I rarely leave negative reviews, but unfortunately my experience here has been extremely…read moredisappointing. In the beginning, everything seemed wonderful, but over time serious concerns became impossible to ignore. First, tuition and fees continued to increase, yet there was very little transparency regarding where the additional money was going. Competition fees in particular did not match the written amounts provided by the competitions themselves. For my daughter's solo entry alone, I discovered we were charged over $200 more than the actual competition fee. Costume costs were also excessive, especially when many items appeared to come from inexpensive online retailers while parents were charged significantly higher prices. Another major concern was the lack of accountability and communication. Concerns brought up by parents were often dismissed, and at times families were made to feel unreasonable for asking legitimate questions. Communication was inconsistent, with frequent changes to contact information and difficulty receiving clear responses. Most importantly, I was deeply troubled by the treatment of children. No child should leave practice feeling humiliated or emotionally distressed. My 6-year-old daughter came home crying on multiple occasions, and other parents shared that their children witnessed staff yelling harshly at her. It was heartbreaking to watch her confidence diminish over time. After two years, she became so emotionally overwhelmed that she begged me in tears not to make her audition again. There were also issues involving choreography changes being made without proper permission or communication, despite claims otherwise. Additionally, while it was stated that extra time and effort were being "donated" for soloists, many of those lessons were still conducted in shared private sessions despite being included in our regular tuition. I was genuinely excited for Taylor to have a dance studio for local children, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Every child deserves a positive, supportive, and encouraging environment where they can grow both as dancers and as individuals. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here. I would strongly encourage parents of young dancers to carefully consider all options before enrolling.

I love Arise Dance Academy! Coach J is so kind yet disciplined and experienced. She offers so many…read moreincredible styles of dance as well as tutoring. Boys and girls attend and the growth my son has had in a few short months is remarkable.

I absolutely love this place. The classes have good discipline and good feedback. Ms Emily is a…read morevery good teacher i reccommend this place 67/67

This place is amazing. The teacher is very good at teaching. Her classes are very enjoyable and…read morechallenging. I recommend this place and I give it 10/10.

We LOVE our classes at the Art House. We found out when we were visiting their other location…read more(sapling studio) when they used to open play and create. We loved that concept but understand it wasn't as busy as it absolutely should have been. Such a gem. Anyway, we were late sign ups for this session and attended 4 classes and one bonus thanksgiving week one. My kiddo is 2 and she has so much fun here. Each week they have a theme like "going to the farm" and "transportation" and set up stations through out the house that apply to it. It feels very "kid-led" in the best way. She can decide when she wants to work on her canvas that they create through the session, or if she wants to work on a science experiment, play with lights, etc. There is so much sensory play activities and I love how it's okay to get messy and learn at the same time. The outdoor space is super fun. There is a large wall the kids can paint on. Lots of stations that encourage them to use their imaginations. We love the mud kitchen and the little "store" set up. Lots of time was spent on the pretend phone taking orders. We live in the Tarrytown area so it's a little bit of a drive but 100% worth it. There are such few places that invite toddlers in and lead the way. The next session starts in January and we are really trying to make it work the preschool schedule and nap times.

My daughter loves the yoga and art class, art play and art special events! She's been going since…read moreshe was two years old, and she's 4 years old now. She loves the variety in stations during art play and events!

Daughter has been going here since October so happy to have amazing coaches and super great friends…read morehere 10/10 would highly recommend

An update! My son…read more**really** enjoyed his preK class with Ms Alicia. He adores her and she really has his best interest at heart. I saw first hand how she is able to tend to children based on their own particular needs and how she wants them to learn and grow in her care. My son is on his second day of kindergarten, though he is in Stepping Stone's after school program. As soon as I picked him up from his first day in the after school program, he wanted to go see Ms Alicia. I can't fully express how much Stepping Stone influenced our family in a very positive way, made my son happier about going to preK - so much so that he was sometimes sad when it was the weekend and he wouldn't see Alicia or his friends. Over the summer, he took swimming lessons with Stepping Stone and he learned SO much. I really enjoyed all of his artwork and how prepared he is for kindergarten. Ms Alicia really helped us prepare him for school - both academically and socially. I cannot say enough good things about our experience in Ms Alicia's class. The front office staff is kind and I always enjoy seeing them in the morning. Ms Connie is very kind and I'm certain we will enjoy Brodie's time in the after school program, where he is dropped off and picked up from school and is offered play time after school as well as homework time.

Ms. Shannon is amazing. My youngest son immediately gravitated to her due to her care and…read moreattention. She is extremely communicative and would let us know any milestones he achieves. Her professionalism sets the standard. I'm consistently impressed with this school to know that Ms. Shannon and others are the standard that they hire.

