My 2.5-year old son loves his new school! We just moved to sugar land (Riverstone) and had the…read moredaunting task of having to choose a preschool (daunting because sugar land has so many great options). Despite it being new and unproven, we ultimately went with kiddie academy for a few reasons. First and foremost, the director Sarah is amazing. She has a strong vision for the school and is a perfectionist. So even though this is a franchise of a chain, I really felt like Sarah was going to put her stamp on it - everything from quality teacher recruitment and training to the school's chef/healthy menu to the curriculum adaptations. She has many years of early childhood education experience, great connections, and is ambitious. The leader of a school is paramount (and I found some questionable and disorganized leadership at the other schools I researched and visited). Sarah is sharp, responsive and easy to communicate with. The staff and students love her. The other big reason we went with this school (and believe me we researched about a dozen, from Montessori to Reggio Emilia) is because the facilities are fantastic. Big, beautiful, naturally sunlit classrooms with just enough brand new toys and supplies and books (without feeling cluttered or overwhelming). The outdoor play area is awesome, and they have future plans for a splash pad and soccer field. There's also enough room indoors for physical play when it's too hot or rainy to go outside. And the security system is top notch. I love the flexibility that this school gives parents - they offer infant education through pre-K (so our soon to be born daughter can join her big bro at the same school). Their extended hours are the default (6:30-6:30) though you can opt for fewer than 5 days/week if you prefer. They take very few holidays - which is key for working parents. And they use the latest technology (apps and live streaming TV) to keep parents in the know all day/week long. I love being able to see how my son is behaving, adjusting, eating, napping, playing, etc. The only big question mark I had was about really small classrooms (since the school is still new, opened early 2018) and an undeveloped community of parents, teachers, etc. I think that still remains to be seen, but my very social son has been very happy in his first week there. And I've loved my conversations with the teachers. They are warm, helpful and supportive. When I picked my son up yesterday he didn't want to leave. Excited to help this school develop and establish a strong presence in the sugar land area. Message me if you want to know more.

I absolutely recommend owner is such a great person, the teacher are welcoming and my daughter been…read moregoing here since she was two and they taught her so much . I highly recommend 10/10

We've had a wonderful experience at this daycare and are so grateful for the care our daughter has…read morereceived over the years. Ms. Mona and Ms. Cissy in the Infant class provided such loving and attentive care. In the Toddler class, Ms. Gabby and Ms. Grace were amazing in supporting her talking and communication development. Now in Pre-Primary, Ms. Saba has done a great job helping her transition smoothly into the new classroom while continuing to care for her so well. Thank you to all the teachers and staff for creating such a warm, supportive, and nurturing environment. We truly appreciate everything you do!

We've been at MRA for 4 years now and highly recommend it to anyone with you kids. The staff are…read moreall incredibly welcoming and friendly and truly have the kids best interest in mind. My youngest has had Ms. Gabby and Ms. Destinee - both wonderful teachers who genuinely love children. You can see the warmth radiate out of them. Their high energy paired with their patience and ability to teach young kids amaze me daily. My oldest recently came out of Ms. Peace (who is incredible!!) and is now in Ms. Lavanya's class, the care that both teachers provide my son have been immeasurable. Not only do they provide a safe space for all the kids, they take the time out to learn about each student. All while providing follows up to how my son is doing and informing me of his advancements. I know my kids are in good hands at MRA. Their curriculum is beyond what I could have imagined. They truly follow the Montessori and STEAM way.

These people are awesome! The helped me potty train my son and get him on a good schedule for nap…read moretime... My son went to a different day care in the area for a while and he used to come home with scratches and bite marks ( at the time I thought well he's a kid around their kids, I guess that's a normal thing) but after sending him here, I never had those issues... All the kids are mixed together and not serrated by age like the other day cares... I actually liked that a lot better because he learned how to act around smaller kids but he also advanced a lot quicker because he was playing with bigger kids so he learned how to talk faster. The ladies that work here are really nice and keep the place very clean and well maintained. If your looking for a daycare in this area, I would definitely recommend this place.

