I never know where to begin when it comes to Challenger School and the teachers/staff there because, I can never say enough good things about them. My son started with the school in Fall of 2014 and my daughter started Fall of 2015. Sadly, we are relocating and have to leave this amazing, wonderful place. In my search for a new school, I wanted to compare schools we are considering to Challenger. That's how I came across their Yelp rating and was appalled to find they had one star based on the first review (the only review at the time).
When my son first started here at 3 yrs old he knew his ABC's and could sort of write his name and now just barely a year later he is full on READING and writing beyond what we ever expected when we first started. One of the things I love most about this school is, that the lessons don't stop at academics, they teach our kids values, self respect, responsibility and pride. And yet somehow, with all the learning and hard work these little ones endure while they are at Challenger, they enjoy being there and can't wait to go back. It's magical!! It's so exciting picking them up each day and hearing all about what they learned and they are just as excited to tell me.
And while I am continually impressed with Challenger School's education model, it wouldn't be as effective with out the amazingly dedicated teachers. I feel such a connection to Ms. Brittany ( our son's super terrific teacher) and the Round Rock team because there is an on going stream of communication that we have with them. Nothing goes unnoticed or unreported whether it be a major concern or a new mosquito bite. When we've had concerns or questions their doors, ears and hearts are always open.... I say hearts because they have this wonderful way of truly listening and seem to really care. Example: Ms Zachary, the director spent an hour with me discussing what we should look for in our next school and how we can continue the Challenger curriculum at home if we don't find one right away. She even called a school we are considering to find out more about them for us and give us her professional opinion. This in no way helped her school or her enrollment but, it was a huge help to us and our kids, her students. She could've easily said good bye and good luck and we wouldn't have thought any less of her. But, that's not the Challenger way. .... and this is only one of many many examples I could give of how everyone here has gone above and beyond our expectations.
It's not cheap having two kids enrolled here however, it is money well spent. What we get in return and the knowledge our children have gained in their time here is worth every dollar. Honestly, when I shopped other pre-schools in Round Rock Challenger wasn't the most expensive. However, it did have the most to offer if you are looking for a true school with an effective curriculum and excellent teachers. read more