this was amazing I was able to learn so much and advanced in school. I really recommend for you to…read moresend your kids to it to.

it was so fun. I had such a fun time there. I get to interact with the instructors and get good…read moregrades.

This is our family's 3rd year at Studio Prep. We love it. To me it is the perfect blend of a…read morechallenging but gracious academic environment with a child-centered focus. we are huge fans of the 3-days-a-week in person school with mondays and Friday home to work quietly and independently. I especially love this for younger kids for whom 5 long days outside of home is too much. As a mom who longs to be involved in my kids' education but not the sole guide, this has been a. Great school for us. The staff are wise, diverse, competent and fun. The community is diverse and somehow harmonious. it's a total pleasure to get to be part of a community like Studio for a season.

We have two kids, 11 & 14 that are just completing their first year at Studio Prep. We have always…read moregone to privet schools and interviewed several before choosing Studio Prep. The staff and other students are great and we are looking forward to the 2026-2027 school year.

I attend this school. It makes learning fun, and we don't spend the entire day taking boring 180…read morequestion test, like I had to do at the public school I used to goto. I enjoy going to school in the morning, and the teachers a very nice. We spend at least 2 hours outside each day. Overall it's the best school I've ever been to.

Toured the school and submitted application and fee. Received absolutely no communication in…read moreresponse even after following up myself.

Starbright is the VERY BEST preschool that a parent who wants the best for their child(ren) can…read morechoose! There are a LOT of options available in ATX, and preschool paves the way to the future: This is a HUGE decision for parents of young children to make! If you want your child to embrace their childhood exposed to and graced with age-appropriate experiences and learning opportunities, to learn about who they are and how to interact with & respect others, and to know what it's like to be loved and appreciated for who they are as an individual, then you found the best that Austin offers! I call Starbright the "Waldorf Prep School," as this is the underlying premise/"curriculum." My children now attend AISD vs. Waldorf, because we don't necessarily ascribe to Waldorf concepts when it comes to grade-school education/philosophy vs. the overall public school experience. For a preschool-age child, the freedom to be a kid --having fun, learning life-skills and experiencing Life, having bountiful learning opportunities, and feeling secure and cared for-- matters! Obviously for a Waldorf-minded parent, this is your preschool! For a parent wanting a preschool to solely/directly to "mold"/"prep" their child for their grueling academic future (which I personally believe subtracts from ultimate well-roundedness and childhood development), then Starbright is NOT for you. For a parent wanting your child to learn, grow, have fun, and be ready for public/private school, keep reading! The Director and the teachers at Starbright: The Director is AMAZING! Her experiential learning and degreed background (well over 30 yrs) as a teacher and guidance counselor are a big part of WHY Starbright is so awesome. She highly scrutinizes and hand-picks each staff teacher, identifying matching qualities included in their background/educational degree, and for a "whole person" concept and presence that exudes love, caring, and respect for others on all levels. Believe me, if a staff member doesn't "measure up," they won't last long at Starbright. But more importantly for a parent "shopping" for a preschool, rest assured that turnover rates are really low because the selection of staff members is so stringent. The teachers/staff at Starbright are there for 1 united purpose: To provide the very best growing/learning experience for the children at Starbright, period. Parental-involvement greatly enhances your child's experience at Starbright, just as it "should be" in the development of your own child. The more you can contribute in any capacity, the more the class (& your child) excels as a whole. I don't want to say it's a "make or break" (for those who have full-time working parents), but some of the extraordinary events that happen at Starbright REQUIRE parental involvement for the greatest experience overall. We attended for years (from 22 months to 6 yrs old x 2 kids approx. 2 yrs apart - both at Starbright) that included a plethora of involved parents: Our experience was far & beyond anything we could have imagined possible in a preschool! Bottom-line: YOUR involvement is what helps Starbright to fulfill its mission & vision FULLY! Starbright Preschool is an extremely valuable, enriching, and loving experience that I wish I had as part of my own childhood. It's not the cheapest, and it's not a specifically academically-focussed preschool. But what it IS at its core -what it provides to each child, your child - is a safe, fun, kid-based/age-appropriate learning environment that develops your child as a WHOLE person, adequately preparing your child for all-around success in grade school, Life, and the future. This review was written as my kids are currently in 3rd & 5th grade. I felt the need to post this after seeing fellow parents of Starbright "graduates" at a middle school (MS) for the writing test portion of application to the MS Academy. We parents couldn't stop talking about how much we loved and appreciated Starbright Preschool!!!

