twice with the long waiting list that Lala's has. Thank you Lala and Coco for taking such great care of our baby girls!

Lala and Coco are amazing! They've been essential in helping with the growth and development of our…read morebaby girl. She has learned sign language and key words to help communicate all within her first year. They've also been very helpful for us as first time parents in assisting with schedule recommendations beginning at 4 months old.

If curriculum, safety and quality childcare is a priority, I wouldn't suggest this particular…read more'private' school. The fences where the children play are low enough for a weirdo to reach over and snatch a kid away. The building is old, I found it very unsafe and cluttered. Children are free to do as they please, with no solid routine. The mere fact that they allow kids to watch TV rather than learn something is appalling. Sure, it's cheap care, but you definitely get what you pay for and with this place... it's hardly nothing.

I observed the teachers with the children from Village School who were taking swimming lessons with…read moremy 2 children at the Richardson YMCA summer of 2011. The teachers were very loving and the children were very happy and well behaved. They have an awesome summer program and everyone I know who has their children there is very happy with their care. Most children get enough solid routine while in public school. Many are very grateful for the chance to unwind and read a book, watch TV or play unstructured with toys like children used to be allowed to do.