Coming from a student here at idea burke, ive been attending this school since pre-k. Out of my 7…read moreyears here, ive only had to put up with 2 teachers, Ms. Frazier and Ms. Sander. Let me tell you my experience with them. First, Ms. Frazier got mad at me for not wanting to sing in her class. Even if I wasnt going to be there for the performance. I told her multiple times. "Ms. can I not sing" since she was asking everyone to, one by one, she continued to yell at me and say "does it look like you cant sing. We have 2 weeks left until the performance." Then proceeded to tell me "go sit over there since you dont wanna sing" Ps. I told her I dont wanna sing in a VERY polite way. Not yelling or screaming. In my inside voice. Very glad I don't have her anymore since I am leaving elementary. Along with Ms. Osander, I have had multiple issues with her. One time at beecare/an after-school program, i asked to go inside since i felt like i was having a heatstroke. She told me no. But thankfully another teacher came outside and took everyone in anyway. The next time, she got mad at me for walking fast in order to get a vest in order to open cars for the morning. The last time, she gave me a markdown for apparently BAD BEHAVIOR when I didn't even do anything. Then told my teacher that she NEVER said she never gave me a markdown. whenever she CLEARLY grabbed my tag on my backpack and told me "im giving you a markdown for disruptive behavior" EXCUSEE ME? mind you, this isnt the only tme she lied. Above all of this, thanks to Mr Sena and the relationship he was with my parents and my brother, I feel safe and know my future will go beyond with the support he gives me, if it wasnt for him, I know my parents would move me and my brother to another school. That being said, my brother and I will graduate from this school with his support. Thank you Mr. Sena.

Overall I love IDEA Burke. Have we had some disagreeing points, yes..BUT they work hard with…read moreparents where they can do solve concerns. Mr Sena is ALWAYS willing to help if you ask. I see lots of silly complaints here...kids saying silly phrases, "A school giving herpes"..Like come on People..Grow up and take responsibility for your own kids. A school is not your baby sitter. Keith Kroll

I do not recommend this daycare. I enrolled my son here a week ago today on the facts that it was…read morein close proximity to my home and that it opened at 6. My son has been bitten twice by the same child and there seems to be no consequences to the biter. When I arrived to pick up my child after the second time he was bitten, a staff member merely told me that the director wanted to speak with me. She didn't tell me anything about the bite; I had to hear it from the director, who was very nonchalant about the ordeal. I told her that other facilities take biting seriously. I tried to remain calm. When bathing my son, I got to look at his injuries. This is unacceptable! I was in tears. My baby was badly bitten and I should have been called to be made aware of the incident and the teacher should have told me when I arrived. Trash. They also have the tv on for hours! The director told me when I asked about the tv's, "it's only on at drop off and pick up for a little". I came to find out for myself and also from a staff member that the tv is on from 6AM through breakfast (8Am) and around drop off (4:30-close). I am not paying this place to poison my child with tv! Awful. There seems to be no curriculum in place, they accept cash or check which is super shady, their facility is small and their staff is smaller. Their staff don't even seem to enjoy working there. They aren't friendly, don't greet you when you come in, and don't approach you to tell you about your kid's day. At drop off, they're watching the tv with the kids. I wish I could get a refund for this wasted money. I do believe they charged me too much initially but was told they'd "get back to me" on a refund. I'm glad a spot opened up at JBSA Lackland for my son. Oh and their gates are unlocked...who knows if kids could easily escape. Save your money and go elsewhere.

I would not recommend this child care. I worked here for about 6 months and it was very…read moredissatisfying. The owner/operator was never seen and poorly communicated with the staff and parents. The assistant manager in charge is very welcoming and knows what she is doing but.. Don't go here.

Two of my children have been at The Pillars 3 years now. The decision to put your child in the…read morecare of someone else is never an easy one, but we have never second guessed putting them at The Pillars. The morning teachers always helped with what was, at first, a difficult transition with the youngest child. Before long it became pick up that was difficult because they were having so much fun. My 4 year old is even reading already and I partly credit the teachers with that! I love that they offer the A-Beka curriculum; additionally they offer Spanish and music lessons. As if that weren't enough to keep the kids busy, they also have a dance school, STEM based education classes, and a gymnastic bus that goes to the Reed Rd location once a week all at prices that don't break the bank. As parents it is important to us to have our kids at a place that is more than just a daycare, we want to make sure they are learning at every opportunity and with our busy schedules I like that they can do gymnastics at school. The learning environment, teachers, and staff are exceptional. Our kids are well cared for, feed, and educated. We are so happy we found The Pillars and I am thankful every day that they take such great care of our little ones.

