It might be a great camp, but the registration process was so poor that although we were told we…read morehad a spot at camp, we didn't. After figuring out the complexities of summer camps, I went in person at 10am on the first day of camp registration. I waited in line for 30 minutes. When my registration information was collected I was told that my child got into camp. A week later I was called and told that my child was on a huge wait list and that they didn't get into camp. Of course this meant it was too late. All the other sessions of the camp were full and I'd booked the rest of the summer. I am really disappointed. They are doing nothing about it other than "fixing thing for next year".

All 3 of my daughters have gone to this camp over the past 10 years. The staff is the best. The…read moreunique setting and experience is something they talk about all year. They always beg to go back the next summer. Could not recommend more.

Our family has been at Arbor for over 3 years. We've aged through the toddler program and now are…read morein the primary classes. Both the school year and summer program have been great for us. The kids are outside a lot and in summer, primarily in the morning. Parents are required to contribute via volunteer work or classroom need donations. Arbor is very communicative and lets parents volunteer per their ability and skillset.

Our toddler son attended this school since he was able to walk. He quickly grew attached to the…read morekind, gentle teachers. While attending arbor, we saw his development take off and were constantly impressed with everything he learned there. We absolutely recommend this school and will send our other son when he is also able to walk. :)

We've been at thet central location since it opened about 1.5 years ago. We are in pre-k now and…read morehave loved it here. It'll be hard to see her graduate to kinder, but we'll likely continue in their after school program too to keep up the Spanish. My favorite things about this school: 1. Most of the lead teachers have years of experience and are doing this as a career rather than part time add on to a college degree. 2. All of the teachers are warm, caring, and nurturing. It's in their culture at YPW. 3. Full immersion Spanish! In fact, we felt like they were being too easy at one point this year and letting our kids ask questions in English, but after one request from the parents to pay attention to that, it got more rigorous again immediately. My daughter understands them very well and occasionally starts talking to me in Spanish without realizing it, so I can tell she can speak in full sentences now too. I wish we had this option from when she was 3 months old, but this location wasn't around then! But I'm glad we got enrolled as soon as we did. I'm happy to answer questions for anyone that has them!

School too old nothing new we went on tour and we really didn't like it it is anticuadra as they…read morewould move but they canceled the plans and this school is really all old, carpets the painting of the rooms blue things on the blackboards nothing nice. I would really recommend remodeling and that there is more space in the classrooms that there is modernity really having that old-fashioned I would not feel comfortable leaving my daughter there if you see that there are good teachers but I really make too much money for the school look like this. Apart from going through the middle of a "living room" and now there will be 2 rooms in the middle I really don't recommend it for that

This is truly the happiest place on earth. We are not church members, but my son as been in the 2…read moreyear old class all year. He loves going to school and has made such great friends. The activities are awesome, and the teachers are incredibly engaged. We were at a full time daycare before I decided to stay at home and wow, what a difference. Now that I've decided to go back to work I'm trying to figure out how I can keep him in FPDS while going somewhere else the rest of the time. We LOVE it.

We attended another school down the corner, and are very happy we switched to 1st Presb. The focus…read moreis more around play-based learning (as it should be at that age!), the teachers are just amazing: dedicated, caring and creative in their weekly plans, and seem more experienced than other places we visited. The new administrator, Leigh-Ann is the best... she brought a lot of fun family events, like the Gingerbread house decorating, but you don't get an aggressive fundraising push like at some other schools. It's a big choice where you send your little one to school, and I couldn't be happier. It's a warm and relaxed environment, and our son is happy and doing great developmentally, socially, etc. A+

Our son has been going to TLLC for the past 6 months or so and we love it! The teachers are kind,…read moreloving and you can tell they actually care. The director is always organizing fun events to have everyone come together as a community. We couldn't feel more confident that our son is loved and put in an environment where he continues to grow and learn. They also spend a lot of time outdoors, (which we love and HE loves) do different sensory projects, and have story/music times. He loves going each day so that makes me feel confident leaving him in their care. Would definitely recommend TLLC if you're looking for a part time childcare situation.

