We have had our daughter enrolled as a kindergartener for a year now and her light is ALWAYS…read moreshining! She is excited to go to school every single day and even begs to go on the weekend. She will be joining the emerging first grade program in the fall. From the moment you step into Blossom there's a sense of curiosity wonder and amazement at the endless possibilities of creativity one can imagine. Even as an adult I wanted to go to school here! This is a child led program and my daughter is blooming learning so much, right now she's very focused on sewing ! She designed her first dress this spring and loves cooking and learning with her peers in an intimate class setting. I really appreciate the teachers participation in her enrichment and I'm so glad my daughter is open to being taught by them. We are so fortune to have found this gem in Houston! If you are looking for the best !! come tour blossom!

This is truly a magical little place. I hunted around for months to find somewhere with a program…read morethat included ample outdoor time. Based on all the data for how important this is for kids, this doesn't seem like a challenging request -- but Blossom Heights was one of the only places I found where kids spend more than 2 hours outside (and most places it's more like 30-45 minutes). They have full and part-time programs, too, which is a major plus. It is not near where I live, but 100% worth the drive. The emphasis on open-ended play and being in nature is perfect. Each classroom has a dedicated outdoor area curated to their age/development. My son is outside for hours every day--painting, reading, playing with leaves, learning about bugs--it makes my day when I get pictures in the communication app of all the cute things he's doing. I'm so grateful he isn't stuck at a desk baking under fluorescent lights, or in a room with a million beeping toys. The classrooms are warm and cozy, full of open-ended activities but not overwhelming. The teachers and administrators are all so kind and loving. His teachers have been so patient with his reluctance to nap, and they give us the cutest insight into his days and growth. "Open-ended" and "play-based" is not a code word for laziness here, the teachers are extremely involved in crafting an environment that the children can learn from and guiding/nurturing them. They've been very careful with Covid precautions, too, and I never feel I'm taking unnecessary risk by bringing him to school. My only complaint is that I can't go to school here!

We are part of the summer program and my daughter is so excited everyday to go to school. They have…read morefun and play while learning Spanish. I love watching the videos and photos throughout the day. I couldn't be happier with the program. I recommend 10 out of 10!

I have sent my kids 2 years in a row to the summer camps. My 7 year old continues to enjoy the…read moreprogram, which not only includes Spanish immersion, but also fun activities like cooking, arts & crafts, splash days, and music. They also have events like popcorn or nacho's stands, where the kids wait in line and pay with pretend money. It's remarkable how they make creative choices to enlighten the kids' everyday experiences!

I absolutely love the First Friends program and staff! My daughter was 4 and needed a last minute…read morepreschool change so she started First Friends with one month left in the spring semester 2023. Everyone was so welcoming including the parents! Ms. Lois is truly amazing and I finally felt truly comfortable that my daughter was safe and in a nurturing environment compared to previous centers. The class size is small and I like the daily report at the end of the day. They make cute projects to make learning interesting. She enjoyed her one month so much there so I enrolled her in summer camps right after and she completed one full yr Fall '23 to Spring '24 until it was time for elementary school. She made so many friends and still keeps in touch with some even after entering a different school. She gained so much confidence and a great educational foundation that I believe helped her easily transition to kindergarten. I truly recommend this preschool!

I have a 2 year old son and a 1 year old daughter who has attended First Friends since she was 6…read moremonths old. It is great for kids, great for moms, and my husband loves how much the kids are flourishing there. I researched many Parent's day out programs in Houston, before deciding on First Friends and I am SO glad I did! My kids are so happy and thriving in this program. The teachers are nice, experienced, patient, and passionate about the kids. I love that I get a daily report on how their day was and the teachers are very communicative. The director is always at the door to greet parents at drop off and pick up and she is very involved. I am just so happy with this program. It is safe, clean, and my kids so happy every time they go, even more they are learning and gaining great social skills. They do so many activities that help with fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and they do so many crafts I'm amazed! From comments I have heard from other Mom friends it's seems that other MDO programs are more concerned with tuition than the kids and parents, that is not the case at First Friends. If you are looking for a MDO program check out First Friends you won't be disappointed! Your kids will love it and you will have peace of mind that they are safe and happy. All the other First Friends moms rave about the program and I have not heard anyone have any complaints! Most parents have had multiple kids go through the program. It is established and has a great reputation. I am so happy we found this school!

My 3 y/o child has been here for 1 year and my 1 year old just started. Nothing fancy, but…read moredefinitely secure facility with nice playground. Kids bring their lunch. Splash day once per week during the summer. My child comes home and raves about her teachers Ms. Regina and Ms. Carla. Computerized check in/out. VERY reasonably priced for the area. I've never had a bad interaction. The directors are always present and willing to address concerns.