I rebuke my last review!!…read more I do not recommend sending any two year old here, for a Christian School the behavior of the kids biting have no consequences and never take action. They continue to let the children bite innocent children that have no say because they are too young to express the hurt. But as long as they get their weekly pay that's all that matters to this childcare facility! Greed is not running a good business when children are being bit ... 4 bites in 5 days ... that's what has been happening to my grandson... since being here he's been bitten 18+ times!!! What would you do when as a single mom that has to keep her child in daycare???

NEGATIVE-2 stars Don't send your kids here. The only good thing about it Ms.BB & that they have…read morecameras. They left two children outside in the Texas heat. bc they forgot about them not being responsible & doing head count. Mr. Austin kissed my 5 year old on her cheek which is 100% inappropriate and who the heck does that. The daycare did nothing. I called Cps but they did nothing either. My 2 year old came home with nail marks under his arm and yet no one knew anything and couldn't give me an answer about who did it. Teachers don't last here at all. A new teacher every two weeks & the ones they hire think their baby sitting. One teacher didn't like changing pampers. That same teacher kicked a 2 year olds cot while he was sleep & when asked about he said he was trying to wake the child up. That same teacher was constantly seen on his phone & when I reported It. They said they had a talk w him. That same teacher left the kids unsupervised during nap to go into the restroom for a full 8 minutes bc I watched & also immediately complained. But the director made excuses again. I'm in the middle of transferring my child I dont Trust these people. They constantly call about having to pick up my child bc they see a red bumps that "may be HFM". When I get My child there's absolutely no bumps. It's been stressful. Their breakfast sucks. It'll be like a banana and dry cheerios. That's it. Or a bagel alone.the director lies always trying to find a way to make him get the heat instead of owning up and taking accountability. When you watch on the camera the kids are always crying and the teacher always passes by them ignoring them not even comforting them. They claim we are past due on a balance n my kid can't return but yet when I ask For an invoice of how they are getting a total of $411 no one knows. When it was all said and done and had to go receipt by receipt turns out it was only $100 in late pick ups over the months that they didn't tell me about. They are unprofessional. Inconsiderate and inconsistent. Save yourself the headache and don't trust these people w your children. They hire babysitters. My son been there since he was 11 months and now he's 2. They would ignore me on the daycare app. When I would see my child running w no shoes or socks. When I would pick him up another teacher told me "girl they let him run outside w no shoes" when I saw my sons feet when we left the daycare he had cuts from mulch on the bottom. And never would return his socks. He would come home in other peoples pampers. The wipes I'd take would be gone in 2 days from using yhem on everyone. Smh It's went down hill since. The whole daycare needs a new staff

From parent to parent, it's bittersweet my daughter will be moving along to kindergarten/public…read moreschool. She's ready to move on all because La Petite loved on her, grew on her, and helped teach her what she needs to know. I don't even have a favorite teacher because they're all great teachers, directors included. As a whole, they really care and that means so much coming from a single parent that never had to worry about my child's safety and intelligence dropping her off every morning at this location just so I can make it. I wish I could keep it this way next year but since kindergarten is calling, I hope this review stands out to other potential parents looking for a safe place for their child/children.

We love Pillars! We switched from another daycare mainly due to increased traffic and how…read moreconvenient it is. I hesitated to make the switch because it is higher than our past center, but now I wish we had switched sooner. Our two kiddos get excellent care and the environments are conducive to learning without being overstimulating. Our son in one of the 2/3 year old room has done so well, and I'm amazed at how organized his teachers are able to keep things. They are proactive in their communication and the center is always clean and welcoming. If you live on this side of town we highly recommend Pillars Talley!

If you're looking for peace of mind while your child is at daycare, I would think twice about this…read morefacility--at least when it comes to the 12-month-and-up infant room. My daughter was enrolled in Infant B for only two months, and during that short time, she had four incidents involving visible injuries, including large red marks on her forehead and nose, that were not reported to me. I completely understand that toddlers fall and get hurt. What concerned me was that I had repeatedly asked to be notified of any injuries, especially injuries involving her head, yet these incidents continued without communication. After the third incident, I emailed the director and specifically asked her to review the cameras because my daughter's forehead and nose remained visibly red for hours after pickup. I never received a response, and I was left feeling that my concerns were not taken seriously. We were also concerned about the level of supervision in the classroom. My husband and I personally observed children unsecured in high chairs without a teacher maintaining line of sight. On one occasion, we saw a child standing in a high chair while the teacher had her back turned across the room. We reported this concern to staff. Unfortunately, the concerns did not end there. On my daughter's final day, she came home with another scratched, red mark on her forehead, with no explanation of how it happened. At that point, we made the decision that our daughter's safety was more important than the additional cost of paying two daycares at once after putting the two weeks notice and we moved her to another daycare. After just one week at her new daycare, we have not experienced the repeated falls, unexplained injuries, or visible marks that we experienced here. We paid a significant amount because we expected our daughter to be safe, supervised, and cared for. Instead, our experience left us repeatedly worried about her safety and without the communication and peace of mind we expected.