Our kiddo has been here for 3 years, and all her teachers have been there for 3 years. It's a home…read more All teachers work together, they know all the kids in the school. The Owner and Directors are heavily involved. Each classrooms lead teacher has been fantastic. They cover the teaching need to the amount of kids in the classroom very well. Art, outside play, language, pretend play, learning to walk, numbers...all of it. It has been a blessing and a great school for us. We've had multiple classmates leave and quickly come back missing the Goddard community. So many families with multiple kids here.

This place is open still ? My kid may have suffered fear and abandonment in this day care. I…read moredecided to walk in one day and the teacher put my 2 year old in a table in a corner to cry alone while, I observed her to roll her eyes at her annoyingly! Please let the staff know kids have separation anxiety's and help them by loving and understanding

My daughter has only been going maybe short of a month and this place is amazing! I can't believe I…read morefound it just this year when we have been in Taylor for over a year now! I absolutely love the atmosphere and the coaches and her dance teacher!!! They are ALL very good with the kids! My daughter is 4 and loves her teachers and now asks if she can go everyday! Honestly if they had a class for adults I would join just for fun!! Lol

*VIDEO PROOF ATTACHED* https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19UxgdPfaX/…read more their choreographer "ej" threatened to "rip the arms off a child and feed it to them". this is from the coaches mouth. he also threatened to remove all presents and gifts from the children for not listening, and said he'd fight them if they had a problem. the coaches knew this was happened and refused to act. reported to cps and licensing. there is a video to the coaches admitting to this and saying "choreographers are tough." do not send your children here, they clearly do not plan to keep children safe, as the initial incident happened in 2025, and ej (big tough guy ej @ewithaj on instagram still works for them. cps report incoming, will update this review with the case number.

My son started attending Goddard Preschool in Cedar Park at the end of September 2025 in the…read moreprivate kindergarten class with Ms. Celeste. I tried to overlook several red flags early on, but ultimately could not continue due to how my child was treated. The first concern arose within the first two weeks. When I simply asked how my son's day went and whether she needed help with his transition, Ms. Celeste responded rudely and said she didn't have time to answer questions because she needed to return to class--despite it being after 3 p.m. when the class was already transitioning to after-school care and the children were playing independently. As a parent trying to support both my child and the teacher, this interaction was surprising and discouraging. The second major issue was deeply concerning. During a class birthday celebration, my son was not allowed to have a cupcake because he did not eat his lunch. Ms. Celeste was fully aware that my son is in occupational therapy for an eating disorder. Denying food as a consequence is not a teacher's place, and it was damaging to his progress and self-esteem. We even had a parent-teacher conference where I paid for his occupational therapist to attend specifically to help Ms. Celeste understand his needs and how to better support him. The third issue was constant discipline for minor, age-appropriate behavior. My son is five years old, energetic, and developmentally typical. Ms. Celeste is extremely strict, shows clear favoritism, and seems to lack patience for children who are not "perfect." If your child doesn't fit her narrow expectations, they are repeatedly punished for small things rather than guided or supported. The final and most upsetting issue was when my son told me he was being made to sit alone throughout the day, including at lunch. I emailed the school explaining that isolating a child--especially one in food therapy--is inappropriate and should never be used as punishment. While the director assured me they would monitor the situation, nothing improved. A few days later, Ms. Celeste confronted me aggressively in front of my son and other students. She accused me of blaming her for being a bad teacher and labeled my child as having a "behavioral problem" in front of him and the class. This was completely unacceptable and unprofessional. She attempted to twist my words and escalated the situation instead of addressing concerns appropriately. The next day was my son's last day. While Ms. Celeste may be effective at teaching academic kindergarten material, that does not excuse her attitude, lack of compassion, or inappropriate handling of children she deems "problematic." Young children are not robots. They deserve patience, understanding, and emotional safety. For context: my son has never been labeled a behavioral problem by any other teacher or school. He is loved by educators, and his previous school welcomed him back immediately with open arms and excitement. If you are considering Goddard's private kindergarten--specifically with Ms. Celeste--be cautious. If your child is not perfectly compliant at all times, this may not be the right environment. There are far better schools that will prepare your child for kindergarten without sacrificing kindness and respect.

Both my kids have been raised at this school for almost 4 years now. The teachers are amazingly…read morenurturing, with clear boundaries, and the office staff truly cares and are passionate about their careers here. I think it's the perfect balance between learning through play and academics. I wish I sent my kindergartener there instead of rushing her to a public school where there's less support. Highly recommend Goddard Cedar Park!