My two kids, each at very different stages/ages, have absolutely thrived at The Prep! We have been…read morethere for almost 4 years now--it is the best private preschool / daycare in Bee Cave and even Westlake. Trust me, I have toured them all! I drive all the way to Bee Cave from Westlake because we love it so much! Finding a school around here that supports both a younger and an older child can be challenging, but the Prep truly excels at meeting kids where they are while helping them grow and learn! The balance of play and education is outstanding. Each day, our 4yo comes home excited to share what she did all day! The teachers know how to keep learning fun while still building real skills, and it shows in our kids' confidence and development. The administrative team deserves special praise. They are incredibly organized, communicative, and genuinely invested in every family's experience. Whether it's daily updates, thoughtful check-ins, or seamless handling of schedules and transitions, the admin staff sets the tone for a warm and well-run environment. The school and its amenities is my fave part and why I won't ever leave! Bright, clean, and purposefully designed, the classrooms and play areas create an inviting space where children can explore safely and comfortably. No other school in the area has a tech room, multi-purpose room (gym), cafeteria, SEVERAL Playgrounds, and an amazing splash pad! We're grateful to have found a school that provides such a nurturing, enriching environment for both of our kids. Highly recommend to any family in the Bee Cave area!

I am saddened to write this review, but it may spare other children and parents the physical and…read moremental pain our family has experienced. We have sent all three of our children to the Prep and were one of the first families to sign up when they opened. The past few years have been good overall but the level of care has dropped significantly and my youngest baby was injured several times in a very short period of time. Based on the goodwill they have built over the years with us we continued to give the Prep opportunities to improve and make changes to keep my son safe. They said they would and completely failed. The photos below show the final straw before we removed our baby and another child from the Prep. Unfortunately, there were also other incidents were my child was injured and I was told by Prep management that "they would keep a better eye on him." We are reasonable parents with three children and understand that from time to time one of our kids may get a bump or scratch. The injuries my son suffered however go beyond anything acceptable. We repeatedly asked to speak with the owner, Heather White, but she never contacted us. We also asked to see the video of what happened, but the request went ignored. We filed a police report so hopefully they will have better luck getting the videos. Our feeling at this point is the owner is only in it to open as many locations/franchises as possible and make a buck. Clearly could not care less about responding to parents, oh sorry "paying customers," and even more disturbing could not care less about keeping the babies we are entrusting them with safe. If you are considering the Prep I suggest you instead leave your children with a pack of wild coyotes in the woods--they'll probably be safer...

When you walk in to Montessori School of the Epiphany you can immediately feel the warm, peaceful,…read moreand calm atmosphere that true Montessori education provides your child. I didn't think my high energy child with separation anxiety was going to fit in with the other children who were doing their work with such peace and grace, and it has been truly amazing to watch her transform and develop a sense of community and belonging at her school. Annie has a passion for children and meeting the needs of the child on multiple levels not just academically. Not only is my daughter learning her letters, sounds and numbers; more importantly she is learning, patience, concentration, care for her community and environment, independence and more! We are very happy with our choice for our child and our next daughter will be starting this year as well!

Our daughter just completed her four years of primary education at the Montessori School of the…read moreEpiphany (MSE). Her last week was full of tears about leaving her beloved school to move on to elementary. We feel she received a incredibly strong academic foundation from MSE, while also learning a love of nature, a sense of responsibility and mindfulness for others, and a feeling of joy in learning. The classroom is bright and peaceful, and the Montessori materials were engaging and challenging. The teachers at MSE are highly experienced Montessorians who care deeply about the children at the school. The teachers also hold parent education meetings, parent conferences, and an annual open house where the children show the parents the classroom materials. Parent observations during the school day are welcome; we did many over the years. The teachers were always open to our questions and requests to discuss issues relating to our child. We also enjoyed the many opportunities to interact with other parents at the school picnics, weekly park playdates, and monthly Mom's Night Out. We felt very lucky to be a part of the MSE community.

Our granddaughter has been attending Primrose for over a year, and we could not be more pleased…read morewith the staff and the environment. We always attend when they have a special event, such as their Halloween and the recent Valentine's party. The staff is so friendly, and we love that they provide daily reports and photos of the kiddos during play and structured learning times. ,

Lot of great flavors! My toddler loved the strawberry mango! Perfect for a summer dayread more

I have two sons who have been going to Lake Hills for almost 2 years. My youngest just moved to the…read moreP1s today and he was so excited. I did so much research into preschools for my little's now aged 3 and 4 1/2, toured almost all Montessori's and there was just no comparison to LHM. We fell in LOVE immediately during my tour with Sandi. If you want the best of Montessori in Austin/Bee Cave, I would go no where else but Lake Hills Montessori School. We plan on having our littles there to Kindergarten. Love y'all and everyone who works there...y'all are truly amazing,

Highly recommend! My children were at LHMBC for a total of five years combined and we wouldn't…read moretrade those years for anything! I truly believe that the loving community of teachers and administrators (looking at you Ms. Kate!) at the school helped to form the kind and thoughtful citizens that my girls are today. We still talk about/miss LHM and go back to visit at any opportunity!

We couldn't be happier with The Magnolia School. Our kindergartener found public school…read moreoverwhelming, so three months into the school year, we made the decision to switch him. The small class sizes and personalized learning at The Magnolia School have truly made a world of difference. The teachers and staff foster a warm, engaging environment where kids can have fun while still learning. Our child is now thriving!