I started my son here when he was 3 and a half. He had a rough start because this was his first…read moreexperience away from mommy and daddy, but he quickly grew to love it! The staff at the front are knowledgeable and always greet us! The locked doors where you have to be buzzed in are great! It is always clean, and the kids get really good snacks and lunch. The people who work here are so kind and patient with kids, and I can tell they really love their kids and job! My only regret is not putting him in daycare sooner. He has learned so much! By the time he started pre k he knew his abc's and numbers and colors! He moved on to the 4 year old class with Mrs.Delores. She is such a caring and amazing teacher! I was sad when he turned 5 and moved to a different class, but his current teacher is just as great and he always has fun stories to tell me about his day. She is also helping him learn to finish his daily work. He would never finish just scribble. Ive seen so much improvement! I'm so proud of my big boy! I LOVE LOVE LOVE his teachers past and present! My other son started when he was 18 months. He is still having a hard time at drop offs, but when I check on my phone and see him on the cameras he is always playing and having fun. The amount of knowledge he has gained here in the first few months was great, but now it is amazing! He is 2 and know's his ABC's, how to count to 10, some colors, and just talks so well! Everyday he says something new to amaze me. He sings songs he learns in class, and the sign language! OMG! He knows quite a few signs and it just amazes me everytime I see him use them! I highly recommend this daycare! You will not regret it!

I started my career in Stafford 4 months into the career I read the OLD reviews thinking of how…read morepromising the service was. I released my live in nanny to maintain this higher education at 17 Kids r Kids in Stafford. My only words are 'Service is a scam", teachers hired are NOT certified. My son went in potty trained and reverted backward. If you have a complaint your child gets picked on by 3 adults one being a Manager. They have been seen grabbing, yanking as my child has come home angry with many fingernail markings and bruises. He fought me 3 weeks straight not to go in the mornings. Was until i witnessed from the watch me grow cam that these teachers are targeting certain kids. I've witnessed my child get accused of something I watched another do. The teachers are not professional and to see my son dragged not once but twice across the room just broke my heart. All they can do is write your child up and say "He did this or that". He's 2 yrs of age and the direction they claim to "Redirrect was more like bullying my child", "There's abuse inside", manhandling and racism. My son took 1 full nap in the 2 weeks that he started from a teacher who really cared about my dons needs, 'that no longer works at that facility'. They really need to be evaluated and until new staff are placed I'll never recommend anyone's filybto take such a risk.

I received a notice from Yelp last week saying that other clients found my reviews helpful & asking…read moreme to review other businesses in my area. So i started looking at other businesses in my area that I had experience with. I usually only post reviews if the service was stellar or horrible. I saw that Sugar Creek Montessori had a really bad score. So I'm thinking, "yep! They're still horrible!" I took my daughter to that location when she was 4 years old. She's in college now so it was a very long time ago. I decided to share my very low opinion of this location. My previous review endorsed the 1-2 star rating they currently have. When I took my Daughter to this location we had a horrible experience & we were charged over $150 for 15 minutes of their time. I told the administrators that we would not be attending classes there within 10 minutes of arrival. In my opinion the school was unorganized, dirty, & they were more interested in filling the roster than helping understand what would benefit our family & my daughter's education. I posted that they kept my supply fee (which they absolutely did) for classes that we did not attend. Our experience was a one star or negative star experience. A few days after my post I was contacted by their admin office so that they could research my financial claim & refund our money. I was a little miffed at first because now that we have wonderful platforms to share our experiences (good & bad) NOW they will refund my money that never should've been kept in the first place? Very convenient. After several messages back & forth we are at an impasse & it's clear this is not the same owner that kept our money & supply fee for services not rendered & for classes my daughter did not attend. I now have the financial support provided by current SC Montessori management to go back to our bank & investígate if the records they have are correct or if they were falsified. So my review is this: This location has had and still has a very rough road ahead of them trying to correct the previous owner neglect & bad business practices. I believe in second chances. If my daughter still needed a preschool or if I had a very intelligent 4 year old, I would definitely try this Montessory location again. We originally tried this location because my daughter was very advanced & was ready for Kindergarten. Unfortunately with the public school rule about September birthdays it makes it very difficult to place your children in an environment that they can continue to learn, be challenged, & eventually skip a grade so they can re-join their friends in your zoned elementary school at a later date. I attended Montessori when I was younger & loved it. I have many fond memories of time there. I suggested the new owners place a sign at their location saying, "under new management" or reach out to local Mom's Clubs because it is very hard to overcome the type of damage the previous owners created. I suggest trying this location especially if you're interested in eventually having your child skip a grade. When I complete the research with our bank and confirm the previous owners did not keep over $200 of our money for services not received I will update this review & hopefully be able to sing the praises of the current owners trying to correct past indiscretions. If nothing else they did spend a lot of time going through our history to try & find the errors. I wish there was a 2 1/2 star because right now we're still on the fence with this business.

