Beware of this place…read more After 3 bites we couldn't take it any longer. When we said we're taking her outta school bc she's not being watched here. I was told I wasn't aloud back bc of my demeanor. I was told there is no reimbursement when I take my daughter out within a 30 day notice and I fortified my deposit.

After touring over 20 preschools and daycares in the area, I walked into Carpe Diem and immediately…read morefelt the difference. Even though I still paid deposits at other places--just in case--I knew deep down this was where my son belonged. We had been paying so much at Creme De La Creme, but my son was miserable there. At Carpe Diem, everything changed. Within just a few weeks, it truly became our second home. The staff, the teachers, everyone was so warm and welcoming. My son absolutely adored his teachers, and the environment brought out the best in him. Ms. Becca and Haritha were the dream team--their classroom was nothing short of amazing. I would never have taken him out if we weren't moving out of Austin. Much love and gratitude to everyone at Carpe Diem. You gave us such a beautiful experience and peace of mind.

My daughter has gone here back-and-forth for the last four years due to me working and me not…read moreworking. I can see she is in the pre-K right now with Mr. Ariel and Ms. Dani! Talk about the two best teachers I've had in a long, long time. They are amazing. I appreciate both of them so much and let me tell you, I don't think I would be at the school if I didn't have Mr. Ariel because he is one of a kind. The care and the love that comes off of him are spots on. So Mr. Ariel and Ms. Dani should be 100% recognized for their fantastic work. I've recently noticed that they are so understaffed with the teacher-to-student ratio, which I will bring up to the office. I understand there has been a lot of turnover at this place, but hopefully, they fall within guidelines; but 10 out of 10 would recommend Kindercare, especially for a pre-K student.

I would give negative stars, but unfortunately not an option. By far the worst experience I've ever…read morehad with childcare. The turnover rate with teachers is wild! There was rarely consistency between the teachers and aids. Then management was horrible. The main one, in particular, was assistant director Angela D. She coached my daughter into lying to me about an incident where another kid dragged her on the floor to the point where it looked like she had a severe burn on her back and removed the skin from her upper lip, which was busted, saying she just played and fell. When confronted, Angela continued to lie instead of owning that she prompted my child to lie about the situation. Lindsey was useless in knowledge and provided minimal resources. One teacher's aide, Demi, regularly told my daughter she didn't like her. On top of my son's teacher, Anna, "forgot" to feed my son for a full day... then when questioned said she forgot to log his food, but then no other teacher or aide had been in the room noticed his chart empty. Then she passively aggressively overfilled my 1yr olds plate with food, overwhelming him with too many options, enough to feed a grown man. Mind you; this happens from March to the end of May. We have since then withdrawn. I would never recommend this place to anyone. My kids consistently had were Ms. Sandra and another aide that looked out for my children. Dealing with children is not for the faint-hearted. Hire people who genuinely care, not just look for the next check. But then again, if management is not excellent, it trickles down to the faculty. No one from corporate had called back or followed up on the reports filed. Please do your research upon sending your child to any facility. This, for us, happened to be the worst one. And would never go back.

Stepping Stone has been such a positive experience for my family. This was both of my boys first…read morereal experience with school. My 4 year old adjusted easily but my 2 year old had never been away from me and he struggled. He spent the first week very upset at drop off and at every transition, but the staff was very attentive to him and helped him through the adjustment. He is thriving now and having a wonderful experience. He is learning and socializing and growing and I appreciate the efforts they have made to make this a great memory for my family. We have been here 6 months now and both boys are still growing and learning and happy to be a part of their stepping stone family!

My son started here two weeks ago, he LOVES it. He feels safe and is learning both Spanish and ASL,…read moreand we see it at home. He is learning to swim and that is really his favorite thing to do outside of school. He calls it "my school" and loves the room he is in, the playground, and the teachers. Best change for our family and totally worth it.

My daughter's experience at Abacus Summer Camp was very disappointing. From the beginning, she…read morereported being pushed, excluded from games, and mocked by other children. Despite raising these concerns, I did not see consistent improvement, and my daughter--who has always enjoyed daycare and making friends--eventually dreaded going to camp. During her time there, she was diagnosed with strep throat and later tested positive for COVID after the camp notified parents of a positive case. I was concerned that her physical symptoms were initially dismissed as anxiety rather than being taken seriously. Communication was another issue. When I withdrew my daughter due to the ongoing problems, I was still held to the two-week notice policy. After she missed multiple days because of illness, I continued to receive payment reminders. Overall, I found the communication, handling of behavioral concerns, and response to health-related issues disappointing. Most importantly, the experience had a negative impact on my daughter. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this camp.

