I wish i could give this place a zero. Years ago when i was only 8, my parents took me here because…read morethey had work and couldn't supervise me. The staff seemed very kind and welcoming, but after my father and mother left, I realized that the caretakers were SNAKES. They screamed and yelled at me just for being there, starved us, and trapped us outside in the 105 degree summer heat. I had to go repeatedly for weeks on end, and all i had to eat for lunch there was a chicken tumor sandwich and 2 goldfish crackers. (This is not a satire.) I don't know how much my parents paid for me to go here, but it sure as hell wasn't worth a penny!!!

Children's Park is the place you've been looking for. I…read moretruly cannot say enough good things about the amazing staff here. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with smiles and warm energy. Mrs. Kristy and Mrs. Lindsey at the front desk start our mornings off right with a cheerful "Good Morning!" that sets the tone for the day. Mrs. Natasha is incredibly soft-spoken, kind, and wonderfully communicative--her calm presence is so reassuring. We enrolled our son last school year, and he absolutely loves it. He runs into the building every morning full of excitement and comes home happy and full of stories. He gets to do fun projects during the school year, and now that he's in summer camp, he's going on awesome field trips that he truly enjoys. After having more than my fair share of bad experiences with childcare in the past--some of which left me with a bit of PTSD--I can confidently say that Children's Park has given me peace of mind. I know they're watching over my little guy, keeping him safe, and helping him grow into his best self. If you're looking for a daycare where your child is truly cared for and you can feel confident and comfortable every time you drop them off, Children's Park is the place to be.

Very disappointing experience to say the least. We had signed our son up about a month ago at…read moreChildren's Lighthouse of Rockwall and there have been nothing but issues daily. We had arrived for our sons first day, they did not know who we were or where he was supposed to be. We were walked around for 10 minutes from room to room until she figured it out. The lady continued to say "we have just signed up so many children lately, hard to keep track of everyone" When we did finally meet his "teacher" for the day it was a very cold experience. No comfort for the child and not welcoming what so ever. We had hoped this was an off day and spoke with their director Rebecca the following day. We were told this is not the normal and apologized and informed us it will get better, they continue to praise and announce that they continue adding more children yet the current children are still not properly cared for. Not enough staff in the rooms, when we show up for drop off there are typically kids wrestling, kids in corners crying and all around it looks like one big mess. The teacher is usually with 20+ kids and it is not enough. Immediately after discussing our issues, it seemed to be a touch better for a couple days as there was a new teacher and she was a lot better. But that did not last long and she was transferred and he got another even colder teacher. Everyday we arrive it's a new teacher, chaos, no consistency, no compassion or caring. When you enter the classroom, the teachers barely even look at you. They really do need to dive deep into their hiring practice. Upon visiting before signup, they spoke a big game and the facilities were all clean, we were excited to the fact our child would be learning while there - this was not the case. He was just recently at Bright Horizons in Plano but we wanted to get him closer. We have never had an experience quite like this and honestly hope no other families have to go through the same experience. We have removed him from Children's Lighthouse and got him immediately into a much better facility.

Used to work here, lasted less than 2 weeks. Glad I got out after reading other parents reviews…read moreabout this crappy place. ZERO communication between staff & employees, questions/concerns/suggestions just float in the air. Don't offer REAL in person training, leave you to figure it out & fend for yourself. This place is not worth anybody's time or money whether you're a parent or seeking employment.

I absolutely love Whistle Stop Station in Rowlett. My daughter had the best experience with her…read moreteachers, and you could tell that each of her teachers truly cared about her! We moved to Forney, and switched my daughter to By the Barnyard Gate in Forney (owned by the same family). I wish I could say that I love Barnyard as much as I did Whistlestop! So many of the staff and teachers at Barnyard just don't seem to care or want to be there. I NEVER get updates about my child's day at Barnyard, but I got them daily at Whistlestop! Everyone took the time at Whistlestop to get to know me, my family, and my daughter at Whistlestop. Now, at Barnyard...I'm fairly certain no one except my daughter's actual teachers know either of us. In fact, every time someone different has been to pick her up (i.e, my Mom, Dad, mother in law, etc...) no one has bothered to ask them for any information. Thankfully, they are people that were on the list...but what if they weren't?! Needless to say, I wish we could go back to Whistlestop in Rowlett. (We'll be taking my daughter out of Barnyard very soon!) Whistlestop Station in Rowlett is a Phenomenal School!

