Since they keep deleting my review on Google, I'm posting it over here. As many times as you (the…read moreowners) delete it, I will just keep putting it back up. The reason being that PARENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW AND DESERVE TO KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FACILITY! My daughter started here over 4 years ago and I had a very pleasant experience until this last year or so. I knew the place had gone down hill after the new owners took over, but I was unaware of just how badly. The staff there is completely negligent and can't be bothered with properly taking care of the children they're suppose to be supervising. The staff keeps quitting and they seem to keep hiring younger and younger employees that talk rudely to the children. I've heard and seen the staff yell at kids and tell them to shut up. I've walked in on teachers allowing the kids to use YouTube and watch inappropriate videos such as The Muffin Song, for example. This last month or so my daughter kept telling me about so many things that were going on there and how the teachers don't care. Some were happening to her and some to other children. Children would physically and verbally bully other kids and staff would not intervene. This happened to my daughter and she had to physically defend herself more than once. I would address my concerns with Mrs. Beverly, the director, and I didn't feel heard or satisfied that my complaint would be thoroughly looked into. The last straw for me was another child making sexual comments towards my daughter and another young girl. Then a few days later I was alerted that breakfast was not being provided to my child before being taken to school and that the daycare has forgotten to pick her up from school more than once, which they did not inform me of. When I addressed this with the office I knew nothing would come of my complaint and I made the decision then to begin looking for another daycare and remove my daughter from a place I no longer felt was safe. While I was in the process of finding another daycare I went onto the Texas Health and Human Services website and looked into Oak Leaf. I was shocked to find out that since the new owners have taken over they've had 69 violations since 10/25/2017 and as recent as a few months ago! Everything from hiring employees without completing background checks, not providing water to children, one staff member actually hit a child, unsupervised children outside, staff not aware of how many kids they have in their classrooms, releasing a child to an adult without verifying their ID to see if they were approved to do so which the person was not authorized to do, a child outside with no clothing and unsupervised, leaving cleaning chemicals in places easily accessible to the kids, staff allowing kids to physically fight, and so many more! It's all there on the Texas Health and Human Services website. So, if you don't take my word for it, look it up for yourself and see it with your own eyes. This is place is unsuitable to care for children. DO NOT trust them with your precious babies. When the owner found out I was transferring my daughter she actually called me to ask why. I explained to her everything I was concerned about and brought up everything I'm writing in this review. She tried to justify all the violations and made statements like "it's not what it looks like" and "it didn't happen the way the state inspectors wrote in their reports". To me, that is unacceptable to try to shift blame and not accept responsibility for the things that are clearly going on in their facility. The only positive thing left there is Mrs. Cheryl. She's just as great as she was when my daughter started there in 2015. http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Search_Texas_Child_Care/CCLNET/Source/Provider/ppComplianceHistory.aspx?fid=1293228&tab=2

Great school for my toddler . Everyone makes mistakes. I love seeing my son so happy this school he…read morewas always at home since he was 2 me and my fiance decided it was time for preschool. My son loves to tell me how much fun he has with his teacher and also with the kids.

This is an excellent, excellent school. The Director, Rachel, is extremely present in the classes…read moreand at events. I love the structure of the classes! Quality teachers; my 3.5 year old loves them. She also knows Ms Rachel, which I think speaks to how involved the Director is. My 3.5 year old is learning TONS, she always comes home singing new songs and reciting new prayers, she's excited to be learning and they're helping her learn to write her name. The first day I dropped off my infant, I was really impressed by the teachers' knowledge of the state regulations regarding infant care. They also took a pic of the baby and texted it to me, along with an email update about how her day was going--Just to be nice. When one of the infant teachers retired, she hand-wrote a note telling us how much she enjoyed time with our baby. Just nice people. We wait-listed both our girls; this school stays at capacity. Don't be intimidated by the wait list--It's totally worth the wait!!!

This is the best child care center you will find in the DFW area. The teachers are wonderful and…read morekind and the owners truly love what they do. They know every family, child, and parent by name. My kiddos come home every day happy and well loved! Their students also test in the 99th percentile when applying to new schools after graduation. There's a reason their wait list is so long. This is a highly sought after childcare facility. You won't find such an involved director anywhere else. I saw someone else mention they don't give updates during the day. They absolutely will if you ask. :) I love getting photos sent to my phone from the sweet office assistant Hannah!

Not great. The school's website and staff appeared to misrepresent what the school's strengths and…read moreweaknesses were. The website says they have won awards for being good with kids who have special needs - they were not good with my son, who was just diagnosed with ADHD. The parent manual says they work with parents if kids have trouble in the classroom. They did not work with us, although the director did tell me that they worked with another child for a year until he went to kindergarten and ended up bringing a knife to kindergarten. It seemed like they favor kids who have been there for a long time or whose parents they know, I'm not sure. They did not appear willing to work with our son's therapist to develop a plan for our son, either. The director told us, "sticker charts don't work." I also didn't feel like they did much "teaching." My son did not do one worksheet during his time here. I did not see any educational work coming home. The children in his class seemed to bully a lot for such young kids. They called our son a cry baby and made fun of him for calling his mom "mama." The teacher is very experienced, but she appeared to be worn out or overwhelmed. The facilities are inviting but seem crowded and less than pristine. On the positive side, I will say that my son had fun with a lot of the activities they did, such as the summer luau. The director is pretty good at communicating with parents, even though I felt that she was either biased or dishonest in her communications with me. Bottom line? If your child is a fairly easy kid, and you aren't too focused on your child getting the best educational environment you can find, this school might work for you. If your kid is hyper or challenging like mine, this might not be your first choice.

