We have been at Little Hands for only a couple of months, but I have really been impressed. I…read morereceive more pictures and videos of my child than any of the other schools that we have attended. There are scheduled parent teacher conferences throughout the year, and a newsletter is sent out reviewing what the class is covering every week. I love the 4 and 5 year old teacher, Ms Liu. She is attentive and caring. My son's Chinese has improved with his daily lessons. He even recognizes several Chinese characters now. Ms. Xu and Ms. Zhao are always smiling in the morning when we drop off our child. The director, Terri, is very patient and responsible. The school is open many of the holidays that other schools are closed, which helps working parents. Overall, I would highly recommend this school.

We couldn't be happier with our decision to enroll our daughter at Little Hands. Before joining,…read moreshe was reluctant to attend her previous daycare, but everything changed after we found Little Hands. She was so excited to go to school every day, and it is truly one of the best decisions we have ever made for her. Little Hands is a wonderful place for children. It is always very clean, the teachers are incredibly caring, and the curriculum is very well-designed. They cover so many subjects, including science, arts, math, Chinese, Spanish, English, sports, and the kids are constantly encouraged to be creative. We also love how they celebrate various cultural festivals and teach the children to respect and appreciate cultural differences. Our daughter graduated from Little Hands in the summer of 2023. Although we moved out of state after her graduation, we had the chance to visit Austin in the summer of 2024 due to my work. Ms. Terri welcomed us back and took wonderful care of our daughter for two weeks, just like before. Ms. Terri and her team of teachers are truly the best. They are deeply committed to the development and growth of the children and work hard to prepare them for the future. Little Hands is by far our best daycare and preschool center, and we will always come back to visit when we get the chance.

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.

Wow, what can I say, I feel like we won the jackpot when we found Magellan. our daughter started in…read moreKindergarten and although she isn't very good at adapting or transitions, she immediately fell in love with her teachers and school friends.. There are no cliques and no bullying and when we have had issues we have raised them with the teachers and they have jumped on them to solve them immediately, and unlike other private schools there's no sense of entitlement from the parents or students. Also, because the school is so good at awarding scholarships not everyone is 'rich'! The school also has a great parent teacher association which offer weekly meet-ups and play dates as well as adult only events. Each class also has a WhatsApp chat group so parents can easily communicate with each other. If it sounds like one big happy family you'd be right, that's exactly what it feels like. In terms of academics my adhd child has thrived. Diagnosed at 4 we thought she would struggle but the school has been amazing at supporting her needs and accommodating her. They also offer many different seating types from a bouncy ball chair, to cushions on the floor and other such. It's very holistic and non political and offers many diverse ways of learning. They have a calming corner, encourage reading and emotional open communication as well many other ways of teaching emotional and academic intelligence. They teach in Spanish from day one and introduce Mandarin from 3rd grade, they also teach following the international Baccalaureate which is amazing. It teaches the children self confidence through weekly presentations and teaches them autonomy. Honestly this school is amazing and now it goes until 12th grade we are obsessed and so you will be too. But, sshh don't tell anyone about our secret slice of heaven.

My son has attended Magellan since the age of three years old-- he is now in second and we have…read morealready registered him for third grade. Hands down, my husband and I feel it is best decision we have made for his education. Although it can be a bit pricey, we have felt that it has been worth every dollar. He is growing up to be a well spoken, well thought, caring little human. I love that he is bilingual, but I really love his open minded views and his eagerness to learn. The teachers... the teachers have all been so amazing. They are loving, caring and really take each student's personalities and abilities into consideration as they grow from year to year. As I said, it's not the cheapest option and we do discuss yearly if we will be renewing his tuition-- and, with each year this answer comes easier and easier with an astounding "YES". We love the school, the community, the parents and look forward to many more years at Magellan!

Leaving this review for prospective parents looking to chose this daycare for their child. I have…read morenot nor will I ever enroll my child in this facility for a few reasons. 1. They do not answer their phones. 2. They are vague via email. 3. Can guarantee you as the parent, will have more professionalism and better customer service than whoever responds to email inquiries. The phone thing, I do not get it and do not agree. This was the ONLY childcare facility that did not answer their phones once in the dozen times that I called looking for information. Every single other daycare I shopped (over a dozen) either picked up the phone or called me back. How can a childcare facility not answer their phone? I digress I had to ask whoever was responding via email if they weren't enrolling because they did not come out and say it, I also had to ask about a waitlist because this information was not offered (emails to be posted). When I reached out to this facility I let them know what the situation was the response was "we are not enrolling for that program at this time". I was asking about part time, no information on full time was given, nothing about a waitlist (I still don't know the answer about a waitlist because they never responded) Customer service is easy, offer all of the information up front and answer any questions. I asked for a phone call, I let them know I may be misunderstanding their tone, none of this was ever addressed or answered. I wanted to go with this facility because it worked for our price point, schedules, and location. However, if this were the last childcare facility accepting in Austin I would not choose to use them. They don't answer the phone or return calls and seem pretty subpar at answering emails. I'm not usually one to leave a review in this regard however, I feel it important to parents looking for a school for their children to know that they are incredibly unresponsive. Not something that you want to be when taking care of children. I sincerely hope that no one else encounters the same frustrations.

