Let it Shine Enrichment Academy is a wonderful place to start out for children of all abilities…read more The student ratio is low, and they have skilled staff. Especially if your child, like ours, needed extra help with speech and occupational, and ABA needs. The outside therapists, after a background check etc. are able to be onsite for sessions. Which is great. I appreciate the staff and their hard work, especially during COVID.

No words can accurately articulate the amazing blessing Let it Shine Enrichment Academy was for my…read moreson and my family. My son is now 5 years years old and attended LIS for over a year (age 3 1/2 to 4/12) after being diagnosed with a developmental delay at 16 months old and was recently officially diagnosed with mild autism (which I knew from the beginning). We had tried a normal preschool/daycare center before (at age 2 until about 3/12) but eventually it just didn't work out for us because he was not able to be potty trained on the timeline of his peers nor was he able to stay still and attentive in a typical setting and needed too much 1on1 attention, despite being extremely intelligent and hyperlexic. I found out about LIS from a good mama friend whose children went to the regular preschool at Bethany Lutheran. I was anxious and not knowing where my child would fit in at the time. Teresa, the director and also an occupational therapist, made us feel comfortable right away and she impressed me with her knowledge about special kiddos like my son. I love that the school has specially trained staff in speech and OT and who are all extremely understanding and have experience dealing with special needs children and also are so loving and kind. The student to teacher ratio is lower than the standard and each kid gets so much special attention and help in so many different areas. My son absolutely loved attending Let it Shine and has made amazing progress during his time attending this school! This in addition to his regular speech and OT therapy sessions made such a difference and now he is prepared for regular school. He was the happiest I ever saw him. His teachers/teachers assistants are wonderful people who we will never forget and never begin to thank enough. Ashley, Rebecca, Robin, Leo, Kelly, Dolly, A'LESA, ALYSSA, and of course Teresa. You are all angels on earth. We moved up north to Cedar Park so we eventually had to change schools after I commuted over an hour each day for a month (that's how awesome this school is!) They helped my son finally get potty trained (pee) and now he is attending a school up north for all abilities but I will never forget LIS! THANK YOU for existing! You were an answer to my prayers and I am so beyond grateful for the service you provided.

My son has been attending Country Home for a few months now. The teachers are all so great with him…read moreand keep him engaged! I was worried about his transition to care outside of mom and dad and they've been so communicative and patient with all of us. I could not recommend this place more. Plus - all the artwork and photos you get make my day!

Country Home Learning Center in South Austin is excellent. Both of our children started in the…read moreinfant nursery and are oldest has been there for 3 years. The teachers are caring and go the extra mile to make sure our children have a wonderful experience. They have a wide range of activities for the kids to participate in and a good educational curriculum. I would definitely recommend this facility.

My little girl has been attending ACLC since she was 12 weeks old, and we couldn't be happier. Of…read morethe 8 centers I toured, this one was instantly my favorite. It's bright, clean, and all the kids seem so happy. The teachers are so sweet, and it's clear my girl loves them. She can be fussing all morning, but as soon as she sees Rosalba, it's all smiles and giggles. It was hard getting started with the naps on demand- first she slept too much and now she doesn't sleep enough. She's very social and always on the move. They group 12wk- about 11mo when they're walking which is great. Some centers group 12wk- 18mo, and I worried about her getting stepped on. The staff is very responsive, I highly recommend them.

Amazing and energetic staff. My grandson loves it here. From prek2 to prek 4. They are AISD…read morecurriculum certified for smooth transition towards kindergarten.

My experience at Parkside was challenging. The admin was changing over and there was little…read morecommunication, and more than a bit of aggressive interactions with admin. We had a new teacher who was enthusiastic when the students were perfect, and utterly overwhelmed and clueless when the students had challenges. My son has ADHD, and despite telling me they has experience with 2E kids, the teacher thought my son had severe emotional problems when my son would self sooth by going in a corner to be alone for a bit. They also did not communicate in any way the depth of the problems my son was having in school. I finally realized the extent of his issues when I began attending daily to see for myself. They were often rude and childish in response to issues or complaints. They had a history of keeping teachers even after multiple complaints of abusive behavior. Their insistence on parent interaction was amazing, and the singalongs were fabu. But it doesn't make up for the severely subpar teaching, the reusing of the same curriculum every year, the nasty admin, and the overall confusion of vision with a high price tag. Do not recommend this school beyond kindergarten at all!

