We have been at LHP since November 2022. Our 3 year old had a brief break in childcare so it was an…read moreadjustment for him to return. LHP was very patient. Since our son has been enrolled, we have noticed a huge difference in his vocabulary. He is so talkative and expressive, and I believe that LHP has had a huge influence on that. Our son looks forward to playing with his friends every day. It can be stressful to find a childcare provider that you feel comfortable with and trust leaving your child with, I can say that while our son is at LHP, I know he is cared for and learning! We sadly are switching schools because of the commute. If it not for the commute, we would stay for sure. We will miss LHP and thank Reena and her staff for caring for our son so deeply.

LHP is a fantastic preschool. My 1 yo took his time to adjust but now he loves it so much. No more…read morecrying at drop offs and pick ups. The most important thing is the teachers are willing to work with the parents and adjust kids schedule accordingly. The facility is very clean and they have very fun activities for the kiddos. Ms.Supreet, Ms.Maribel, Ms. Reena did a fantastic job to help him adjust. Finding a perfect daycare is really hard for your little one and I am so glad we found this school. I highly recommend it!

THANK GOODNESS FOR INIC! I'm so so glad we didn't settle…read more Like many new parents, we were realy struggling to get daycare. We got on daycare waiting lists while we were still pregnant. Some were for when she was older (and didn't take under 12 months, 18 months, things like that). We had one that we thought was perfect - they estimated a spot when she was 6-8 months old. A few months later, they call and say it'll be closer to 18 months. Um.... what? So frustrating. So, we were off to find daycare for our little one. If you're reading this, you probably know that looking for daycare once you need is a fool's errand. All the places that we found that had spots available immediatley or in a few months were, to put it nicely, not good. It seemed clear why those spots were open, if that makes sense. So, when I heard INIC up in Round Rock had spots, I was skeptical. Then, I discovered that they were a new school with a lot of capacity which explained the openings. As soon as we walked in, it felt like a good fit. Now that we've been there for a month, I can happily recommend INIC! In fact, that one that esimated 18 months called us with an open spot (much closer to us than INIC) and we happily declined. STAFF It's only been a month but staff has been consistent. Even though it's a big school, the staff know us when we arrive. Everytime I check-in on our little on on the cameras, I see the teachers either working hard getting stuff ready, dancing/singing as they do their work, or playing with the littles. Folks always seem to be smiling and I've never seen anyone ignoring kiddos or hanging on their phones. They genuinely seem to like my little one. They get excited when I tell them about a new milestone/skill we've seen. Everyone is super communicative and I get tons of updates throughout the day. CLASS SIZE Right now, since they're filling up classes, my little one is usally with just two other kiddos with one or two teachers. I don't expect that to stay that way as the school grows but it's been nice to have the individual attention. CURRICULUM My little one is only 10 months old so, yeah, there's a 'curriculum' but I'm not particulary concerned with it. I just like that she's getting exposure to Spanish, is around people who seem to care about her, and gets to learn from other kiddos. One thing to know is that the whole classroom naps at the same time (times based on age). So, for example, my 10-month old is in an infant room where naps are 10-11:30 and 2-3:30. I was concerned that'd be too much sleep for her but she never sleeps the full time. How much she sleeps and when exactly she sleeps varies quite a bit but I guess kids will be kids. One of daughter's favorite activities is going on the daily walks when weather permits. LOCATION For us, the location is not convenient b/c we live in East Austin and have to drive about 30 minutes BUT, if you're closer, I think the area around makes it a nice location. There are lots of grocery stores, fitness classes, cafes and such that might pair well with your daily drop-off or pick-up routine. The parking lot and drop-off/pick-up area is simple (unlike some other places I toured). SCHEDULE / PRICE While the rate for care is around the same as lots of other places I toured BUT they're closed less often on just random days (for example, one daycare was closed 3.5 weeks in Dec/Jan, another 2 random weeks in the middle of the summer, and a bunch of 'teacher learning days' spread throughout the year). They basically follow the Round Rock ISD calendar but are open through the summer as well. FACILITITES I don't have any great photos because I obviously don't want to post pictures of children but I can say the building feels fresh, spacious, clean, organized, and has tons of cool features like a little gym, a little reading room, and more.

