We've been taking our son here for 5 months now and couldn't be happier! It was like a night and…read moreday difference from the last daycare we were at as far as the quality of attention our son receives from not only his teachers but the staff as well. We absolutely LOVE his teachers, Ms. Hailey and Ms. Storm, and the way they love on my little guy. They pay attention to the little things and it's a blessing to not have to sit at work and worry if your kid is in good hands. My son started here when he was 13 months and then we moved to the Kid Ranch's San Marcos location when he was 18 months. I love how clean they keep the building and the classrooms, how they pray with my child before meals, the artwork they do each day and best of all the app they use to keep us parents in the communication loop. It makes my day to get a picture of my son over the app during my work day, watching him play during splash days. The teachers here are happy and strong role models for the kids. The administrative staff is always available for questions from me and my husband, both at drop off and pick up. We're going to deeply miss the Kyle location as we move to San Marcos but we're confident that whatever the future holds for Kid Ranch in Kyle, it will be a good one.

I was told by the director's assistant that one of the school aged girls went up to one of her…read moreclassmates, wrapped her blanket around the classmate's neck and squeezed it as right as possible until the classmate's face turned purple. Worst part was that the directing assistant only told the parent about this in passing. The child should have been removed from the daycare but when the director herself was addressing the notion of this child being removed from the daycare, I was told that she would have no where to go. While the gentle, loving gesture of not removing the child was a nice sentiment, a child keeping another child from breathing is DANGEROUS. THE CLASSMATE WAS NOT BREATHING. The problem was not addressed appropriately and that is why I would not suggest this daycare to anyone

We are so glad that we found ABCDee for our daughter. She is our first child and the experience of…read morehaving to find a place to send her after my maternity leave was very stressful. I toured multiple places around Austin, and none of them fit the bill. They were either too expensive for the "value" they provided, the location was unsafe, or the teachers seemed to not give two s**** about your child. When we toured ABCDee, both my partner and I left teary eyed, we felt such a huge relief feeling confident about where we were sending her everyday. Now, a year later and it wasn't a honeymoon phase. Every classroom, every teacher, all the staff (especially Ms. Maria - home cooked meals and snacks EVERYDAY), have exceeded our expectations. We had the sad thought today of "but what about when she has to go to elementary school", we don't want her to leave!!! Knowing that your child is loved and cared for when they can't be with you is a gift we would pay any price for. Alison and Connie run a great school. Thank you for all that you do!! We love y'all.

As a kindergarten teacher and years of being directly involved with daycares and schools, ABCDee is…read morethe best one I have ever been a part of. The owner, Alison, and director, Connie, are considerate and welcoming of families and their children. My family instantly fell in love with the community they have developed with the staff, kids and families. Every time I pickup my nephew all the teachers, the director and, the owner make me feel so welcomed while making pickup seamless and enjoyable. With as many kids enrolled at ABCDee it is a wonder that all the staff can name every single child! My nephew is always excited to go back the next day to see all the other kids and staff. If you have dealt with daycares before you know how difficult it can be to find one that you can trust, where the staff not only loves the kids but loves their jobs and truly cares for the families enrolled. I can't wait to have my own babies attend. I 100% recommend this facility to anyone! Thank you ABCDee for taking care of and loving my nephew so much, you will always hold a special place in my family's hearts.

We have loved the move to Sunshine Cottage from our previous daycare!…read more Our daughter is in Ms Lia's class and is so well-cared for -- she gets just the right amount of independence while still being able to socialize with other kids. We are so impressed by the updates we get (the app this school uses updates in real time instead of getting a report at the end of the day like our last place); it has made all the difference in our night routines knowing that she had a tough time taking a nap at 2 instead of figuring it out at home at 630. We also have enjoyed the extras that are at Sunshine Cottage -- huge playgrounds with age appropriate equipment, bikes/trikes to work on motor skills, dress up bins and play areas in the classroom, and (our latest exciting update) a dance class from an outside studio that is sooo affordable!

The poorest quality of care, curriculum, cleanliness and the owners lack of support for staff is…read moresad! These folks do not do trainings but they sign off anyway. These folks owner constantly changes staff hours to not pay them the time they work. The children are fed very unhealthy foods, no milk on their menu for over 3 years. The program does not adhere to state standards and is constantly reported and cited. I'd never recommend leaving children here of any age....EVER!

Mr terry is awesome my family and I love her she's been great!!! Our experience with her has been…read moreamazing and we couldn't be more grateful

