We did not have a great experience here. From the smallest class, to 2s, 3s (beyond) + summer…read morecamps, compared to other preschools in the area, this was not on the top of our list - especially curriculum wise. The director is short, cold, and problematic with parents and teachers. One of our teachers quit midway through the year supposedly due to a conflict with the director. She is also accusatory and doesn't seem to mesh well in a children's environment. Our kids were so much happier when we switched and it showed how lacking this school truly was! Many parents felt the same and switched schools mid-way through.

An amazing school . My daughter feels so comfortable here and has fun. She loves her teachers and…read moreschool director.

Oh how I wish I could give this place NEGATIVE stars!…read more My daughter started attending this place when she was less than a year old (August 2022). I had a friend whose daughter was in the Kindergarten class and had nice things to say about it. My husband and I toured it and I didn't get warm fuzzies right away from the director, Connie, but we moved forward with the enrollment process because we needed child care asap. Right away we did tell the director that our daughter has multiple severe food allergies and we filled out all the appropriate paperwork and provided her benadryl and epi-pen right away. FIRST INCIDENT: Not even two months after enrollment, we picked up my daughter on a Friday and after an hour being home she started breaking out in hives everywhere. She didn't have anything to eat at home. My husband had to give her the epi-pen. Right away, I sent an email to the director and let her know what happened. Connie let us know that her normal teachers weren't in the class that day, it could have been possible that someone gave her something she wasn't supposed to have. Of course by Monday the people we talked to couldn't remember if she ate something. The learning moment from that was that a teacher would sit by her at every meal/snack. My daughter was in the older infant class and we liked her teachers in there, never had problems. It wasn't until the summer of this year problems started happening. She moved into the younger toddler class, her teachers in there were also nice and loving to the students. This summer the owner decided to sell their Castle Montessori to Cadence Education. The director, Connie, left and the admin left not long after her. The new director, Ms. Nilima, was not approachable and very cold in those first weeks, maybe up to a month. She never made eye contact when my daughter and I entered the building. How could you not acknowledge who enters the building, especially at a child care facility?! During the summer we enrolled my Kindergartener here for their summer program. WORST program ever! We paid weekly tuition that was supposed to include weekly field trips, which some were cancelled due to the weather but nothing was every rescheduled. It was a waste of money. The final straw was when my daughter had ANOTHER allergic reaction!!! They claimed that she woke up in hives, ok, the director called us multiple times (I work in an area where I can't have my phone with me), she didn't leave my husband and I voicemails. My husband called back and the person on the phone just asked if they can give my daughter benadryl and of course he said yes. He decided to go to the school and they did NOTHING. She was covered in hives, she should have been given her epi-pen based on the emergency plan we provided. Ms. Nilima wasn't around, and my daughter was in her classroom, with her teachers putting her eczema lotion on her. She should have at least been at the front office being monitored for anaphylaxis. Multiple emails were exchanged after this incident. The director's responses were just appalling, with no empathy, and thinking she knows better than what a doctor says to do in an emergency. We pulled her out immediately, there was NO WAY we could trust this place every again. We had a meeting with the director a few days after the incident, she finally apologized and took full responsibility. She mentioned her staff will go through more training, but the damage was done. We demanded our full deposit back and never looked back. What really got me fired up was when I asked the director if they were going to self report themself to the state regarding this incident. Her response was no because an ambulance or ER visit didn't occur....WTF?!?!? Herself and the staff was clearly not capable of handling the situation.....or reading an emergency plan and FOLLOWING it. Honestly, I hope every parent reads this and stays far, far, away! This incident happened end of August this year and still makes my blood boil.

My daughter has joined Castle McKinney 6 months ago.. she is with Ms Sowmya from then. Ms Sowmya is…read morean amazing teacher for the kids, she is always attentive and accommodative. She makes sure our kid is well behaved and expresses her feelings. I can see lot of improvements in my daughter both personally and academically. Ms Sowmya is always reachable in person and Kayambu App. My daughter is excited to go to school and enjoys being with her friends and teachers. We had a wonderful birthday party for my daughter at her classroom. The directors and teachers in the school are very friendly, flexible and welcoming. We enjoyed lot of celebration's happened at school... Will definitely recommend this school to everyone!

Oh my God the staff there is so amazing. My grandson is developing better there than the 2 previous…read moreschools. Mrs.Tee work ethic is amazing. She's also a great listener and tries every way possible to keep you updated. I love her and the team there. Mrs Tee is the center director and does an amazing job.

My daughter is currently 18 months old, and she's been at Oak Brook since she was 13 weeks old…read more This place is absolutely amazing! The teachers are the best humans ever. They are kind, loving, and teach babies more than I ever thought babies could learn! She's gone through the infant and tiny tot rooms and every single teacher has been amazing! They take pictures all throughout the day and load them into the app so you can see your sweetie all day long! And they are some of my favorite pictures! The director team is just as amazing- they are friendly and easy to talk to. My daughter loves getting out of the car and running to the classroom to be with her friends and teachers!! If you want your child loved, cared for, and happy, this is the place for you!!!

I've had 2 children here since prek (now in 6th & 9th) and I can't imagine what life would be…read morewithout cda. The education is top notch. The teachers and staff genuinely love the students. We are so blessed to take part in this community.