I've hesitated to write this review for some time, but after seeing recent allegations against the…read moreschool, I feel it is important to share my experience. While our first year was smooth, the second year revealed systemic issues in how the school is managed and how they are dismissive serious student concerns. There were 4 primary areas of concern that led to me pulling my child from this school- Inappropriate Spiritual Guidance: My child was told by the Pastor's wife that if he wasn't a "good kid," his heart would become "dirty" and he would die. Using fear and mortality as a disciplinary tool for a young child is spiritually and emotionally damaging. Academic Management: Despite a very small class size of only six students, a significant amount of classwork was consistently sent home for me to supervise and correct. I was told this was to prevent him from losing recess which i didn't agree with at all , but with a 6:1 student to teacher ratio, I expected the educator to be able to manage individual student progress and corrections during school hours. Response to Bias : One of the most upsetting incidents involved a student telling my son to "go back to his country." When I requested a meeting to discuss how the school promotes an inclusive environment, the response from leadership was dismissive. Instead of addressing the harm caused, the Principal stated they "don't talk about race" and her dad/ the Pastor of the church on campus proceeded to share a tone-deaf anecdote about owning an "Aunt Jemima" cookie jar and not understanding why a visitor found it offensive. Lastly, My child was not served lunch one day and went the entire day with only a snack. When questioned, the teacher blamed my son for "not speaking up." He later told me he was too embarrassed to ask because the teacher had been threatening the class all week that they "wouldn't get pizza" if they didn't behave. Using food as a bargaining chip or threat is cruel. Lack of Accountability: When I informed the Principal we were leaving, there was no concern for my childs well-being or the reasons for our departure. The immediate response was that "per the handbook, tuition is still due for two months." It became clear that the administration and faculty --which is heavily insulated by family ties--is not at all equipped to handle modern social dynamics or provide a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. Issues are swept under the rug rather than addressed with the transparency and growth one would expect from an educational institution.

This school pours love into their students and treats my kids like one of their own. The lessons…read morethey instill in our kids complement what we teach at home. RPA is like homeschooling on steroids. The kids get a concentrated education, learn more than they ever would in public school and are free from distractions and bad behavior. One of the reasons we didn't want our kids going to public school is the lack of parental accountability for children's discipline and behavior. I love that RPA recognizes kids have bad days but does not tolerate ongoing discipline issues that distract from the classroom and influence other kids to behave the same way. The parents have built a unique community and often spend time together on the playground after school while the kids play. It is Little House on the Prarie meets modern-day San Antonio.

Horrible Office Staff, my daughter was doing half days (3 days a week) She never had a permanent…read moreteacher since they can't keep staff, never got a "cubby" and they also switched her classrooms due to overcrowding. Jeanette the "director" is hardly ever in her office or there in general. I withdrew her due to them never communicating I was behind a week of payment because she did not attend after she got sick after having her there 1 week. This was my first time putting my child in any type of child care since she had been born and this was a terrible experience. I thought that because I paid out of pocket that I can trust that these people actually cared about the well being of children and not just money but this is far from the truth. The office staff is always lounging eating by the front while the teachers seem to be busting their butts in the classroom. The director never even called me to explain or even apologize on the lack of communication based on THEIR part. They make you do a $300 enrollment/app/ and supplies when you first enroll. Again my daughter never even got a cubby and they were unprepared for her the first day we took her. Don't give this place your money invest it somewhere they actually care. Do not let the splash pad fool you.

I cannot say enough great things about this place. Not only are the staff and teachers fantastic,…read morebut you can tell that they really care about your child. My son has blossomed into such a sweet and smart child and we owe a lot of his growth to the amazing people at Pinnacle.

We absolutely love kid strong Alamo ranch! Our 2 1/2 year old son attends class once a week and…read morelooks forward to it every week. His coaches are always so enthusiastic, encouraging, fun, and friendly! My son has grown so much in his confidence, determination, strategizing, and socializing. Each class is unique which is great because it's always a new challenge for the kids. We love the award ceremony after every class, every kid looks forward to it and cheer the other kids on! We get daily updates in pictures on the kid strong parent app which is awesome. Our older child wants to come to class here too after watching how much fun her little brother has. These classes are definitely worth the price we pay.

Great place for active kids. However not a facility or program for kids in the spectrum. We have a…read morechild that lost interest 3 months into the 6 month package. Due to his disability he lost interest in attending. We had 3 months charges for time he did not use. The facility and general manager will not make an exception for our child nor cancel the charges. I would not recommend facility that does not take in consideration of those with disabilities.