As a proud member of the unofficial Special Staff, I can confirm that Levine Academy is filled with…read moresome truly special people. Everyone here is specially gifted in their own unique way and the teachers aren't just teachers -- they're specialists. The smaller teacher-to-student ratio means students receive an incredible amount of individual attention, support and encouragement. The extra care given to each child is obvious from the moment you walk through the doors. And yes, with that level of care and attention to detail-- things occasionally involve thoughtful discussions, careful planning, another meeting and perhaps one more meeting just to discuss the previous meeting's findings. Excellence takes time specifically in this Special Environment. Of course, no review would be complete without mentioning Sal the Stallion, lovingly known by some as "Special Sal," proudly representing a community that's not afraid to celebrate what makes everyone unique. A great logo made by someone especially gifted! Five stars for the staff, the students, the families and the wonderfully special community they've built together. ¡L'Chaim! They're also ProTrans (transparency) and ProCult (culture). Rumor has it (I'm unofficially the only Special Suarez!)

We have had our three children at Levine since our youngest was 18 months old and she is now…read moregraduating 8th grade. We have had the most wonderful experience at this school. The environment is warm and accepting and the teachers are caring yet demand high performance from their students. An exceptional educational environment.

This school has horrible communications with teachers who apply to work here. They offered two…read morepeople one job and never communicated that they weren't going with a teacher. Administration is sloppy. The principal and president are unprofessional.

Best school in the DFW area for children with special needs!…read more My brother has been here for a long time and I can't believe how much he has grown and learned while being there.

Not a good experience. We are literally paying NOT to attend…read more Timeline of our experience with CDA. -March: daughter accepted enrollment in 9th grade position for following school year (5 months away) and we paid $8K of $13K tuition. We were so excited! May: my husband's company, Spirit Airlines, went out of business suddenly. June: We inform the school we must withdraw from enrollment due to extreme sudden financial change in our family. School response- we will pray for you, but you still owe the remaining tuition even if you never attend. We withdraw hoping for grace. July and August: multiple bills sent from CDA with late fees added. Husband is paying small chunks as unemployment checks come in, while my family has no health insurance and no income. School knows all of this and refuses to let the remaining balance go unpaid, though we gave notice over 2 months before school begins and we ARE NOT asking for the initial $8k back. I'll let you guess what we think of this school's heart after our experience. You could not pay me to attend this school after this experience. We are literally paying NOT to attend. 2 stars for grace (on our end, not theirs)

Fun parochial school. Very small. I like the setting in the country and outside of the city,…read moreslightly. The staff is great. I didn't get the cost yet, tho I'm expecting it not to be cheap. I noticed that they have lunch brought in daily, one day there it was Jason's Deli, another day visiting it was Chick Fil A. Very nice, made me hungry. It's a uniform school, the children are required to wear specifics skirts/pants and shirts so everyone looks the same as far as dress.

I am a Texas Certified Math (8-12) and Technology Applications (EC-12) Teacher and have been…read moreteaching Math in the North Dallas Area since 2001. I have taught in Private Schools to Public Charter Schools. I have taught small classes to up to 30+-40 students. I have taught at 6 different schools and all grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade (Precalculus, Statistics, Math Reasoning, Math Models with Applications). I was also a former Adjunct Part Time College Professor at Collin College teaching a computer class for four years. I started teaching at Bridge Builder Academy (BBA) in Richardson, Texas in January 2022. BBA is uniquely different in that students are taught one on one with their teachers. They get 100% of their teacher's time, and focus during each one-hour lesson. Students are constantly working because there is no time to be distracted by other students, goofing off on their phones, tablets, laptops, etc. They can't just "hide" in a large classroom and get lost in the material, or be afraid to ask for help, etc. Most schools would have forced me to use a set of curricula but each BBA individual's curriculum is designed according to what is best for the student to become successful based on their unique individual learning needs, styles, etc. I was approached by parents of students I taught at BBA's Graduation in May 2022 and they were thanking me for putting in the time to know their students, working with them, and helping them to do better in math. One student hated math, but the parents told me that in my 5 short months that they learned to appreciate it and like it. Another parent thanked me for her getting her son more than well-prepared for the upcoming school year. BBA offers parents and students a chance to have teachers work directly with their students in an individual one on one relationship. I have the freedom to be able to adjust individual learning. Yes, our tuition might be higher than other Private Schools. Make sure when you compare schools you look at how big the classes are. How can your child get the individualized attention and learning in a 45 minute or 1 hour class with 10, 20 or 30 other students? Are your teachers certified by TEA in the State of Texas? Are your teachers certified in Special Education or have worked with Special Education Students in the past? Will your student get one-on-one support? Will the curriculum be developed for your child's unique skills or learning styles to be successful in life? How will it change from the other students in the class? Are your child's Principals (or in the case of Private Schools and Charter Schools or Directors) have recent certification in the classroom as a Teacher and/or Administrator? Are all of the School's Classes taught by a certified teacher or just a long term substitute who may or may not having any teaching credentials? Is your student going to get the attention they need in your school or are they just a number in the classroom? In my 22+ years of teaching at multiple schools, I have had Principals with no certification and no teaching experience. BBA was recently (2023) awarded a 1st Place GOLD MEDAL in the Dallas Morning News' People's Choice Awards for the BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL in the DFW Area! This is the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW (We also won for 2022). Some schools talk about STEM, but have your students ever participated in a NASA Sponsored Contest? During the 2021-2022 school year, students from Bridge Builder Academy participated in the NASA Hunch program. Led by Mr. Michael Hays (BBA Teacher of the Year 21-22) students designed a prototype moon shoe "Lunar Loafers". They presented their original design during an event in November 2021 where NASA scientists evaluated their ideas and presentation. At this event, it was suggested that they pursue a patent for their product. Our students were selected to participate in the "Innovation Day" event in April 2022 at the Johnson Space Center. At this final event for the school year, they were awarded 3rd place in addition to winning a National Award for Design and Prototype. BBA has recently been selected by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) to be a 2022-2023 School of Excellence! BBA was the ONLY school in Richardson and Plano, 1 of 4 in the DFW area, 1 of 7 in the State of Texas, and just 1 of 123 in the entire United States! We are honored to receive this recognition! In 2019, Teresa A. Bronsky, Head of the School, was named a Member of the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education. With this appointment, she was able to help formulate the direction that Special Education would take in the state of Texas for the foreseeable future. In July, 2023, Two Teachers from BBA were selected and worked on Proclamation 2024 in Austin, TX to review and provide input for proposed new State Approved TEA Curriculum for Schools for Technology Applications and Personal Finance.