The varsity coach of the girls volleyball team seams a bit shady.. she told the referee she had an…read more"important" dinner to go to so the referee made the game real quick with being bias and calling all penalties against the other team. In the rules of volleyball you cannot touch the net or go under the net. A player on CDA went under the net completely onto the other side of the court and this could have been a huge danger to the other team. She is lucky that she didn't hurt herself or anyone on the other team. This school is teaching UNSAFE sportsmanship and it needs to be shared.

This school is 24 years old. All three of my children came through this school, and we love it! My…read moreyoungest, age 4, is there now. Even though there are ten years between my oldest and youngest, my daughter is now enjoying the same teachers my son had a decade ago. It speaks volumes about a school when their teachers AND families keep coming back! I always recommend it to anyone looking for a quality early childhood program.

My niece attends this school in the 4-year-old classroom. Recently, she came home complaining that…read moreher arm was hurting and stated that Ms. Sandy took her into the bathroom and pinched her under the arm. The incident was reported to the director, but the only action taken appears to have been filing a report and moving her to another classroom. At four years old, my niece is fully capable of communicating what happened to her, and the physical marks supported her statement. Despite this, the teacher is still employed at the school. We were also informed that the cameras are only monitored live and do not record footage, which raises serious concerns regarding accountability and student safety. As a parent or family member, this situation is extremely disturbing. I would not recommend this daycare based on how this matter was handled. I believe incidents involving allegations of physical harm toward a child should be taken far more seriously and investigated thoroughly. I intend to follow up with the appropriate state agencies to request a formal inspection and review of this facility. No child should ever feel unsafe in a learning environment, and no teacher accused of inappropriate physical conduct should remain in the classroom without a proper investigation.

My daughter has been attending the learning experience since September 2023 and she's loved every…read moreminute of it!! She started off in toddler where her teacher Ms. Nunu worked we us to get her potty trained! All of the teacher are great and loving ! I can't say enough good things about this daycare. From the very first day, the staff made my children feel welcomed, safe, and cared for. They treat the kids like family, and it shows in how happy and excited my little ones are to go every morning. The teachers are patient, loving, and truly dedicated to helping the kids learn and grow. I've noticed so much progress in my children's social skills, confidence, and learning since they started here. The communication with parents is excellent, and I always feel reassured knowing my kids are in great hands. I'm so grateful to have found a daycare that provides not only care, but also a nurturing environment where my kids can thrive. Highly recommend!

My three years old daughter started attending PDS last month and we could not be happier. Her…read moreteacher Ms. Grace is an outstanding individual who genuinely cares for kids. Principal Ms. Yu is very sincere about making your kids well mannered, intelligent person. We are very happy that we selected the right school for us.

My daughter loves it here. She started with Ms. Jane at 3. and she is now with Ms. Susan and Ms…read more Helen in Preschool. She loves her teachers and all the friends she has made. And I am so impressed with how much she learns each week. It's truly a safe and fun place for my child. On the administrative side, Ms.Amy make things really easy. I am beyond happy I chose Plano Day school for my daughter. I would (and do) recommend it to all. Btw, the school has huge indoor gym, which is excellent for HOT Texas summer!!

We LOVE St. Paul Christian school!!! My kids have been attending for 3 years. The teachers are all…read morecaring and professional, and the curriculum is excellent. The director Miss Barbara has been running the school for over 20 years, and several of the teachers have been there for most of that time. They truly feel like family and I am beyond thankful for them!

If I were to describe in detail how wonderful this precious school is, or how fortunate we feel to…read morehave discovered it, I'd be writing a novella at the very least. We moved to Plano in January 2015, not far from the school. It was my task to explore the area for pre-schools for the granddaughter, who was then 2. The very first moment I spoke with St. Paul's, I had a sense that this place was exceptional. How right I was! Now, that same granddaughter is 4 1/2, finishing her pre-K, and her little brother has finished the "two's" class. There are no words to describe the quality of their experience here: it's kind of a "perfect storm" of serious Christian education, lovingly dispensed character-building, and top-notch pedagogy. I like to tell people that we (and this includes the students, moms, dads, extended family) can feel the love daily, the minute we drive onto the parking lot. Ms. Barbara Shakal, Headmistress, one of the most amazing educators I I've ever met (and I am both grandma and a retired professor, so I've seen a bit of education in my lifetime). Her vision, her strength, patience, humor, and spiritual solidity spread to the whole staff. I cannot tell you how many hours she spends not just with the kids and staff, but with the moms, and grandmas and others who need advice, comforting, direction, and confirmation as to the right directions for the child and family. Besides that, she's just a blast to talk with. Each of the teachers our grandchildren have had (Ms. Donna, Ms. Allie, Ms. Wendy, Ms. Lori, Ms. Michelle, plus Ms. Lorilee, and I fear I'm missing someone, but all names should be in this list) has been an experienced, solid, joyful, concerned, and creative teacher. The special events are marvelous, for example the "Cat in the Hat" night (too fun), the Christmas program, the beautiful Mother's Day Tea (elegant, just elegant). So much effort goes into these things. Okay, I'm going on and on. Can you tell I love this school? There's never a day that our family doesn't give gratitude for the experience these little ones have had there, and the way their experience has also affected and blessed our family. In short, Hats off to St. Paul's.