So my daughter started at Pillars this Monday June 1st. Her 2nd day there which was Tuesday June…read more2nd, I sent my father up there to check on her around lunch time because she had listed off a few reasons for why she didn't have a good first day there. After my father got there and spoke to my daughter, he called me and told me that a little boy had punched my daughter before they went outside to play, and then while they were outside playing the same little boy kept teasing her and chasing her and also kicked her water bottle across the playground. I was surprised to hear this because I hadn't recieved a single call from anyone at Pillars about any of this happening. So I called up there and asked to speak to someone that was aware of what had happened, and after being on hold for 5 mins a lady got on the phone and told me she qould have to call me back and before I could say anything she hung up. About 5 mins later they called back, so again I asked to soeak to someone that was dealing with my daughter being punched, teased, and her water bottle being kicked around the playground and the lady said that she had talked to my daughter's teacher and they all were aware of what took place. So I asked her why I wasn't notified about any of this happening, and her response was " we normally only notify parents of a situation if the child gets hurt"... So I asked her how would she know how bad it hurt my daughter when the little boy punched her. After she realized how stupid she sounded, she then said "oh I misspoke, I meant to say that we normally only notify parents about a situation if the child is bleeding or gets bruised"... I dont know which statement was worse, but they are both bad, and most importantly wrong. I told her that just because my daughter was not bleeding, or whether she had a bruise or not, that none of that matters and they should have called me to inform me in at least a reasonable amount of time. But according to both of her answers, I highly doubt I would've ever gotten a call from them to notify me that a boy had punched my daughter, teased her, chased her, and kicked her water bottle across the playground. At this point I was frustrated, and honestly wasn't going to keep my daughter around "adults" that were this out of touch with reality, and around people that clearly didn't really seem to care. So I told her that my daughter would not be returning ever, and then she started to get an attitude with me and then she hung up on me. So to all of the parents out there considering leaving their child under the care and supervision of The Pillars Christian Learning Center, I would advise you to seek care elsewhere if your child's safety is important to you. This all happened within 2 days of being enrolled there, I can only imagine all of the negative things that would've continued to happen if I left my daughter at that poor excuse of a Christian daycare. I would trust my dog to look after my child before I would ever trust anyone at The Pillars Christian Learning Center.

We love brandy the director and all the teachers at barnyard. My kids loved their time at barnyard,…read morelearned so much about God (my daughter loves worship time, so sweet to see her come home and lift her hands in worship and love to pray). This daycare was highly recommended by friends and we were on the waitlist for quite a few months before we got in but it was worth the wait. It was also super affordable compared to other daycares. The only reason we left was due to distance, wish we could move it closer to our new home.

Barnyard was a saving grace for our 2 girls. We had a ruff experience with another day care and…read morewhere urgent to find another. Barnyard was recommended by a neighbor so we checked it out. At face value you walk in and the school is full of character. No boring white walls. I mean there's a model train going around the ceiling by. Play grounds are well kept and there's even a splash pad. While this is not a Montessori school our girls have not only received a great education, the arts and craft creativity projects are endless. I will say this school is based in core Christianity beliefs so if that if that is an issue for you, this may not be your place. I can say nothing our girls have learned or repeated is offensive in anyway. Admin and staff- we have seen some turn over but have never had an issue with new teachers. Health and safety- the school is very good at communicating Health/ safety issues ( black outs, weather impacts , etc). They also routinely perform monthly evacuation and situational awareness. So bottom line no school or daycare will ever measure up to a parents expectations of care for their kids... but while there maybe some bumps here and there I still believe the staff at this school deserve endless margaritas and metals everyday of the week!

They are organized, professional and courteous! Great Teachers! And Staff! The place is clean too!read more

My 2 kiddos grew up at Whistlestop station (Hickox)!!! We love the family at WSS- they are all the…read morethings any parent would look for in a day care. The staff are helpful, attentive, and they have so much love to give to our little ones. My two littles started at 9 mos / 1 year and they're now 5 and 3 y/o. My 5 year old graduated the Pre K program but uses the after school bus rider program and gets picked up at WSS with his sister - another AWESOME perk that WSS offers! We love our family at WSS Hickox!

Phenomenal daycare facility! Above and beyond the things that I can ask, think, or imagine for my…read moreinfants well-being. Beyond happy with my experience with this learning academy, so much so, that I am letting family and friends know about this facility to transfer their kiddos here. Will be having my business for years to come.

The only place I feel comfortable leaving my little ones while I work. The owners are very…read moreunderstanding and work with parents 150%

My son attended Woodbridge for the past 2 years. I enrolled him right before he turned two. This…read morewas the first school he attended. As a first time Mom, I did a lot of research on local schools and narrowed it down to 4 schools I wanted to tour. Miss Priscilla, Woodbridge Executive Director, gave me the tour at Woodbridge and there was no question afterwards on where I wanted my son to attend. I point this out because while I toured other schools that appeared to have good programs, I did not meet anyone like Miss Priscilla. She was kind, energetic, and made me feel like my son would be safe. Miss Becky is their Program Director and she is equally amazing. She was always there to help no matter what question I had. I ended up transferring my son to another school last month, so he can learn Spanish. It was not an easy decision to pull him out of Woodbridge. In addition to Miss Priscilla and Miss Becky, there are so many special teachers who made me feel like they really did care about my son. I could not have asked for a better school or experience for my family. I highly recommend Woodbridge!

I love all of the staff at Woodbridge. We have three kids at Woodbridge right now, and the staff…read moretakes an interest in each of them. I am amazed at the things my son is learning.

Love this place, they we're the first to transition my daughter from in home care and a great…read morechoice to do so. Having staff from my old high school nearby made me feel comfortable knowing there would be good guidance and discipline. This place can be stricter than most but learned to appreciate it as the kids are more ready for Elementary than other places can prepare them. The owners truly love their kids and try to incorporate all kinds of fun activities to make things have a different appeal. It definitely is an older place but I prefer that knowing it's been around a while and has good standing with the community. Of course could use some renovations especially in the bathroom areas but budget can only allow for so much! Would send another child here if I had to!

My son was enrolled with them for online classes.Their customer service sucks, returned policy is…read morefake. Hard to get money back from them. fake promises