This is a special gem of a place. It's filled with kind, caring compassionate people who teach your…read morekids how they learn. They have a rigorous academic environment while having fun. What a special place to learn and grow.. Truly one of a kind. And the impact on my son and our family has been life changing. The kids learn manners, kindness, friendship, & teamwork on top of the academics.

I just wanted to highlight our experience at Kiddie Academy daycare because it has been nothing…read moreshort of wonderful! Ms Gina has been so on top of things and informative about my little guy's meals. Watching my little guy on the camera, I can see that all the teachers are very interactive with the babies. Myraneh is also such a sweet teacher and makes my little guy feel so loved. I love one day when I was leaving daycare and the assistant director Candace was telling me about how my little Nico and another girl in class have laughing wars and it melted my heart! Lastly, I wanted to mention that Autumn has been so personable and delightful. She is a very sweet director and runs a great program and you can tell based on how many kids attend this daycare! She runs a well-oiled machine and I highly suggest getting into this daycare, especially if you have the chance with a spot!

First off, I I like that my daughter is happy being there. That tells me that she enjoys the staff,…read morefood, activities, and playground!! I'm also enjoying the proximity to our house, so I can get exercise when dropping off and picking up. Throughout this covid pandemic, the teachers (especially Miss Ashley, Miss Megan, and Miss Lindsey) have gone above and beyond to do zoom calls, storytime, and prepare an activity box to help entertain/teach the kids. On the front end, Autumn and Jessica are super friendly, responsive, and efficient as can be. As long as we are here, this is her school!!!

Staff is friendly when you enroll and turns rude when you leave…read more Hang up your phone for no reason. Promose to give you feedback but never call you back.

Guidepost Bee Cave has provided an amazing Montessori education to our two children, ages 3 and 10…read moremonths, for the last year. Given our children's ages, we have experience in the Nido, Toddler, and Children's House programs and would highly recommend all three. We have also attended the Westlake Guidepost location and have experience at two other daycares prior due to moving, so we feel we have a good breadth of experience from which to recommend Guidepost Bee Cave. The new head of school, Mike, who took over this summer, is nothing short of amazing. He has a young child himself and has an operational background that really shines in every aspect of quality and consistency at the school. Other reviews mention staff turnover, which I can confidently state is a challenge for every childcare center (certainly for all four we have attended). What makes Guidepost Bee Cave stand out in this area is 1) knowledge transfer about your child's unique needs 2) training of new guides 3) quick action to remediate challenging staff 4) transparent communications. These are all due to Mike's leadership and we have been amazed at the quality care our children receive as a result. The guides care so much about the children and frequently communicate observations through written notes, photos, and verbal check-ins at pickup and dropoff. Even the guides at the school who don't directly oversee our children know our children by name and always speak with them, even if our child is acting shy lol. We particularly appreciate Ms. Mackenzie, Ms. Alyssa, Ms. Jessica, Ms. Ashraf, Ms. Lekha, Ms. Christine, Ms. Debra and Ms. Shanice, but there are really too many wonderful guides to name. I highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to raise confident, independent little people in an environment where practical life skills are taught and "I can do it myself" is a mantra.

La Tasha and the crew are genuinely the best. They were there for me when I didn't have any family…read morein the area and I needed stability with my children. Always well fed, and never cranky when they left. My kids were always excited to go. They were always understanding and very caring. I owe them way more than a good review. I had a 6 month old, 1 year old and 3 year old when we started. They all attended the preschool.

My daughter started here a little over a week ago. My experience has been nothing but great things…read more Everyone there seems to really enjoy their job and what they do. My daughter always greets them with a smile in the morning which is amazing. Definitely would recommend

We had our youngest at Goddard Lakeway since he was 6 months old. We have used another 'chain'…read moredaycare in Austin for years with 2 other children. I could not praise Goddard enough, in particular this location by the BSW hospital more. Raul, the owner and Malorie have been so flexible and reasonable. We work odd hours and it has helped to have a daycare be understanding of that. They employ their teachers with high expectations and are completely transparent which is reassuring to parents leaving children in their care. We will miss them as our time at daycare is almost up!

Goddard Lakeway gets our vote for the best preschool/daycare in the area. I toured 2 other schools…read morethat were actually closer in distance, but I ultimately chose Goddard for our son and daughter because I felt that our core values and goals were aligned and therefore the best match. The owner Raul and director Malorie are wonderfully awesome and as accommodating as they could possibly be. I love seeing the walls and windows that are decorated with pictures that the children drew or themes that the children are learning about. All of the teachers are seriously wonderful and amazing. They communicate with parents via the Tadpole app with daily reports, announcements, and pictures. I have total peace in mind when I drop my kids off every weekday. I know that they both love their school and are very comfortable with all their teachers.

My recent experience with Elite Gymnastics was incredibly disappointing due to their abysmal…read morecustomer service. After signing up my kids for a day camp which was 165$ - they unfortunately woke up not feeling well so since i had to call last minute and cancel i of course did not expect a refund but a makeup token to be able to rebook a camp day in the future!! They gave me a credit for only one of my kids which was 82$,despite repeated attempts to get credit back for the entire amount .. my concerns were largely ignored, leaving me feeling frustrated and completely disregarded as a customer.

We love Austin Elite! Their staff is super friendly and helpful!…read moreThey are very affordable and have great classes for every age! Make up classes are given if you miss a session too, which is super helpful!