We have had a wonderful experience with Rising Stars. Low teacher turnover, very caring staff and a…read morewonderful group of kids. My daughter was beyond prepared for kindergarten! My son has found a wonderful group of friends and we have built community with other parents. We consider the staff to be like family and partners in raising our children.

I am so glad we enrolled our son here. The experience we had with Rising Stars was exceptional. The…read moreteachers are so caring a sweet. My son was happy to go to school every morning and we were sad to leave. They send out a detailed schedule for the week with planned activities and learning objectives. They host holiday themed events in class and have small class sizes.

My daughter loves going to school here. She started the year with extreme separation anxiety and…read morequickly adjusted into the High Hopes environment! I feel confident and safe leaving her knowing she will be loved, enriched, and well-taken care of by all of the staff and teachers. They grow to know the students very well and their love of what they do shines through each school day and beyond! We love this school and are happy to call Highpoint Fellowship our church home as well. It amazes me what she's learning there sometimes! Can't say enough good things about this program!

We have never used the preschool or afterschool but both of my kids have played sports there - both…read morewhen it was Dr John's and as High Hopes. Both times have dealt with friendly people who are about the kids having fun, not really competitive. Its been a good place for my kids to try out new sports - with good instruction and a safe place to learn. We've tried tball, basketball and volleyball.

Primrose of Cedar Park West is a fantastic preschool for our little one. As places started to…read moreopen, we had to get our 2 y/o out of the house, actively learning and socializing. That was the bar. Primrose far exceeds that bar. Our child can count up to 20, sings her ABCs, improved speech, improved social skills, improved decision making, improved listening skills and cognitive skills - she is a fearless learner! I credit a huge part of that to Primrose staff, teachers and learning plans. Our baby is excited to go to school to see her friends, play and spend time with her favorite teacher Mrs. Shelby. When we drop her off there is no worry or concern - she is in great hands. Fully recommend Primrose for all Cedar Park parents considering preschool. I can't say enough.

They take really good care of children and respect everyones needs, while caring for all the…read morechildren and making sure they are all taken care of.

My daughter has been at ACA for over two years and will be graduating and heading to Kindergarten…read morethis fall. We are sad to be leaving the school but so thankful for the teachers, staff and administration for giving her and us a wonderful experience while she's been enrolled there. Her growth while attending ACA has been remarkable, with her language (Spanish and English bilingual class), math, reading, and independent life skills being way above average. We give so much credit to the amazing teachers she has worked with in both pre-K classes she has been in...truly wonderful people who are not just educators but curators of the kids' minds and social/emotional wellbeing. If you are looking for a welcoming and loving Montessori environment to enrich your child's early education, I could not recommend ACA more!

Our daughter has been enrolled at ACA for about six months now and here is our experience. We moved…read moreto Texas from California and first enrolled her in another montessori school. We noticed after a few months that the teachers there were stretched thin and would ask us to teach her to sit still during circle time at home. We felt that wasn't in line with what we read Montessori is about (individualized care) so we began looking for another school. When we found ACA, i read through their About Us and noticed they deliberately overstaff in order to prevent teacher burnout, keep teachers happy and energized, which will in turn trickle down to how the children are cared for. I thought this was super wise and loving so we decided to go in for a tour. We met Estella, one of the owners of the school, and she shared their philosophy and showed us the grounds. I immediately felt her energy was starkly different from the energy of our prior school. I also asked if the teachers are actually montessori certified, which i found wasn't true for our previous school. she was happy to confirm they are indeed Montessori certified and go through rigorous and regular trainings to maintain/obtain/enrich their certifications. (note to parents out there, most montessori schools in austin are "montessori inspired", not montessori certified. basically BS. we've had a chance to meet and develop a relationship with owners Sam and Estella, Ms. Hong, Ms. Sara, Mrs. Gupta, and other teachers and staff of the school. And With every single one of them, there is genuine love, honesty, and long-term thinking. This is school is love and people first, profit second. they are reasonably priced as well. and if you're looking for a daycare for your child where your child will be safe, loved, and enriched, I cannot recommend this school enough. Not just because the other schools around Austin suck (which is generally true), but mainly because the folks at ACA actually care and come from love.

