The Goddard School of Austin

(26 reviews)

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.

Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse

(21 reviews)

Bright Beginnings has been a wonderful experience for our son. The structured learning environment…read morehas helped him grow and thrive tremendously over the past year. We've truly seen such positive development in him, in both his learning and character. He especially loves the outdoor time -- it's one of his favorite parts of the day, and he's rarely ready to leave when it's time to go home! We are so grateful to have found a place where we feel completely comfortable and confident sending our son each day. We would absolutely recommend Bright Beginnings to other families and look forward to enrolling our second child when he's old enough to attend!

Bright Beginnings provides an engaging environment where my 3 year old is daily learning…read moredevelopmentally appropriate play, crafts, and fun. He has grown in friendship and empathy through consistent opportunities to celebrate his peers and make holiday memories. The thoughtful and caring staff at Bright Beginnings builds a community that welcomes and supports our littles!

Parkside Community School

4.4

(14 reviews)

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!

Manchaca United Methodist Church Child Dvlpmnt Ctr

(2 reviews)

My daughter is in her second year at Manchaca UMC Child Development Center. WE LOVE HER SCHOOL!!!!…read more The class size is perfect for growing minds. They keep it small and centered around children. The activities, games, stories, crafts, education are all top notch. I am blown away everyday when I pick her up and hear all about what they did, what they snacked on, the games they played, the stories, the paintings... I could go on and on. This center is exemplerary in every sense. I am so grateful to have this place so close to my home. It is a treasure!!

Our 5 year old daughter is just finishing up her third year, and she has loved it. She seems to…read morelearn something new every day, and the teachers are great. My fingers are crossed that our 2 year old, who is starting in the fall, enjoys it just as much.

Kukumi Montessori

(1 review)

We are so happy with Kukumi Spanish Immersion Montessori. Our son has flourished there. We're seen…read moregrowth in everything he does, from speech to writing everyday is a surprise. Ms. Daniela is doing an amazing job, the classroom is quaint and clean, really cozy; the kids feel right at home. The Montessori curriculum and its activities are there, the space is well equipped and she makes sure the kids are working and engaged. The outdoor space is wonderful with a place for gardening and also a yard with a playground and bikes. Our son is happy to go to school, he's enjoying his time there and we are thankful as parents that he feels safe and is learning with purpose. Thank you!

From the owner: Montessori Spanish immersion in Austin, nurturing bilingual learners in a peaceful & mindful…read morecommunity.Serving children 3 to 6 and 6 to 9

Honey Bear Cub Care

(6 reviews)

Sandra, Kelsey and their team are the best! I have so enjoyed bringing music time to the little…read moreones! The atmosphere is so nurturing and the staff go above and beyond to make each child's experience here exceptional. We are so blessed to have Honey Bear in our community. Much thanks to Sandra and all!

Amazing staff and owners! They treat kids like kids and let them play! Not too rigid, but holds…read moreboundaries. My son is so much happier since going here!

Angels Care And Learning Center

(19 reviews)

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.

Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse

(1 review)

I enrolled my daughter in Bright Beginnings in Aug 2020 and she's had a great experience, we're sad…read moreshe's starting pre-k in the Fall. It has the cozy feel of an in home daycare but also the curriculum and schedule of a professional preschool, it's really the best of both worlds. The teachers are very professional, caring, and communicate with parents well. The director is very involved and is always available to discuss any questions I've had. Each month has a different learning theme and my daughter comes home telling me new things, singing new songs, and is so proud to show me her artwork.

From the owner: Licensed preschool in South Austin. We have very low child to teacher ratios so every child gets…read morethat one on one attention that is needed. Loving and caring child care that is a home away from home.

INIC Preschool & Daycare

4.3

(46 reviews)

INIC sets such a high bar for quality, it was very difficult to transition to a new school once we…read moreleft the Austin area. Our two-year-old only attended INIC for a few months in early 2022 and was in Toddler C. When we were just getting to know the school, Andrea (the director) was very helpful in answering all of our questions, provided us with a tour, and helped ease our concerns, this being the first time our son had been away from us for extended periods. During the first month, our son cried everyday, picked up different bugs, and struggled to adjust to the new environment. But everyone at INIC was so patient and understanding, working with us to get our son slowly acclimated to school. After about a month, our toddler started to look forward to school, especially to the special celebratory days. One day at home, he even started counting in Spanish. :-) Throughout this time, we got daily updates from his teachers, Ms. Karla and Ms. Estela, on how he was doing. When he finally started having good days, they were just as excited as we were, and it really felt like a partnership! Can't thank the teachers and staff at INIC enough for giving us the peace of mind when it came to the care of our son. We really miss them!

