They have a great program. My older daughter attended from age 2 1/2 through PreK and my younger…read moredaughter has been there since she was 18 months old and is now in the "Prek" aged class. The price is very reasonable, but more importantly - I feel like my children have thrived there - they are safe, loved and learning!

My youngest son began the MDO program last year (2014) two days a week. The staff was caring, fun,…read moreand genuinely interested in him. He had a wonderful year and I would highly recommend the school to anyone looking for a MDO. The prices are a bit lower than any other local MDO, but the quality of the staff was on par with other, more expensive schools, that I had my older daughter in for the past couple of years. Maria, the director, is a ball of energy and is truly invested in the education of the children. Pastor Ray with the church is kind and does a weekly chapel service for the kids that is really sweet.

This is a wonderful preschool / mother's day out program. Both of my children (ages 3 and 5)…read morestarted here at age 18 months. The teachers are wonderful and caring (most are mothers of children attending the program) and the curriculum is fun and engaging. The class size is small so each child gets the attention you would want them to have. Every time I dropped off my kids, they were each lovingly welcomed by their teacher. I always left feeling my kids were going to safe and that they were going to have fun. When I picked them up, this was always the case. The building is old but there are plans for improvements and upgrades. Please don't discount this program because of the site or location. It is a wonderful place for your children. We have since moved out of Austin and use our experience with St. Mark's as a standard while looking for a new preschool.

My son has been attending St. Mark's for about a year - he started at 18 months and has really…read moreenjoyed his time so far with the toddler class. He is absolutely in love with Ms. Bonny and Ms. Suzanne (I'm sure he will miss them next year!) and always comes home with new words, phrases, a joyous smile - and ready for nap time :) The facilities are clean and there are lots of activities to keep him occupied (plus a really great playground out back). There are lots of opportunities to get involved if you want - monthly events for kids/parents, lectures from parenting experts, Mother's Day breakfast, etc. but these are also entirely optional. Like many of the parents, we are not part of the church or any religious community but have never felt that this was an issue in any way (as one other reviewer also noted). At the end of the year, we received a beautiful photo album with photos and artwork from throughout the year; it was so touching to know that they had collected these moments/memories with this final project in mind and I think is symbolic of how children and parents are treated here. I know my son is not only well taken care of but also cherished as a little human being and am so grateful for the wonderful staff who make him feel loved. I found the place thanks to Yelp and noticed there are not a lot of recent reviews so here I am - if you're lucky enough to get a spot here, don't hesitate to enroll!

Playground is filthy and totally unsat! The children got so many bug bites that their little legs…read morewere covered in bites every time they went outside. Went to the doctor many times to make sure they were okay so there's documentation. Teacher to child ratio - while it meets gov't regs - is not enough.

Excellent daycare. Highly recommend. Owner and staff are the kindest and most helpful folks. They…read morerock!