We've been part of Sapientia Montessori for several years now. One of our kids went through the…read moreentire elementary program, and the other has been here since preschool and is currently in elementary--and I genuinely couldn't be more grateful for the experience. What makes this school stand out is the personal care and attention every child receives. It's not just about academics (which are strong), but about helping kids grow into confident, kind, and thoughtful individuals. At the center of it all is Ms. Kalika, the principal. She doesn't just lead--she sets the culture of the school in a very real and hands-on way. Her presence, values, and commitment to each child show up in everything the school does. One of the things we've especially appreciated is their participation in the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) program. It gives kids a unique level of exposure and global perspective at such a young age--something we found incredibly valuable and rare. Sapientia has played a big role in shaping our kids--not just academically, but in who they're becoming as people. If you're looking for a school where your child will be truly seen, challenged, and supported every step of the way, I'd highly recommend Sapientia Montessori.

We learned of Sapientia while waiting to move off the waiting list from a Montessori school in…read moreAustin. We wanted a solution for childcare for our toddler twins at that point, and we'd observed some of our friends' children exit their early years in Montessori with the calm confidence we wanted for our kiddos. At Sapienta, our girls were welcomed with kind hearts. The guides (teachers) provided the resources to not only build a foundation for learning but a love for it as well. This fostered our girls' ability to read by age four. Their enjoyment of books grew exponentially over the next 10+ years, helping place them in the gifted program. Their achievements weren't limited to language arts. They excelled in every subject as they transferred to public education for middle school. The nine years they spent at Sapientia Montessori--three of them with the school director as lead teacher in the elementary class--gave them a springboard into academic achievement. Today, that investment in their Montessori education has resulted in grades, test scores, and critical thinking that are getting them accepted into the country's top engineering and aeronautical programs. We eventually made it off the wait list for that Austin school, but we chose to stay at Sapientia for the community and dedication to a child-centered approach to learning. If we had it to do again, we wouldn't change a thing.

This school has been a great place for our kid. The teachers are warm, attentive, and always fully…read moreimmersed with the kids. They have a ton of on-campus extracurriculars as well to keep your child engaged. Any problematic behavior by kids is dealt with in a timely and fair manner. Communication is open, thorough, and prompt. To top it all off, the front desk folks are an absolute delight.

UPDATE (July 9, 2025): The incident happened May 7, 2025,…read moreunder the current owners who took over on Dec 31, 2024. In their reply, they referenced "previous ownership" -- THIS IMPLIES THEY ARE DISTANCING THEMSELVES FROM THE INCIDENT AND SUGGESTING IT OCCURRED BEFORE THEY TOOK OVER, which is completely false and misleading. so as of july 9,2025 there is another "new owner"?? --------- We've been with Primrose School at Vista Ridge for nearly two years with no prior issues. We always paid on time, had a good relationship with staff, and trusted them with our son's care. Unfortunately, that trust was completely broken by how they handled repeated biting incidents -- especially the most recent one. Over the past few months, my son was bitten multiple times. We accepted the incident reports and moved on, thinking these things happen. But every time I asked my son who bit him, it was always the same child. On May 6, my son did not attend school because he had a fever over the weekend and was still recovering. He returned on May 7, and that same day, he came home with a bite on his face, just under his eye. As a parent, that's terrifying. You don't get a bite like that unless a child grabs and restrains another -- this wasn't a minor mark, and it wasn't something that should ever happen under proper supervision. And yet, the child who bit him was allowed back in class the very next day like nothing happened. All I received was a vague checkbox-style report with no narrative, no real explanation, and no documentation of what steps were taken. When I told staff on May 8 that I didn't want the same child seated near my son, I was ignored. The very next day, I saw photos showing them seated right next to each other again. To make matters worse, the school's solution was to offer to transfer my son -- the victim -- to another class not even his age group, away from his friends. When I asked why the other child wasn't moved, I was told the other parents were "willing to work with the behavioral plan," while I was the one complaining -- so my child was the one they offered to relocate. I guess you can truly measure a childcare center not by how smoothly things go on a good day, but by how they handle a serious situation -- and whether they stand up for the child who was harmed. In this case, they failed completely. Since then, I've toured several other daycares in the area. Most charge around $305 per week, including meals. We were paying $370 per week at Primrose. I realize we were being overcharged for substandard supervision and no accountability. Parents, please be warned. If something goes wrong here, don't expect transparency, accountability, or any effort to truly protect your child.

