My daughter went to LTW for two years. She was taught basic classroom expectations, which helped…read moreher EXPONENTIALLY when she entered the kindergarten setting. She was loved like she was their own. I will forever be grateful that we chose LTW!

From the owner: Learning Their Way is a private Pre-K & Kindergarten school. We focus on academics,…read moresocial-emotional skills, faith development, and community involvement. Our small teacher to student ratios allows us to individualize for our students based on their needs. Learning Their Way has 70+ years of combined teaching experience in the New Braunfels community.

I don't know where to even begin. Both of my kids have attended NBCA for the last 9 years and this…read moreis the most caring, mindful school I have ever known. All teachers and staff are there to pray for and encourage your child every step of the way. It's awesome to have such a caring extension of our Christian principals being taught at this school. The teachers that are called to teach at a Christian school are very special people in my eyes. I'm certain they can find another teaching job that pays twice as much in the public school system and they feel led to work at NBCA. I always pray that God would bless each and everyone of them for following their calling. Definitely worth the investment for our kids.

Our family moved to New Braunfels last summer and desired a Christian education for our children…read more After touring the school, we felt led to enroll our children and we are so thankful that we did. This school has been just what our family needed, as new residents of the area. The academic curriculum is both challenging and age-appropriate. I am constantly amazed by what my children are learning in school, but they're also having fun! The teachers and staff are loving and dedicated to enriching our children's lives. For this staff of educators, it's more than just a job...it's a calling and a ministry and they give so much of themselves on a daily basis. And lastly, the families...so many wonderful parents and kids at this school. I love that the parents are both encouraged, and welcomed, to be involved and present in their children's educations. NBCA is a family...one that we're blessed and so happy to belong to.

Let me be the first to reality check this ridiculous place. The parents should be aware that not…read moreonly is it soon to be sold, but the turnover that "all daycares experience" and "training new teachers" seems to happen nearly on a monthly basis here. I won't name names (the owners know who they are), It's like any other failing company: It begins from the top down. Take a good hard look beyond the facade and a couple positive reviews on this platform. Do you really trust three or four reviews in several years for your child anyway? You may like what you see on the surface but likely because there is a significant lack of decent programs in this area. Older children may not be as affected but the 1-3 age group is undeniably neglected. The "owner" who seems to carry this flag in some altruistic manner is not only rude, but a complete flop. Never present in almost a year we have only met upper management twice. If there was ever an issue to discuss, good luck addressing it. Yes. These facilities are for sale and probably will be sold to a different management group for the same reason they couldn't keep staff there. We quickly began to feel uncomfortable leaving our child here. I care VERY little of a company's "difficulties", especially if it is to keep staff employed. Staffing isn't staffing when it comes to the well being of your child. To them this means employees. To you this means leaving your child with a stranger. If this is in the 1-3 age group who can't speak for themselves I take this very seriously. A stranger to you, and a stranger to your child. This happened all too often. Most of the permanent teachers are decent, who just so happened to call in sick more often than not. Likely because of a lack of resources and poor management. Personally, I don't give a ---- about excuses, Especially when it comes to my children. At this age group, when I leave my child in the care of someone else, I expect them to be taken care of by the same people each and every day, or at least individuals they know so that they (and we) feel safe and comfortable. This is why we're no longer there. It is your child that stays here, not you. We experienced teachers (subs) who not only left us feeling uncomfortable, but were downright reportable. Never under any circumstances should a day care operate in the manner that they have. Particularly worse than that, the management staff (if you can find them) is not capable of managing this. If any staff remains by the time they finish treating everyone like garbage, your child won't see yet another stranger. As a customer you are a number and god willing you will get help that you may seek with the buyout. Good luck to them in the future, though I don't really mean that. If good intentions are what they seek, they wouldn't have neglected their business, especially a business where the well being of our sons and daughters are at stake. A very holier than thou attitude by management and a reason most staff is jumping ship. Customer beware.

While I did not like the school for my 3 year old who is now 4, I am so happy that my 3 month old…read moreis here. It is so hard to leave your baby all day while you head to work, but the teachers in the infant room are so loving to all the babies that it has made it much easier on me. He smiles when he hears them and the other babies and it makes me so happy to know that he is somewhere safe and well cared for all day. They are usually at capacity though, so if you are interested in this daycare, you better get on the list as soon as you find out your pregnant. You won't regret it though. I seriously cannot say enough about how wonderful they are.