The infant room was very well staffed and had a calm, nurturing environment. The teachers there…read morewere kind, attentive, and consistent about updating daily events and activities, which we truly appreciated. Unfortunately, our experience in the toddler room was very different. The front entrance door that uses a key code did not always close and lock properly, and the toddler gate leading to the right hallway did not lock securely, which raised safety concerns. A lot of times at pick up that hallway also smelled like a trash bag of poop was stored somewhere. Many toys were kept on high shelves and out of reach, leading children to climb on the shelf in order to access them. During transitions and diaper changes, children were often left without activities, resulting in restlessness and pacing. Cleanup also fell almost entirely on the teachers, as children were not taught or encouraged to help put toys away, which appeared to limit the teachers' ability to support children who were struggling emotionally. Communication was also difficult. At pickup, teachers were understandably busy managing multiple children, but there was little insight into how my daughter's day had gone. Messages sent through the app often had delayed responses. There was also a required supply list that included items such as a water paint kit, colored pencils, a paint apron, and crayons, but these supplies were never used in the classroom. My 2.5-year-old thrives in a structured environment. In this classroom, much of the day was unstructured free play, and she struggled significantly. During her final full week, she spent most of each day sitting and crying. She appeared overwhelmed, isolated, and unable to engage. On three consecutive days, photos shared as "gym activities" showed children sitting against a wall watching the teacher, whereas earlier in her enrollment gym time involved active movement and play. That earlier structure had been far more appropriate for her needs. While the staff were kind, the lack of structure and engagement negatively affected my child's well-being and ultimately led us to seek a different environment. Although another classroom was offered, seeing her cry consistently on the camera and struggle at drop-off made it difficult to continue.

Our daughter is been going to Smart Steps Montessori school since she was one year old and now she…read moreis over three years. Our family is extremely pleased with my daughters progress over the years. Miss Jamila and her staff are professional, caring and knowledgeable. We wanted a place that would be safe, educational and close to home. We found what we were looking for and more at Smart Steps! Our daughter is being cared for by people that truly care about her and want to see her succeed in life. We appreciate that the teachers are actually teaching and not just watching her. The children are engaged in many actives throughout the day like circle time, painting, story time and other fun actives that engage the development of young minds. They also have holiday events for Halloween, Thanksgiving and others which are truly wonderful and we appreciate them a lot. We are blessed to have found this school.

My family loves SSMS. My 2 year old is excited to go to school every day. His vocabulary, social…read moreskills and problem solving skills have grown exponentially since his transition from regular daycare. He likes to help out around the house, is learning how to share better and loooves singing songs he's learning. I also love that he brings home little art projects multiple times a week. The owners are very kind and try to meet every child's need. Plus, my child is VERY resilient and they are super sweet and patient. We highly recommend this school!

Great school with loving and exceptional staff! I've sent all three of my children to Stepping…read moreStone. My eldest is in their after school program and my youngest is 22 months in class with Ms. Jessica Herrera. Jessica has taught all three of my kids at some point and she give me so much comfort knowing they are well taken care of. She has been a consistent presence at the school over the past 8 plus years. I am so grateful for the care and attention they received from her as they grow, learn and play during the day! I'm also so thankful for my 4 year old's teacher Ms. Lamis! My son will be starting kindergarten in the fall and I know he is prepared because of the guidance, structure and encouragement that she gives him everyday.

My children attend Stepping Stone School Cat Hollow in the PreK program and After School-Diamond…read moreClub. They have had the opportunity to grow and learn while making life long friendships. Miss Jan and both Miss Jessica's teach the children kindness and acceptance. Each leader has their own unique way they provide the best in class service to their staff and families. If you're wondering where to take your child, look no further they will thrive! No wonder why they've won Best in Child Care Statesman Award.

