HCC is the best!! I have two daughters in the Tues/Thurs program, and we could not be happier! My…read morekids are always excited to go! The teachers are amazing and the emphasis on moral values and love is outstanding. They expose the kids to many different activities, and every day is something new and exciting. Couldn't be any happier!

We love HCC! BEST CHOICE we've made for our kids. Our daughter went there last year for prek4 and…read moreit prepared her so well for kindergarten. She is right on the cusp birthday wise so we could hold her back if we felt she wasn't read but her teachers were amazing. She started not knowing much at all and by the end of the year she was completely ready for kinder and is thriving at her elementary school. Our son is now in prek3 and it has been so wonderful for him. They have small class sizes and the teacher to student ratio is the best I've ever seen. It's a safe, clean, and extremely loving environment! We're excited for him to go back next year too! The office staff at the church as well as the directors in the HCC office go above and beyond for the students and families at Hope. We commute from 30 minutes away because they are worth it!

We have loved our time at Nicholson. The teachers do a wonderful job connecting with students and…read morefamilies, and always communicating directly with us. The positive, nurturing environment combined with the play-based curriculum has allowed my grandson to learn and grow in a way that is fun and engaging, and he is always excited to go to school. The flexible schedule is also convenient for our family. We recommend Nicholson to any family looking for a more personal preschool experience, with a highly trained staff, and engaging curriculum.

My daughter started attending Nicholson 1 month ago and we couldn't be happier with this choice…read more It is a smaller place, so they get to know every child. I feel like they truly care about my daughter and listen to what I have to say. Dr. Nicholson and Ms. Renita are both fantastic and very knowledgeable, and I feel like they managed to find and retain really great teachers. They emphasize the importance of free play, which I agree with, but they also do lots of art and they do a jamboree with singing and dancing twice a week. Another thing I really like is what they call a sociodramatic play event: once a month they set up a new scene in the hall like a camping site, a restaurant, a veterinarian clinic for the kids to play.

We initially inquired about this daycare because of its strong reviews and because they participate…read morein TEFA, which gave us the impression that they support inclusivity for children with disabilities and different learning needs. During our first tour, I shared with the owner how excited I was about the possibility of enrolling my son because the facility appeared clean, organized, and well-run. She proudly showed us their awards, but the conversation later shifted to discussing another parent's issues with their child biting staff members. Personally, I felt uncomfortable hearing details about another family's situation, especially without hearing both sides. Later, I explained that my son has a disability and that we were approved for TEFA funding. I shared that he is speech delayed and somewhat behind academically. I also explained that he previously attended a private Catholic school that requested a one-on-one aide, although his IEP team did not recommend one. We are transferring him because we cannot afford the cost of a one-on-one aide on top of tuition. I also clarified that while he has a medical condition, he has not been diagnosed with autism or ADHD, and evaluations from neurology, ABA, and neuropsychology specialists did not indicate autism. I explained that the academic expectations at his previous school were simply not the right fit for him, and that we believed a more play-based environment would better support his development and learning style. However, during this discussion, the owner repeatedly emphasized how advanced their standards were and mentioned that many of their 4-year-olds already know how to read. Unfortunately, the tone of the conversation made me feel less reassured about how welcoming or supportive the environment would be for children with developmental differences or disabilities. What stood out even more to me was the reaction when I mentioned that we had received TEFA funding that would cover the full school year. The owner immediately asked how much funding we received. After I told her the amount, her eyes widened, and she became noticeably quiet while pulling out a calculator and computing the yearly total. That interaction made me uncomfortable and gave the impression that the financial aspect became more important than understanding my child's actual needs. Because of these concerns, I began having second thoughts about enrolling my son and asked for the payment to be placed on hold while my husband scheduled a second tour. Within two days, we were informed that the slot for the next school year had already been filled. What was frustrating was that instead of directly informing us that no spots were available, we were still asked to work around their schedule for another tour. I was also told that I had "cancelled," when I had clearly requested that enrollment simply be put on hold while we made a final decision as a family. Afterward, I also came across other reviews from parents who felt their children with disabilities were treated differently. Reading those experiences made our interaction feel even more concerning. It also made me question how genuine some of the positive reviews are, because our experience was very different from what was portrayed online. I cannot say whether reviews are incentivized, but it did leave me wondering if discounts, perks, or other incentives may influence some of the overwhelmingly positive feedback. I truly hope this daycare reflects on what inclusivity really means. Participating in programs like TEFA should involve genuinely welcoming and supporting children with different needs, not just meeting requirements on paper.

Our son has been going to The Learning Experience at Hutto since 2022. We love his teachers! His…read morecurrent teacher is Ms. Yolanda. She always has updates for us on how he is doing whenever we asked. He enjoys this center.