I cannot say enough good things about Triumphant Love CDC! Our little girl was in the infants…read more(puppies) class. Her teachers Ms. Meghan and Ms. Vanessa were very communicative and really care for all their students. My daughter was excited to see them everyday. I was super impressed with the whole program. Unfortunately, we are moving so she will not attend in the fall. It was sad to say good bye. I cannot thank them enough for helping my daughter grow.

We live in Central Austin and have sent both of our children to My Friend's House since they were…read morebabies. Our oldest is now 4 and in the "big kid" classroom and will be starting Kindergarten next year. They've responded exceptionally well to the COVID19 situation and have been handling it incredibly well. Organized, efficient, and with a sense of community. We cannot say enough great things about this daycare. It's a tight-knit group of kids, and you feel the warm, nurturing, and supportive environment the moment you walk in. Our daughter is very outgoing, happy-go-lucky and well-rounded thanks in large part to the staff and upbringing she has experienced at My Friend's House. The classroom sizes are small enough where the teachers get to know the kids well and do a great job keeping an eye on them. There are activities each month, age-appropriate curriculum to help support them and the hours are great. The school is part of the campus of the church, and it is a very welcoming environment for everyone of all faiths and beliefs. A warm, welcoming environment. They also offer extra-curricular activities that should start back up once things settle with COVID. If you have any questions about whether you'd like to send your children to My Friend's House, I would be happy to speak more about it. Feel free to reach out to me and I can share more.

My daughter (who is 20 months at the time of this review) has been at MFH since she was three…read moremonths old. The Good: - The teachers have a genuine love for the kids and really nurture them. I see it in every teacher who has watched over my daughter, and for me, that kind of genuine affection was the deciding factor when I did my (exhaustive) childcare search. - I find a non-profit childcare setting to be a more positive, personal experience as compared with the for-profit centers I toured. - The majority of the teachers have been at the center for years -- many have put their own children through MFH. They're treated well by the administration and repay it with loyalty. The only comings and goings my daughter has experienced have been due to chronic illnesses or someone moving away to be closer to family. - The typical ratios are actually a bit lower than the state mandate, and the center is diligent about maintaining them. - There's a strong sense of community. There is a fall festival, class parties for major holidays, and the kids get little events like a pony rides and fire truck visits there at the church which they really enjoy. There are school-wide work days where parents and teachers alike pitch in to spruce up the center, and it feels good to be a part of that kind of cooperation. The Not So Good: - The administration is terrible at communication. If you want to know something, you have to bug them repeatedly and proactively seek information. Twice now my daughter has been bumped up to the next age group classroom and I was lucky to get a week's notice that it was happening. Not cool. Likewise, I have had several times that I've had to get personal contact information for my child's caretakers because the administration wasn't bothering to tell them what was going on when I called in sick. - The menu could be greatly improved from a nutrition perspective. Granted, I'm a bit of a nut on that point, and technically their food program meets federal nutritional guidelines. But the canned veggies and fruits and the pervasive eggos/french toast sticks/hot dogs/quesadillas bug me. I feel that the "give 'em what they'll eat" approach has really hampered my efforts at home to expose the munchkin to a wider variety of foods. They also basically require the kids to be on the meal plan, and there's not a storage option for bringing your own food. I had to get a DOCTOR'S NOTE just to request that my daughter not be served juice. It's quite silly. Overall, I'd recommend MFH. I've been happy with my experience there despite the occasional frustrations!

Great kids, great teachers and great parents make for a great environment to learn and socialize…read more A great lead into kindergarten, school and life.

Amazing school that centers the child's learning experience and prioritizes community!read more

Both of our kids have gone to NWM and have absolutely thrived! The program somehow manages to be…read moreplay-based while still being very academic. Both kids graduated able to read and write well beyond grade level, add and subtract small numbers, and count to 1000. They've been over prepared for Kindergarten. The staff is lovely, kind, and enthusiastic. They do lots of hands-on crafts and STEM activities that the kids come home talking about. They also do occasional theme weeks/days like bubble units or bring your pet to school day which the kids look forward to. It's a wonderful school and we couldn't be happier with our experience.

Amazing school and teachers. Our daughter has been attending NWM since she was 18 months old, and…read morewe couldn't be happier with her growth and progress. It's a wonderful community of parents and educators who are truly dedicated to supporting the whole child. We're so grateful for Northwest Montessori!