very good school my daughter been going to this school for almost 4 years now . best teachers . my…read moredaughter has learned so much here its unbelievable. I would recommend this to all my family and friends .

Enrolling our child at Wonderful Beginnings Learning Center has been one of the best decisions…read morewe've made as parents. From the very first day, the staff welcomed our family with warmth, professionalism, and genuine care. The environment is safe, clean, and thoughtfully designed to support learning, creativity, and emotional development. The teachers and caregivers go above and beyond every single day. They provide structure, patience, and a deep understanding of each child's unique needs. Our child has blossomed academically and socially since starting here -- and comes home every day excited to share what they've learned. Whether it's story time, art projects, or early literacy and math skills, every activity is purposeful and fun. Communication with parents is also outstanding. We receive regular updates, photos, and progress reports, which gives us peace of mind and helps us stay connected with our child's day. Wonderful Beginnings is more than just a daycare -- it's a nurturing community that truly invests in every child's growth and success. We are beyond grateful and highly recommend this center to any family looking for exceptional early childhood education.

I moved to Texas end of march and i was looking for a daycare for my kids, The owners mom…read morerecommended me to her daughter daycare i went to check it out, and automatically said YES! Her personality was everything, all the teachers are nice, and you can tell they will take care of your kids. My kids still attending and as long as she open she got my business! Thank you so much Ms Wanda and all the teachers for the love and dedication!

My kid has an absolute blast here! Every day is the best day ever! I can't thank Southminster…read moreenough for everything they do!

I'm so glad I found Southminster preschool. I looked all around Missouri City and it was always…read morechaos at daycares. At Southminster, they form little lines. Go do one activity, then another. My daughter loves her teachers. Runs up and gives them big hugs. Absolutely lover it here. Also, best price around.

My daughter is now in her 4th year at St. Thomas - and over those years I have come to know several…read moreof the faculty and parents, including the headmaster, Michael Cusack. They truly have my respect, not only as teachers.. but as thinkers, innovators, and leaders in education. The curriculum is challenging and encourages an understanding of the liberal arts and sciences, balanced by the values of forgiveness, love, and understanding deeply rooted in Christian belief systems. Their Scottish Arts program is unbelievable to see and I am constantly amazed at the artistic abilities of the students who have been encouraged over the years by the school. My daughter, who deals with sensory issues that affect her learning, has always been treated with the utmost respect and has been encouraged to embrace new ideas while being challenged by proven methods of teaching that instill an understanding of the world around her while teaching her to effectively communicate those ideas. I am not an alumni and I was only aware of the school through long time friends. But, having faced the challenges of the current public school system with our oldest child, my wife and I came to believe that a private school was our only acceptable option for our youngest child (and any future children). We explored several private schools in Houston and decided on St. Thomas' based on a tour of the school and talking with faculty and others who knew of or had experienced the school. Also, I believe that the tuition is quite reasonable compared with other private schools in Houston that we considered. We intend to keep our 8 year old at St. Thomas' through 12th grade and we plan to send our 3 year old there as well when she reaches school age. I would also encourage any parents considering a private school education to meet with Mr. Cusack and the faculty and see it for yourself. I believe that you will like what you see.

My daughter attends school here. She is currently in 9th grade and as been attending since 4th…read moregrade. This school offers a great classical education to its students. The teachers are awesome and the administration is very helpful. They also have a Scottish Arts program which is excellent. The band is full of bagpipers and drums. There is also a Scottish dance program which has produced many U.S. champions. If you are around the Meyerland plaza area around 4pm you will hear the bagpipers practicing.