Since today was the last day of my semester, I wanted to write this review about my experience at…read moreKids Unlimited Early Care and Education. The Quran and the Bible carry a common message: a good person helps people who need support. My experience at this center showed me the meaning of kindness and support. I am a resident of Wylie, and I needed observation hours for my bachelor's degree in education. I needed to complete my hours in Wylie because it was summer break, my children were at home, and I also needed to help take care of my elderly mother. I contacted many centers in Wylie and asked if I could complete my observation hours there. Unfortunately, some places did not give me an opportunity after they learned that I am Muslim. Then I contacted Kids Unlimited Early Care and Education and asked if I could observe at their center during July 2026. The Director, Ms. Vanessa Arce, welcomed me and treated me with kindness and respect. She completed my background check, and after everything was approved, she allowed me to complete my observation hours at the center. From my first day there, I felt welcomed. I saw how the teachers cared for the children, how the center was organized, and how much attention was given to creating a safe and positive environment for children. The center even has an indoor playground, which I thought was wonderful for the children. I promised myself that I would write a review so that other people could know about my experience. Ms. Vanessa Arce showed me that kindness and understanding can make a big difference in someone's life. At a time when I was having difficulty finding a place to complete my required hours, she gave me an opportunity and treated me with respect. I would encourage parents to look beyond just the services a childcare center provides. Before choosing a center, I believe it is important to learn about how the center treats families, teachers, children, and the community. I would like to sincerely thank Ms. Vanessa Arce, Center Director, for welcoming me, supporting me, and allowing me to complete my observation hours at Kids Unlimited. I am very grateful for the kindness and respect I experienced there. Thank you for opening your doors to me and giving me an opportunity when I needed it. I will always remember your kindness. Ms.Emal

I have sent all 3 of my kids to this school, and they have not let me down. They just remodeled…read moreand it looks amazing. The staff has always been kind and knew every thing that my kids did throughout the day. They have secured entryways, and utilize technology to send me updates about my kid. I trust them.

My daughter has been attending this daycare for six months, and she is now two years old. I…read moreabsolutely love the teachers; she has learned so much in this time. The director and other staff members are incredibly kind, always greeting us with smiles and ready to assist in any situation. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a safe and nurturing environment to leave their children.

this daycare is amazing. I gave it five stars because I have five children they go to treehouse and…read morethey treat your kids like their child. Plus I have autistic child and they are amazing teachers the director everyone up there is amazing when I mean they care for your kids like this there they care for your kids like this there they grow a bond, a family bond with them, so bring your treehouse Academy

We love cotton mill, all staff and teachers are very polite and caring for the kids, we especially…read moreappreciate ms Nikki patient with our 4 yr old ! Highly recommend

After all 6 years of loving this place, too bad it'll never be the same after the recent changes…read more New owners destroyed what I used to brag highly about. So I quickly took her out and put her somewhere else. Don't recommend!

My husband and I have had my 4 year old daughter from 1 to 3 at Lion Heart. She loved it but wasn't…read moreadvancing in preparation for kindergarten. I checked into Imagination Station and knew instantly after meeting Susie and Mary that it was the perfect place. My daughter loves it and can finally open up and show her complete imagination and personally while quickly progressing and will be fully ready for big girl school. We didn't only find a place for our daughter to be comfortable and happy. We found her a daycare to be until she doesn't have to anymore. I HIGHLY recommend this awesome Christian based day care to everyone.

My little man goes here and absolutely loves it. It has a small town, country feel to the place…read more They give us a daily update on how he is doing and the staff is very nice and friendly. I am also always amazed at how clean they are able to keep it with all the kids...if only I could do the same at my house!

Very disappointing experience to say the least. We had signed our son up about a month ago at…read moreChildren's Lighthouse of Rockwall and there have been nothing but issues daily. We had arrived for our sons first day, they did not know who we were or where he was supposed to be. We were walked around for 10 minutes from room to room until she figured it out. The lady continued to say "we have just signed up so many children lately, hard to keep track of everyone" When we did finally meet his "teacher" for the day it was a very cold experience. No comfort for the child and not welcoming what so ever. We had hoped this was an off day and spoke with their director Rebecca the following day. We were told this is not the normal and apologized and informed us it will get better, they continue to praise and announce that they continue adding more children yet the current children are still not properly cared for. Not enough staff in the rooms, when we show up for drop off there are typically kids wrestling, kids in corners crying and all around it looks like one big mess. The teacher is usually with 20+ kids and it is not enough. Immediately after discussing our issues, it seemed to be a touch better for a couple days as there was a new teacher and she was a lot better. But that did not last long and she was transferred and he got another even colder teacher. Everyday we arrive it's a new teacher, chaos, no consistency, no compassion or caring. When you enter the classroom, the teachers barely even look at you. They really do need to dive deep into their hiring practice. Upon visiting before signup, they spoke a big game and the facilities were all clean, we were excited to the fact our child would be learning while there - this was not the case. He was just recently at Bright Horizons in Plano but we wanted to get him closer. We have never had an experience quite like this and honestly hope no other families have to go through the same experience. We have removed him from Children's Lighthouse and got him immediately into a much better facility.

Used to work here, lasted less than 2 weeks. Glad I got out after reading other parents reviews…read moreabout this crappy place. ZERO communication between staff & employees, questions/concerns/suggestions just float in the air. Don't offer REAL in person training, leave you to figure it out & fend for yourself. This place is not worth anybody's time or money whether you're a parent or seeking employment.

