I am beyond pleased with Stepping Stone School! My daughter has attended since she was just six…read moreweeks old and is now two years old, and it truly speaks volumes that the majority of her teachers from earlier classrooms are still there. Every morning when we walk in, my daughter is greeted with so much love from Miss Emily. They even talk about Miss Emily's four cats, which always brings a smile to my daughter's face and makes her feel so comfortable and connected. Throughout the day, Mrs. Chelsie often stops by her classroom to visit, take pictures, and share updates with me, which means so much. As a single mom and a natural worrier, having that consistent communication gives me such peace of mind. I genuinely have no worries when my daughter is at Stepping Stone. They truly treat us like family with daily updates, check-ins, and even phone calls when my daughter misses a day to make sure everything is okay. At Stepping Stone, my child is never forgotten and is always well cared for by every teacher she encounters. Mrs. Melissa has also left a lasting impression on my baby girl. Even after transitioning classrooms, she continues to check in on her, making sure she's doing well and thriving. I am incredibly grateful for the love, care, and dedication shown to my daughter and our family. Stepping Stone School is truly a special place.

If I could give fewer than one star, I would. This review reflects my personal experience as a…read morelongtime parent at this daycare and my opinion after several years of repeated concerns about safety, supervision, and communication. In my experience, supervision has often seemed inconsistent, and I have personally felt uneasy about how safety situations were handled. On one occasion, my child managed to leave the classroom area unnoticed, which was extremely upsetting. While staff responded once they were aware, I was left feeling that better safeguards were needed. During another incident a few years ago, I witnessed a staff disagreement that happened in front of families. It was very uncomfortable and left me questioning how well the administration manages staff and parent communication. In my opinion, classrooms often appear overcrowded and understaffed. I've observed one teacher overseeing a large group of children, and I've heard staff express frustration about not having enough help. Because of this, I've felt that my children weren't receiving the attention or care I would expect, especially given the cost of tuition. My younger child often came home needing a diaper change after long days, which made me concerned about how often he was being checked. Despite bringing this up with leadership multiple times, I didn't notice improvement. On another occasion, he was hurt while playing, and I felt that the follow-up communication could have been handled more carefully. I've also noticed several facility issues -- such as unlocked windows and peeling paint -- that made me uneasy. When I mentioned these to the director, I didn't feel confident that they were promptly addressed. Over the past year, I've been contacted by licensing agencies and have also reached out to the corporate office myself because I felt local leadership was not resolving issues effectively. In my opinion, the facility's priorities seem to focus more on image and parent reviews than on meaningful changes to support children and teachers. I was even asked to post a positive review, which made me uncomfortable given my experience. For a program that is among the most expensive in the area, I expected a safe, nurturing, and well-managed environment. Unfortunately, my personal experience has been the opposite -- disorganized classrooms, inconsistent supervision, and leadership that feels overwhelmed. Parents considering this center should, in my opinion, visit in person, ask questions about safety procedures and staffing, and make an informed decision based on what they see and feel comfortable with. I wish I had done the same much sooner.

We first met Ms. Nazneen, Ms. Rania, Ms. Wendi and Ms. Salwa (just a few to name) back in 2017 when…read morewe transitioned our first son to SWLC. We quickly fell in love with everyone there, as it was so easy to see the love and passion they have for children. It was a bittersweet ending when our last experiences were during Covid, as our son transitioned to Kindergarten. With all of the unknown and drive-by drop offs, the staff continued to make all things wonderful and happy for the kiddos. Even the drive-by graduation was so meaningful. Fast forward eight years and our newest addition has entered the world. When I heard that SWLC had added an infant room, I was immediately there to sign us up. And who all do I see when I go? The same Ms. Nazneen, Ms. Rania, Ms. Wendi and Ms. Salwa that I had after all those years! That alone speaks volumes about a daycare facility and not once have I questioned putting this son there. They are a true blessing, along with all other staff who have made us feel so welcome this time around! We are beyond blessed to be back for a second lap at Southwood Learning Center and look forward to continuing current relationships and developing new ones with all the staff and families.

Always blown away at how loved my children are at this school and how much they learn!read more

I've had two kiddos attend this school and I cannot sing their praises enough! My oldest went into…read morekindergarten and exceeded the expectations for that level of education. I really feel that the experience has helped both of my children reach their potential.

Amazing teachers and environment! They really take care and care for my child. They go above and…read morebeyond for what his needs. It's the only place I trust with my son.

We cannot, in good conscience, recommend this facility and we regret not paying attention to the…read morereview provided by Abby Hartzier. We disclosed upfront that our son needed assistance with feeding. Yet during our enrollment, he was not adequately fed. He frequently became ill and we often kept him home. We paid full tuition and did not seek refunds for those absences, assuming he was still acclimating. After five months, we paused for a summer break. He looked healthier, so we decided to try again. Tuition for the return month had already been charged. On his first day back, we were called to pick him up because he would not eat. We concluded that continuing was not in his best interest and that we were wasting money. We shared our concerns and our decision to withdraw with the director, Ms. Tammy, who encouraged us to contact the owner, Stephanie. Despite calls, emails, and text, we received no response. When we asked about a refund, Ms. Melody told us at the owner's direction that no refund would be issued. When I collected our son's belongings, I spoke with Ms. Melody again and restated our experience; she later informed that the owner would only refund our deposit, not the tuition. The lack of communication and refusal to engage left us feeling that payment took precedence over our child's well-being. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend this place.

