Our child attend the South location and this is an AMAZING school! I'd recommend to anyone who's…read morelooking for daycare but also wants their baby in a safe, supportive, friendly, social, CLEAN, caring environment. Our child has THRIVED here after a bad experience at another daycare, hasn't been sick once. The staff is communicative, seems to genuinely care about our child and wants them to thrive. It's the same price as the previous daycare but the quality is through the roof. Do yourself a favor and check this place out.

I am so happy we found Mi Casita! The Austin daycare scene is so competitive and I was overwhelmed…read morewith where to start. We were so lucky to get our 2 year old into the school - from day one I have had 100% confidence not just in the level of care they provide, but also in their commitment to my Childs education. She is thriving, learning, and so happy to go to school every day. It's a wonderful, tight-knit community of families with plenty of opportunities for us to connect with other parents and staff throughout the year. We've been so amazed by the immense impact the Montessori approach has made in our child's independence, language skills (both Spanish and English) and compassion.

We've had experience with 5 different preschools at this point, and La Tribu is by far our favorite…read morebecause: 1. The staff are WONDERFUL! 2. The administration is really really on top of their game 3. The outdoor focused experience 4. The Spanish immersion experience You really can't go wrong with La Tribu!

We've had such a great experience at La Tribu. The Tortugas classroom is full of warmth, fun, and…read morejust the right amount of structure. The teachers are patient, kind, and truly invested in the kids. After just four months, our son can count to ten in both Spanish and English, name animals, and shows amazing progress in becoming our little bilingual learner, which is so important for our family. He has grown so much in confidence, language, and social skills since starting here. You can really tell the teachers love what they do, and it shows in how happy and excited the kids are every day. We feel so lucky to be part of this wonderful community.

So my wife and I are moving out from... wait for it.... drum roll... insert joke... haha I'm sure…read moreyou can guess... CA lol. Anyway, we had visited two other facilities in the Bee Cave area and was starting to lose hope. The first two, which I will not name were franchise facilities. Not cool. One actually made my wife and I physically ill. Like we experienced some sort of trauma. Although the employees were nice our experience was not. I was starting to lose hope... that's when we went to Lake Hills. We were greeted by Ms Sandra. She was amazing!!! The facility was beautiful all the teacher seemed to be love by all the kids. Who were all very well behaved and not crying and covered in snot like at the other places. Long story short Lake Hills for the Win!!! luke-darling.com

I have two sons who have been going to Lake Hills for almost 2 years. My youngest just moved to the…read moreP1s today and he was so excited. I did so much research into preschools for my little's now aged 3 and 4 1/2, toured almost all Montessori's and there was just no comparison to LHM. We fell in LOVE immediately during my tour with Sandi. If you want the best of Montessori in Austin/Bee Cave, I would go no where else but Lake Hills Montessori School. We plan on having our littles there to Kindergarten. Love y'all and everyone who works there...y'all are truly amazing,

La Petite Academy 9315 Chisholm location has exceeded our expectations. The staff is caring, from…read moremanagement to the teachers. The facilities are kept clean and feel very safe. The teachers are kind, dependable and hardworking. The meals offered seem healthy and tasty. They obviously put effort into the lesson plans, and there is a fun summer camp program. I would choose La petite even if they were the most expensive in town but they're affordable and have flexible hours to suit your needs. My toddler has never been anything but excited to go to school. Also, I'm convinced they are largely responsible for our potty training success! It's such a human, homey place. You can't want more from your kids day care. Shout out to Ms Carina, Ms Heidi, Ms Crystl, Ms Alex and Ms Jewel for making every school day a blast for the guy I love most.

We love LPA! My son has excelled in so many areas of development thanks to the amazing teachers and…read morecaring staff. My son graduated from pre-K this May, but I have confidence that, because of LPA, he will continue to be great!

Echoing another reviewer who compared this to Habibi's Hutch--only in my opinion better: way…read moresmaller (Habibi's Hutch has grown to massive enrollment), homier, calmer. AP is owned/operated by the most loving, caring, warm couple who are native/long-time Austinites. After only nine months my 2.5yo, who had no prior Spanish exposure, is speaking entirely in Spanish to them. AP is casual, with no strict dropoff or pickup times, and with long hours to accommodate busy parents. Kids are outside almost all the time playing in *shaded* space (surprisingly rare among preschools we toured), and they come home a little dirty and covered in paint, just the way I'd want it.

Academia is a wonderful Spanish immersion daycare in Austin that feels like a home away from home…read morefor our son! The teachers are incredibly caring and create a safe, warm environment where children feel free to be themselves. They really let the kids explore and play outdoors, making nature a big part of everyday learning. It's a place where kids can get messy, try new things, and develop a love for discovery--all while picking up Spanish naturally. Academia is a gem for parents who want a nurturing space for their little ones to grow and learn!