My family was part of the INIC community for nearly four years. I sent both of my daughters there…read moreas infants and previously left a 5-star review. I would have enthusiastically recommended this school. Today, I cannot. The issue is not the teachers. The teachers have been exceptional and are the reason so many families choose this school. Despite years of tuition increases and persistent concerns from teachers and families, the school has not made the investments necessary to retain them. In early March alone, at least 7 teachers left or announced their departures--nearly 20% of the teaching staff by parents' count. Both of my daughters experienced unexpected teacher departures in their classrooms during that same period. For young children, teachers are not interchangeable. They are trusted caregivers and a critical source of stability. When teachers leave, children lose important relationships and families are left helping them navigate yet another transition. During enrollment, families are told classrooms are staffed with a lead teacher, an assistant teacher, and additional flex staff available for coverage. In reality, my oldest daughter's classroom frequently operated at the legal minimum ratio of one teacher for fifteen four-year-olds. Multiple current and former teachers described being unable to reliably use sick days, vacation days, or even take basic bathroom breaks because there was often insufficient coverage available. When a school is staffed so leanly that teachers struggle to meet basic human needs during the day, it raises serious questions about how well both teachers and students are being supported. Teachers reported compensation in the $14-$17/hour range despite bilingual education being one of the school's primary differentiators. Comparable non-bilingual childcare positions in Austin often advertise higher wages. The result is predictable: teachers leave. Children lose stability. Families absorb the consequences. Demand for bilingual childcare in Austin far exceeds supply, and many families have few realistic alternatives once enrolled. Given that reality--and given that tuition has continued to increase year after year--I expected a greater commitment to investing in the teachers and staffing stability that families are ultimately paying for. Parents who attempted to ask questions and advocate for improvements--including efforts to reestablish the PTA--often received little to no response. While our family's relationship with the school ultimately ended following disagreements with leadership about these issues, the concerns described here are based on nearly four years of experience and conversations with numerous current and former teachers and families. The teachers are the school's greatest strength. The challenge is whether the school will make the investments necessary to retain them long enough to provide the stability and continuity that young children deserve.

The Sunshine Cottage Preschool and Development Center

3.8

(13 reviews)

We have loved the move to Sunshine Cottage from our previous daycare!…read more Our daughter is in Ms Lia's class and is so well-cared for -- she gets just the right amount of independence while still being able to socialize with other kids. We are so impressed by the updates we get (the app this school uses updates in real time instead of getting a report at the end of the day like our last place); it has made all the difference in our night routines knowing that she had a tough time taking a nap at 2 instead of figuring it out at home at 630. We also have enjoyed the extras that are at Sunshine Cottage -- huge playgrounds with age appropriate equipment, bikes/trikes to work on motor skills, dress up bins and play areas in the classroom, and (our latest exciting update) a dance class from an outside studio that is sooo affordable!

The poorest quality of care, curriculum, cleanliness and the owners lack of support for staff is…read moresad! These folks do not do trainings but they sign off anyway. These folks owner constantly changes staff hours to not pay them the time they work. The children are fed very unhealthy foods, no milk on their menu for over 3 years. The program does not adhere to state standards and is constantly reported and cited. I'd never recommend leaving children here of any age....EVER!

Magic Pest and Lawn

(805 reviews)

Brent C. was very fast and communicated well. He treated for mosquitoes and wasps…read more He even swung back by later to knock out a nest that had been well hidden from sight in a light fixture. Thanks!

Brent C was great, arrived on time and was thorough. they use pet-friendly treatments which i…read moreappreciate so much. recommend!

Blue Dragon Plumbing

(528 reviews)

First of all, Gilbert is the nicest man, and he's super responsive. I called because my disposal…read morewasn't working and he came the next day. He solved the issue super quickly and didn't charge me because it didn't require a 'repair' per se. That's what I call amazing service. I will definitely be using Blue Dragon Plumbing for all my plumbing needs in the future.