Good. Not very fun for older kids since most of the children there are 7-8 years old.read more

We have had an amazing experience with this daycare! Every time we walk in, we are greeted with a…read morewelcoming smile, which instantly makes us feel at home. The communication from Ms. Meshe, Mrs. Amber, Mr. Jay, and Mr. Omi has been exceptional. They always keep us informed and are very approachable. The environment is truly like a second home for our children. During the summer, my older kids attended their summer camp and it was one of their favorites of all time! We've been to another courtyard before, but it doesn't compare to the quality and warmth of this center. Highly recommend this center!

Explorers Adventure Preschool has been a wonderful and nurturing environment for our son. We trust…read morethe whole team implicitly, and our child comes home happy every day. Our son has Down Syndrome, and after a challenging experience at another school, Explorers welcomed him with open arms. They learned sign language to help him communicate and made sure developmentally he was in the commensurate age group. Most notably, they've helped him build tremendous physical strength. When we first adopted our son (age 4), he didn't feel comfortable at a playground because he didn't have the strength or balance to climb and run with other kids. Within a few months at Explorers Adventure School, he began climbing, jumping, and running - now, he slides down the tallest slide at any playground and climbs everything. He's gained so much confidence physically - It's been an incredible transformation. From a parent's perspective, their communication is top-notch. They text and email me. They are responsive and incredibly organized. And most of all, they are genuine and kind people who treat our son with respect and love. I would recommend Explorers Adventure School to anyone. It is the most equitable, adaptive and welcoming school we've been to as parents of a child with special needs.

LOVE this school!! My son attended for 3 years. He is my youngest and he is moving on to…read morekindergarten. If I had a younger child, they would be a student here as well. The staff is so caring and truly loves what they do.

My children attend this program and love it. I think so highly of this program that I wanted to…read moreshare with others. The ratio of teachers to children is low and I know that my kids are getting tons of attention when they are there. I stopped by today to grab something I had forgotten and they had the toddler class out in the courtyard for circle time with a child development specialist and the 3 teachers in that classroom doing dance and movement. I felt like I was witnessing something very special and unique. The thing is they do that every week in each classroom. Every day I get a detailed written and verbal report on what kind of day my kids had. My experience communicating with the staff and teachers the is truly exceptional. I receive emails on a weekly basis and know that I can ask anything and have all my questions answered in a timely manner. If you are a parent looking for a loving and learning environment for you child I strongly recommend calling or stopping by St Louis for more information.

If someone had told me that I would be grateful to drive almost an hour out of my way every time I…read morebring my daughter to preschool only to have to sit at some fast food restaurant for the day to work until she's done, I would've said they were crazy. But grateful is exactly how I feel about this school. We discovered it by chance when our son and daughter did a summer camp at McKinney Falls a few years ago. As luck would have it, her instructor at that camp was going to be heading up the new preschool. He encouraged us to check it out, and because he was so amazing with her, we did. Every day she comes home covered in dirt and mud and paint that she made herself from materials in nature. She smells like smoke and we can't get the sand out of her hair for days. Her classmates frequently tell each other how much they love each other and work together to build things and play games. In other words, it's fantastic. Our biggest regret is how far away it is, but not because of the time spent in the car or the money spent on gas. She has made amazing friends there that we rarely see and likely won't stay in contact with for the most part because it's just too hard to get together. But if you are considering nature preschools Wildlife Forest Preschool is hard to beat.

Wild Life Forest Preschool is a slice of heaven that we are so grateful for. Our 5-yo has attended…read moresince September and our whole family looks forward to school drop-off and pick-up. The environment is the most wonderful, natural space for kids to explore and grow. The tree coverage provides shade on warm days and protection on cold and rainy days. The teachers truly care about the learning of each student and pull families into the fold of the community. It is an incredibly rich learning environment and our whole family has felt the positive impact of it.

My oldest son started at CUMC in 2022 - he attended for two years prior to Kindergarten, and loved…read morehis experience here! Attending this wonderful school made transitioning to Kindergarten much easier! Now, my younger son is in his second year at CUMC and loves it so much. The teachers are all experienced and caring - the class sizes are small, giving each child the chance to grow and develop. Teachers send weekly emails to let parents know the weekly curriculum, there are after-school activities, and much more! Jan Glosser, the school's director is engaged in daily life at school and fosters a wonderful and caring community. I've met all of the staff and can personally attest to their care for the students.

Over the past few years, we have tried a few preschools in the neighborhood and while they are all…read moregreat in their own ways, Covenant UMC Preschool takes the cake for it's excellent staff (many are previous school teachers), wonderful facilities (with an awesome playground), and a thoughtful curriculum for the kiddos. I've had kids at every grade level at this school and each teacher has been wonderful and engaging. The director, Jan Glosser, is so welcoming, warm, kind and knows each family personally which makes you feel right at home. We love it!