I rarely leave negative reviews, but unfortunately my experience here has been extremely…read moredisappointing. In the beginning, everything seemed wonderful, but over time serious concerns became impossible to ignore. First, tuition and fees continued to increase, yet there was very little transparency regarding where the additional money was going. Competition fees in particular did not match the written amounts provided by the competitions themselves. For my daughter's solo entry alone, I discovered we were charged over $200 more than the actual competition fee. Costume costs were also excessive, especially when many items appeared to come from inexpensive online retailers while parents were charged significantly higher prices. Another major concern was the lack of accountability and communication. Concerns brought up by parents were often dismissed, and at times families were made to feel unreasonable for asking legitimate questions. Communication was inconsistent, with frequent changes to contact information and difficulty receiving clear responses. Most importantly, I was deeply troubled by the treatment of children. No child should leave practice feeling humiliated or emotionally distressed. My 6-year-old daughter came home crying on multiple occasions, and other parents shared that their children witnessed staff yelling harshly at her. It was heartbreaking to watch her confidence diminish over time. After two years, she became so emotionally overwhelmed that she begged me in tears not to make her audition again. There were also issues involving choreography changes being made without proper permission or communication, despite claims otherwise. Additionally, while it was stated that extra time and effort were being "donated" for soloists, many of those lessons were still conducted in shared private sessions despite being included in our regular tuition. I was genuinely excited for Taylor to have a dance studio for local children, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Every child deserves a positive, supportive, and encouraging environment where they can grow both as dancers and as individuals. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here. I would strongly encourage parents of young dancers to carefully consider all options before enrolling.

I love Arise Dance Academy! Coach J is so kind yet disciplined and experienced. She offers so many…read moreincredible styles of dance as well as tutoring. Boys and girls attend and the growth my son has had in a few short months is remarkable.

This is a place where administrators are rude to parents and the teaching are not straight forward…read morecurriculum when ask for a copy but their own agenda of DEI and wokeness. Most kids that reach high school drop out and move to a different school. Talked to many parents who took their kids out after middle school. The school is over crowded. They should be having no more than 16 kids per classroom and they have up to 21.

Classes stopped in May 2026 and have not resumed. I paid €185 for 24 lessons that were never…read moreprovided and there is still no clear update regarding a refund or a restart date.

Currently have a student that attends Gateway Tech there in Georgetown. It was a difficult…read moredecision as there were some specific needs we were dealing with. We met with the old principal a few times and made the decision to attend there. She left and Mrs Silber took over for a bit and did a wonderful job. Then Mrs Bruce came on board as the new principal and has done a wonderful job. Makes it feel like a family atmosphere, very welcoming, answers all your questions. They keep it challenging with a lot of class options for the students. Mr Holcombe does amazing work with our student. Very patient no matter what the issue is. Our student seems to really be happy with the choice that was made. We are very happy with Gateway Tech.

We have been with Abacus for almost 3 years now, and can't say enough great things about the staff,…read morethe curriculum, and the management of this preschool! In addition to the preschool curriculum, I love that the kids change rooms for art, gym, computer, music/movement, and library, and that the older kids have daily Spanish class, and plenty of field trips to give them a hands on opportunity to learn about life! Although there is some turnover, many of the teachers who were there when we started 3 years ago are still there, as is most of the management. The teachers and staff are all friendly, competent, and in general, do a great job of communicating with the parents. I love that there are also options for 'extra curricular' activities on site - Soccer Shots, Tumble bees, Dance, and swim lessons - not to mention the splash pad/on site pool for summer fun as well! We could not be happier with Abacus - highly recommend!

to start off the ratio of children to teacher are way off- too many children and not enough staff-…read moresecond the staff there talk down on special education period- the racial remarks that slip out of the mouths from some of these staff members should not be tolerated- they walk around as if they are royalty- but when a parent walks through that door it's all a different story until all parents are gone- then its business as usual- someone should put a hidden camera on their child and you'd be surprised at what you see. i didn't want to put them out there but people need to be held accountable- some parents just stay quiet- y'all need to pay attention- these are our children! i will never recommend this place- nor bring my child to endure this type of scenario. OUR CHILDREN ARE SPONGES! Rember that!!

My daughter attended this school for over 2 years (10mos to 3yrs old) and I can't say enough great…read morethings about it! She blossomed and learned so many important life skills as a toddler. She had amazing teachers who were loving, dedicated, and communicative with us so we could be on the same page and practice similar learning topics at home. My husband and I felt so safe leaving her there day in and day out. We only left the school because we moved out of the state but it's definitely one of the things we will miss the most. You won't regret signing your child up to join this school!

