Flamingo School Is a local family run preschool, since 2012…read more Owner is a medical staff and she is there teaching children as well, I feeling safe to put my daughter there. I found this school has been rated best school in Dallas and Richardson for times. My daughter enjoyed learning and playing there, so I'm able to go to my job and don't feel any hassle. Teachers are so amazing with kids, my daughter loved the school. One thing I hear from owner, this school building is Richardson City assigned as tornado shelter. This is so amazing to me, I can't find any other school have this quality building, as I said I feel safe to have my daughter in Flamingo School, for many reasons. I'm very thankful that my friend introduced me Flamingo School for my daughter. We all loved Flamingo School, I'm strong recommend Flamingo School for all parents. Thanks Flamingo School, we love you

I couldn't imagine a more caring and compassionate place for my child to be. The education is…read moremulti-faceted and fantastic, and my child is thriving!

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!

Beautiful sanctuary and lovely staff who truly care. I chose this church for my mother's funeral…read moreservice. They immediately took me under their wing and comforted me and made the process as pleasant as possible under the circumstances. Huge kudos to Karen !

Felt welcomed and loved immediately. Beautiful sanctuary. Great music and messages.read more

We absolutely love Grace! My son has been attending this school since September 2016 as a…read morePreschooler going into Kindergarten this Fall - 2017. I can't say enough wonderful things about it. They are so loving, so sweet and they do genuinely care for the kids. They also do a ton of really great projects. We get lots of educational work and art projects each day. We moved from New York City and had access to some of the best schools there, and I have to say this school exceeded my expectations. It's also a lot more affordable than some of the other schools. My daughter (age 6) is now going there this summer and his having a great time.

I can't say enough great things about Grace! My son…read morecurrently attends, and has since he joined the 2 year old class. My daughter attended the 2, 3, then 4 year old classes. She started kindergarten this year with so much confidence, and I fully believe it's from the lessons she's learned at Grace. My children have absolutely adored their teachers and classmates, and I couldn't be happier with the entire Grace team. They truly care about the kids. Their lessons are incredibly well rounded to give them the education they need, while also being nurturing and kind every step of the way. I will forever be grateful for the Grace team!

We have had such a wonderful experience with this daycare! As a mom, leaving your baby with someone…read moreelse is never easy, but the staff has made me feel comfortable and reassured from day one. They are so caring, patient, and attentive with my daughter, Arabella, and it's clear they truly love the children they care for. I appreciate the clean and welcoming environment, and how much effort they put into helping the kids learn and grow. Arabella is always happy when I drop her off and smiling when I pick her up, which means everything to me. I highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and nurturing place for their child. Thank you for taking such great care of my little girl!

Our daughter has been with Katya at La Petite Ecole since just under five months old and is now…read morethree. We have been incredibly happy with our choice and always feel comforted knowing how well she is cared for each day. The extensive experience and knowledge that Katya has is such a benefit as we have navigated sleep changes, potty training, and more! Our daughter has consistently exceeded milestones, has made great friends, and truly enjoys going to school each day. We are so glad that we found La Petite Ecole!

I have sent both my kids here and all the staff have been nothing but accommodating and wonderful…read more You can tell all of them love the kids and their job. Ms. Lin, the director is honestly an angel and you can tell she puts all her heart and soul into her job and these kids. We are forever grateful that our kids were able to come here because they feel like family. It's just like dropping them off with their grandparents (which we were doing before they were old enough) except they get to learn so much. Yes language (Chinese and English) but also structure. My daughter was all over the place when she first started but now she's learned to be better about cleaning up after herself and when it's time to play versus time to learn. It's still a learning process for her but we can already see the vast improvement in just a few months. My son already graduated and is now in first grade but he stayed at Tzu Chi for 3 years and loved it. The hours are amazing for working parents. They have two time options so there is flexibility. They take pictures of your kid and post it in an app so you get to see a bit of what they're doing for the day. It's not every day but a good percent of the time. The kids get fed and the food(included with tuition) is delicious and nutritious. It is vegetarian food but they make such good vegetarian food that even my kids love it. Many of the kids after graduating still talk about how they miss the food at Tzu Chi and that their moms just don't make it quite the same. We go to their occasional fundraising events to specifically buy their vegetarian food because it's hard to find elsewhere. All that to say, don't let the vegetarian food deter you if you're wondering if your kids will get enough nutrients. My kids have grown up very tall and healthy eating it along with so many other kids. There are a few events throughout the year where you get to visit and partake in celebrations with your kids. It's so wholesome and they put so much effort into getting the kids ready. Sometimes I joke that I should have more kids just so I can send them all here. All jokes aside though, I would highly recommend Tzu Chi. Even if you don't speak mandarin at home, it is a wonderful environment for your kids to be in.

