My two kids, each at very different stages/ages, have absolutely thrived at The Prep! We have been…read morethere for almost 4 years now--it is the best private preschool / daycare in Bee Cave and even Westlake. Trust me, I have toured them all! I drive all the way to Bee Cave from Westlake because we love it so much! Finding a school around here that supports both a younger and an older child can be challenging, but the Prep truly excels at meeting kids where they are while helping them grow and learn! The balance of play and education is outstanding. Each day, our 4yo comes home excited to share what she did all day! The teachers know how to keep learning fun while still building real skills, and it shows in our kids' confidence and development. The administrative team deserves special praise. They are incredibly organized, communicative, and genuinely invested in every family's experience. Whether it's daily updates, thoughtful check-ins, or seamless handling of schedules and transitions, the admin staff sets the tone for a warm and well-run environment. The school and its amenities is my fave part and why I won't ever leave! Bright, clean, and purposefully designed, the classrooms and play areas create an inviting space where children can explore safely and comfortably. No other school in the area has a tech room, multi-purpose room (gym), cafeteria, SEVERAL Playgrounds, and an amazing splash pad! We're grateful to have found a school that provides such a nurturing, enriching environment for both of our kids. Highly recommend to any family in the Bee Cave area!

I am saddened to write this review, but it may spare other children and parents the physical and…read moremental pain our family has experienced. We have sent all three of our children to the Prep and were one of the first families to sign up when they opened. The past few years have been good overall but the level of care has dropped significantly and my youngest baby was injured several times in a very short period of time. Based on the goodwill they have built over the years with us we continued to give the Prep opportunities to improve and make changes to keep my son safe. They said they would and completely failed. The photos below show the final straw before we removed our baby and another child from the Prep. Unfortunately, there were also other incidents were my child was injured and I was told by Prep management that "they would keep a better eye on him." We are reasonable parents with three children and understand that from time to time one of our kids may get a bump or scratch. The injuries my son suffered however go beyond anything acceptable. We repeatedly asked to speak with the owner, Heather White, but she never contacted us. We also asked to see the video of what happened, but the request went ignored. We filed a police report so hopefully they will have better luck getting the videos. Our feeling at this point is the owner is only in it to open as many locations/franchises as possible and make a buck. Clearly could not care less about responding to parents, oh sorry "paying customers," and even more disturbing could not care less about keeping the babies we are entrusting them with safe. If you are considering the Prep I suggest you instead leave your children with a pack of wild coyotes in the woods--they'll probably be safer...

I am very impressed with A New Day. The staff are all so very kind, attentive, and nurturing. The…read morestaff and Director (Irma) go above and beyond every day for my four year old granddaughter (an only child in need of pre-k and socialization skills with children her own age). In the first two weeks of attending A New Day, my granddaughter transformed from hesitation to excitement and wants to go to "school" even on her off days!! There are COVID health and safety precautions in place which has provided me with peace of mind. We couldn't be happier and are so pleased to have found A New Day. Highly recommend!!

We love A New Day! My two boys started in July 2022 at 2 and 4 years old and have thrived at the…read moreschool. They are excited every day to tell me about what they've learned, friends, teachers, art projects, and outside time. My older son has blossomed socially. Where he was once hesitant, through his experience at A New Day, he now has the confidence to approach friends, new and old. My younger son is so proud of his work that he often takes it out of his bag at pick-up time to show me. The school has fun events and learning activities throughout the year. Big hits with my kids included water play days in the summer, growing a garden, planting flowers, new playground equipment, crafts, solar system lessons, and special events for Mother's and Father's Day. The teachers and the owner, Irma, are fantastic. You could not ask for better teacher communication, and Irma even responds on nights and weekends. They send parents lesson plan information and suggest related at-home activities. I love that they use an app to share daily updates and pictures. They've captured some beautiful images of my sons, sometimes together. I don't know how they do it, but the staff has never lost one item sent to school. Finally, the hours for A New Day are better than most schools for working parents.