I wanted to share my experience since I know how stressful finding childcare can be. We toured…read morethree daycares before this one, and for one reason or another, none of them felt right. I finally asked in the FB Avery Moms group, and Abacas was recommended. The only reason we hadn't tried them sooner was the lack of recent reviews, so I want to help fill that gap. I called a week before our tour to confirm there was space for my two daughters and was told yes, there was room. I showed up excited, with my husband on video call so he could join the tour virtually. The facility itself was nice, but unfortunately the tour environment didn't feel welcoming. The staff member seemed rushed, defensive in tone, and at times it even felt like the tour guide was raising her voice at me for asking standard questions (the same questions I asked at other facilities). The biggest disappointment came when I was told there actually wasn't room for my girls. Instead, we could join a waitlist at $150 per child, non-refundable, with no clear timeline for openings. They also don't disclose what number you'd be on the list. While the fee can be applied to registration if a spot opens, the lack of transparency and guarantee didn't feel right for our family. It almost felt like because they have a waitlist, they don't feel the need to be polite or welcoming to potential parents. While every parent's experience may differ, I wanted to share mine so others know what to expect.

We enrolled with the Goddard School when our daughter was two years old. As with most children that…read morestart attending a daycare / school, she was stricken with a little separation anxiety. Within a week, she was looking forward to seeing her teacher and new-found friends each day. Our daughter progressed through several class promotions as her intellectual and social skills flourished under the amazing teachers at the Goddard School. We couldn't be more pleased with the level of education and socialization that she has received. We also appreciate that her teachers were always watching her progression and recommending her advancement. Getting the pictures and updates during each day really helps our peace of mind each day when we could see that she was having a good time and participating in activities that would have been impossible for our Nanny. After several years with the Goddard School, our daughter is now moving on to public school. It was a painful goodbye but my wife and I were completely surprised and brought to tears when we were presented with a notebook from Goddard that cataloged each class, teacher, and milestones that she achieved through the years. It just reminded us of how our daughter's life was shaped during those formidable years by such a wonderful group of teachers and staff. I can't say enough good things about the Goddard School in Cedar Park! They are, and always will be, an extension of our family and they will be greatly missed by my wife and I, but mostly by our daughter.

My son started attending Goddard Preschool in Cedar Park at the end of September 2025 in the…read moreprivate kindergarten class with Ms. Celeste. I tried to overlook several red flags early on, but ultimately could not continue due to how my child was treated. The first concern arose within the first two weeks. When I simply asked how my son's day went and whether she needed help with his transition, Ms. Celeste responded rudely and said she didn't have time to answer questions because she needed to return to class--despite it being after 3 p.m. when the class was already transitioning to after-school care and the children were playing independently. As a parent trying to support both my child and the teacher, this interaction was surprising and discouraging. The second major issue was deeply concerning. During a class birthday celebration, my son was not allowed to have a cupcake because he did not eat his lunch. Ms. Celeste was fully aware that my son is in occupational therapy for an eating disorder. Denying food as a consequence is not a teacher's place, and it was damaging to his progress and self-esteem. We even had a parent-teacher conference where I paid for his occupational therapist to attend specifically to help Ms. Celeste understand his needs and how to better support him. The third issue was constant discipline for minor, age-appropriate behavior. My son is five years old, energetic, and developmentally typical. Ms. Celeste is extremely strict, shows clear favoritism, and seems to lack patience for children who are not "perfect." If your child doesn't fit her narrow expectations, they are repeatedly punished for small things rather than guided or supported. The final and most upsetting issue was when my son told me he was being made to sit alone throughout the day, including at lunch. I emailed the school explaining that isolating a child--especially one in food therapy--is inappropriate and should never be used as punishment. While the director assured me they would monitor the situation, nothing improved. A few days later, Ms. Celeste confronted me aggressively in front of my son and other students. She accused me of blaming her for being a bad teacher and labeled my child as having a "behavioral problem" in front of him and the class. This was completely unacceptable and unprofessional. She attempted to twist my words and escalated the situation instead of addressing concerns appropriately. The next day was my son's last day. While Ms. Celeste may be effective at teaching academic kindergarten material, that does not excuse her attitude, lack of compassion, or inappropriate handling of children she deems "problematic." Young children are not robots. They deserve patience, understanding, and emotional safety. For context: my son has never been labeled a behavioral problem by any other teacher or school. He is loved by educators, and his previous school welcomed him back immediately with open arms and excitement. If you are considering Goddard's private kindergarten--specifically with Ms. Celeste--be cautious. If your child is not perfectly compliant at all times, this may not be the right environment. There are far better schools that will prepare your child for kindergarten without sacrificing kindness and respect.

