Our son is in a preschool program at Fuentes. His teacher is absolutely wonderful, and we couldn't…read morebe happier! He actually loves coming to this place... (crazy, huh?) It's a great relief to us that his first school experience has been such a pleasant one, which really sets him up for a much easier transition later on. And who knows...maybe this experience will actually make him like school for the rest of his childhood! Well, a parent can only hope. :-)

What I was looking at is the on Friday which is pizza day kindergarten through 3rd grade gets the…read morebig piazza and they can't eat all the 5th they get really small piazzas

I love this school and my son has literally blossomed in the 2 months he has been here! Such an…read moreamazing staff, so helpful and informative for parents like us who are so new to early learning centers/daycares. My son has been at home with dad for 3 years so all of this was very new for my family. When I first called to get information about the school it was just a wonderful conversation! Desiree was so patient with all the questions and concerns I had, such a different experience from any other place I reached out to who just seemed to be annoyed with all my questions I had. Needless to say the entire staff helped make this new transition for us all so easy and helped us every step of the way and we couldn't be happier with our decision!

My 4 year old started stepping stone in March of 2024 when I decided to return to work. It was the…read moreonly daycare with availability I felt comfortable sending him to in the area. When I came to make the initial payment and the director asked if I wanted to meet his teacher I of course said yes. We went outside where the kids played and I was excited to see who he'd be with all day. Mind you, this was to be his first time ever being away from me. His teacher was young, and looked super uninterested in talking. She said hi with what I couldn't even consider a smile, and didn't say much to my son. At drop off his first day the morning teacher didn't say much either. She didn't really offer any assistance when I was trying to leave and my son was visibly scared and upset. This went on for the weeks he was there. I did not like the staff member who hung out with the kids until his teacher showed up. She said good morning and that's about it. Towards the end I think she could tell I was irritated and offered my son things to keep him occupied while I left. My overall feel was these "teachers" don't like being there. I did not like this environment. When The lighthouse opened we made the switch and it was night and day! My son was SO EXCITED for daycare because the staff is AMAZING! I got constant updates, I don't have to ask for his meals to be updated through the day, he was engaged, the teachers are engaged and happier. I would never suggest Stepping stone to anyone.

If there were more nice and helpful teachers that cared more about the students well being rather…read morethen themselves.

Title: Extremely disappointed about the School's Handling of Student Issues, teachers' retaliation…read moreand administration's lack of accountability I am extremely disappointed and (actually concerned for other kids) with the way this particular IDEA charter school in Kyle has handled situations involving the students. As a parent who once strongly believed in the Charter's school's promises of individualized attention, a strong focus on community, and quality education, I am now deeply concerned and let down. Our experience with this charter school was nothing short of constant stress and disappointment. What was once presented as a nurturing, student-focused environment has devolved into a place where retaliation against children and a complete lack of accountability from the administration have become the norm. Unfortunately, my child was subjected to an incredibly unjust situation where certain teachers allowed themselves the right to take a biased matter into their own hands. Rather than addressing concerns through the proper channels, the teacher acted out of what appeared to be personal frustration or bias, directly targeting students in a retaliatory manner. Whether through harsh disciplinary measures, humiliation, or isolating students, their actions were entirely unprofessional and inappropriate. What's even more disturbing is that when as a parent raised these issues with the administration, I was met with excuses, deflection, and a refusal to take responsibility. Instead of addressing the teacher's behavior or investigating the situation, the administration seemed more interested in protecting its staff and reputation than in ensuring a safe, supportive environment for the students. The lack of accountability from leadership has left us feeling helpless and betrayed. It is unacceptable for administrators to turn a blind eye to such misconduct, especially when it involves retaliatory actions against children. Their refusal to enforce proper protocols and their failure to provide any meaningful resolution have allowed these harmful behaviors to continue unchecked. This school prides itself on being an alternative to traditional education, but it has failed to deliver on its most basic promise: to prioritize the well-being and growth of its students. Retaliation, lack of professionalism, and administrative inaction have created a toxic environment that no child should have to endure. Teachers must be held accountable for their actions, and the administration must take responsibility for its failure to manage these situations appropriately. Until then, I cannot in good conscience recommend this school to any parent who values their child's emotional and educational well-being. To make matters worse, the school seems more focused on maintaining appearances than genuinely resolving the issue. Transparency is non-existent, and when pressed for updates or solutions, we were met with defensive attitudes instead of constructive dialogue. This is not what we signed up for when choosing this school. Charter schools are supposed to offer an alternative to traditional public schools, but unfortunately, this one has proven to be no better--if not worse--in dealing with critical issues. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this school to any parents who value their child's education and emotional well-being. I wish I had listened to other parents who advised me not to sign up my child at IDEA School, but I hope that this honest review will help other parents to make a better choice in selecting schools for their children.

