We cannot say enough amazing things about this magical place called Elements. We have had two…read more(rather wild) boys go from early on until Elementary School at Elements. The love, patience, guidance the teachers gave both boys was above and beyond. We would get daily photos of smiling faces every day and fun reviews from what the boys did. The teachers are truly exceptional--caring, attentive, and completely in tune with the needs and interests of each child. We've seen our children grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually in ways that feel deeply authentic and joyful. We also really love the emphasis on community and inclusivity. Elements feels like an extended family, and there's a clear commitment to diversity, kindness, and respect. We can't imagine a better preschool experience. Elements has set such a beautiful foundation for our children's lifelong love of learning--and for that, we'll always be grateful.

We love Elements!! I have had 2 kids go there, my youngest from age 18 months up through preK…read more Every teacher they hire is so kind, patient, and thoughtful. Ms. Jessica really tries to see the best in your kid and help them gain confidence and skills. They focus on inclusion, diversity, and generally learning how to be a great human. They are so flexible with various needs and really just have gone above and beyond for our family. We previously were at a more corporate daycare which always felt chaotic to me. This has been the most peaceful experience and I am so glad my kiddos got to be a part of the Elements family.

We absolutely love Bright Horizons at Braker Lane! The communication is excellent, the staff is…read moretop-notch, and the classrooms and playgrounds are clean and spacious. The program is fantastic, with lots of activities and nutritious meals! Our toddler loves it here. We receive constant updates and photos throughout the day, so we know how much fun he's having while we're at work! His teachers are amazing--very caring, creative, and attentive. They always communicate any concerns and give great advice. Initially, we were unsure of what to expect because of our previous experiences with daycares, but all our anxiety disappeared once we started at Bright Horizons! Highly recommend.

The absolute best environment to have your kiddo in. I cannot emphasize enough how fantastic,…read moreempathetic & kind the BH staff are, teachers & admin. My kiddo loves his friends & is always so happy to go to school. Great curriculum, frequent updates, just perfect! Cannot fault them even if I tried. We're having to move him due to being a lot further now & it's the hardest part. They are just amazing beyond! We'll get back on their waitlist in a heartbeat if we need to!

If I could leave zero stars, that's what I would rate this location. This review is towards the…read moreadministrative staff (principal included) not the teachers. My experience with this daycare was incredibly frustrating and, frankly, concerning. After taking a tour, I followed up with the principal and received no response for nearly two weeks. I had to go out of my way to track down enrollment staff just to get basic questions answered. Even then, communication was disorganized and incomplete. No one followed up with me on pending items. I had to keep reaching out myself just to get updates. What made this experience worse was the final response: I was told the classroom "may not be a good fit," with absolutely no clear or professional explanation as to why. After being ignored, having to chase down information, and then receiving a vague dismissal, the entire situation felt dismissive and questionable. As a single parent and a person of color, this experience did not feel equitable or respectful. At best, this reflects extremely poor communication and lack of professionalism. At worst, it raises concerns about bias in how families are treated.

We are so lucky to have found Paragon Prep Preschool for our daughter! As first time parents, we…read morewere so nervous to find a great daycare that would take good care of her while also being interactive and educational. We hit the jackpot! The infant room, led by Ms. Alisha, Ms. Betty and Ms. Eunice, is the best! They all love and care for the babies as if they were their own. They do SO MANY different activities and even include them during scheduled STEM, Spanish and music time. Every other teacher and administrator we have interacted with had always been a positive experience. They know all the children by name and make you feel like you're at home. We are really grateful for everyone there and look forward to seeing our daughter grow at Paragon.

I cannot express my gratitude and appreciation for this great school and the amazing administrative…read moreand teaching staff. I put my son in this school for 3 years and now he has graduated to elementary school. This school made my son a child who respects everyone and deals with the world like a big person! From a scientific standpoint, he is capable of reading books in a very clear and impressive way, as well as writing! I was very impressed when I saw him doing mathematics at a very high level... If I could give a million stars of appreciation, it would not be enough for this excellent staff. Thank you with all my heart to this great school.

Run, don't walk to enroll or get on the LHM wait list. I…read morecannot tell you how much I love this school for my son! Admittedly, I knew very little about the Montessori program before we enrolled him at the Bee Cave location, but my family highly recommends it for your little one. My son was challenged, engaged and LOVED going to school everyday. His teachers Ms. Kaci and Mr. Joshua are amazing, smart, compassionate, fun (we had exposure to other educators there as well and think very highly of them too). Their director, Ms. Kate is intelligent and runs this location beautifully. The value is comparable to other private schools we toured in the Lakeway area, but I found their team warmer and their curriculum to be superior. I am forever thankful we found our way to this school!

Our daughter joined the Peace of Mind family two years ago, and from day one, we truly felt like…read morepart of a family. As parents, the peace of mind we felt knowing how loved and cared for she was by every member of the staff and her classmates brought us so much joy. Now that our time at Peace of Mind has come to an end, it's hard to say goodbye. You know a daycare is special when farewells are this difficult. If you are looking for a place where teachers will treat your children with love, care, compassion, and will embrace the very best parts of them--this is the place. The owners pour their hearts and souls into creating an environment that feels magical. From petting zoos and bounce houses at family events, to splash days in the summer, to the endless pictures that make you feel like you never miss a moment--it's clear how much thought and love goes into every detail. We are so grateful for our time here, and if you are lucky enough to get your child into Peace of Mind, you will quickly understand what all of us parents already know: it's a truly amazing place.