We love Peas in a pod Learning Center! The teachers are caring, patient, and truly treat the…read morechildren like their own. My child has learned so much since starting here -- from social skills to early learning activities. The communication with parents is great, and I always feel confident knowing my child is in good hands. Highly recommend!

My grand children have been going there for over 3 years: one for Day care and one for after…read moreschool. They both love it. Staff seem caring and attentive. As for languages, staff are primarily Spanish speaking, but fluent in English; I don't see much Chinese language education, but they may have staff who are fluent in mandarin. The academy provides a bus to pick kids up from their schools for the after school program, which makes it very convenient. My older grand son takes the bus in the afternoon and spends the next 2-3 hours at MLA playing, eating a snack, and most importantly doing homework. He is now in 4th grade and he gets virtual all his homework done there. I would definitely recommend this place.

This preschool is amazing! The director and entire staff are so nurturing and attentive to the…read morekids. My son gets a big hug everyday at drop-off and pick-up and has NEVER cried when I've dropped him off. For me, that's a huge sign of a positive environment. We've been through several daycare/preschools and have always felt the staff was just "punching the clock". At MA, the staff seems to genuinely love children AND coming to work everyday! I did a lot of research before moving to CS, and this was the only preschool in town that taught English, Spanish and Mandarin! My 2nd grader also does after-school here and they have a tutor to help with Spanish and Mandarin homework too. Also, they send daily pics of your kiddo, which I absolutely love.

Avoid putting your child in any daycare because he/she is the parent's primary responsibility and…read moreneeds your love and care. Most daycare are run to maximize profits like any business so unquantifiables like care take a dive Village drive kindercare in particular houses lot of kids in a small area and they happen to pass germs and diseases all the time. Imagine 20 adults in a 8 feet x 8 feet area- how uncomfortable would that be if you were one of those adults. Kids are more active and move around a lot more so that kind of area is too small. The space comment doesn't just apply to this daycare but to any daycare in this price range, when run at its full government approved capacity. We need to be talking to our representatives. Additionally, in every daycare, the regular teachers are relieved by part-time workers. They may not be all that motivated and not very caring. They are the ones you meet, when you pick up your kid. So any questions about your kids day are only answered by a vague yes or a well rehearsed great. If you probe a little, you discover the shallowness of their answers. Sometimes they say that they will relay your concern to the main teacher and you never hear back. Parents are too busy and tired after work to follow up. This is generally how most daycares function. The director here is always pleasant to talk to and so are most of the teachers. The have large playgrounds that seem safe. Their food quality seems to be ok.

This is a good school. I thought they were a bit pricier than others. What i don't like here is the…read moreteachers get tired midway, there is sometimes severe lackluster attitude however they still do their jobs well (that's why the 3 stars).. Secondly all trained teachers take off at 3pm and children are monitored by hourly employees after...these hourly employees may or may not give a damn to overall development of the baby.

my daughter Lena has been going here for almost 2 years now and she absolutely loves it. she loves…read moreher teacher and the rest of the staff and really looks forward to the structured curriculum that they offer. I love the hours that they have and the fact that they do breakfast snack and lunch along with nap times. I highly recommend them to anyone and everyone I know who has kids at the right age.

Kiddie Castle has been owned by the same family, the Hyder's, for over 20 years. They are good…read morepeople who genuinely care about children. They are continuously improving the center. The center has a very pleasant atmosphere with playgrounds on the facility that have lots of trees. The three and four year old wing is being completely renovated. The director has a very pleasant and professional disposition and the teachers are always friendly and interacting with the children. My daughter absolutely loves to go there. It seems like she fit-right-in! They provide breakfast and lunch and are on the food program. They have a curriculum schedule for each age group so as to provide age appropriate activities. They are bilingual as well. I would highly recommend Kiddie Castle to anyone that needs a good daycare.

My son went to BBPS from the time he was 20 months until age 5. He fell in love with all of his…read moreteachers and the director, as did I. There's little turnover so you know who you leave your child with every time. It's always clean and safe. It's protected by a code/locked front door and the cameras are great! I can check in on my little man at anytime.

Both of my sons went to BBPS and we loved it. The teachers were amazing and Carrie the owner truly…read moreloves the kids. Several months after we started BBPS I got a call that my son had a fever and when I arrived at the school to pick him up my little boy was laying on a nap mat in Carries office and she was laying down beside him rubbing his back. I always trusted that they were in a safe and loving environment and they really do learn so many things during the day. You can also login and check the cameras to see what they're doing throughout the day. I highly recommend BBPS to anyone looking into childcare in the Bryan/College Station area.