The first impression upon entering was positive. The tour was great, and the Director sounds and…read more appears knowledgeable and capable. However, storing cots in bathrooms(major red flag)completely unacceptable! As an early childhood educator with over 20 years of professional experience, this practice has never been allowed and raises serious health, safety, and licensing concerns. Programs should strive to exceed minimum standards--not settle for what is considered "acceptable" in Texas. This mindset is part of why Texas ranks so low nationally in education. Parents need to pay close attention to these details. Additionally, communication with assistant teachers needs significant improvement. The level of care and oversight from the lead teacher to assistants in the afternoon is lacking and needs immediate attention. After school care providers never seem to know what going on. Get to know your kids, on an individual level, know their needs and pay attention. Toddlers/preschoolers should not be without water especially during snack or meal times.

This school was a terrible experience for my family. While other parents were getting regular…read moreupdates and pictures of their children, I received almost nothing. Communication was constantly a struggle -- I was often called at work about missing items even though I always asked ahead of time if anything was needed. When I did get updates, it was usually last-minute, leaving me scrambling within an hour to fix things. What hurt the most was when my child was hit in the face by another student, and I wasn't told until more than three hours later. No parent should have to find out something like that long after it happens. As a foster parent, I work hard to give my children stability and comfort, but this school made that transition so much harder than it needed to be. I truly hope no other parent has to go through what we did. Please look for a different preschool where your child will be cared for, and where you'll be treated like a valued parent -- not an afterthought.

It's a school that honors curiosity over rote learning. That honors emotions over the subjugation…read moreof feelings. That honors the soul over the system. The kids learn through play...how human beings were designed to learn. When people see how WELL their kids learn and how HAPPY they are learning, it's not uncommon for people to get a strange sensation of both happiness and sadness. I believe that's because we intuitively understand that was the educational experience WE were supposed to have as kids but never did. Oh, and the kids are actually sad when they can't go to school and learn new things. That's exactly the kind of education system our nation so desperately needs.

Felt our child was not safe…read more Our child attenteded the Farmhouse program (3-5 years old) in January 2022 and we withdrew him about 4 weeks into the program. The issue that made us withdraw our child had to do with an inclement weather situation. At the time, the farmhouse program was very fluid between indoor and outdoor activities, with the child being able to decide what he/she wanted to do. The problem arose when inclement weather struck combined with a minor COVID outbreak. 1. COVID Policy: If there was a COVID case, the policy was to close the indoor spaces and have the kids be outside only due to not having enough space to safely accommodate all 37 students - this was perfectly acceptable 2. The Inclement Weather: When inclement weather struck (high of 34 degrees), the Farmhouse program remained open and we were given instructions to bundle our kids so they could handle being outdoors for the entire duration of the classtime. We did not feel comfortable leaving our child out in near freezing weather for three hours straight 3. What Puzzled Us The most: our understanding was that all the other programs (Kinder-8th) - which had enough space to safely accommodate the children indoors - were going to be entirely indoors due to the inclement weather. It was only the Farmhouse Program which would be outdoors, and to reiterate, it would be outdoors for the entire three hours of the program We  felt that it would be inhumane of us to send our child out in the cold when we ourselves wouldn't be out there, so we kept our child home during those days of inclement weather. However, as we thought about it more, we realized it would have been perfectly acceptable of the school to ask parents to keep their children those days due to the unfortunate timing of events with the indoor space issues they had and the COVID outbreak. But to make the decision to keep the school open and feel comfortable having pre-school age children in near freezing weather for three hours straight raised an immediate red flag as to other decisions that might be made in the future. There were other smaller red flags with decisions like these, but this one made it very clear we needed to withdraw our child. There were absolutely good things about the program itself that we liked and it is hard to write a review like this given that the program itself seemed to have merit over a traditional school setting. We also intentionally waited 6 months after the incident to write the review so as not to write out of emotion. We hope this review helps others and also would be ecstatic to find out that those policies/decisions have changed.