Wonderful place to work. It's a wonderful career path for anyone interested in educational care and…read moreseeing the fruits of their labor.

We decided to move our children to Primrose (at 4 years old and 1 year old) as we weren't happy…read morewith their prior school. The prior school lacked transparency both by not allowing us to go inside and by not communicating important things like teacher changes, ratio issues, curriculum in the class room and on and on. Primrose is a dream! The owner Jerry is there everyday and is extremely involved in the day to day operations to make sure parents and children are happy. The director Liz always has a smile on her face and willing to help in any way shape or form she can! They aren't the most affordable option in brushy creek but YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. they pay their teachers the best so they end up with the best quality out there. They also have a director of curriculum and other operational specific staff. This means the school runs like a well oiled machine. Things I love about this place: 1. My 14 month old son has a young toddler specific safe playscape that they go out to twice daily. He LOVES the outdoors and climbing all over the place with friends! 2. Teachers are qualified and super sweet 3. Friday family memo goes out every week which includes weekly school activities (dress up days, celebrations etc, school calendar) 4. The chef is fantastic and my kids love the food she makes! 5. Low turnover. Director and owner know everyone both parents and kids by first name 6. Daily app explains what food they ate pictures, curriculum etc. 7. my children love going there! My daughter recently started kinder and though we like not having a daycare bill we really miss the insights and pictures and summaries of activities throughout the day. This place is a major gem in brushy creek/round rock! We are so thankful we moved out kids to Primrose!

I cannot recommend Challenger School enough! We absolutely love the school and our daughter loves…read moregoing as well. It is academically phenomenal. Our daughter improved so much within a short period of time and it was measurable. We have been super impressed with the teachers and the higher level of academics. Kids at Challenger School are a year or more ahead of their peers who attend highly rated public schools. While the curriculum is excellent, what we love the most about Challenger School is how much our daughter's personality has blossomed. She has become more self-confident and independent. She was super shy and had major separation anxiety issues. Now she engages everyone in conversation, and she happily participates in school performances, speaking and singing in front of a crowd of her peers, teachers and other parents. We are super proud of her progress and achievements! Challenger School is costly, but worth every single penny! However, it may not be for everyone. It is a very structured environment. You won't find any hand-holding or coddling, as they strongly encourage independence and independent thinking. They teach every student about personal responsibility. It is the student's responsibility to make sure their homework is done on a daily basis and brought to the school, and they actually want the students to do their homework on their own. It sounds crazy, but my daughter truly loves doing her homework! We consider ourselves blessed that our daughter attends Challenger School. We couldn't be happier with the school and the teachers. We highly recommend it!

Challenger for my little ones has been nothing short of stellar. My kids are learning well beyond…read moreothers in their age group that do not attend Challenger. They are gaining the foundations for respecting themselves and others and they understand why letters make certain sounds or why numbers add up to a certain sum...not just bc that's the way it is. The teachers are awesome!!! Especially Margaret Zachary. She is always willing to let us voice our concern (if any), is extremely cordial and insanely nice. From the front desk seeing Ms. Sara to every teacher there, each interaction and experience has been very positive. The parents that have their children in there seem to have a similar sentiment. If I could add more stars to this review, I would. If I could add flying monkeys on spaceships to the stars on the review, I would. Don't be fooled by the negative reviews. I have had my kids in this school for over a full school year now as well as summer and it's the best decision I've made for them in their early childhood development and growth.

My oldest has been going to school here since preK she is about to start 5th grade and I can't…read moreimagine sending her anywhere else. The administration is the best out of any school I've been to. They truly love their students and families as their own. The cost of tuition is amazingly very low in comparison to the other private schools in the greater Austin area. The teachers are all amazing and have so much love and patience for all the students. They instruct their classes with so much grace. They take time to work with and help students who need extra help. They will be moving into their new permanent school building in July 2020 and I'm so excited to have both my kids attending in the fall!