This daycare is fantastic! We enrolled our daughter when she was 6 months old and she has been…read moregoing here for over a year now and she loves it. As in picks up her bag each morning and starts walking towards the stairs to go to school because she loves it so much. Teachers are very attentive and you can tell they love the kids. All staff knew my daughter's name and waved to her everyday when we would pick her up. Any issues were notified promptly and appropriately. They worked with her on learning new words and songs. The teacher to student ratio is great and above and beyond the state guidelines. The only reason we are leaving is because we are moving. I highly recommend this daycare and our daughter loved it too.

TGTA is a true gem. Our two girls have been attending since they were less than 3 months old. It…read morecan be overwhelming and stressful deciding who will care for your children, but we have total peace of mind knowing our girls are in excellent hands. When we started the search for day care and walked into TGTA, Ms. Toma instantly made us feel welcome and safe. She encouraged us to ask questions and visit as many other facilities to feel confident in our decision. Needless to say we knew from the start that TGTA was the right fit. Every morning our toddler runs up to her teachers and gives a big bear hug, which is a constant reminder to me of how much she enjoys her time here. I appreciate that she gets designated reading, music and art time. We find that her vocabulary, social skills and general curiosity are increasing by the day. For our infant, we receive daily reports for feeding, naps, diapers, etc which makes the transition from school to home that much easier. There is transparency with multiple webcams for parents, and flexible hours for drop-off and pick-up. The teachers and staff truly care about our kids, and we consider ourselves so fortunate to be part of the TGTA family.

We've had two boys there over the last seven years and we love TGTA. The boys are loved and are…read morealways so excited to go in the morning. The new building is great!

I had a very bad experience with a blonde lady at the front in the lobby, she's a hot head and…read moredidn't communicate professionally with my daughter today. She ruined my daughter's day because she told her about her bad negative experiences in life and held her for 7 minutes telling her more and more of how hard and bad her life is while sitting at her desk, texting on her phone while at work and sipping from her coffee. My daughter was in a hurry to pick up my younger daughter who's enrolled here with the learning experience. She didn't make her feel comfortable at all and unwelcome. This is not the first time btw, this is nearly the fifth time and I finally decided to report that lady Karen. we're now late for our appointment. Hope this issue gets fixed, until then have a great weekend!

As we embark on kindergarten, I'm taking this time to reflect on our wonderful experience with The…read moreLearning Experience. We have had such a positive journey here--both of my children have truly thrived and have loved being part of such a warm, caring environment. The teachers go above and beyond every single day, and it's clear how much they genuinely care about the kids. My children have been incredibly well prepared for kindergarten--not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. The curriculum strikes a great balance, and the staff does such an amazing job meeting each child where they are. For example, my son has a strong interest and talent in math, and his teachers gave him work that matched his skill level, which kept him both challenged and engaged. Every teacher we've had the pleasure of working with has been wonderful, supportive, and dedicated. We are so grateful for the foundation The Learning Experience has given both of our children and highly recommend this school to any family looking for a nurturing, fun, and supportive environment.

Amazing day care center!…read more My kid has been going here for over a year and has transitioned between 3 classrooms. This Facility was our favorite by far when we did tours in the area - modern building / facilities, great technology to stay connected and monitor your kids, and very friendly and competent staff. This is what daycare should be like in today's age! Parking can be a bit of a pain at times as pickup / drop-off for most parents are around the samtimes and the parking spaces are not the biggest. There's also a high school across the street that causes some traffic disruption but just avoid those times. They give you two apps, one that the teachers use to track meals / diaper changes, and one that you can see your kid at all times. There's a fairly structured curriculum for the kids, though usually I just see them running around having fun. The staff are all very friendly and will try to give each individual kid as much love as possible. Highly recommended

Being a new mom and an educator in the community, everyday I am more and more thankful we found Oak…read moreForest Academy and were able to get our baby in their school. From an education perspective, our baby is hitting his milestones physically, socially, and emotionally. They provide weekly lesson plans that are age appropriate. As an educator, I've heard from many kinder teachers at our school that students coming from OFA are prepared and beyond. The facilities are always clean and up to par. It feels nicer than any other school in the area. The directors are always at the front available to chat if needed. Last and most importantly, the teachers are fabulous. They're friendly and love our babies. I appreciate that the administration cares about teacher retention but also doesn't continue to keep teachers If they don't meet the expectations of OFA. I have peace of mind knowing our baby is good hands. I always recommend to my friends and neighbors looking for high quality school for little ones.

Our daughter Linh has been attending Mariner Montessori at the Galleria campus for almost a year,…read moreand we have had a very positive experience. She is happy to go to school, and it gives us a lot of peace of mind knowing that she is in a caring and supportive environment. We especially want to thank Ms. Renee, Ms. Mary, Ms. Ashae, and Ms. Mallory. They have all been kind, patient, attentive, and caring with Linh. We truly appreciate the way they interact with her and make her feel comfortable, safe, and happy at school. It is clear that these teachers genuinely care about the children, and we are very grateful for everything they have done for Linh. We highly recommend the Mariner Montessori Galleria campus, especially Ms. Renee, Ms. Mary, Ms. Ashae, and Ms. Mallory.