On July 15, 2026 -- Between 10:30 and 10:50 AM, my wife and I were on a tour at Children's…read moreLighthouse of Kyle with our 19 month old. What we witnessed during that tour was extremely concerning, and I feel it's important to share. We were observing the 1-2 year old classroom through the window while our tour guide, Amber, explained how each room has cameras, two staff members at all times, and rovers who assist during breaks. During this explanation, I noticed a staff member named Kiara open the door to the 2 year old classroom while using the staff phone, looking down the hallway, and then closing the door again. Since our child will soon be moving into the 2 year old room, I asked if we could observe that classroom as well. As we looked in, I saw Kiara interacting with a little girl wearing an apron. I couldn't see exactly what she was doing, but I did see her pick the child up by her arms, not under the armpits. It looked uncomfortable enough that I asked Amber, "How do you pick up the children here?" She answered, "Under the armpits." Right as she said that, Kiara placed the same little girl into a chair at a table. The child was upset and resisting having her apron removed. Kiara then tried to push the chair toward the table. The child pushed back. Kiara forcefully pushed the chair again -- multiple times -- and at one point pushed her all the way into the table. The child pushed herself back out again, still upset, and Kiara walked away. Moments later, Kiara approached a little boy. Again, she picked him up by the arms. This time, when she set him down, he immediately began crying and holding his arm like he was hurt. My wife saw it, I saw it, and Amber saw it. I told Amber she needed to intervene and get Kiara away from that child immediately. She looked unsure of what to do. I insisted. She went inside and used the staff phone to call someone, but Kiara remained in the classroom for another three to four minutes next to the boy. During that time, two other staff members stepped out of nearby classrooms -- not because of the incident, but to discuss something unrelated. I told them what was happening, and they also looked unsure of how to respond. One appeared to be a rover. When Kiara finally left the classroom, I told Amber they needed to check the little boy's arm and possibly take pictures. When the coordinator arrived five minutes after Amber got off the classroom phone, they had the boy outside the classroom and were looking at his arm. I pointed out a red mark. Amber said he had eczema. The coordinator reminded us they cannot disclose information about any child, which is true, but the lack of urgency from the staff was alarming. As we were leaving, the coordinator said, "I guess you guys don't want to finish the tour then?" I told her the tour was over. My wife remained polite as we walked out, but I was upset -- not just by what we saw, but by how casually the staff responded. There was no urgency, no immediate concern for the child's safety, and no clear understanding of how to handle the situation. All of this happened while we were on a tour with our own 19 month old child. What was even more concerning is that after witnessing all of this, the coordinator never followed up with a phone call to ask what happened or to clarify the situation. Not even a simple check in. For an incident involving a child potentially being hurt, the complete lack of follow up speaks volumes about how seriously they take these matters Parents deserve to know that their children are being handled safely, gently, and professionally. What we witnessed today did not reflect that.

I love this daycare! My son has been going to Happy Hearts since he was 3 months old and now he is…read moreone year. Mari really cares about each kiddo and loves what she does. Mrs. Elena and all the other employees are sweet as can be and very attentive and caring. They love seeing my son everyday, and when we don't take him ask where he is and how much they missed the little guy. They speak to him in Spanish most of the day and he always is very happy when I go to pick him up. Highly recommend : ) Veronica B./Registered Dental Hygienist and Nutritionist

The staff is so friendly and they really work together to make sure the children are taken care of…read more It seems that all of the teachers know my daughter and love on her. They are open for long hours which is convenient for trying to balance school and work. The location is incredibly convenient with easy access from South Congress or I-35, Buda, South Austin, etc. They're flexible, recognizing and meeting specific needs of different personalities of the kids. For example on the mornings I have to drop off early for an early class, my daughter cries more, she's tired, and wants human contact. I often see one of the teachers pick her up to comfort her. My daughter is really learning so much there. I'm constantly amazed at how much she knows in terms of vocabulary, songs, motions, and she isn't even 2 yet. It means a lot to me that she is growing up hearing and learning to recognize English and Spanish as well. It seems they're always cooking something up when I get there and it smells great. I know my daughter is eating well there and everything is made with care. The owners even made a delicious brisket and sides from scratch for a Mother's Day luncheon. They're so thoughtful and help with the whole development of my child. I can't say enough good things about them.

We love Mama Melli's! Our son Luke has thrived being in their care. He actually calls it camp and…read moregets all of his toddler energy out while playing mostly outside. That's what made us fall in love with the location, the kids are able to get fresh air most of the day. The teachers are fantastic and have helped him so much with his speech. They have low turnover unlike many other daycares in the area so you get more of a relationship with the staff! There is drop in care offered as well and that has definitely saved us from time to time.

Mama mellis is a jewel among schools. If you are used to corporate daycares, this will be a very…read moredifferent experience. We love the focus on nature and play and our son was comfortable there from day 1. Melissa is a very active director/owner who is so welcoming and warm and made everything so easy.

Sandra, Kelsey and their team are the best! I have so enjoyed bringing music time to the little…read moreones! The atmosphere is so nurturing and the staff go above and beyond to make each child's experience here exceptional. We are so blessed to have Honey Bear in our community. Much thanks to Sandra and all!

Amazing staff and owners! They treat kids like kids and let them play! Not too rigid, but holds…read moreboundaries. My son is so much happier since going here!

You know you picked the right place when you pick up the kids and they are happy and excited to go…read moreback the next day! This was the first time our grandkids attended a day care, and HOLA made it very welcoming for them. They made good friends that they call their cousins! They enjoyed the summer camp and the activities! Our time is coming to an end but will be back next summer! Thank you HOLA and the great staff for making my grandkids feel like they were at home!

If you're looking for an amazing daycare to take care of your kiddos as their own, this is the…read moreplace. My daughter went there for the last 4 yrs. She's now in big girl school and she still talks about each and every one of them till this day. They're not just teaches or directors...they're family and they treat you like that. I will be forever grateful to everyone there