We love St. Michael's - the Reggio-inspired approach is amazing -- it's hands-on and lets the kids…read morereally explore and learn through play. The guides are incredible -- so kind, creative, and genuinely invested in each child. You can tell they truly love what they do. Our oldest just graduated and grew so much here, both socially and emotionally. Our middle child is there now and comes home every day excited to tell us what she did. We plan to have our youngest join school soon. The classrooms are beautiful and thoughtfully set up, and the whole environment feels warm and welcoming. We couldn't be happier with St. Michael's -- it's a very special place.

I spent a long time searching for a day school that felt like the right fit for my daughter - and…read morethen we found St. Michael's! We absolutely love it. The small student-to-teacher ratio allows for such personal attention, and every single teacher and staff member knows my daughter by name. The environment is incredibly warm and joyful - the kids always look genuinely happy, and most importantly, my daughter is thriving. Since starting at St. Michael's, she's come out of her shell, grown in confidence, and learned so much. As a parent, I also appreciate how involved we're allowed to be -- there are plenty of volunteer opportunities if you want to engage more closely with the school community. Couldn't recommend it enough!

Update 2: Not much to add to my previous reviews. Kiddo is now in first grade, second year in the…read more"K-1" group after 2 years in preschool. He's continuing to thrive and love school. Attentive, engaged, loving guides are supplemented with well loved "specials" teachers in PE, gardening, music, and Spanish. And the educational model allows each kid to progress at his own rate without isolating or stigmatizing the differences. The parent community is engaged and generally quite pleased with the school. Is it perfect? No, because it involves humans. But the administration seems to look honestly and regularly at its own strengths and needs, and makes improvements in a structured way. For our money, Headwaters continues to offer our little guy a great start in education, and that feels like the most important investment we can make at this age. ---------- Update: It's been over a year since my review below and things keep getting better. Thanks to the combination of attentive, loving guides and Montessori based curriculum, our little guy has really blossomed. He's headed into kindergarten in the fall and he's both socially and academically ready. And I mean really ready... he's already reading at the complexity level of "Elephant and Piggie" books, and doing addition and subtraction,all before spending a single day in K and with admittedly very little prodding at home. Mostly we're trying to keep up! (Side Note: if you're a parent of littles and haven't yet discovered Elephant and Piggie, you're missing out! But I digress.) Unsurprisingly, we're staying with Headwaters. It's a commitment and a significant expense, but given what they've done for him so far, and what we see coming based on several visits, it's an easy decision. By my reckoning it's one of the best parenting decisions we've made, and that counts not letting him run with scissors and hiding the chocolate syrup. ------Original Review--------- Headwaters is the new name for the school which operates three campuses in Austin, together spanning pre-k through 12. This review is for the "Springs" campus on Manchaca and Berkeley, which serves the preschool population. Our son started in another local, well-regarded school, but we pulled him out because it was such a "strict" Montessori program that forced our bright, happy, highly verbal little one to work in solitude for hours at a time. I am so glad we got a spot here. The guides are caring and knowledgeable, and strike a balance between kids working alone and working together. The Montessori approach we wanted is here, but in a "follow the child" sense, as opposed to a "dogmatically do exactly what you think Maria Montessori did a hundred years ago" sense. Since MM's fundamental idea was in fact "follow the child," for my money, this is more authentically Montessori than the other program which boasted more certifications. There's even more to love here. The program includes mental, physical, and social & emotional development, but without pushing kids past what's age appropriate. They're encouraged to challenge themselves but also to play and be kids. After 7 months, the positive effects on our kiddo are apparent. He's learning, he's being guided and cared for, and he loves it. As I write this, he's on spring break and asking daily when he gets to go back. As an added bonus, we've also enjoyed the parent community and the many opportunities to join the class for some holiday songs and a party here and there. We have one more year on this campus before moving on to the early elementary level. But all indications from parents and my own investigation is that it's as good over there as it is where we are. I think we're in it for the long haul.

I worked there for 13 years and only left because I got married and relocated. It is truly a…read morecommunity. My realtor was a former parent, our campus manager was our officiant. This place is a family and I miss it every day. Every child is known by everyone who works there.

After moving back to Austin, we looked at several preschool facilities in the downtown area. St…read moreMartin's definitely stood out from the rest! We were instantly impressed by the school itself, and vast resources offered (full size gymnasium, cafeteria, chapel etc). Not to mention the super friendly and helpful management staff. Once our 4 year old daughter started there, we were blown away by the care, love and attention of the staff - and the wonderful curriculum offered. Cannot recommend this preschool highly enough!

We've loved our past 4 years at St Martins Preschool! The teachers, staff and administrators all go…read moreabove and beyond to make sure your child is loved and cared for, all while meeting their individual educational needs. It's more than a school, it's a community and family