This school is awesome! My daughter Kristina was a student in the Russian class during the 2022 -…read more2023 school year. And she adored her school and her teachers! Huge thank you to Ms. Emi, Ms. Vera, and Ms. Stephanie - Russian class teachers. Your kind and caring nature, your enthusiasm for teaching, your creativity, patience, and understanding filled Kristina's year at Kids R Kids with joy! We wish we could enroll Kristina for another year in the Russian class. She had so much fun and learned all the letters. She is starting to read in Russian now! We truly appreciate all the wonderful teachers and staff who make KrK North Austin such a welcoming place. Thank you!

We've been a part of the KRK family for 6 months and have come to love it. The staff are so kind to…read moreboth of my kids and all the teachers know both of them by name, even though they're in different classrooms. The administrators are welcoming and supportive. When I met with a teacher for some concerns with my 3 year old, the staff listened closely to how they can incorporate what we're doing at home, as well as offered helpful suggestions for changes we can take back from the classroom. Everyone treats us like members of their family. It's a long commute from our neighborhood but we make it happily, knowing our babies are loved and well cared for.

Our two year old has had a wonderful experience at stepping stone Pflugerville! Ms Brenda is truly…read morean amazing principal, and is excellent at communicating and making you feel like part of the family from day one. Our daughter is in Ms Stella's class, and Ms Stella has been extremely caring and communicative with us. When we drop our daughter off at Stepping Stone we know she's being treated like family. We can't thank the team enough for everything. Highly recommend!

The staff at Stepping Stone Pflugerville are fantastic. So caring and my little one absolutely…read moreloves the staff. They make sure to update on feeds, changes, and often send updates on activities or how the little one is doing during the day. I'm positive my little one has advanced so quickly because of the attention and care from the staff and interactions with the other little ones.

St. Richard's Episcopal Preschool has been such a wonderful place for our children. Our headstrong…read more5-year-old graduated from Pre-K here last year and the teachers did such a fantastic job preparing him for Kindergarten, he gets compliments from his new homeroom teacher regularly. Now our youngest attends in the twos class and she looks forward to school every day. We love the low staff turnover, the music and spanish programs, the outdoor play space, and the emphasis on play-based learning focused on responsibility and social-emotional development, without sacrificing academic and classroom expectations, taught by certified teachers with combined decades of experience. This school is a gem!

This is the most amazing school, with the best teachers! We chose St.Richards for our two daughters…read morebecause we attend church here, and it feels like family. Our oldest daughter started at 2 years old, and is now in kindergarten here, our youngest started in 2s as well, and is now in 3s. Everyday they LOVE to go, and it makes me feel comfortable leaving them in a place they genuinely love, with people that LOVE them too. It is a smaller school, and therefore you really get to know other parents and teachers. They communicate well, and use an app to send pictures throughout the day! They also offer aftercare program in case you have to work later (my kids don't want to leave aftercare). They have so much fun with learning, and spend ample time outside in the beautiful playground and covered, turfed area, oh, and a wonderful garden! I cannot say enough about the teachers and the staff, they are just true angels in earth, and we are so blessed and thankful for them. It has been a beautiful thing that they have gotten to teach two of our children, and we have made some lifelong friendships here.

$20k per year tuition fees with super average curriculum execution…read more As a parent expect to receive multiple extremely long winded emails every day requesting you make/bring something to school - I would count myself as very organized yet found it extremely difficult to keep up with all their requests Unusually high Headmaster attrition - we had 3 different Headmasters in 1 year - not a great sign Worst part of the experience was when we ended up needing to move a new town outside Austin and a new school - when I cancelled (2 months before the beginning of the school year) - IST insisted on not only keeping my deposit (I absolutely understand this) but the tuition fees I paid in advance. The school year wasn't even close to starting! For a not-for-profit this is a fairly shameful business practice and a terrible moral example to our children. After I explained my position to the (at least right now current) head Brian he looked me in the eye and agreed the tuition fee refund I was asking for was fair - to which he then sent an email days later rescinding this and denying me a refund. Shady beyond belief. For these reasons I would not recommend sending your child to IST.

We absolutely LOVE IST! The school is so warm and special and has exceeded our expectations of what…read moreeducation can look like. The teachers are engaged and really focus on well rounded goals. We switched mid year from a disappointing experience at public school and can't even compare the two as it's night and day experience. We love the focus on community and that families are so involved and connected. I also love that every single person on campus from teachers to admin know our whole families names and help us feel so welcome and loved. I'm so grateful this curriculum exists and look forward to many wonderful years ahead.