My son has been here since he was 3 months old and he turned 2 in April. We love this place…read more Absolutely love the teachers. My son's vocabulary is more advanced than my oldest was at this age. He is very talkative and active and I attribute that to the environment here. We are moving to Georgetown and I'm seriously considering driving all the way here to continue his care. It is such a great feeling knowing your kiddo is happy to see the teachers...even jumping into their arms at times.

We cannot say enough amazing things about this magical place called Elements. We have had two…read more(rather wild) boys go from early on until Elementary School at Elements. The love, patience, guidance the teachers gave both boys was above and beyond. We would get daily photos of smiling faces every day and fun reviews from what the boys did. The teachers are truly exceptional--caring, attentive, and completely in tune with the needs and interests of each child. We've seen our children grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually in ways that feel deeply authentic and joyful. We also really love the emphasis on community and inclusivity. Elements feels like an extended family, and there's a clear commitment to diversity, kindness, and respect. We can't imagine a better preschool experience. Elements has set such a beautiful foundation for our children's lifelong love of learning--and for that, we'll always be grateful.

We love Elements!! I have had 2 kids go there, my youngest from age 18 months up through preK…read more Every teacher they hire is so kind, patient, and thoughtful. Ms. Jessica really tries to see the best in your kid and help them gain confidence and skills. They focus on inclusion, diversity, and generally learning how to be a great human. They are so flexible with various needs and really just have gone above and beyond for our family. We previously were at a more corporate daycare which always felt chaotic to me. This has been the most peaceful experience and I am so glad my kiddos got to be a part of the Elements family.

I'm so glad my LO was able to attend here. The teachers really care, my LO is safe, and it feels…read morelike a family. I get so many art projects (treasures!) each week. They have a curriculum and are always teaching the kids responsibilities. Even in the short while my LO has attended, he has learned so much! Thank you, NAMS!

We had a great experience at NAMS, our 2 year old son was there for most of 2021, and I wish it…read morecould've been longer! He grew so much in that time, and even with the difficulties of COVID it make me so happy to see him participating and learning. Miss Laurie is just awesome, my LO still asks for her, she really helped him adjust to going to school and gave him all the extra support he needed. It was clear he was well cared for there, and I really appreciated their COVID safety... while most friends and coworkers have had regular closures of their daycare or preschool because of COVID we did not have a single case or closure while we were at NAMS. I loved all the art he brought home and all the different activities he did. It was clear he was learning and having fun. Definitely recommend, you can feel comfortable having your child here.

I reviewed Mandarin with Lan Laoshi this past fall to help review for the ACTFL OPI exam. She had…read morea variety of lessons that helped me feel comforatable and confident going into my exam. As a trained ESL teacher and linguist, I was quite impressed with her knowledge of language and linguistics to help explain aspects of intermediate Mandarin to me. Her lessons remind me of how I teach! James Yonts ESL Teacher/ACC Professor

Great immersion program for kids! We recently moved to Austin and a search for Chinese immersion…read moreprograms on google was not very fruitful. Luckily, the few results that came up brought my attention to Marvelous Mandarin. They have a wonderful (and affordable) summer immersion program. My daughter was in one of their 3 week programs and abacus math. Ms. Lan and her staff makes the program fun and interactive. I found my daughter singing and speaking in Mandarin at home, a feat considering I can barely get her to speak her other languages at home. There was no question that she would also be enrolled in their fall program.

Our 4 year old boy Kai, looks forward to Cool Panda every Saturday! He has attended the Saturday…read moreimmersion class for the first year, and he has already picked up some vocab, saying simple phrases, and understanding even more. Ms Siugi allowed us to have Kai sit in one of their demo classes previously to see if he would do well when he was 3 and it was a hit! I always love seeing how all of the kids quickly absorb and have fun interacting in Chinese school! Ms. Siugi is such a positive influence of joy who has a wonderful crew of staff to interact with every child with personalized attention at drop-off, and gives parents a recap of their child's progress at pick-up. Her curriculum utilizes games, songs, activities, and crafts/art to keep kids engaged and excited to learn. I appreciate there is homework that we as family can do together and there's always a weekly video recap sent of what the kiddos learned so i get to follow along :) As an American born Chinese now parent who grew up speaking Mandarin but has lost much of it, I am cognizant of want our kiddo to get as much exposure to speaking Mandarin as possible and play based Chinese immersion classes with Ms Siugi is a treat to make it fun for the kids. We're so thankful for how great we get the chance to allow our son to learn in Austin about his culture and making it fun is what I wanted so he could see another side of learning that I grew up with in Houston and my Chinese parents. Plus the fact that my kiddo can say hello, goodbye and I love you to all his aunties and uncles in Mandarin is the cherry on top! :)

My daughter had lots of fun. The teacher engages everyone to join in. She hands out objects to help…read morewith the songs. Highly recommend