I absolutely love Whistle Stop Station in Rowlett. My daughter had the best experience with her…read moreteachers, and you could tell that each of her teachers truly cared about her! We moved to Forney, and switched my daughter to By the Barnyard Gate in Forney (owned by the same family). I wish I could say that I love Barnyard as much as I did Whistlestop! So many of the staff and teachers at Barnyard just don't seem to care or want to be there. I NEVER get updates about my child's day at Barnyard, but I got them daily at Whistlestop! Everyone took the time at Whistlestop to get to know me, my family, and my daughter at Whistlestop. Now, at Barnyard...I'm fairly certain no one except my daughter's actual teachers know either of us. In fact, every time someone different has been to pick her up (i.e, my Mom, Dad, mother in law, etc...) no one has bothered to ask them for any information. Thankfully, they are people that were on the list...but what if they weren't?! Needless to say, I wish we could go back to Whistlestop in Rowlett. (We'll be taking my daughter out of Barnyard very soon!) Whistlestop Station in Rowlett is a Phenomenal School!

So my daughter started at Pillars this Monday June 1st. Her 2nd day there which was Tuesday June…read more2nd, I sent my father up there to check on her around lunch time because she had listed off a few reasons for why she didn't have a good first day there. After my father got there and spoke to my daughter, he called me and told me that a little boy had punched my daughter before they went outside to play, and then while they were outside playing the same little boy kept teasing her and chasing her and also kicked her water bottle across the playground. I was surprised to hear this because I hadn't recieved a single call from anyone at Pillars about any of this happening. So I called up there and asked to speak to someone that was aware of what had happened, and after being on hold for 5 mins a lady got on the phone and told me she qould have to call me back and before I could say anything she hung up. About 5 mins later they called back, so again I asked to soeak to someone that was dealing with my daughter being punched, teased, and her water bottle being kicked around the playground and the lady said that she had talked to my daughter's teacher and they all were aware of what took place. So I asked her why I wasn't notified about any of this happening, and her response was " we normally only notify parents of a situation if the child gets hurt"... So I asked her how would she know how bad it hurt my daughter when the little boy punched her. After she realized how stupid she sounded, she then said "oh I misspoke, I meant to say that we normally only notify parents about a situation if the child is bleeding or gets bruised"... I dont know which statement was worse, but they are both bad, and most importantly wrong. I told her that just because my daughter was not bleeding, or whether she had a bruise or not, that none of that matters and they should have called me to inform me in at least a reasonable amount of time. But according to both of her answers, I highly doubt I would've ever gotten a call from them to notify me that a boy had punched my daughter, teased her, chased her, and kicked her water bottle across the playground. At this point I was frustrated, and honestly wasn't going to keep my daughter around "adults" that were this out of touch with reality, and around people that clearly didn't really seem to care. So I told her that my daughter would not be returning ever, and then she started to get an attitude with me and then she hung up on me. So to all of the parents out there considering leaving their child under the care and supervision of The Pillars Christian Learning Center, I would advise you to seek care elsewhere if your child's safety is important to you. This all happened within 2 days of being enrolled there, I can only imagine all of the negative things that would've continued to happen if I left my daughter at that poor excuse of a Christian daycare. I would trust my dog to look after my child before I would ever trust anyone at The Pillars Christian Learning Center.

Barnyard was a saving grace for our 2 girls. We had a ruff experience with another day care and…read morewhere urgent to find another. Barnyard was recommended by a neighbor so we checked it out. At face value you walk in and the school is full of character. No boring white walls. I mean there's a model train going around the ceiling by. Play grounds are well kept and there's even a splash pad. While this is not a Montessori school our girls have not only received a great education, the arts and craft creativity projects are endless. I will say this school is based in core Christianity beliefs so if that if that is an issue for you, this may not be your place. I can say nothing our girls have learned or repeated is offensive in anyway. Admin and staff- we have seen some turn over but have never had an issue with new teachers. Health and safety- the school is very good at communicating Health/ safety issues ( black outs, weather impacts , etc). They also routinely perform monthly evacuation and situational awareness. So bottom line no school or daycare will ever measure up to a parents expectations of care for their kids... but while there maybe some bumps here and there I still believe the staff at this school deserve endless margaritas and metals everyday of the week!

We love brandy the director and all the teachers at barnyard. My kids loved their time at barnyard,…read morelearned so much about God (my daughter loves worship time, so sweet to see her come home and lift her hands in worship and love to pray). This daycare was highly recommended by friends and we were on the waitlist for quite a few months before we got in but it was worth the wait. It was also super affordable compared to other daycares. The only reason we left was due to distance, wish we could move it closer to our new home.

They are organized, professional and courteous! Great Teachers! And Staff! The place is clean too!read more

My 2 kiddos grew up at Whistlestop station (Hickox)!!! We love the family at WSS- they are all the…read morethings any parent would look for in a day care. The staff are helpful, attentive, and they have so much love to give to our little ones. My two littles started at 9 mos / 1 year and they're now 5 and 3 y/o. My 5 year old graduated the Pre K program but uses the after school bus rider program and gets picked up at WSS with his sister - another AWESOME perk that WSS offers! We love our family at WSS Hickox!