My daughter just finished the Pre-K program here with Mrs. Iona Engelbrecht…read more She's our first child and our first experience with school. We checked out 8 different preschools and decided on RRCA for the curriculum, loving teachers who are all certified teachers, and their love for God. This pre-school was a good value for the level of academics she was receiving. I was SO pleased with my daughters experience. I will recommend this school to everyone!

I absolutely love TSA! The staff is so amazing, so hands on and warm. They love these babies as…read moretheir own. The location is so convenient, with an even closer location coming soon, I can 100% say there is no other spanish immersion program in the Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander area that comes close. I have toured others but this location is the one that stole my heart. The Saturday Spanish Fun Day is my all time favorite thing to do with my kiddos. You can meet the other parents and really see how much of an impact the environment has on the littles.

Apparently my review was removed, and now I'm sure others who have also had negative experiences…read morehad the same done to their reviews. We had our daughter attend the downtown campus this summer and first few weeks of fall. I felt that the communication between the teachers and parents was lacking and come to find out the teachers do not speak english. When we toured the school, we were told the teachers would only speak spanish, as it is a spanish immersion program. However, with preschoolers, it is essential they at least are able to understand what the children are saying and be able to attend to their needs (even if it's in spanish). We noticed our daughter was coming home upset and nothing was being said when I would pick her up from school, so I assumed it was nothing serious. Well, one day at pick up she was clearly being bullied by 2 kids, and although the teacher witnessed this behavior, she did nothing to intervene or use this as an educational opportunity to show inclusivity and kindness. We had a meeting with the teacher and director and we came to the conclusion that the language barrier was the cause. The owner was not understanding and blamed us for not bringing it up sooner. How could we, if the teachers are not communicating? With there being so many other great school/daycare options, I would not recommend this one. The value is not there, the curriculum is lacking for the preschool age group, and the way they handle business is unprofessional.

Searching for child care is already an overwhelming task. Now add being a first time mom with a 1…read moreyear old, moving to a new city all during a global pandemic! I'm very glad that I chose to place my son in KinderCare. He's been attending for a year now and I'm completely comforted that he's in good hands. The leadership was very understanding of how difficult this transition would be for all of us and was very patient and reassuring along the way. Here are a few ways that KinderCare has proven to be worth every penny. Infant teachers like Ms Dominique, who always welcomes him with open arms and a bright smile in the midst of tears during drop off. Or Ms Kalishia, who genuinely laughs along with all of his silly moments and playful activities. Plus never forgets his comfort buddy "elefante". And Ms Kacee, who's always happy to see him and keeps him smiling until I'm ready to pick him up. Thank you so much for being patient & kind not only with our son but with us too! Because of them, we're looking forward to another year!

My daughter has gone here back-and-forth for the last four years due to me working and me not…read moreworking. I can see she is in the pre-K right now with Mr. Ariel and Ms. Dani! Talk about the two best teachers I've had in a long, long time. They are amazing. I appreciate both of them so much and let me tell you, I don't think I would be at the school if I didn't have Mr. Ariel because he is one of a kind. The care and the love that comes off of him are spots on. So Mr. Ariel and Ms. Dani should be 100% recognized for their fantastic work. I've recently noticed that they are so understaffed with the teacher-to-student ratio, which I will bring up to the office. I understand there has been a lot of turnover at this place, but hopefully, they fall within guidelines; but 10 out of 10 would recommend Kindercare, especially for a pre-K student.

Lorie is an amazing. She cares not only for her dogs but for every dog that she looks after. It is…read morea truly great place to leave your cavalier King Charles Spaniel there. My Lancelot spent 8 nights there and he was really well taken care of and LOVED! Thank you, Lorie for caring for my dog.

I cannot say enough good things about this camp. Both my 8 and 12-year-olds had a wonderful time…read more They made great friendships, bonded with the counselors, had an amazing time, and cannot wait to return next year. Oh, and they came home exhausted!! I only wish we would have started sooner.