We have attended KDO for the past 4 years but NEVER will I put my child in their care ever again…read more They are UNLICENSED and the director is a passive-aggressive leader with who doesn't practice what she preaches about being "Christian". There are many flaws within this program. What made us pull my 3 year old daughter out in April was from an unreported injury by her two teachers Mrs. My and Mrs. Taylor. My little girl came home with major scratches (with dried blood) all down the side of her rib cage. My husband discovered them while it was time to give the kids a bath. I was livid I was never notified anything at school ever happened. I texted both teachers and they confirmed an accident happened at school. I emailed the director and her response to my concerned email was "Did she climb a tree?" Yup...the response from the Director...placing BLAME on my child that she was the one who did this to herself. Well come to find out my child had been picked on by this same girl. She actually was just hugging a tree and the other girl ripped her away from it.. (and I also found out the little girl's parents were never talked to about their daughter's behavior until after I brought up what I saw on my daughter!!!). Now I know my child was crying inconsolably for a while...why was I not notified? (I still don't know). After the response from the director I pulled my daughter out!!!! The director should of responded with empathy and got to the bottom of why an injury was never reported on paper or why I wasn't called!!!! The admin there is very unapproachable and never have smiles on their faces. If you choose to attend this church you will see what I mean. They only socialize with each other in their own strange click and make moms feel isolated. Its a strange environment. I kept my kids in there for so long because they had fun in class and that is what mattered to me until this past incident happened. One time in the past my son was being bullied by a kid when he was 2! I did get a phone call to come pick him up. When I got there they just told me he hit his head. I had TO ASK THEM WHAT HAD HAPPENED and then they told me a boy had pulled his hand back so hard and made him fall back and hit his head on the cement. You HAVE TO DIG TO GET ANSWERS AT THIS SCHOOL! If you go to KDO be prepared to fight for your child and get backlash if you choose to do so. You will be x communicated from the church and kicked out of KDO if you do! I emailed the director two weeks ago because my daughter was asking to go back. I GOT NO RESPONSE EVEN THOUGH I ALREADY PAID THE UPCOMING REGISTRATION FEE. I wanted to be reassured there were steps in place where I would be notified in case of an injury happening again. I sent a text last night because I hadn't heard back and was told I WAS NO LONGER A GOOD FIT FOR THEIR CHURCH!!! WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS THIS?!!!!!!! This is a Christian church who will kick you out for wrongdoings on their part...I am speechless...absolutely speechless. BE aware if you attend here. The admin is not friendly and clicky. Your child may be in danger and you may not be notified. They are NOT LICENENSED and the director did not want to make the school more than a two day a week program because she did not want to go through State licensing to do that (RED FLAG).

My son loves it here! Ma. Faye and Ms. Angie have treated my two year old like their own, I can't…read morethank them enough for helping him with his separation anxiety he had when he first started school! Every time I pick him up, he has the biggest smile on his face. Ms. Christy is the Director and she's always there when we need her or have questions. I am not a member of Life Church and never felt like what was mentioned n the previous comment "isolated" I am so happy with the staff and program, and so is my son. Thank you so much ladies for providing a fun caring environment for my child. Special thank you to Ms. Faye and everything she's done to help Noah adapt to his new environment.

My son attended the Bridge program here as a 4-5 year old for the 2014-2015 school year. He will…read moremove onto Kindergarten next year. We were familiar with almost all this staff from a previous MDO program. Can't say enough GOOD things about Sonshine Friends! The teachers are all friendly, the environment is colorful and cozy and my son enjoyed coming to class each day!! He learned so much! His teacher took the time to know what skills are needed for him to have a successful 1st year of kindergarten and worked all year long to get the class ready. They had a routine that he was so well aquatinted with, he felt the need to follow through on some of his days off. And he was always proud to show me his work. I am confident that he was in good hands, he felt comfortable there and he is ready to be a top notch Kindergartner. Can't ask for anything more out of a preschool!

Our youngest went here for the past 2 years and she will be headed to kinder this fall (very…read moreprepared & reading, thanks to the ladies at Sonshine Friends). She was in the 4yo class and then the Bridge class (Mrs. Alexa rocks!). WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT here. The teachers are organized and teach quality curriculum & skills to get them ready for school. The kids have a blast and feel loved! Our daughter had amazing teachers and the school is a welcoming, loving community within itself. These ladies really put their all into the programs here. This is the best place for little ones in Liberty Hill, no doubt.

We have two boys at Kepler and have been extremely happy with our experience. The staff is very…read moreprofessional, communicative and you can tell they are happy to be at work. We did not experience any teacher turnover and were impressed with how engaged the teachers were with our boys. The curriculum is Stem focused with experiments and unique activities each days. The outdoor playground/activities (including building materials and art) can't be beat.

My 4 year old son has been attending Kepler for 1 year, and I'm absolutely in love with it. He's so…read moreexcited to go to school every day, and he talks all the time about all the projects that he gets to make. Their communication is great and they send you multiple pictures a day through their Brightwheel app so you can keep tabs on your kiddo. The staff turnover is fairly low compared to other places. They have bright, beautiful classrooms and awesome playgrounds outside. They do summer splash days, monthly pancake breakfasts, and other seasonal/holiday activities. They also have an amazing calendar (they're open on some days that other schools are not) which is awesome for FT working parents. They include/feed all meals which is also a huge time saver. I'm so happy that we found Kepler!