We love love love this place! It is so hard going back to work as a new momma and especially as a…read morefirst time parents but we could have not been more at ease with CLH Helotes. Our son has been here around 6 months now and he loves all of his teachers. He smiles when he sees them and gets so excited to see his friends and classmates. All of the staff here is wonderful and so nice. We live in Alamo Ranch where there are tons of daycares but we drive all the way to Helotes to bring him here. I would definitely recommend them 1000 times again and again.

BEWARE, this school is only out to make money and are neglectful to the children. Theres too many…read morechildren per teacher ratio, individual child's belongings are mixed up or not used (I provided pillow, sheets, and blanket for my child and they never used them or gave them to another child!), my child would come home with dried snot and filthy hands. I understand they are children but there must be some form of hygiene standard at the school! And the kicker, they will take your money even if you child has already withdrawn from school! They give you the phone runaround and everyone in management seems to always be on vacation, then act like they've never spoken to you before! Do yourself and your family a favor, take your children and your money elsewhere!

This was my toddler's first chance at daycare and I was counting on this place to provide a…read morenurturing environment for my child. Instead they let him cry the whole time he was there, and out of two weeks of going they only picked him up once. I watched on the camera app (which is very grainy and has no sound) and the teachers would literally just ignore him. There's no cameras outside and I had enough of this place when I surprise picked him up and he was sitting outside in the heat next to the door scream crying and no one was paying him any attention. They said he had been crying the whole time. I literally can't believe it. Pick him up! Nurture him! Help him feel safe! Instead they took away his stuffed animal puppy and just let him cry. Sending my 18 month old boy to this place is my biggest regret as a parent so far.

AppleTree already gets 5 gold stars fro me HOWEVER, it was not until my son started Kindergarten…read morethat I realized just what a great job they had done with him. He was totally prepared for Kindergarten and is even ahead. All the work he is coming home with is stuff he has been doing for the past year. I don't know what else I can say other than I am totally impressed with AppleTree Day School and miss them very much now that we are in school!

I pulled my son out of this daycare after three days because there were so many issues from the…read morebeginning, and the staff, including the director, just didn't seem to care. On my son's second day, he was taken outside with the other kids without his jacket on a very cold day. Even the staff/teachers all wore their jackets and were shivering. All the other students also had their jackets on except my son. When my husband asked one of the teachers why he wasn't wearing his jacket, she lied and said that he kept taking it off. We know our son and know that he never takes his jacket off so we knew this was a lie. When my husband told her this, she apologized for lying. I'm still mind-blown that a teacher would neglect to sufficiently suit up a 2 year old for the cold and then lie about it. We also watched their classroom on their Live stream and noticed that they don't actually have (more than 15 minutes of day of) structured learning. The kids are just running around all day and my son looked completely lost and neglected the whole time as none of the teachers made him feel welcome or included. In addition, they serve kids fruit loops and frosted flakes even though those cereals have long since been considered the worst things you can feed kids. When I brought this up to the Director, she sounded indifferent. This daycare was a huge disappointment and I would not recommend that you put the health of your kid in jeopardy by enrolling them there.

We have nothing but wonderful things to say about rooms 1, 2 and 3 of this daycare center. The…read moreteachers treat our little one like their own and she has learned so much in the year and a half she has been going there. Any time I've had a concern, the front desk members have been quick to respond and they have always followed through with whatever plan we have come up with. I would recommend this location to anyone with kids from newborn to 2 years old as that is all I have experienced so far and have been incredibly happy.

My Daughter is 2 and has been attending LODS since she was three months. With her being my first,…read moreand nervous to leave her when I had to return to work, the staff was so friendly and encouraging and made me feel comfortable knowing she would be in good hands. I love their use of the communication app and love receiving updates and photos of her day. If there's ever anything urgent, they call so they're sure I'm notified and she has already learned more than I could ever teach her while working. She comes home teaching me the songs and dances she learns in class, has an amazing vocabulary and already knows so many words in ASL that I hope to continue with her. Forever grateful to LODS and their amazing teachers!

