I have been sending my kids to Magnolia Preparatory Academy since it first opened its doors, and I couldn't be happier with the experience they've had. From the moment we enrolled, it was evident that this daycare truly cares about the well-being and development of each child. One of the things that stands out the most to me is how much my children love and adore their teachers. The teachers at Magnolia Preparatory Academy have gone above and beyond to create a nurturing and supportive environment for my kids. They have invested their time, energy, and love into helping my children grow and thrive. It's evident that they genuinely care about each child and their individual needs. Another aspect that I appreciate about this daycare is their commitment to outdoor play, even when it's raining outside. I love how they provide rain outfits for the children, allowing them to play and explore even in less-than-ideal weather. This shows a dedication to ensuring the kids have ample opportunities for physical activity and outdoor engagement, no matter the circumstances. It's heartwarming to see my children enjoying themselves and embracing the wonders of nature. One of the standout features of Magnolia Preparatory Academy is their approach to screen time. I appreciate that there is no TV or tablet time for the kids. Instead, they encourage the use of imagination and creativity through various activities and play. This approach fosters the development of critical thinking skills, social interaction, and independent play. It's refreshing to see my children engaging with their surroundings and relying on their own creativity to explore and learn. Overall, I highly recommend Magnolia Preparatory Academy. It's a place where children are not only cared for but truly nurtured and supported. The teachers' investment in my children's growth and the emphasis on outdoor play and imaginative learning make this daycare a standout choice. I couldn't be more pleased with the experiences my kids have had here, and I'm grateful for the positive impact it has had on their development. read more

I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with MPA. Our two kids have progressed through three of their age-based classrooms, from seedlings(infants), pips(12-18m), and lil buds(18-24m). They have been enrolled here for nearly a year, and the growth and development we've witnessed during their time here have been amazing. One of the standout aspects of this daycare is the incredible staff. From the very beginning, we found them to be approachable, caring, and genuinely invested in our children's well-being. They implement a Montessori style of education and I like how it is encouraging my eldest with independent skills. I like that they teach them to use open cups, silverware, and even sign language. They all genuinely care about the children. The daycare also provides all meals and snacks. As a parent with 2 under 2, it's incredibly convenient not having to worry about packing extra bags of food every day. Comparing this Montessori-style daycare to our previous experience with a traditional daycare, we've been pleasantly surprised. While we have no complaints about our previous daycare, the growth and development our children have experienced here have exceeded our expectations. In just one week of transitioning to this new daycare, we noticed a significant expansion in our eldest's vocabulary...and I mean a noticeable difference in which even other people have commented on. The only thing I wish the daycare had, would be the addition of cameras or real-time photo and update sharing via an app. With the current app, it does not allow for real-time sharing of information. Pictures do get posted weekly, however I do wish they were more on a daily basis. In summary, our family's experience with this daycare has been very positive. The dedicated staff, Montessori-style education, provided meals, and our children's growth and happiness all contribute to our high level of satisfaction. If you can get on the waitlist, then I'd highly recommend it! read more

Our son has been going here since February- he started as a sprout and is now a twig (everything is wonderfully nature-themed) we toured last year when we decided to build a house in the community and promptly put him on the waiting list while it was being finished. My first impression of Magnolia was that of a calming atmosphere, professional staff, and a culture of kindness and patience. I've had experience with less-than-stellar schools with a poor-performing staff and unhappy atmosphere and was on the lookout for that while touring. The most important thing for me is that the staff isn't overworked or unhappy (which creates an atmosphere where carelessness and bitterness affect the children's experience.) Our son is greeted by name every day by everyone he encounters and is given a huge smile and hug by his teacher every morning. His afternoon teacher gives me an update and assures me when his behavior is age-typical and praises him when he's showing great social skill improvement- they are ENGAGED and PRESENT. Any incident- minor accidents, or altercations has been presented as an incident report which is signed at the front, and regular communication emails are sent so I feel very informed as to what's going on. One of the unique things about Magnolia, and the biggest selling point for us, is that children get outside and explore and play- especially in the big city- nature is sometimes hard to experience and he gets that every day here. plenty of sun, nature, fresh air, and exploratory play. I've met other parents at birthday parties who rave about Magnolia- there seems to be a strong parent network here too. If you're considering Magnolia, please set up a tour and ask all the questions- I think you'll be very pleased with the answers and your experience. read more