I don't leave many reviews, but this is one I was excited to write…read more Our family has been at LSP since 2024, and trusting someone else with your children every day is no small thing. From day one, this team has made us feel confident that our girls are cared for! When I went back to work and dropped off my 4-month-old for the first time, Ms. Irene gave me so much peace of mind. She treated our daughter with such care, and that feeling continued with Ms. Mairo and Ms. Anna, who have been part of her journey as she's moved up. Watching our now-confident toddler walk happily into her classroom each morning is a testament to the environment they've created for her. Our oldest has grown tremendously during her time here. Ms. Angel, Ms. Layla, and now Ms. Kris have helped her build confidence, independence, and a love of learning. As she gets ready for Pre-K, I know the foundation they've helped build will stay with her long after she leaves. The leadership team deserves recognition too. Ms. Autumn, Ms. Raquel, and Ms. Alana do an incredible job communicating with families and creating a center that feels welcoming, organized, and genuinely caring. And then there are all the little things that make a difference--the warm greetings, the fun activities, the familiar faces throughout the building, and even Ms. Robin in the kitchen, who somehow became one of my daughter's favorite people. Ms. Katie has also been a constant source of love and encouragement for both of our girls over the years. As two full-time working parents, we appreciate the dependable hours and support this center provides. But more than anything, we're grateful for the people. Daycare is hard work, and parents are trusting you with the most important people in their lives. This team never takes that responsibility lightly. Our girls feel special here. They're excited to go every morning. They come home happy with stories and excited to tell us about their day. I wish I could list every teacher and staff member who has impacted our family, because it truly takes a village. We are incredibly grateful to be part of this one.

We have loved our experience with Little Sunshine's and our son Jack loves it even more. He is so…read morecared for by his teachers Miss Anna, Miss Katie and Miss Tiffany.

Staff is friendly when you enroll and turns rude when you leave…read more Hang up your phone for no reason. Promose to give you feedback but never call you back.

Guidepost Bee Cave has provided an amazing Montessori education to our two children, ages 3 and 10…read moremonths, for the last year. Given our children's ages, we have experience in the Nido, Toddler, and Children's House programs and would highly recommend all three. We have also attended the Westlake Guidepost location and have experience at two other daycares prior due to moving, so we feel we have a good breadth of experience from which to recommend Guidepost Bee Cave. The new head of school, Mike, who took over this summer, is nothing short of amazing. He has a young child himself and has an operational background that really shines in every aspect of quality and consistency at the school. Other reviews mention staff turnover, which I can confidently state is a challenge for every childcare center (certainly for all four we have attended). What makes Guidepost Bee Cave stand out in this area is 1) knowledge transfer about your child's unique needs 2) training of new guides 3) quick action to remediate challenging staff 4) transparent communications. These are all due to Mike's leadership and we have been amazed at the quality care our children receive as a result. The guides care so much about the children and frequently communicate observations through written notes, photos, and verbal check-ins at pickup and dropoff. Even the guides at the school who don't directly oversee our children know our children by name and always speak with them, even if our child is acting shy lol. We particularly appreciate Ms. Mackenzie, Ms. Alyssa, Ms. Jessica, Ms. Ashraf, Ms. Lekha, Ms. Christine, Ms. Debra and Ms. Shanice, but there are really too many wonderful guides to name. I highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to raise confident, independent little people in an environment where practical life skills are taught and "I can do it myself" is a mantra.

We had our youngest at Goddard Lakeway since he was 6 months old. We have used another 'chain'…read moredaycare in Austin for years with 2 other children. I could not praise Goddard enough, in particular this location by the BSW hospital more. Raul, the owner and Malorie have been so flexible and reasonable. We work odd hours and it has helped to have a daycare be understanding of that. They employ their teachers with high expectations and are completely transparent which is reassuring to parents leaving children in their care. We will miss them as our time at daycare is almost up!

Goddard Lakeway gets our vote for the best preschool/daycare in the area. I toured 2 other schools…read morethat were actually closer in distance, but I ultimately chose Goddard for our son and daughter because I felt that our core values and goals were aligned and therefore the best match. The owner Raul and director Malorie are wonderfully awesome and as accommodating as they could possibly be. I love seeing the walls and windows that are decorated with pictures that the children drew or themes that the children are learning about. All of the teachers are seriously wonderful and amazing. They communicate with parents via the Tadpole app with daily reports, announcements, and pictures. I have total peace in mind when I drop my kids off every weekday. I know that they both love their school and are very comfortable with all their teachers.