THANK GOODNESS FOR INIC! I'm so so glad we didn't settle…read more Like many new parents, we were realy struggling to get daycare. We got on daycare waiting lists while we were still pregnant. Some were for when she was older (and didn't take under 12 months, 18 months, things like that). We had one that we thought was perfect - they estimated a spot when she was 6-8 months old. A few months later, they call and say it'll be closer to 18 months. Um.... what? So frustrating. So, we were off to find daycare for our little one. If you're reading this, you probably know that looking for daycare once you need is a fool's errand. All the places that we found that had spots available immediatley or in a few months were, to put it nicely, not good. It seemed clear why those spots were open, if that makes sense. So, when I heard INIC up in Round Rock had spots, I was skeptical. Then, I discovered that they were a new school with a lot of capacity which explained the openings. As soon as we walked in, it felt like a good fit. Now that we've been there for a month, I can happily recommend INIC! In fact, that one that esimated 18 months called us with an open spot (much closer to us than INIC) and we happily declined. STAFF It's only been a month but staff has been consistent. Even though it's a big school, the staff know us when we arrive. Everytime I check-in on our little on on the cameras, I see the teachers either working hard getting stuff ready, dancing/singing as they do their work, or playing with the littles. Folks always seem to be smiling and I've never seen anyone ignoring kiddos or hanging on their phones. They genuinely seem to like my little one. They get excited when I tell them about a new milestone/skill we've seen. Everyone is super communicative and I get tons of updates throughout the day. CLASS SIZE Right now, since they're filling up classes, my little one is usally with just two other kiddos with one or two teachers. I don't expect that to stay that way as the school grows but it's been nice to have the individual attention. CURRICULUM My little one is only 10 months old so, yeah, there's a 'curriculum' but I'm not particulary concerned with it. I just like that she's getting exposure to Spanish, is around people who seem to care about her, and gets to learn from other kiddos. One thing to know is that the whole classroom naps at the same time (times based on age). So, for example, my 10-month old is in an infant room where naps are 10-11:30 and 2-3:30. I was concerned that'd be too much sleep for her but she never sleeps the full time. How much she sleeps and when exactly she sleeps varies quite a bit but I guess kids will be kids. One of daughter's favorite activities is going on the daily walks when weather permits. LOCATION For us, the location is not convenient b/c we live in East Austin and have to drive about 30 minutes BUT, if you're closer, I think the area around makes it a nice location. There are lots of grocery stores, fitness classes, cafes and such that might pair well with your daily drop-off or pick-up routine. The parking lot and drop-off/pick-up area is simple (unlike some other places I toured). SCHEDULE / PRICE While the rate for care is around the same as lots of other places I toured BUT they're closed less often on just random days (for example, one daycare was closed 3.5 weeks in Dec/Jan, another 2 random weeks in the middle of the summer, and a bunch of 'teacher learning days' spread throughout the year). They basically follow the Round Rock ISD calendar but are open through the summer as well. FACILITITES I don't have any great photos because I obviously don't want to post pictures of children but I can say the building feels fresh, spacious, clean, organized, and has tons of cool features like a little gym, a little reading room, and more.

The infant room was very well staffed and had a calm, nurturing environment. The teachers there…read morewere kind, attentive, and consistent about updating daily events and activities, which we truly appreciated. Unfortunately, our experience in the toddler room was very different. The front entrance door that uses a key code did not always close and lock properly, and the toddler gate leading to the right hallway did not lock securely, which raised safety concerns. A lot of times at pick up that hallway also smelled like a trash bag of poop was stored somewhere. Many toys were kept on high shelves and out of reach, leading children to climb on the shelf in order to access them. During transitions and diaper changes, children were often left without activities, resulting in restlessness and pacing. Cleanup also fell almost entirely on the teachers, as children were not taught or encouraged to help put toys away, which appeared to limit the teachers' ability to support children who were struggling emotionally. Communication was also difficult. At pickup, teachers were understandably busy managing multiple children, but there was little insight into how my daughter's day had gone. Messages sent through the app often had delayed responses. There was also a required supply list that included items such as a water paint kit, colored pencils, a paint apron, and crayons, but these supplies were never used in the classroom. My 2.5-year-old thrives in a structured environment. In this classroom, much of the day was unstructured free play, and she struggled significantly. During her final full week, she spent most of each day sitting and crying. She appeared overwhelmed, isolated, and unable to engage. On three consecutive days, photos shared as "gym activities" showed children sitting against a wall watching the teacher, whereas earlier in her enrollment gym time involved active movement and play. That earlier structure had been far more appropriate for her needs. While the staff were kind, the lack of structure and engagement negatively affected my child's well-being and ultimately led us to seek a different environment. Although another classroom was offered, seeing her cry consistently on the camera and struggle at drop-off made it difficult to continue.