I waited a few years to write this review to have clarity on the situation and not just write with…read moreemotion. Four years later, I still have an extremely negative impression of this school. The blame, I believe, lies entirely with the director at the time, Jean. Perhaps she's still there. I get the feeling my son was accepted for an afternoon slot so Jean and Starbright could get extra money. There was no other explanation for why a new toddler would be accepted if there was no support available for him. My wife took him to the preschool for only 1.5 hours of the 3 hours we paid the first week so everyone could get used to the new situation. She would stay after to talk with teachers and let our son play on the playground. The second week, our son was there for 2 hours. At each pick up, we checked in with the teachers who assured us that our son was progressing as expected. This was his first experience with out-of-home child care. We knew he cried when we left, and we left quickly to make the transition easier for all. We also let everyone at the school know our son cries loudly and they should not be alarmed. On the Friday of the second week, we were pulled into Jean's office and told "this is not working out." She said that one teacher was out pushing him on the swings for the two hours he was in the school's care. The other teacher was with the rest of the kids. I don't blame the teachers, who seemed to lack experience, but the director for putting us and the teachers in such a situation, then not keeping us in the loop and "firing" us with no notice. And when she asked us not to return, she didn't even know our son's name! Our son went on to a fabulous preschool after this horrid place for 2 wonderful years and is now a successful elementary student. I strongly urge you to reconsider when thinking of this school.

Fun, dynamic, and well-organized program--my son absolutely LOVES it! The attention to detail and…read moreoveral takeaway is super impressive. These kids understand programming (and often have grasped a new language) by the end of their sessions, even if they have no prior experience. The instructors are great, and really understand how to keep the kids engaged so that they're learning the whole time, and they take the time to give detailed feedback on each student's performance. My son has participated in Hello World the last two summers and he's eager to get back to it this coming summer break again. I'm beyond thankful that this program exists!

I can not say enough good things about Hello World. My son has done numerous programs with Hello…read moreWorld both over the summer and after school. He is an advanced coder but still learns so much from the instructors. He says they are both fun and extremely smart.

This was our son's first day care and we spent a good two years here so I feel compelled to write a…read morereview for other parents considering sending their kids here. The infant classroom teachers Muss Marissa and Miss Diana sara really the best. They are so kind and you couldn't ask for better care for your little ones. Discovery Preschool teacher Ms. Ariel is wonderful. She's very patient and helped so much with potty training our kid. The previous Center Director Erica and Assistant Director Spencer were great and we choose this center based on first impressions from talking to them. However, a lot changed in the last couple of years with constant staff and management turnover that led to a severe lack of oversight at the facility. We made the difficult decision to leave due to this, but will always cherish the memories we made here and our son's first friends :)

Just a quick communications update. The comment to my review left by Erika from Family Operations…read morewas a nice gesture. However, the actions of the leadership over KindCare on Congress speaks volumes over any words given. Then add on the reported incidents I posted in the review at the bottom. I attempted to contact them via the number that was given in the comment and was met with an automated system. I stopped there and sent a message directly to the KinderCare account that left the comment to the review. Stated that if they would like to talk more on the incident, they can call me directly. Automated systems don't have any place in this conversation.

I wanted to love Magnolia. We carefully chose this program because it presented itself as a place…read morethat understood autistic children and used modern, supportive, ABA-informed practices. Unfortunately, our experience did not match those expectations. During a trial day, a young autistic child became upset after a developmentally typical frustration in a new environment. Instead of observing the calm support, co-regulation, and individualized approach we expected from a program with this stated level of expertise, we experienced a response that felt escalating rather than supportive. There were also concerns with the emotional regulation of the leading staff member, and online records that reinforced concerns related to emotional regulation and safety. The biggest concern was the disconnect between the program's stated philosophy and what we observed in practice. A moment that could have been handled as an opportunity for connection, regulation, and teaching instead left us questioning whether the environment was truly equipped to support autistic children in the way it represents, or any child. Ultimately I did not feel comfortable trusting my daughter to Magnolia. I am grateful we had the opportunity to see this before the school year began, but it was disappointing to have to reconsider so close to the start of school after believing we had found the right fit. Every child deserves a program whose practices match its promises.

We couldn't be happier with The Magnolia School. Our kindergartener found public school…read moreoverwhelming, so three months into the school year, we made the decision to switch him. The small class sizes and personalized learning at The Magnolia School have truly made a world of difference. The teachers and staff foster a warm, engaging environment where kids can have fun while still learning. Our child is now thriving!

Ann Marie and crew have helped my two boys get organized and help with career advise for college…read moremajors. As juniors in high school. They have gotten thousands of dollars in scholarships and many offers of acceptance with their help. Now I have a texas grad and a texas A&M engineering student. Your kids will listen to them. Maybe not you.

We attended one of the free college planning presentations at our son's high school that College…read moreInroads hosted. The information they provided was excellent. We decided to meet with Annmarie to see how College Inroads could help us, as we were completely overwhelmed by the college application process. Annmarie and Dee are so knowledgeable about deadlines, application requirements, etc. Mike was wonderful in guiding my son with the essay requirements. The entire team was excellent at holding my son accountable for the work that needs to be done. If you want to relieve some of the stress and conflict that you will surely encounter with your teenager during the college application process, I highly recommend seeking the services that College Inroads can provide! P.S. My son got accepted at each college he applied to!