I sent my first child here for three years, and will most definitely be sending my second as well!…read moreMy daughter started growing and developing exponentially almost immediately once we transferred her to Primrose RR North her from a different daycare. Their teachers are very involved and caring for their students, and I have absolute trust in the administrative staff to keep my kids in a safe, secure, and welcoming environment that also challenges them and allows them space to grow. Highly recommend this location for all parents who are considering sending their children to daycare/preschool!

Beautiful Campus, easy parking, tons of academic offerings. A great place to go to school if you…read moredon't want a huge university feel.

This review is regarding the interactions via email that I had with the graduate programs director,…read moreDOCTOR Kathy Smith. Lots of emphasis on DOCTOR. After being accepted to the Texas State nurse practitioner program, I received communications from the university and the graduate studies department. Email instructions which appeared to contradict each other, or mislead the receiver somewhat, and made the university seem disorganized. Wanting to be conscientious, I sent a respectful email to DOCTOR Smith, asking politely for clarification. Her response was ridiculously arrogant and made it very clear that she was irritated by the email I had sent her for clarification. There was no explanation or apology for the different messages that I received from the university vs the graduate nursing department, and she made a point of stressing that students must refer to her as DOCTOR Smith. I have no problem with that, of course, since I'm sure she worked hard for her doctorate. Her rudeness, arrogance and obviously impatient attitude was a dealbreaker for me, the last straw after the other aggravating issues with Texas State University. I immediately decided to attend a different school, because DOCTOR Smith's behavior made it seem like a very bad idea to deal with this school for an entire 15 months! I'm happily attending grad school elsewhere, even though it is more expensive and the program is longer.

Our experience with Sterling Classical School has been incredibly disappointing and, honestly,…read moreexhausting,for both students and parents. The part-time structure creates a significant mental strain on students. They are expected to manage a heavy academic load largely on their own, with minimal guidance or support. If your child cannot independently master material--and if you, as a parent, are not prepared to essentially take on the role of a part-time teacher, this is not the right environment. Communication is one of the biggest failures. Multiple follow-ups with teachers and even the dean, Ms. Taggert, often go unanswered. There is little accountability, and concerns frequently go ignored unless escalated to a larger group. For example, an entire class was failing a course this year, and it wasn't addressed until multiple parents brought it forward collectively, and even then, the administration seemed completely unaware. Student life is practically nonexistent. The workload leaves little to no room for social interaction or participation in outside activities, including sports. It's an isolating experience that can take a toll on a student's well-being. There is also a noticeable lack of stability within the school. Teacher turnover appears high, likely due to low pay, and student retention is equally poor. That alone should raise concerns. Another issue that stood out during our time there and even during tours is the lack of attention to basic standards. Hygiene concerns among students go unaddressed, and classroom environments can be unpleasant, which is surprising and concerning for any school setting. Finally, a serious warning: do not pay upfront. Families are locked into tuition with no refunds, and there have been issues with transcripts being withheld, adding unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation. There were many red flags that, in hindsight, we wish we had taken more seriously. If sharing this helps even one family avoid the same experience, it's worth it.

Our family paid Sterling Classical School $13,000 in advance for our child's 2025-2026 tuition…read moreusing funds from our 529 savings plan. Due to an unexpected period of unemployment, we had to withdraw months before the school year began. Despite our financial hardship and ample notice, the school refused to return even a portion of the money -- citing a no-refund policy buried in their paperwork. We reached out multiple times, including through an attorney, and were met with a dismissive response. The school even said our child could re-enroll but still refused to return any funds, even though no services were provided. It's deeply disappointing that a Christian school would choose policy over fairness and compassion. I share this so other families can be aware of how Sterling handles situations of hardship and withdrawal.

Incredible school! This is a true college preparatory school. My daughters have both flourished and…read morehave made incredible memories there.

Only visited once for a flag football game, in my minimal experience with the staff at this place…read moremakes me question so much about this school. Extremely disappointed in the staff & their attitude. During a children's game you'd assume the staff would be friendly and willing to help throughout the experience but that was far from the truth. As we pulled into to pay the parking fee the parking attendant lady was rude and disrespectful when we asked how to pay as if we were supposed to know to pay with cash app automatically. The response from the women baffled me. How could someone allow that person to the first point of contact in a new space? You'd assume they wouldn't come off with a unwelcoming attitude but far from it. As we proceeded to pay, we were asked to count out the money before handing it to her as if they was our responsibility. When mentioned she said that's not her job to count it that it's ours if we were to pay. Call me old fashioned but most places I go I simply hand them the money and they count it and then give change. Apparently that's not the way this school works. This one interaction with the school makes me question their integrity. I would not trust them with my child at all. Very disappointed, first impressions are everything and they gave me the worst. If I could rate any lower I would.