We toured Peace of Mind a couple of months before I gave birth and intended to send our son when he…read morewas around 5 months old. They were very helpful, gave us a tour, and essentially confirmed our spot. If they had given any indication there wouldn't be space I would've lined up backup daycares. A month or so after I gave birth I reached out to them to check in, and got no response. After a week I emailed again, with no response. I started panicking a little (my son was supposed to start in just a couple of months) and called frequently. No one answered or returned my calls or voicemails. Finally after a MONTH of reaching out, they emailed back and said they wouldn't have space but would reach out when they did. It's been a year and they've never contacted me. Not that I would send my children here anyways, I'd prefer a daycare I can actually get in touch with if needed... Update: It appears the owner responds via Yelp much faster than their email. And also, even though they didn't officially confirm our spot during the tour, they gave no indication there would be an issue with the approximate start time we were desiring. We were not the only family we know of that tried to contact them for weeks and got no response.

We live in Central Austin and have sent both of our children to My Friend's House since they were…read morebabies. Our oldest is now 4 and in the "big kid" classroom and will be starting Kindergarten next year. They've responded exceptionally well to the COVID19 situation and have been handling it incredibly well. Organized, efficient, and with a sense of community. We cannot say enough great things about this daycare. It's a tight-knit group of kids, and you feel the warm, nurturing, and supportive environment the moment you walk in. Our daughter is very outgoing, happy-go-lucky and well-rounded thanks in large part to the staff and upbringing she has experienced at My Friend's House. The classroom sizes are small enough where the teachers get to know the kids well and do a great job keeping an eye on them. There are activities each month, age-appropriate curriculum to help support them and the hours are great. The school is part of the campus of the church, and it is a very welcoming environment for everyone of all faiths and beliefs. A warm, welcoming environment. They also offer extra-curricular activities that should start back up once things settle with COVID. If you have any questions about whether you'd like to send your children to My Friend's House, I would be happy to speak more about it. Feel free to reach out to me and I can share more.

My daughter (who is 20 months at the time of this review) has been at MFH since she was three…read moremonths old. The Good: - The teachers have a genuine love for the kids and really nurture them. I see it in every teacher who has watched over my daughter, and for me, that kind of genuine affection was the deciding factor when I did my (exhaustive) childcare search. - I find a non-profit childcare setting to be a more positive, personal experience as compared with the for-profit centers I toured. - The majority of the teachers have been at the center for years -- many have put their own children through MFH. They're treated well by the administration and repay it with loyalty. The only comings and goings my daughter has experienced have been due to chronic illnesses or someone moving away to be closer to family. - The typical ratios are actually a bit lower than the state mandate, and the center is diligent about maintaining them. - There's a strong sense of community. There is a fall festival, class parties for major holidays, and the kids get little events like a pony rides and fire truck visits there at the church which they really enjoy. There are school-wide work days where parents and teachers alike pitch in to spruce up the center, and it feels good to be a part of that kind of cooperation. The Not So Good: - The administration is terrible at communication. If you want to know something, you have to bug them repeatedly and proactively seek information. Twice now my daughter has been bumped up to the next age group classroom and I was lucky to get a week's notice that it was happening. Not cool. Likewise, I have had several times that I've had to get personal contact information for my child's caretakers because the administration wasn't bothering to tell them what was going on when I called in sick. - The menu could be greatly improved from a nutrition perspective. Granted, I'm a bit of a nut on that point, and technically their food program meets federal nutritional guidelines. But the canned veggies and fruits and the pervasive eggos/french toast sticks/hot dogs/quesadillas bug me. I feel that the "give 'em what they'll eat" approach has really hampered my efforts at home to expose the munchkin to a wider variety of foods. They also basically require the kids to be on the meal plan, and there's not a storage option for bringing your own food. I had to get a DOCTOR'S NOTE just to request that my daughter not be served juice. It's quite silly. Overall, I'd recommend MFH. I've been happy with my experience there despite the occasional frustrations!

My granddaughter has attended Stepping Stone Northcross/Doman since October 2023 when she was 8…read moremonths old. She has had some wonderful teachers along the way. She is currently in the Readers Room with Miss Kylee. She loves the books that are read each day, all the fun activities they do and the extra activities she can participate in at the school. She is involved with Groovy Bus (gymnastics) and Soccer Shots (soccer) each week and gets very excited to tell me each day what all they do and how much fun she has had each day.

We've had such a great experience at this Stepping Stone and feel incredibly lucky to have found…read moreit. The teacher in our child's classroom (Alondra) is kind, attentive, and dedicated to the kids' intellectual growth. She makes learning fun with thoughtful, age-appropriate activities that keep them engaged. It's clear she puts a lot of care into her work--not only is she creative but also cleans several times a day. At my child's last daycare, she would come home with stains all over her clothes and the bathwater would be so murky it was appalling. Having a smaller classroom and a dedicated teacher has really helped. A special shoutout to the director, Connie, who is truly the heart of the facility. She is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and approachable. From the first day, she has made us feel welcome and heard. Connie somehow knows every child by name and always takes the time to check in with both parents and kids. It's clear that she genuinely cares about each family and works hard to make the daycare a safe, nurturing environment. I've even bumped into her at our local HEB while she was buying snacks for the kids and I swear she works over 40 hours a week since she is always there no matter what time I drop off or pick up. We really couldn't ask for a better place for our child to learn and grow. Highly recommend!

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!