This preschool was/is a hidden gem in the Milwood area. We came across it 2 years ago and sent both…read moreour boys there for two years (age 4-6 y.o. & 18months-3 y.o). I LOVE the teachers, the small classroom size, the nurturing of my children. I really can't say anything negative. I'd say the only thing I missed, which could just be me, but the parents don't interact at all with other parents. Now maybe it's because I didn't go to that church or live in that neighborhood but they just had no more than 2 sentences to say to me. If you choose this preschool then you are going to feel lucky you found it and got your children in - for reals!!

As a single parent, this place has helped me so much with last minute childcare. I couldn't…read morerecommend it enough!

We used drip in care when visiting Austin with the kids over the summer. They had a blast and keep…read moreasking to come back. Staff is friendly and attentive. They give the kids coins to get a prize after they leave for the day. Good option if you want a date night or alone time. Very affordable compared to the drop in care we have at home. Will be our go to when we visit Austin again.

Shaking my head on why we even started here after hearing other parents' nightmares and having to…read moreswitch schools. We were desperate so we gave it a try. Had to pull out our kiddo after seeing safety issues. Also there is so much turnover with teachers. My kiddo was always telling me of a new person teaching that the admins never told us about. Lack of communication and when I asked the admins questions, they snapped at me and got defensive. Then I looked at the licensing reports after one parent pulled out her infant for big safety concerns (documented in a high violation). Small school and so many teachers have left. In 2024 so far many violations including untrained teachers. We are thriving at our new school and it's cheaper, staff is nicer (communicates at least without snapping) and is a safer place for our little one. Also located right under a 5 G tower (see the other review - it's unsafe for that reason too).Here is the mess I found from licensing. I was shocked to read the reports. https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1113756

If your child is neurotypical, you'll PROBABLY be "ok" with your FSCS experience. That said, if…read moreyour child is NOT neurotypical your mileage may vary. Our child was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD after leaving FSCS. That said, FSCS never suggested that his behaviors might be due to some sort of developmental delays or neurodivergence. For the cost, I'd think/hope/expect that they would have someone on staff that would be able to help parents identify these types of "issues" early on but it was never suggested that his "behavior issues" might be something to take a longer look at. It was never part of ANY conversation that he/we might benefit from an evaluation for ANYTHING. We were just told (REGULARLY (almost daily)) about behavior issues. So, if you're into paying a premium to be shamed as a caregiver or being made to feel like a less than amazing parent, I encourage you to send your loved one(s) to FSCS.

I have 2 grandkids at this school and I think they are fabulous! It is a loving and caring…read moreenvironment and the children are happy there. The grounds are large and the children have a lot of room to play and simply be children. The teachers are loving and kind and speak Spanish which is wonderful and the children are learning more of it everyday. This is a great place to let kids be kids.

We absolutely loved Wholesome Generation for our pre-schooler. The teachers were kind and…read morecourteous. The director is loving and nurturing. Our child's gross motor skills excelled while at Wholesome. The play learning and lots of outside time gave my child opportunities they wouldn't have had at other preschools/daycare centers to use their body and discover nature in a whole new way. Additionally, I really appreciated not having to prepare lunches and snacks for my child and that there was zero screen time while at school. At times, the school's ideas were so large and grand they were hard to capture, coming across as unorganized. The love and energy put into the school made up for that aspect. We moved on to (public) kindergarten for a more traditional academic education. I'd give Wholesome 4.5 stars if possible. No where is perfect but love and kindness goes a long way when raising children and making the best decision for them. In summary, we loved Wholesome Generation and would highly recommend it overall.

My son had his last day at Little Munchkins after over 2 years and I can't express how much I…read morerecommend sending a kiddo here. The owners and teachers truly cared for my son and he absolutely blossomed. He went from having a speech delay to being able to tell me all about his day. I'm truly grateful to Mr. Eddie, Ms. Crystal and all his teachers (Ms Stella, Ms Dolly, Ms Beth and Ms Brianna to name a few)! He'll be a "little munchkin" for life :)

Little Munchkins Learning Center is more than a 'daycare' it is a place for your little ones to…read morelearn, have fun, and be properly cared for! Our child was in their care from 2019 until 2022 and we were very pleased with the overall experience. Their billing, scheduling, front office staff, and teachers all provide a effective environment for families to feel taken care of. During the pandemic they provided a vital service for many parents and were able to keep their employees and children enrolled stay safe and healthy! Our child loved every class they were in, and the teachers were always very personable but professional with us and (from what we saw) the children! If we ever need childcare again we will definitely utilize their services, and definitely recommend as they are a family owned and operated Austin business!