Our experience with Magnolia Prep Academy has been nothing short of amazing. One of the standout aspects is their commitment to safety. They take this responsibility very seriously, ensuring a secure environment for all the children. Cleanliness and happiness are evidently top priorities at Magnolia Prep. Our child has thrived here, showing remarkable growth in social skills and communication abilities. The progress he's made is a testament to the excellent care and attention provided by the staff. The front staff are exceptional--informative, kind, and always on top of everything. Whether it's addressing concerns or answering questions, they are consistently reliable and helpful. The teachers at Magnolia Prep are genuinely passionate about what they do. Their dedication is clear in how they manage the small details and provide individualized attention to each child. I particularly appreciate the school's screen-free policy, adhering to the Green Frog Curriculum. This approach ensures that children are engaged in meaningful, hands-on activities, fostering their development in a nurturing environment. Our son is a picky eater, and initially, we brought in extra snacks for him. However, the teachers kept us well-informed about his eating habits, and eventually, he adjusted to the school meals. Their attentiveness and updates during this transition were greatly reassuring. Overall, we are incredibly happy with Magnolia Prep Academy. The staff, the activities, and the environment all contribute to a fantastic experience for our child. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a nurturing, safe, and engaging place for their child to learn and grow. read more

My family and I absolutely LOVE MPA! This school has been heaven sent, especially with my inability to find the perfect fit for care the past year for my son. I have two little ones in their program. One in Sprouts (24m) and the other in Seedlings (infants). What drew me to MPA is the staff! The entire staff is professional, patient, kind and extremely caring! They're truly an extension of my family. From the directors to the teachers you can tell in their actions and partnership with me that they're truly invested in the well-being and growth of my littles. The past 3 months of attending this school and the amount of progression I've noticed in them both has been mind blowing. From teaching my toddler independent skills of using an open cup/utensils to my infant already pulling up, standing and gearing up to start walking. Might I add that my toddler absolutely loves the time spent outdoors. The thought into the playground landscaping is PHENOMENAL! If the momma bear in me could ask for anything it would be for the adoption of a parenting app that provides the ability to watch real-time camera footage and real-time photos/updates. The current app does not have this capability, however, the team is so great at sending out weekly photos for each classroom. We were on a waiting list months before starting here and it was WORTH THE WAIT! I cannot imagine going anywhere else for the care of my little ones. If you're looking for a home, MPA is exactly where you'd want and love to be! I am beyond grateful for them and to have found them! read more

Magnolia has been the only place I've felt safe taking my kids for care. After a traumatic experience at another childcare center, we took our kids to Magnolia, and let me tell you what a difference it made in my kids! My daughter no longer had panic attacks before school and was often eager to go! Both kids when being picked up are always happy and excited to tell me all about their days! My son, when we first took him to Magnolia (post other school) wouldn't speak, and after 2 weeks at Magnolia began to speak and really come out of his shell! My daughter (who is now a first grader) constantly tells me she wants to go back to magnolia and is always excited when she does get to return. She was well prepared for the beginning stages of kindergarten, because of their curriculum. The staff is amazing and makes you feel like family! I've never had a single problem with any of them, and we've been there since day one. If you can't tell, we LOVE magnolia prep and everyone in there! I will say it again, as I say in all my reviews - if Magnolia Prep ever wanted to open a K-12 School, we'd be the first to sign up lol!!! Wink wink, nudge nudge! Lol Anyway, if you're looking for a wonderful place to take your kids that is safe, and doesn't force them to sit down and do worksheets, and treats each kid with love, then this is definitely the place to take them! read more