Our 2 1/2 year old attended Bluebonnet for his first daycare experience after being home with full…read moretime. The first month went well, but as he adjusted to the social environment, he began having age appropriate behavioral challenges, including occasionally kicking when frustrated. We worked extensively on these behaviors at home and expected to partner with the school. One day, after noticing our son was out of view on the classroom cameras for about 30 minutes, we called to check on him. We were told he had been taken on a walk around the school to help him regulate his emotions, which we appreciated. After that call, however, we began receiving frequent reports of behavioral concerns that had not previously been communicated. The director invited us to a meeting to create a plan for our son's success. We were hopeful, but we left disappointed because there was no clear action plan. During the meeting, staff expressed concerns that our son might be developmentally delayed and recommended that we see his pediatrician. We followed that recommendation, and his pediatrician found him to be average to above average developmentally, believing his challenges were consistent with adjusting to his first structured childcare environment. The deciding factor for us came when we observed classroom camera footage showing a teacher and assistant pulling our son by one arm and, shortly afterward, his lead teacher reacting to him in a way we felt was inappropriate. At that point, we made the decision to withdraw him from the school. Every family's experience is different, but we hope sharing ours helps other parents make the decision that feels right for their child, especially during the often difficult transition into daycare.

We attended Bluebonnet School from when my son was 13 weeks through Pre-k. He's now on kindergarten…read moreand does their after school program. From Ms Erika to Ms Rachel the teachers have been fantastic. Ms Erika (Room 1) is so experienced with young babies that I knew my child was in good hands with her. As a first time mom she taught me many things. And capping of the experience with Ms Rachel (room 18) was perfect. She will prepare your child for kindergarten, no doubt. She gives the kids so much structure and really prepares them with reading skills. There have been some issues with teacher and staff turnover during our time but this is the unfortunate nature of the industry especially with how challenging the last few years have been (pandemic). The assistant teachers seemed to change frequently and it was hard to keep track of who would be in his room. In the past there have occasionally been communication issues but I feel that the current director has worked a lot of that out. Any issues we had, the teachers and staff have always been eager to solve. My son has enjoyed the amenities at the school like the splash pad, nice outdoor play area, Spanish and music classes and the other vendors that come in offering classes like Gymstation for sports and gymnastics and Waterloo for swimming lessons.

This is a wonderful preschool / mother's day out program. Both of my children (ages 3 and 5)…read morestarted here at age 18 months. The teachers are wonderful and caring (most are mothers of children attending the program) and the curriculum is fun and engaging. The class size is small so each child gets the attention you would want them to have. Every time I dropped off my kids, they were each lovingly welcomed by their teacher. I always left feeling my kids were going to safe and that they were going to have fun. When I picked them up, this was always the case. The building is old but there are plans for improvements and upgrades. Please don't discount this program because of the site or location. It is a wonderful place for your children. We have since moved out of Austin and use our experience with St. Mark's as a standard while looking for a new preschool.

My son has been attending St. Mark's for about a year - he started at 18 months and has really…read moreenjoyed his time so far with the toddler class. He is absolutely in love with Ms. Bonny and Ms. Suzanne (I'm sure he will miss them next year!) and always comes home with new words, phrases, a joyous smile - and ready for nap time :) The facilities are clean and there are lots of activities to keep him occupied (plus a really great playground out back). There are lots of opportunities to get involved if you want - monthly events for kids/parents, lectures from parenting experts, Mother's Day breakfast, etc. but these are also entirely optional. Like many of the parents, we are not part of the church or any religious community but have never felt that this was an issue in any way (as one other reviewer also noted). At the end of the year, we received a beautiful photo album with photos and artwork from throughout the year; it was so touching to know that they had collected these moments/memories with this final project in mind and I think is symbolic of how children and parents are treated here. I know my son is not only well taken care of but also cherished as a little human being and am so grateful for the wonderful staff who make him feel loved. I found the place thanks to Yelp and noticed there are not a lot of recent reviews so here I am - if you're lucky enough to get a spot here, don't hesitate to enroll!

Can't say enough good things about this daycare! My oldest started here as a part time pre-k…read morestudent and now my youngest has just completed her first year in one of the toddler classes. Both of my kids have VERY different personalities, and I feel like all the teachers have adapted and responded to both of their different needs so well! The owner, Ms Kathryn, has amazing communication skills and has created such a sweet community here in Manor for parents, teachers and kids. There was a parents night out recently that my oldest was begging to go to just to have a chance to be back at her old school! All of the teachers here are kind, friendly and trustworthy. We receive multiple updates and pictures per day and they have fun, interactive activities and lesson plans. My kids have gone to many different daycares, camps and schools and this has been one of our favorites jsut because it truly feels like part of our family!

Write a bad review and you will be harassed by these owners...wow!!! Unfortunately I can not…read morerecommend Busy Bee. We were unable to attend due to financial situations with COVID and being unable to receive the vaccine exemption form(required to attend school). I spoke with Kathryn and told her our situation. She extremely rude and condescending when I asked for a refund. She told me "I'm trying to run a business here and I don't have to tell you our refund policy." I didn't sign a form that stated their refund policy nor was I aware of it before or after the transaction. We have been effected heavily by COVID and can not afford to lose money but this business could care less about the financial situation of their families. I was given no options. They wouldn't transfer the deposit to the next quarter, no partial refund, nothing. Following writing this review I have been threatened with a lawsuit, over $150? AND HARASSED ON MY BUSINESS PAGE BY THE OWNER BOBBY!!! I am honestly not surprised with how I was treated over the phone.