This was our son's first day care and we spent a good two years here so I feel compelled to write a…read morereview for other parents considering sending their kids here. The infant classroom teachers Muss Marissa and Miss Diana sara really the best. They are so kind and you couldn't ask for better care for your little ones. Discovery Preschool teacher Ms. Ariel is wonderful. She's very patient and helped so much with potty training our kid. The previous Center Director Erica and Assistant Director Spencer were great and we choose this center based on first impressions from talking to them. However, a lot changed in the last couple of years with constant staff and management turnover that led to a severe lack of oversight at the facility. We made the difficult decision to leave due to this, but will always cherish the memories we made here and our son's first friends :)

Just a quick communications update. The comment to my review left by Erika from Family Operations…read morewas a nice gesture. However, the actions of the leadership over KindCare on Congress speaks volumes over any words given. Then add on the reported incidents I posted in the review at the bottom. I attempted to contact them via the number that was given in the comment and was met with an automated system. I stopped there and sent a message directly to the KinderCare account that left the comment to the review. Stated that if they would like to talk more on the incident, they can call me directly. Automated systems don't have any place in this conversation.

As my daughter's momma and Grandmother to TLE's recent graduate, Waverly my heart continues to be…read morewarmed by the love and care you've always shown us. The Learning Experience Buda stood by our family through the most devastating chapter of our lives--My daughter's heartbreaking brain cancer journey, which ended a year ago. My daughter's greatest concern was always her little Waverly. She was the BEST MOMMA! TLE wrapped Waverly in love, stability, and unwavering support, helping her feel safe, cherished, and encouraged every step of the way. I have never encountered a school community that radiates such deep compassion, professionalism, and wholehearted dedication to every single child. Waverly has truly flourished because of your nurturing care. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being there for our family. We will miss you as Waverly continues her journey in Kindergarten--confident, joyful, and well prepared for whatever comes next. With extreme Gratitude and Love to a special school TLE Buda.

Thanks to The Learning Experience Staff in Buda for providing excellent care…read more They were extremely warm, responsive, and welcoming us with an empathy They have a curriculum that is followed and emailed. You can check on your kid via phone application which comes super handy, and it is always great to see them smiling. Healthy breakfasts and healthy lunches are provided each day, along with snacks in between. They have a nice playground that the kids love playing on when it is nice outside. Along with the day-to-day activities, they are always doing special things like his first day was a reptile show :) Wednesdays are splash days. Pick-up/Drop-Off is extremely easy I never waited more than a minute. This is especially amazing when you compare it with public schools Pick-up/Drop-Off process We were sad to leave The Learning Experience Buda, but it will be always a great memory. As every parent will want the best for their kid, don't think twice. This is your spot. Tina, Leo, Ms Deleasha , Ms Paris, Ms Hilda, Ms Maddie , Ms Renee , and the names I could not remember;I sincerely thank you all.

I have had children at Stepping Stone for over two years. Both of mine started in the infant room…read morewith Ms. Lola, and I TRULY do not know what I would have done without her. My youngest started in her classroom earlier this year, and this time around, we had the pleasure of having her helper, Ms. Vita! They both light up when we walk in every morning and I genuinely feel like my children are loved by them in a way that I will always cherish and appreciate. You hear horror stories about daycares, but I am blessed to leave mine every day feeling grateful for the hands that are taking care of them while I work. Ms. Monica has also been a bright spot in my kids days, and I am excited for my youngest to transition to her care soon.

I have had such a positive experience with stepping stone school. I couldn't be happier with the…read morewonderful care my child receives in their classroom. Miss Lola is an exceptional head teacher who brings a warm comfort to the room everyday. She has taught my child new skills and she takes such thoughtful, devoted care of our little one. The assistant teachers are equally incredible. Miss Vita is always so happy and lights up every time she sees our child, which makes drop-offs so much easier and leaves no doubt in our minds about how much she cares. Along with Miss Liz, she helps create an environment that is safe, nurturing, and incredibly welcoming. It's never easy to leave your child with other people, and the first week was definitely difficult for me as a parent, but these women made the transition easy and I know my child is getting exceptional care from them. I will be sad when my child ages out of their classroom, but I am grateful for the care they have provided.