The very first morning we dropped off our oldest son at The Octopus Garden, I was sad getting into…read moremy car, that mommy feeling of longing for her child. Another dad, getting into his car, recognized my feelings and reassured me with a smile and "Don't worry. Pretty soon it will feel like family!" He was right. The Octopus Garden has become all three of my children's home-away-from-home. They feel safe. They are loved. They learn. They have good friends. It's a preschool where manners and kindness are taught along with the ABCs and 123s. It is a very special place, a place that is governed by Love. Now when I drop my kids off at The Octopus Garden, they run in happy! They are greeted with smiles and hugs and everyone is eager to begin the day. Each week they are introduced to new concepts, books, activities and are fed healthy meals. The dedicated teachers at The Octopus Garden have become our true allies in parenting. They are our friends and they do indeed feel like our family. My husband and I are comforted with the knowledge that our kids are being provided with the same care and kindness that we provide in our home. We feel so blessed to have The Octopus Garden as our preschool!

We've had an incredible experience at this daycare since my daughter started as one of the first…read morestudents. She's now heading off to kindergarten, and we'll miss them! The team always treated her with care, communicated so well with us, and kept her engaged with so many fun activities. My independent (and sassy!) little girl was even given a chance to help out, which I always joked made her part of the staff. We're grateful for all their support and kindness--truly a wonderful place!

We have entrusted Kids R Kids Legacy West with our children for nearly 11 years, from Full Time…read moreInfants to Seasonal Schoolers. The teachers throughout the school still know our children by name. They've guided our son and daughter through reading, technology immersion, maths, and crafts. Beyond enrichment, there is fun structured play including splash days to look forward to throughout the summer. With over a decade we have built so many memories and truly feel like the staff are family. As such, when and if any issues ever arise they are taken with the sincerest seriousness and remedied quickly - and those hiccups are few and far between. The most prolific sign of quality is how much more excited they get to go to their "day care school" when their "big kid school" is closed, walking into the building with high fives and hugs. I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone looking for childcare services with a fun atmosphere and a learning environment. Their pricing is competitive to other schools, but their service and transparency (figuratively /administratively and literally with camera access and windows in each classroom) make it a fantastic value as well.

Each classroom has a lot of space for the children to have an eating area and large play area. The…read moreclassrooms are always clean and the teachers care for the children like they're own. I have taken my kids here since they were about 1 1/2 years old and have never been disappointed - I have a 4 year old son and 8 year old daughter. The constant communication from the director is a high plus!

Muchi's is amazing! They have taken the absolute best care of my daughter for over 2 years. Thank…read moreyou

We love Muchi's!! My 4 year old loved them and, I believe, better prepared for PreK because of…read moretheir help. My 2 year old is practically potty trained because of their help. They are absolutely amazing and I highly recommend them! I may have to pay a little more to keep going there but it's absolutely worth it. If they could pick up for afterschool care, my oldest would still be going there as well.

There is nothing that makes a mom more nervous than leaving her child in someone else's care. Mrs…read more Leshia Magee has help me leap over that hurdle tremendously. She makes sure to treat each child as if they are special, and my child has been no exception. I admire her for such attention to detail, her open communication about the children to the parents, her professionalism, and her nurturing, caring spirit. She treats the kids as if they are her own. The way the children are cared for and learn is very important to her. She is always willing to lend her expertise to the teachers and always looking for ways to improve the program. She is always willing and able to listen--and it's genuine. The way she greets each and every parent and child by name and with a smile each and everyday shows how she takes the time to get to know them. Mrs. Magee represents the school well. Parents who want their children in the best of hands when they are away appreciate her. I look forward to value-added and the positive impact that Mrs. Magee will have on the school when she evolves into other roles. Mrs. B, the Director, has made a huge difference in school since her arrival. The teachers' morale has increased tremendously and turn-over has stopped. She is very personable and always positive and professional. She aims for improvement. She takes the time to listen to parent's concerns, and that is very important. Mrs. Harrell

Since the management change two months ago, this facility has unfortunately gone downhill. My…read more2-year-old has come home with more unexplained injuries in the last few weeks than in our entire two years here. These wounds are often not treated properly, and there have been multiple times where no incident report was filed -- and neither my husband nor I were informed by staff. The assistant director, Vanessa Ortiz, has extremely poor communication skills. It often takes more than a full school day to get a response to emails about serious issues like injuries. When we've tried to address concerns in person, we're met with excuses, not answers -- and certainly no sense of urgency. Also, if you have an issue and ask for the teacher's names (since we don't know their names due to so much turn over), don't expect to get them without the director reaching higher above her and then telling you to reach out to the area or regional director :) Shockingly, some teachers have even stepped in during conversations with other staff and *yelled* at us while trying to defend one another. The stories we're told rarely add up, and it feels like there's a serious lack of transparency and accountability. Supervision in the classrooms is clearly lacking, and poor communication seems to be used as a cover-up rather than a fix. There has also been an alarming amount of turnover among staff and students in just the last two months alone. That said, I want to give a huge shoutout to Mrs. Margie, Mrs. Wanda, and Ms. Jasmine. These amazing ladies are the only reason we're waiting until summer to pull our son. We truly appreciate the love and care you show our baby -- thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

The experience I have at the school is amazing! I totally recommend it…read more All the staff were very cozy with my 3 years of age son , which he is always pleased going to school every day! Also the teachers were really profesional and focus at the time of achieving the objetives of each student. The school is very professionally organized, very flexible and helpful when it comes to student and parents requests. The teachers are competent and responsive to the needs of the young students and the class size is not too big and the school makes sure that the level of the students is suitable. I am completely satisfied with Mona Montossori and highly recommend it!! Yaz Getahun

My daughter has been here over a year and she's flourishing in her education and the teachers are…read moreamazing