We have had our son here for the last few months since turning 18 months old. He is thriving here…read more All of the teachers there are super welcoming and great with our son. It is full Spanish immersion which is one of the main reasons we chose AV but the incredible outdoor space and the care the teachers put into the children is what made us choose and ultimately is the reason we will be choosing to keep our son here for foreseeable future!

Old establishment. When they mention that they provide snack, think of it as shaved ice or 3 Graham…read morecookies. They don't allow kids to drink water in the afternoon to avoid inside traffic to the restrooms. The place is gross and teachers never wash their hands. Wonder how children are sick most of the time? The poor hygiene says it all. The outside is very unsafe and when children fall or get hurt, the parents rarely get informed to avoid complaints. Visit the school during the lunch and nap time! It doesn't matter the weather conditions, they will eat outside. Everything is outside! Even diaper changing with the unsanitary conditions. Dirty dirty dirty

All 3 of my children LOVE Adventure Kids Playcare and so do I! The owner and staff are wonderful…read moreand so good with the kids. My kids always look forward to going EVERY TIME! I HIGHLY recommend this location.

So far we've had nothing but great experiences here. I feel like they treat my daughter well (or…read moreshe'd tell me. She doesn't hold back lol). She's always so happy when I come in to get her and tells them all "bye bye I see you tomorrow!" I really appreciate how great they are with the kids any time I've been in there. I'm grateful to have them as an option to help with my little lady. So glad I found this place. Also the cost is sooo fair. Highly recommend!

TL;DR The staff is incredibly nice and seems to know every parent and child by name which is no…read moresmall thing. The staff goes above and beyond when you need it, there's a constant positive energy in the place which is very welcoming... Not just to the kids and parents but between staff. The facilities are big and clean. Happy we could send our kids here. We had a gap in childcare and needed to get our son into something quickly (his was 16 months at the time). We wanted a Montessori program but those are tough to get into in Austin. Jenny made it work so that we could get into the babies class with our son and was very clear and professional about how she could not promise he would be able to go past 18 months into Toddler class because there were others in line. But, they made room for him over the next 2 months as they renovated and shuffled classes around, now he can stay at this great school we only thought we'd be guests at. It wouldn't have happened if not for the wonderfully positive attitude the staff here has, their attitude toward providing the best experience for you and your kid in sometimes a stressful situation, whether rushing in the morning or during a fussy day for your child. Would be happy to recommend Guidepost and the staff and teachers!

Both of my children have been going to Guidepost Brushy Creek for 2 years. I could not be happier…read moreabout our school. They are so independent and learning so much there.

Our daughter went here for 4 years and it was the best experience! The staff is wonderful and there…read morewas very little turn over. Most of the teachers and directors were there from the day she started. She loved going to school and came out more than prepared for Kinder. She made friends, learned to be independent and you can tell that the teachers and directors really love what they do. I would give a million stars if I could!

I would give Young Minds Montessori 10 stars if I could. Our daughter has attended for 2 years now…read moreand we have been thoroughly impressed with both the Toddler classes and Primary classes. Everyone is so welcoming and they truly truly care about each child as an individual and supporting them across all domains (intellectual, social, emotional, etc). They have the best office staff/program directors/owner who are all so involved with the kids on a daily basis and make you feel like family :) Without fail, my daughter is always so happy after spending a day at her school. They make great effort to provide a variety of extracurricular opportunities for the students which is so helpful for the kids to do their extracurricular lessons during the school day. I'm so grateful we found Young Minds to lay the foundation for our kids' early learning experiences. As a fellow educator, I can confidently say we hit the jackpot with Young Minds