This marvelous place! These kind, patient, hardworking people! This loving, trusting, supportive,…read morenon-judgmental community! Vanguard has been an absolute dream for my family. The preschool and pre-K years were a struggle for my daughter at schools that were not set up for kiddos whose brains work differently. We worried that a school where she could be supported, listened to, and loved for who she is did not exist... until we found Vanguard. From the moment she stepped on the campus to visit, my daughter has felt at home. Her classes are small and taught by excellent professionals who lead with love and kindness at every turn. She receives individual attention when she needs it, as well as valuable, daily feedback that has helped her with her behavioral challenges, building friendships, and creating a solid academic background for the future. She and her peers learn how to love and accept themselves and their peers for who they are, even as they work to meet their daily challenges. In addition, the school encourages continual communication with families. If a problem crops up, we hear about it immediately from her teacher and we work together to figure out a solution. Parents are also encouraged to escalate concerns to school administration ASAP so that solutions can be collaboratively constructed. But at the core of everything, we have seen results: it's no longer a struggle to convince our daughter to go to school, she loves her teachers and her peers, she takes pride in her schoolwork, and her confidence has grown with each passing year. We absolutely love Vanguard and the innovative, loving, and dedicated people who work here.

Such a terrible experience! Total waste of time! Ultimately,…read moreI'm glad it didn't work out! As a parent with a child on the autism spectrum, I was soooo disappointed! Wow. Totally unprofessional on so many levels... I wouldn't waste my time or money here!

The Richardson campus cares about its students, their success and getting a diploma. They're a…read morecredit recovery school offering half days and the staff are dedicated to keeping the campus safe. When my child had wins, or problems, worth recognizing it was communicated. Admission, review and dismissal (ARD) meetings were positive, professional and attended by multiple staff. Working at your own pace, within reason, worked for my son. Winfree helped make graduation a reality.

I see the reviews on google were turned off so i'm going to leave this here. When I attended the…read moreNorth Richland Hills location In 2023, at the age of 16, I was sexually harassed by a staff member Mr.Richardson, which caused me anxiety and to ultimately drop out of school. I know he targeted me because of my known fragile mental state at the time. I later told other staff members about my experience and the only thing I was told is "That's why he's gone now!" in a plea for them to get me to come back to their school. I can't speak for the current staff, but when I attended this school I was not protected.

I have sent both my kids here and all the staff have been nothing but accommodating and wonderful…read more You can tell all of them love the kids and their job. Ms. Lin, the director is honestly an angel and you can tell she puts all her heart and soul into her job and these kids. We are forever grateful that our kids were able to come here because they feel like family. It's just like dropping them off with their grandparents (which we were doing before they were old enough) except they get to learn so much. Yes language (Chinese and English) but also structure. My daughter was all over the place when she first started but now she's learned to be better about cleaning up after herself and when it's time to play versus time to learn. It's still a learning process for her but we can already see the vast improvement in just a few months. My son already graduated and is now in first grade but he stayed at Tzu Chi for 3 years and loved it. The hours are amazing for working parents. They have two time options so there is flexibility. They take pictures of your kid and post it in an app so you get to see a bit of what they're doing for the day. It's not every day but a good percent of the time. The kids get fed and the food(included with tuition) is delicious and nutritious. It is vegetarian food but they make such good vegetarian food that even my kids love it. Many of the kids after graduating still talk about how they miss the food at Tzu Chi and that their moms just don't make it quite the same. We go to their occasional fundraising events to specifically buy their vegetarian food because it's hard to find elsewhere. All that to say, don't let the vegetarian food deter you if you're wondering if your kids will get enough nutrients. My kids have grown up very tall and healthy eating it along with so many other kids. There are a few events throughout the year where you get to visit and partake in celebrations with your kids. It's so wholesome and they put so much effort into getting the kids ready. Sometimes I joke that I should have more kids just so I can send them all here. All jokes aside though, I would highly recommend Tzu Chi. Even if you don't speak mandarin at home, it is a wonderful environment for your kids to be in.

Look, I'm naturally suspicious of places that have only five star reviews, because how could a…read moreplace seriously be that good? Except in this case, it's actually correct. Our family has sent two children to Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool. Our eldest just graduated from the program this year, and our youngest daughter has just started. We initially appreciated how affordable Tzu Chi was compared with many of the other preschool programs that we considered, particularly given the hours covered and the fact that lunch is included. However, the most important part of the program has been the character education. The change in our son over his time at Tzu Chi has been remarkable. When he first started, he was much more likely to ask, or sometimes demand, that things be done for him. Now he regularly asks us, "How can I help?" He looks for ways to contribute and thinks about what other people might need. He has also developed a real concern for the wider world. When he hears about a natural disaster, for example, he asks what happened and what we can do to help the people affected. Of course, children grow enormously during the preschool years, and no school deserves all the credit for who a child becomes. But I honestly do not think this transformation would have happened to the same degree without Tzu Chi's consistent emphasis on kindness, gratitude, respect, responsibility, and helping others. For us, that has been more valuable than anything that could appear on an academic checklist. Our son left Tzu Chi as a kinder, more thoughtful, and more helpful person. We are immensely grateful to his teachers, and we had no hesitation about entrusting our daughter to the same school. We recommend Tzu Chi Great Love very highly to families looking for an affordable and nurturing preschool that takes character development seriously.