This elementary school is amazing. Everyone from the front office staff to the leadership to the…read moreteachers and librarians are dedicated to student success and wellness. We couldn't be happier with our sweet neighbor in school!

Best school in the known universe. All the teachers really care what they are doing and have…read morevested interest in all of their students doing well. They are strict on timings and take showing up on time very seriously. Keep up the good work staff!!!

We enrolled our first son here at Little Lions and quickly found out that it is more than just a…read more"daycare". It really is a learning center that helps kids with their colors, their shapes, spelling, arts and crafts, numbers, etc..... We have since enrolled our other 2 children at Little Lions and couldn't be happier. Rhonda is AWESOME!!!

My daughter just recently started preschool here. I am absolutely impressed with the school,…read moreprincipal and of course our teacher Mrs. Sibert. She is truly one of the best teachers (this far ). She has in just a short period of time helped my hips grow so much. Really enjoying my home district school!

Ms. Sharon Sibert is my grandson's pre-k teacher. My grandson has great language skills but he is…read morenot good at writing and drawing. Three months ago, he could barely hold his pen properly, but within three months, Ms. Sibert miraculously taught him how to draw pictures, write his name, read simple sentences and write alphabets. Every time when we see him he shows us brand new skills he learned in a very unique way, usually rhyming or singing when he writes or draws. Ms. Sharon impressed me the most is that she answers parents' questions promptly all the time though she has 17 kids to deal with on a daily bases. When she communicates with parents, she not only points out the progresses the child made, she also patiently educates the young parents the most effective way to deal with kid's unwanted behaviors. For the last three months, I was wondering how in the world my grandson has learned new things so fast. I just find out recently that she holds a master's degree in education! My grandson is so lucky to have started his education with such an expert! It is like Ms. Sibert has a bucket full of water and pours into my grandson's tiny cup! I am very confident that under Ms. Sibert's protective wing my grandson will flourishing in no time! I am hoping when my granddaughter starts her preschool, Ms. Sibert could teach her also. I want to thank the school administrators also for their vison of assigning their very best teachers to teach the beginners! I agree with the other teachers that Cowan is a hidden gem! Hope more and more parents could realize that! Dr. Ping In Austin

I brought my kid to the school. One of the teachers grabbed my son's and banged on the table…read morebecause he didn't know a question and whenever she came into our class, she said well I did the same thing to a student.

One of the best AISD elementary schools located in desired Circle C. Kiker Elementary is a blue…read moreribbon school rated 10/10. Top elementary school in Austin. Teachers are really great and administration really cares! The only concern I had is that it looks that more and more people are moving here and school need to expand its facilities every year.

Waldorf is such a wonderful education. Unfortunately if the teacher is not great (or going through…read morepersonal crisis and has a large and demanding class) your child will suffer. Steiner's view was to nurture the soul of the child and unfortunately Austin Waldorf is seeming more budget focused and the teacher for our grade certainly really let us down and did not even have the care for us as a family to speak with us directly. I would avoid this particular Waldorf.

Beautiful campus with beautiful traditions. It is easy to get swept up in the idea of the school…read more Met the most wonderful, involved, and caring parents and a couple of wonderful teachers too. This school, however has absolutely failed my children academically. If you have a child that is neurodiverse, this school cannot meet their needs. If you have a child that is gifted, they will not be able to meet their full potential. The class sizes are at 30-33 in 1st and 2nd grade! My child's teacher assured us multiple times that my child would get the help they need. In the end my child's teacher, who had been his teacher for 1.5 years "strongly encouraged" us to find a new school midyear, with no warning. All of the previous reassurance, that they had resources for his learning needs, from her swept away. Now the same teacher is asking for parent volunteers to go in and teach children, not their own, to read. She cannot meet the needs of these children, yet you will not hear this, when the class size concern is brought up at parent meetings. You will be reassured over and over until your child has fallen so far behind, they need multiple interventions to catch up to where they should be or where they were before they started this school. My daughter was advanced for her age before this school. She requested to go back to homeschooling. She would sit in class, at AWS, with her hand raised and never get any help. She was quiet and not one of the louder children yelling out for help. She said she could not focus and would get pushed around by the boys on the playground. The school purposely holds children back from progressing "too fast." They have reasons for this. The issue is the class sizes hinder the children from moving as quickly as they need to, given the Waldorf methods, when they reach the appropriate age/grade level to do so; and they refuse to change. You will hear promises of expanding the grades to have fewer children in the classroom. This has been a promise for years. They have yet to follow through and deny any issues, even though there are many. The teachers do not fight for their students. The office staff is sweet, but when you get down to the people truly in charge, they only care about money.