My daughter loves going to school here. She started the year with extreme separation anxiety and…read morequickly adjusted into the High Hopes environment! I feel confident and safe leaving her knowing she will be loved, enriched, and well-taken care of by all of the staff and teachers. They grow to know the students very well and their love of what they do shines through each school day and beyond! We love this school and are happy to call Highpoint Fellowship our church home as well. It amazes me what she's learning there sometimes! Can't say enough good things about this program!

We have never used the preschool or afterschool but both of my kids have played sports there - both…read morewhen it was Dr John's and as High Hopes. Both times have dealt with friendly people who are about the kids having fun, not really competitive. Its been a good place for my kids to try out new sports - with good instruction and a safe place to learn. We've tried tball, basketball and volleyball.

If I could give this school more than 5 stars I would. We absolutely LOVE the staff and our…read moredaughter is so happy here. We started her as an infant and left for a short period of time and came back. The school we left for was a terrible experience and Primrose Rancho Sienna welcomed us back with open arms. Our family is forever grateful for all this school has done for us. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

All of the staff have been genuinely kind and caring with open communication. They are great with…read morethe kids, but also lend support to parents when needed. I see multiple picture updates of my kids every day. The front desk staff know the students/families well and are very watchful of who is entering/leaving. They have other safety measures in place as well and I trust that my children are safe there. As stated in other reviews. Mrs. Lenoir is a wonderful director and person. We have also loved all of the other admin staff and teachers!

St. Richard's Episcopal Preschool has been such a wonderful place for our children. Our headstrong…read more5-year-old graduated from Pre-K here last year and the teachers did such a fantastic job preparing him for Kindergarten, he gets compliments from his new homeroom teacher regularly. Now our youngest attends in the twos class and she looks forward to school every day. We love the low staff turnover, the music and spanish programs, the outdoor play space, and the emphasis on play-based learning focused on responsibility and social-emotional development, without sacrificing academic and classroom expectations, taught by certified teachers with combined decades of experience. This school is a gem!

This is the most amazing school, with the best teachers! We chose St.Richards for our two daughters…read morebecause we attend church here, and it feels like family. Our oldest daughter started at 2 years old, and is now in kindergarten here, our youngest started in 2s as well, and is now in 3s. Everyday they LOVE to go, and it makes me feel comfortable leaving them in a place they genuinely love, with people that LOVE them too. It is a smaller school, and therefore you really get to know other parents and teachers. They communicate well, and use an app to send pictures throughout the day! They also offer aftercare program in case you have to work later (my kids don't want to leave aftercare). They have so much fun with learning, and spend ample time outside in the beautiful playground and covered, turfed area, oh, and a wonderful garden! I cannot say enough about the teachers and the staff, they are just true angels in earth, and we are so blessed and thankful for them. It has been a beautiful thing that they have gotten to teach two of our children, and we have made some lifelong friendships here.

My first review was removed. Here we go again…read more My 3 children used to go here. The church decided to remove our AMAZING directors in a very (in my opinion) shady way. They ended up upsetting staff and families. They wrecked the community so they could turn this beautiful preschool into a daycare (that's their end goal). I would never send a child here again. Ok Palm Valley. Will you remove this review, too?

I would rate my one and only year at palm valley preschool from 2024-2025 at 5 stars, my daughter…read moreLOVED that school, teachers and staff. They cared about her and she flourished. This was with the staff and teachers the school used to have. But I would rate the drastic changes the church made at a 0 stars if I could. The way they handled their decision was entirely cold, impersonal and unprofessional. Their reaction to current parents who were upset was essentially "too bad, you can leave" it was also over a zoom call, they couldn't be bothered to see us in person. They couldn't care less about their current parents, students or staff. Just your classic case of a church being greedy and wanting more money.