there is Safety concerns, disorganization issues, and directors/ owner lack with professionalism.read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. Below this is basically the email I sent them and never got a…read moreresponse. We pulled our infant out after he was enrolled a couple of weeks and attended a total of 4 days. Just for full disclosure I did include the teachers' names in the email but will not post their names here publicly. The facility is beautiful it's unfortunate the care was a pretty bad experience, especially the no response to the email we sent them addressing it all. It's pretty disheartening. Day one  I did not feel the infant teachers really wanted much information when I was dropping my child off and were not very friendly which was disappointing since it was his first day and a friendly interaction would of helped put me at ease. I explained his feeding times and the importance of them. It was disregarded, and he went 3 plus hours without a bottle. I had to call the front desk and advise someone it was time for him to eat in order for him to get his bottle. Day two My son was given the wrong pacifier, which I noticed on the camera, and was brought to your attention. This was a huge issue for me due to the fact I had provided them with a pacifier case with his name on it so unaware how a tan colored pacifier ended up in his cubby that had flowers on it.  I also noticed little to no interaction with him throughout that day with the teacher. This was concerning.  Day three On this date, my son was given a total amount of 6 ounces of milk from 10a-5pm. He was also given carrots and oatmeal, which I was told he spit up, and therefore, the teacher advised she would focus on bottles since they had more nutritious value. That obviously did not happen. ( I can provide the screenshots) When I arrived, the teacher stated, " Today he had a bad day." He cried all day and was inconsolable. She stated they would calm him down and he would cry all over again, and they had no idea why. She stated he also spit up all day. I asked multiple times why she did not call me, and she did not have an answer.  I asked when was the last time he ate, and she stated she did not know and that the other teacher didn't tell her. Which obviously is not the answer you want when someone is supposed to care for your infant. She then said, "As you can see, it has been a crazy day and pointed to all the crying infants." Again, it's not something you want to hear as a parent who pays $292 a week for care for an infant. She was able to locate his feeding on the tablet and stated he had 2 ounces of milk at 11:30 am. and 4.5 ounces of milk at 2:12 pm. I immediately told her that was unacceptable. He typically eats 5-6 ounces every 2-2.5 hours, which would equal around 18 ounces of milk.  I saw 3 different teachers there eating from small bowls. So they were not worried about themselves missing a meal, but an infant who can only communicate his need through crying was left hungry.  When we left that day, he had a wet diaper, snotty nose, and was missing a sock. I had messaged throughout the day on the app to please wipe his nose and was told they would. I also have screenshots of that conversation.  Day four This was his last day there. The teacher apologized to me about not being on top of feeding , and I accepted her apology, but it does not negate the fact that not feeding an infant is a huge negligence of a daycare facility. I advised her that if she ever thought maybe he was crying all day because he was hungry. That would be a clue, in my opinion, but it was not something they thought about.  I also am concerned that I had to fill out tons of paperwork asking about my child's needs and schedules/routines yet it does not appear the teachers reviewed this based on the interaction they had with him.  I switched to this daycare, having very high expectations based on what was told to me and what I read in the handbook. I did not see any work done with my child while he was there that would meet the criteria of any objectives of learning for an infant. I watched the camera the majority of the time, and all I saw was my child alone on the floor while teachers stepped over him or literally threw a toy at him. Unacceptable.  I am bringing up all this information in the hopes that changes will be made for future infants that attend Kiddie Academy. Again, all of these concerns are huge issues, not small mistakes. I am disappointed and actually upset to know I left my child in the care of Kiddie Academy, and the teachers failed to meet his basic needs.  I have continued to pay for services not provided due to the fact that it is part of the contract and have still kept up with meeting the requirements of the daycare by ensuring I put in a 2 week notice.  I do believe it is unreasonable to have expectations from parents when the same is not given in return from the facility

St. Mark's provides an environment for children to thrive. Combining experiential learning and…read moreWaldorf style methods, the teachers ensure that the students get a holistic, well-rounded education while having fun. My daughter is in her second year with St. Mark's and she loves school! She teaches me new things all the time. And she's started writing words, knows some Spanish, counts to 20, and has even started adding and subtracting. On top of that she gets a good amount of outdoor time, movement, and adventurous play. We love the teachers. They feel like family.

I feel so lucky to have found St. Mark's. It is such a wonderful, positive learning environment…read more The class size is small and the teachers are AMAZING! My daughter has learned so much in the last 2 years academically, socially and spiritually. The tuition is very reasonable as well. If you are looking at preschools, you owe it to your child to look at St. Mark's.

My son has been attending this school since May and I could not be happier. The teachers are…read morewonderful. They have a schedule that they follow and the more routine environment has been great for my child. His learning has progressed so much since starting here and they are always doing fun projects in his class. I love to see the things he brings home everyday and hear him talk about his classmates and what they did that day. Only downside is they don't take infants, so I have to go to two daycares, but as soon as my other child turns one, I will be sending him here too. Some other pluses: very affordable compared to others I know of and they provide lunch!

We love First Step School and their teachers. We love the…read morefact that they actually have a curriculum to teach the kids and prepare them for school. I appreciate being able to go onto the Parent portal and see pictures of our girls activities throughout the day. The portal also lets us know what to work on with her at home. This is exactly what we were looking for...not just a daycare but a preparatory environment to set the foundation for her learning and development. She loves her school and is happy every day we take her. This gives me peace of mind during the day.

I have been so amazed with first step school from the very beginning. They are the sweetest people…read more I love the structure that they have. It's not just a daycare it's a school. My son is excelling in every aspect. And it's because of first step school! Best decision I ever made was starting my son here. I have no complaints. It's such a positive and fun environment. From outdoor fun, to dance parties in the gym, to weekly assessments, the lunches you purchase are perfect and they provide bibs if you need them too! My son is happy there and even runs to the his teacher. Which for me brings me comfort knowing my son is safe and happy. 10/10 experience and I recommend first step school to anyone looking for a full time place to send your child too. You will not be disappointed. Best school/daycare in San Marcos! Go see for yourself! You will not be disappointed!

I have so much to say about this amazing school. My oldest daughter was a part of their first…read moregraduating class, and my youngest is with them now. The teachers are sweet and nurturing and constantly coming up with new activities. I love that they serve breakfast, lunch and snack and the on-site chef is so creative and so sweet! The administration is literally the most amazing group of people and they are always available to talk if you have any questions or concerns. I HIGHLY recommend Goddard School to everyone!!!

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in New Braunfels, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School…read moreis a private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.