Our daughter is three and a half, and she just finished her first year of preschool (Primary) at…read moreParkside. We couldn't be more pleased to have her attending this special school. From top to bottom, it's an excellent program with marvelous staff and leadership, and a wonderful community. Some of things we love most about Parkside: it's uniquely and authentically Montessori, which was important to us when we were looking at schools. The teachers (called guides) are loving, creative, and thorough in their teaching methods. We were blown away when barely a month in, our daughter came home singing about all the continents of the world! The 12-acre campus is beautiful and well maintained. The kids get lots of outdoor time and often take hikes together as a class. They learn to value and sing about nature, including our new favorite song, "Chlorophyll" written by the founders. Music is a big part of Parkside life, and at least 1-2 events a week are organized around it (parents are invited to participate as well). We've enjoyed all the opportunities for families to get involved at Parkside and we've made some great friends already. Even through the craziness of the pandemic, Parkside staff led the way with through health protocols and regular communication with Austin Public Health to keep the kids safe and allow school to continue. In short, we've found Parkside to be an amazing, friendly, beautiful place that is nurturing our daughter to her full potential. We highly recommend it!

This school is a magical place, we are so happy to be part of this community. My 3 children are…read moreexperiencing the joys of a slow childhood at AMS. It is hard for me to put in words how special, attentive, and dedicated the guides are. We love it here!

Austin Montessori School has been a true safe haven for our family through some of the most…read morechallenging years of our lives. Through every obstacle and transition, the school held us with steadiness and warmth that I will never forget. The educators here are exceptional in the most genuine sense of the word. Lesley Williams stands out as a nurturing, loving, stabilizing presence who welcomed our entire family into the community from day one. Her care extended far beyond the classroom, and that kind of wholehearted dedication is rare. What sets Austin Montessori apart is its deep intentionality. Every aspect of the environment, the curriculum, and the culture reflects thoughtful commitment to children and families. You feel it immediately and you feel it consistently. We are leaving with profound gratitude. If you are considering this school, I recommend it without hesitation.

This place's waitlist is fake. It's that simple. I don't know how they actually decide if your kid…read moregets to go here or not but they definitely have a million excuses if they don't want your kids at their school. I'm left only to assume my children aren't welcome because I'm a single mother using financial aid. Unfortunately they're not even kind to you if you don't understand how you could be on the waitlist for over 1.5 years and there's been no change at all. I've spoken to Mary multiple times where she scoffs at almost every question I ask, as if I'm the one that works there and how dare I not know all the answers already, it's like i'm wasting her time. Still i'm left desperate for care which has kept me from leaving this review multiple times. I don't know if the facility can be as good as it looks if the people are this rude to moms (especially those in need). Good luck out there guys, I know it's not easy to find somewhere you'll trust. I had great luck at The Children's Courtyard, they're just no longer accepting CCS. Maybe look there if you don't use financial aid

The least responsive place I've ever experienced. We have three kids and were looking to get on…read morethe wait list. After being told the registrar would call us back soon, we waited...and waited. Four days later Jennifer, the registrar, called and left a voicemail at 5 pm. I call back within 10 minutes and she has already left for the day. Another two days of trying and no return phone call. I can't imagine sending a child here and expecting any type of meaningful feedback on a timely basis. I guess they have so many potential students due to the area so they don't care about returning calls. Must be solely due to location.

Our oldest has been attending Primrose Shady Hollow for 1 year and our youngest for 4 months. Both…read moreof them have advanced academically and socially since attending there regularly. They enjoy going every day and sometimes aren't ready to leave at the end of the day. Staff members are bright, smiling, kind, and patient, when we know the job is challenging. The administrative staff plans organized and well thought out events. We are really thankful to be a part of the Primrose family.

Our 3 children have had such a wonderful time learning, playing, growing developmentally, and love…read moreattending this school! The staff is always so friendly and supportive with all the students. We highly recommend Primrose Shady Hollow.

Strickland is the BEST! We have three sons thriving at Strickland. We have been attending this…read moreschool for six years, and each year is better than the last. Not only do we, as parents, love the biblical and accelerated education they are receiving, our children LOVE this school, as well. They feel safe, seen, loved, cared for, and poured into. The strong moral values and character that Strickland helps build up in our children is one of the greatest blessings. We get complimented on our boys' manners, humble confidence and respect for others often, and we always tell people how much Strickland has impacted them. The sports program is amazing. The academics are advanced. The teachers and staff are loving, kind and communicative. The community feels like family. Strickland is an answered prayer for our family. And we hope it will be the same for you and yours.

Strickland is an absolute answered prayer for our children! We have 3 sons attending and they are…read moreall 2 grades advanced over their peers at other schools. The bible education is exceptional, they have all memorized the name of every book of the bible in chronological order. The Sports program is excellent, after school program is too. If you are looking for an affordable conservative education for your children, do yourself a favor and book a tour, you won't be disappointed. -Daniel