As much as I wanted to like this school because of the initial tour (which is gonna be the only…read moretimes that you might ever see a director or the owners) and the proximity to us, the experience for us was disappointing on many levels. We left three years ago after several months of enrollment, yet I STILL have negative feelings about our time there and unfortunately, I continue to hear from others about some of the same issues. I was initially very enthusiastic about Mariner and even recommended it to two friends, both of whom stayed And were quite happy. In my case unfortunately, things did not work out and turned unpleasant quickly. In my son's class, one wonderful teacher left, followed shortly by the other. Within a short period of time, the class went from a teacher-to-child ratio of approximately 1:8 to 1:22 children. The replacement teachers who showed up over night were very young, no native English speakers and without credentials or experience I would expect from teachers responsible for so many young children. More concerning to me were the safety issues. On two occasions, my son came home with unexplained bruises. The second incident ultimately led me to withdraw. I received him back with a huge bruise, and no one at the school could explain how it happened! Two days later was then told that he 'had a habit of rubbing his head against the carpet'--something he had never seen before and I have never seen since. During my meeting with the director, it became obvious that someone was not watching my son and he got injured, but they were not clear about how it happened. Do not send your child here! We immediately withdrew and while Ms Jenny and Ms Pat handled the situation courteously and refunded tuition and deposit without delays, the experience left me deeply concerned. During the time my son was enrolled, there was also an extraordinary amount of staff turnover. Several teachers who had left stayed in touch with us and told us they had left because of poor working conditions and low pay ($13/hr). There was also a woman at the front door (Ms Jessica 2021-2023) who was consistently rude and made morning drop-off unpleasant for families. She was eventually replaced only after she moved to New York. Another thing that always bothered me was the overwhelming smell of cleaning chemicals. I understand and appreciate the importance of cleanliness, but my son would often come home smelling strongly of Fabuloso. It was so strong that I found myself wondering whether the school was relying too heavily on chemicals rather than using more thorough cleaning methods such as deep or steam cleaning. I genuinely dreaded that smell when I picked him up. To make a long story short, there are better options out there. After leaving Mariner Montessori, we enrolled our son at Children's Village in West University, and our experience there was absolutely wonderful year after year. Mariner Montessori was a very difficult experience for us, and unfortunately, even years later, I still have not forgotten it. I heard a similar concerns from another parent, and finally decided it was important to share my experience as well. I hope this helps other families make an informed decision. Each school has their pros and cons.

It's hard for me to write this review but it has been a few months and I think I can finally say…read morethings without being emotional. When my toddler started here, things were so good! It was amazing to see him be social especially since he's a COVID baby. The ratio was small, his teachers and staff great. A few months passed and the school started to reach maximum ratio in his class (higher ratio here in general compared to other facilities nearby) and that's when things started going downhill. My son started to not want to go to school. For weeks it would be a battle and he would cry seeing the school. I didn't understand but then we started getting daily phone calls with reports of incidents--he was being bitten, hit and scratched by others for 2 weeks straight. Sometimes he would come home with bruises with no reports and we'd have to call to find out what happened. We had many, many meetings and calls with staff to rectify the situation as we loved the school but in the end, they took little responsibility and minimal changes while my son still bears a scar on his face from one of the incidents. There's so much more I could write but I think the above is the most important. They just expected me to shrug things off, even sent a mass letter stating that biting is normal. Not sure what that helps when my son was getting hurt daily. Also, he never hit or retaliated--I asked the teachers. So it wasn't him.

Highly recommended and impressed! The staff and teacher is very responsive and caring. They use an…read moreapp to keep you updated throughout the day on what they are eating, photos, videos, diaper changes, nap and activities. I love that there's a curriculum and have learning activities, not your typical daycare where they watch the child. I can see my baby advancing much quicker. The staff is very efficient when we comes to pick up/dropping off the kid since we cannot enter the building due to COVID. The staff remembers all the parents faces and can identify quickly who we are picking up. I do wish the facility has a camera so I can creep on what my baby is doing, but I definitely understand that it's a liability issue as well.

My two kids joined this daycare for the summer. The teachers went above and beyond to help kids to…read moreadjust and feel welcome. it's a small cozy daycare, that feels like family. I am very grateful to Ms Sam, Ms Kisa, Ms Eleonor, and Ms Disney.

Taking our 2yo to Miss Pattycake has been a pleasure. The director, Carmen, and teachers have been…read moreso loving, attentive, and patient with our son as he adjusted to his first time away from mom and dad.  I really appreciated the clear and open communication with updates throughout the day as it helped me feel relieved as a first time mom dropping off my son. Over time he did get adjusted and even started blowing kisses to the teachers! We really feel the care and passion they have for the children. I couldn't have asked for a better first time experience.