Kelvin fixed my shower and it works great! Kelvin arrived at…read more8:30 am on time and had the replacement part on the truck. Total cost around $300 which was okay with me and less than a previous quote from another company by $200.

A-Tex Pest Management

(516 reviews)

We did a termite treatment as we found termites at our property line and it was reasonably priced…read moreand the tech was great.

I thought I had a critter in my attic. The guy from A-Tex quoted me $2700 to bring a trap and to…read morescreen off the vents. Sounds like a plan, right? Well, he told me none of my vents were screened, told me all the covers on my less than year old home were plastic. Fortunately I had my home inspection for my 1-yr warranty the following week so I decided to wait to see what the inspector said so I could have the builder cure anything possible. Absolutely zero evidence of anything having been in my attic, zero entry points. Inspector confirmed the covers on the vents are metal and not plastic and that every single vent is already screened. I'm not sure what the guy from A-Tex saw but I trust my inspector more. Just to be safe I had another estimate from a pest company done and they confirmed what my inspector said. Very disappointed and confused about what feels now like a scare tactic with this company. I've never experienced a critter situation before so I felt trusting but now I know to get a second opinion for stuff like this always. I'm sure they help people but my personal experience will keep me from considering them again in the future.

Peace Frog Specialty Cleaning

(735 reviews)

These guys do an amazing job. Great customer service and great cleaning. No residue left in the…read morecarpet and no strong smells, which is my biggest problem with carpet cleaning companies. I feel like these guys actually care. Caius was our technician. He was fast, efficient, and very kind.l. This is coming from a previous carpet cleaning business owner. They might cost a little more but you will have a better experience and a carpet cleaner for life. Highly recommended.

WOW! My carpet looks brand new! And my ultrasuede chairs are spotless! And my little blind dog who…read moreprefers to wee on carpet rather than grass has been redeemed! I've used 3 other carpet cleaning firms and the results were terrible. These guys are in a league of their own. On time, helped move all the furniture, thorough, and very fairly priced. I was so impressed that I signed up for their maintenance program. And the name - Peace Frog - cracks me up! Excellent services, excellent value and worth every penny!

ATX Junk-A-Haulics

(350 reviews)

They responded to my service request promptly. They communicated very well through my request…read more They provided a flat rate fee of $120 for my junk removal i have been needing for quite some time out of my garage. I had some old scrap wood and pallets to get rid of along with an old twin metal bed frame that was bent. I have used these guys in the past for broken TVs and they have always provided a delightful customer experience. You have the options of leaving stuff out on the curb but I couldn't do that because of my HOA. Also, last time I had left a desk that someone snatched up from the curb. So I didn't want to waste their time again. Their technology use is pretty awesome and respectfully as a IT guy I appreciate how it makes billing simple and easy. You cannot go wrong with this company hauling your junk for you. It saves you time and effort than doing it yourself and paying for the fees at the landfill. I highly recommend using them from my own personal experience.

Fast service, and very communicative. Needed to get rid of three reclining couches and one of them…read morewas upstairs. The crew came, was very professional and got rid of the couches in a hurry. They were running a little behind schedule, but called me during my window to let me know of the delay. Great company would absolutely hire again for Junk removal.

Michael A Laundromat

(321 reviews)

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We were traveling through Austin and needed laundry done. We've never used a laundromat before and…read morewent to this laundromat because Yelp reviews and we were very pleased. Top level service and comfortable, friendly atmosphere.

I've used them several times over the past few weeks, and the service has consistently been fast,…read morereliable, and convenient. Their same-day wash-and-fold service is a huge plus, and they even managed to get the lingering sulfur smell out of my clothes after I'd been struggling with it through several washes. Adel is also extremely personable and makes the whole experience feel welcoming. Highly recommend.

Apex Heating & Air Conditioning

4.7

(297 reviews)

I had a rental property lose heat on the worst day of the year when everything was frozen over…read more John went out and skated his truck to my rental, resolved the issue, and charged me as if there was no weather shut down. Highly recommended. Reliable, honest, and fast.

I've used John for HVAC repair and replacement for the last 10 years. He's always professional and…read moreaccommodating. Recently we ran across a city inspection issue with my 50 year old house. John drove the resolution working closely with my electrician. Highly recommended.

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