My son has attended MPA since he was 8 weeks old and I have never had any problems! At 20 months now, he can use utensils to feed himself independently, he can drink out of a regular cup, and has learned and grown SO MUCH! He is talking so much and socializes with other children so well. My almost 6 year old loves the School Age program! He has made so many friends and loves the activities and all the outdoor play! I love that there are so many opportunities for outdoor play and messy play! I am also a teacher here, and have worked in child care for about 8 years, and Magnolia Prep is by far the most well run school I have taught at! At schools I have previous worked, I honestly wouldn't have wanted to bring my own children. With daycares in general, turnover is always a thing. To combat that, many schools will keep teachers who really should not be in a classroom at ALL. I really love to know that the school I work for, and that my children attend would NEVER keep a questionable or untrustworthy employee in order to keep turnover low. I cannot wait for my son to move up to every classroom. All of the teachers are truly amazing and really create a loving and fun environment! I could not be happier having my kids enrolled here and working at MPA! read more

We have been at MPA now for 2 years and we are still very happy with our decision to enroll our kids. After bad experiences with two popular named daycares with our children, and 3-4 failed babysitters, we found MPA and haven't looked back! The sensory based play and no screens are very much appreciated after seeing my kids at other facilities watching iPads and phones instead of learning to explore. I have 3 yr old twins currently in the Twigs program and they are so excited to go into class every day. They bring me home countless pages of artwork and talk all night about the things they did. Both of them have made "best friends" in their class and can name their teachers and tell me how much they love them. They even get sad if they're sick and can't attend one day and all I hear about is how they want to go to school. I also have a Kindergartner in the before/after care program (previously attended the Bloomers class) and he gets extremely upset if I pick him up a minute too early bc he enjoys being there so much. He also has the cutest friendship with the assistant director, Carynn, and I have to pry him away from her desk to get him in the car. I recommend MPA to families all the time for anyone looking for childcare in the area. read more

We absolutely LOVE Magnolia Prep! Best decision for us as a family. Our son started the seedlings class when he was 6 months old and now he's quickly approaching a year and I can't say enough good things. He has learned so much in the time there and he actually enjoys going. He never cries at drop off and doesn't shy away from the teachers which really makes us feel confident that we made the right decision choosing Magnolia. It's hard to feel good leaving your child at daycare for the first time, but I never have had any doubts. Special shout out to the seedlings teachers and all the teacher assistants! Those women are angels and I appreciate the hard work they put in daily to show up and care for and teach my child. There's also so many little things that they do that makes a big impact - almost every one I pass (regardless if they are his teacher or not) say hi or bye and acknowledge my son by his name. When he isn't there for a day they tell him how much they missed him. It's really in the details, but I appreciate what they do so much. I'm looking forward to my son continuing at Magnolia for years to come. read more

We are so fortunate to have our daughter at Magnolia. She comes home every day singing, dancing, and chatting about her teachers. Every morning when we walk in, her place is set at the breakfast table and she runs in to be with her teacher. We love the faculty at MP and we could not be happier with our decision to send her there every day. Her independence has grown significantly since being there and she shows off her new skills at home. She is confident trying new things and her teachers are supportive as she learns how to interact with others, make new friends, and set boundaries. Her teacher has passed on lots of things to do with her at home that they do at school and our daughter loves having that connection. We love our classroom and any classroom conflict (as can be expected with every child in daycare) has been handled quickly and with respect for both my daughter and us as parents. Every time I call, Carynn or Anabel answers the phone and is happy to answer my questions. We are grateful to have found a safe and positive place for our child. read more

We absolutely love everything about Magnolia! Our daughter has been going there since opening day in July 2021 when she was 18 months, and is now in the 4 year old class! Every step of the way, and in every classroom, we have felt that she has been excellently cared for. She absolutely loves the school and all her teachers, she greets the front office staff enthusiastically every day and you can tell that every staff member in the school makes it a priority to be familiar and friendly with every child. She has learned so much, and at times and in stages appropriate to her development, while at Magnolia and we wouldn't want her to be anywhere else. I feel that her teachers and all staff really prioritize getting to know each child as an individual so they can foster their unique personalities and interests. We are so thankful to have found such a wonderful and nurturing school for her to grow and thrive in. read more