Look, I'm naturally suspicious of places that have only five star reviews, because how could a…read moreplace seriously be that good? Except in this case, it's actually correct. Our family has sent two children to Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool. Our eldest just graduated from the program this year, and our youngest daughter has just started. We initially appreciated how affordable Tzu Chi was compared with many of the other preschool programs that we considered, particularly given the hours covered and the fact that lunch is included. However, the most important part of the program has been the character education. The change in our son over his time at Tzu Chi has been remarkable. When he first started, he was much more likely to ask, or sometimes demand, that things be done for him. Now he regularly asks us, "How can I help?" He looks for ways to contribute and thinks about what other people might need. He has also developed a real concern for the wider world. When he hears about a natural disaster, for example, he asks what happened and what we can do to help the people affected. Of course, children grow enormously during the preschool years, and no school deserves all the credit for who a child becomes. But I honestly do not think this transformation would have happened to the same degree without Tzu Chi's consistent emphasis on kindness, gratitude, respect, responsibility, and helping others. For us, that has been more valuable than anything that could appear on an academic checklist. Our son left Tzu Chi as a kinder, more thoughtful, and more helpful person. We are immensely grateful to his teachers, and we had no hesitation about entrusting our daughter to the same school. We recommend Tzu Chi Great Love very highly to families looking for an affordable and nurturing preschool that takes character development seriously.

We highly recommend this Primrose location for the peace of mind it gives when you're away from…read moreyour child. The entire staff truly make it feel personal, they always know our names and our child's name, and it feels like everyone knows everybody. They have a strong system in place and consistently follow it, which gives us a lot of confidence in the care and structure they provide. At one point we shared a bit of feedback, and the director stepped in and addressed it almost immediately. That really showed us that parents' voices matter here and that they genuinely care about getting things right. At this stage in our family's life, it has been a great fit for us. Thank you, Primrose, for taking such great care of our family!

Primrose has made us feel like we found a home for our tiny man! All the admin staff have been…read moregreat to work with and very communicative. Our infant teachers (Mrs shomaker, Ms hail, and Ms banan) have been such a joy! They have loved on our son in a way that's made us feel at ease leaving him each day. They are so communicative with things big and small and it's so appreciated! One of our favorite aspects is the amount and variety of the meals he gets each day. This can be such a stressor, so knowing he's eating so much variety each day without us having to plan or prep any meals is a dream. We were so worried and skeptical to finally put our son in childcare outside of our home and primrose has been the perfect fit for us and we couldn't recommend it enough!

I went back to work from maternity leave on 6/15. After lots of searching and A LOT of continued…read moreanxiety I enrolled my baby girl at Canyon Creek Daycare. I am so unbelievably impressed. As you can imagine it is not the most ideal (is it ever?) to send a newborn to daycare. They have exceeded my expectations in every way. Every single employee is so pleasant to talk to. Their communication has been seamless. I am not able to physically meet her teachers, but we have had zoom calls and they have an amazing app that they send constant pictures and videos throughout the day. They do such a fantastic job at trying to figure out this whole new norm we are living in. Most importantly you can tell they loveeeeeee the kiddos. Genuinely love and are happy. I toured quite a few daycares and you can tell when employees are not happy. I could ramble on about all the great things, but you get the point. If you're looking for childcare in the area I HIGHLY suggest to check them out!

Our son has been attending Canyon Creek since he was 18 months. We saw immediate gains in his…read moresociability and verbal skills after enrolling. His teachers have been top notch. He even asks for Ms. Emma on the weekend! The directors are approachable and accommodating. The curriculum has helped our son prepare for preschool and kindergarten. Also, they cater food for lunch! All in all, CCD is a wonderful facility to consider for your little one.

As a new mom with anxiety over daycares, Lala's daycare is top tier. My son is now 9 months and has…read morebeen with Lala since 4 months old and I can say with full confidence my son loves it and so does my husband and I. Lala and her staff LOVE their jobs and LOVE the babies in their care. She is so hopeful with guidance for bottles, food, development literally everything. If you want a daycare that has love, care and knowledge sign your baby up here. What you get with Lala is rare so if she has a spot open sign your baby up.

We love Lala's! Both of my daughters attended/attend and they were/are happy, clean, well fed, and…read moreloved. My oldest daughter would cheer as soon as we arrived at Lala's every morning. It's hard to leave your babies in someone else's care but Lala and Coco make it easier. They always greet the babies with love and excitement and you can tell that they truly love the babies. If you're looking for a place that will sleep train your baby, feed them home cooked meals everyday, bathe them, exercise them, develop them, get them in a routine, and love them then this is the best you will find! Also, she has birthday parties, photo shoots, lots of crafts and keepsakes from the babies. Plus an instagram page that constantly keeps you up to date on all of the cute things they're up to everyday. We were lucky to get in twice with the long waiting list that Lala's has. Thank you Lala and Coco for taking such great care of our baby girls!

If curriculum, safety and quality childcare is a priority, I wouldn't suggest this particular…read more'private' school. The fences where the children play are low enough for a weirdo to reach over and snatch a kid away. The building is old, I found it very unsafe and cluttered. Children are free to do as they please, with no solid routine. The mere fact that they allow kids to watch TV rather than learn something is appalling. Sure, it's cheap care, but you definitely get what you pay for and with this place... it's hardly nothing.

I observed the teachers with the children from Village School who were taking swimming lessons with…read moremy 2 children at the Richardson YMCA summer of 2011. The teachers were very loving and the children were very happy and well behaved. They have an awesome summer program and everyone I know who has their children there is very happy with their care. Most children get enough solid routine while in public school. Many are very grateful for the chance to unwind and read a book, watch TV or play unstructured with toys like children used to be allowed to do.