The owner kept boasting of the Frog Street curriculum. The owner was condescending in his remarks…read moretowards me, but I am simply underwhelmed by this curriculum and its inability to afford his "team" the material or guidance necessary to adjust to our children's learning and development needs. While my background is admittedly very limited in this subject matter, I would be more inclined towards the Creative Curriculum (like our daughter's previous school) or HighScope. I also provided a critical review on another forum, and I was met with retaliation from the owner, demanding over a phone call to me that the post be removed. I was simply sharing my expectations, and how the academic standards fell far short of how our children were developing. The owner proceeded to publicly divulge private, personal matters in his response, and even sided with and made concerted efforts with the mother in an effort to diminish me, and dismissing my valid concerns. We had an in-person appointment on Friday at the school to discuss further, which I have now cancelled, because of this public demonstration of retribution from the owner himself. Is this the kind of place you want to entrust your child's development? The unprofessional manner in which the owner, the director, and the teachers all combined their efforts in order to denigrate me, especially on a public forum, is very concerning: a company was unable to handle criticism, and in turn, publicly shamed me as a parent.

Update: they have changed their menu!! All whole Grains and fresh fruits! No nasty chicken nuggets…read moreor hot dogs anymore :-)

My granddaughters began attending this school in August. As grandparents, we have attended some…read moresporting events and a wonderful Grandparents Day. After touring the school, we learned that the students are offered advanced opportunities in several areas. The Smart Lab, available on all grade levels, teaches modern technological skills. Their attention to specialized learning for students with dyslexia and similar handicaps was encouraging to see. Teachers have been very friendly and welcoming. My grandchildren are happier than they were at a different Christian school and are excelling here at POPCS. Looking forward to many more years to enjoy this institution as the girls grow up.

We have been at POPCS for 6 years now and could not be happier. This is just an incredible school…read morethat prioritizes faith-based education and extends that to the high expectations of student interactions with friends and faculty. The high academic standards and expectations are a big reason why we are satisfied but also the loving, welcoming and inviting community of students and families. If you are looking for a place to call home where you can find a school family that really welcomes you in, this is the perfect place for you! Also, this is the only private christian school in north texas to offer something like the Eagle Success center that can really provide academic programs suited for true gifted and talented children (not just academically advanced) as well as programs for learning differences. And the Smart labs are second to none. Check it out - you won't regret it!

I am completely blown away by PPMA. We left our prior daycare due to concerns regarding negligence,…read morepoor nutrition, and lack of staff support. Comparing different daycares can feel like comparing apples to oranges, so let me summarize the things that make PPMA stand apart from the rest. - The staff are valued and supported. This translates to excellent care for your children. - Montessori principles. Within one week my toddler excelled at independent play and drinking from an open cup. His confidence soared. - Outside play twice a day (weather permitting). Being outside is our son's favorite thing, and I can't believe he was cooped up all day at the previous daycare. - Handmade meals and an open kitchen. No secrets, no nonsense, just wholesome and filling food! - Reasonable tuition. I can't believe we were paying more at our previous daycare for so much less. These are the biggest differences we've noticed in just a week here. Most importantly our son is happier and we are so grateful!

We brought our daughters here at age 3 & 4 when their other Montessori school closed abruptly…read more Everyone- the owner, administrative staff, and teachers have gone out of their way to welcome us and provide a wonderful learning environment for our girls. The facility is great with a shaded playground and nice classrooms. Also, as gay dads in Texas we are always a little cautious when looking into communities for our kids. PPMA is incredibly diverse and provided a welcoming environment to families of all kinds. We will miss them when our daughters head off to school!

I LOVE THIS PLACE, my kids go here and they are always coming back home saying what a beautiful day…read morethey had and I love that they are happy, it fills my heart with joy.

Well my daughters goes there and she agrees that it has good education and it really pushes the…read morestudents to be the best they can be .

Brentfield Is a magical place. My son began there in the middle of fourth grade when we transferred…read moreto Dallas with AT&T from San Antonio. It was a huge change for all of us but especially for him. I don't care about Commended This and Blue Ribbon That, I care about my son living a fulfilling life. Brentfield is the only school where someone knew more about autism than I do. Principal Steve Lemons is a diplomat. He supports his teachers tremendously but he also acknowledges their flaws. He knows the name of every child, he greets them, he is no stranger to the cafeteria. He was born to be an elementary school principal. Absolutely.

Our family loves this school! We have 2 children at Brentfield, and we have had a great…read moreexperience. Every year we feel like we hit the teacher jackpot. They are great educators, and they go above and beyond with individual needs of the kids. We moved specifically to this area for the school and has exceeded our expectations. My kids love going to school every day and they are learning so much. Another great aspect to the school is the community between parents, teachers and staff. Our family feels extremely connected to the Brentfield community.