My family is so thankful to have found MPA. Their approach (no screen time, lots of outdoor time rain or shine, healthy food, extremely interactive teaching with advanced "props" and associated learning activities, etc.), the management team's daily involvement, everyone's sincerity and genuine support in your child's growth is OUTSTANDING! This definitely isn't your typical daycare setting where the toddlers just run around a room in circles all day and stare out the window crying for their parent! Admittedly, when I watched the facility being built, I thought it was out of my league, but when I decided to take a tour, I was pleasantly surprised that their rates are actually comparable to several others I researched in the Katy area and what they have to offer is far superior to other daycare/preschool facilities in the area. My child is thriving and absolutely loves MPA, the teachers, and management! read more

We took our son to MPA a few years ago and he had so much fun and thrived there. Schools can be challenging for him and their kindness and support were so amazing! Our son had to move on to a different school as he got older but he still talks about MPA and asks to go back there. We loved the school so much that we enrolled our daughter before she was even born. We waited until she was a year old to start her at Magnolia and she loves it! The teachers and staff are so kind and she is excited to go to school every day. Her development has really taken off and she has so much confidence and a desire to explore the world around her. The school's focus on outdoor play really makes her happy. She's been there for just over a year now. My son comes with me to pick up and the staff still remembers him and greets him warmly. I'm so glad we found this school! You can tell they really care about the kids. read more

My kids started as a toddler and preschooler and have since grown to a preschooler and school-age child (in before/after school care). The curriculum, facility, and experience here is phenomenal. My older child who is now in first grade has definitely succeeded in large part from the great care, attention, and things he learned in the preschool program. My youngest will be entering kinder next year and I feel confident she'll do wonderful as well transitioning because of the preparation received at Magnolia. Additionally, I love that the school is designed to allow children to explore the world, subjects, and nature in a way that we haven't experienced at other daycares. This is truly a learning academy, not the typical daycare model. My children get the best quality care possible when they're at Magnolia. read more

My child has been attending Magnolia Prep since the day they opened. My spouse and I have nothing but positive things to say about this daycare. Our child looks forward to attending every day and has solid friendships that they've cultivated since they were babies at the school. The teachers are always open and welcoming. From personal experience, I know how well the teachers work with each child one-on-one to help them grow and develop. My child literally runs to their teachers to greet them in the morning and talks about them at home and all the things they've learned. The structure of the classes are great and my child gets plenty of outdoor time, which they absolutely love. Management is really pro-active as well and their communication is great. read more

I have been a parent here since the beginning with my then-2 year old twin boys and now with my 16-month old toddler. The teachers are so knowledgeable and have solid backgrounds in child development. My toddler is so independent and well-developed because of the practices and curriculum that he engages with at Magnolia. We have experienced different teachers as they have matriculated, and each one is phenomenal and they allow for students to transition to their new rooms as they progress which causes such a seamless and non-traumatic experience for the child. My children who no longer attend MPA were set up because of their amazing teachers who laid such a strong academic and socio-emotional foundation. read more

We've been sending our daughter here since July 2022. We absolutely love everything about it! Very clean facility! We are greeted warmly each day. All the staff know my daughter by name. Her teachers are knowledgeable, warm, nurturing, and kind. They clearly communicate with us every day how our daughter is progressing and any needs they have. Our daughter is growing and learning every day and reaching all milestones! We are very pleased with our experience! All expectations have been clearly communicated to us since Day 1. Absolutely no surprises sprung on us at all! WE LOVE MPA!!! read more

We love Magnolia Preparatory Academy! The teachers and staff are truly amazing. My son loves going to MPA. MPA is perfect especially if your child loves to learn and work with their hands. When all of the other daycares just put a screen in front of your child MPA is teaching your child to use their imagination. My son really enjoys playing outside and shooting hoops, cooking, growing his own vegies to make salads, puzzles, creating lego creations, going on fun field trips and working on creative art projects. read more

Magnolia Preparatory Academy has been amazing for my daughter. Every single staff member is warm and friendly and is quick to say hi or offer assistance whenever we need it. The teachers are amazing and my daughter is thrilled to go see her teachers and friends every day! We have also noticed a huge difference in her speech progress and independence level at home. Magnolia truly offers a safe, comfortable space for kids to be free to learn and grow! We couldn't be happier! read more