My child attended BBA and we had a most positive experience! They truly meet children where they…read moreare and get them where they need to be. The director, Mike, and his wife, Teresa, were excellent to work with and easy to connect with when needed. The teachers exceeded our expectations and the one time we didn't have a great connection with an instructor, a change was easily made!

Sweet instructors, a program that works, and an owner that truly cares for the families and…read morechildren first! Also the new center is beautiful!

Southlake Math and Reading is an incredible place to send your child. I have been an instructor…read morehere for the past two and a half years, so I have been able to see how much kids grow and enjoy what their learning. The Gideon curriculum guides students through topics that are essential, but not always fully covered at school, while allowing them to learn at their own pace. The entire staff puts the kids first and cares deeply about every student. I highly recommend checking this place out to further your child's learning.

SHC is an excellent school from the moment you call, go unto the campus, and attend class you are…read morewelcomed in as family. Mrs. Tish is so caring and sweet, but she is also a powerhouse full of experience and knowledge so when you go on extern as well as start your career you will be fully trained. I highly recommend this school to anyone when and if you are serious about starting a new career as a Dental Assistant. Everyone in my class passed the RDA exam. How many skills we got? A LOT!

We have had such an amazing experience with this daycare. From day one, they have been incredibly…read moretrustworthy, caring, and attentive, which means everything as a parent. Knowing my son is safe, loved, and well cared for every single day gives me complete peace of mind. I want to give a special shoutout to Jojo, Madi, and Robin -- they have been absolutely incredible and have made such a positive impact on my son. Their patience, kindness, and genuine love for the kids truly shows, and it does not go unnoticed. That said, every single teacher here deserves recognition. The entire staff treats the children like their own, creates a warm and positive environment, and communicates so well with parents. My son loves going to daycare, and seeing how happy and comfortable he is there speaks volumes. We are so grateful for all the teachers and staff and everything they do. I would highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a place they can truly trust.

My son who is 3 now soon to be 4 has been attending Just For Kidz for some time now and I am…read moreabsolutely pleased. All the staff and teachers are extremely kind and helpful. I feel such an amazing and positive atmosphere every morning and every evening when dropping and picking up my little one. I would definitely recommend this day care to anyone who is looking! Nothing feels better than being at work and knowing your child is in GREAT hands! Thank you.

This marvelous place! These kind, patient, hardworking people! This loving, trusting, supportive,…read morenon-judgmental community! Vanguard has been an absolute dream for my family. The preschool and pre-K years were a struggle for my daughter at schools that were not set up for kiddos whose brains work differently. We worried that a school where she could be supported, listened to, and loved for who she is did not exist... until we found Vanguard. From the moment she stepped on the campus to visit, my daughter has felt at home. Her classes are small and taught by excellent professionals who lead with love and kindness at every turn. She receives individual attention when she needs it, as well as valuable, daily feedback that has helped her with her behavioral challenges, building friendships, and creating a solid academic background for the future. She and her peers learn how to love and accept themselves and their peers for who they are, even as they work to meet their daily challenges. In addition, the school encourages continual communication with families. If a problem crops up, we hear about it immediately from her teacher and we work together to figure out a solution. Parents are also encouraged to escalate concerns to school administration ASAP so that solutions can be collaboratively constructed. But at the core of everything, we have seen results: it's no longer a struggle to convince our daughter to go to school, she loves her teachers and her peers, she takes pride in her schoolwork, and her confidence has grown with each passing year. We absolutely love Vanguard and the innovative, loving, and dedicated people who work here.

Such a terrible experience! Total waste of time! Ultimately,…read moreI'm glad it didn't work out! As a parent with a child on the autism spectrum, I was soooo disappointed! Wow. Totally unprofessional on so many levels... I wouldn't waste my time or money here!