Little Oaks Discovery School is so much more than a school! For the last 7 years, LODS has been…read moreour family and my kids home away from home. Every person there truly treats your children as their own. Ms. Jeanette, Ms. Tenni, Ms. Mellie, and every teacher there are literal angels! I remember the anxiety I had when I began searching for a daycare for my first daughter, but when I walked into Little Oaks that all completely melted away. The way learning and love is incorporated there is something that I have not seen at any other facility. My daughters and my whole family have felt so special and heard and taken care of during our time at Little Oaks and that is a gift that I will always treasure. My daughters have had such amazing hands on learning opportunities while there, including growing their own plants, milking cows with a dairy farmer, and learning from first responders-just to name a few! My daughter and I felt so confident when she started kindergarten because we had no doubts that she was ready both socially and academically because of how thorough LODS had been in preparing her. I have referred countless people to LODS over the years and I will continue to do so even when my daughter ages out this year. If you are considering childcare for your kids, look no further than Little Oaks Discovery School!

I was SOOO excited to see a new daycare option in Alamo Ranch. With the amount of expansion in the…read morearea, this is overdue. Not open yet but location looks great.

From the owner: More than a daycare or a preschool - We are The Learning Experience ! For nearly 40 years, The…read moreLearning Experience has been positively impacting the lives of children ages 6 weeks to six years by developing and implementing ground-breaking childcare and early education programs. The Learning Experience prepares children academically and socially via innovative scholastic and enrichment programs such as our proprietary L.E.A.P.¬ curriculum, a cutting-edge approach to learning which has 9 out of 10 of its children entering kindergarten already reading. Our enrichment programs are designed to inspire a child's love of learning through hands-on education which includes philanthropy, yoga, music, fitness, manners, and foreign language.

My family chose The Goddard School of San Antonio because of the excellent faculty, one to one…read moreattention for our son, and their willingness to allow us to slow transition him into the classroom. Since joining the Goddard family we have been impressed with our son's personal and academic growth. We highly recommend The Goddard School of San Antonio for your family.

Last August (2020), I enrolled my daughter at the Goddard School (San Antonio). We had previously…read morebeen at a Goddard school in Goodyear, AZ. Expectations were high coming to this new school and they were exceeded at every step. Ms. Candice, the school's director, is thoughtful & kind. Her guidance & leadership is thorough and my daughter's teachers (Ms. Letty & Ms. Mary Jane) are nothing short of saints. I am grateful for the staff and the wonderful environment she has been able to experience. I have no doubt the foundation Goddard has set for my daughter will follow as she starts the next chapter in her education.

My family has not had a single bad experience at Cadence Academy. The facilities are clean, staff…read moreis friendly, and the directors are helpful. We are so lucky to have this incredible preschool inside of our neighborhood. Can't wait to see how they will prepare my daughter for the future!

Cadence Academy is 100% recommended to those who are seeking child care!…read more All the staff here are super sweet and understanding! My daughter has been attending here since she was 6 weeks and we have enjoyed every second of it! Her teachers, Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Mukta are such great teachers and communicate well with my husband and I on how our baby girl is doing. Pictures are sent weekly which is a big plus and heart warming throughout the day! Misty and Elizabeth are always on top of things in the front and are always so welcoming and friendly to all the families as they walk in. The girls up front were super helpful and understanding for me at the beginning since I was a first time mother, they offered me to have call-in/check up times on my daughter as many times as I would like throughout the day. This to me was a big A+! Finding child care is super scary and risky at times especially for us first time mothers and fathers! STOP LOOKING AND JOIN THE CADENCE FAMILY! You won't regret it! I'm glad I chose this place for my daughter