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Kids R Kids Learning Academy of North Austin
15111 Avery Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78717, United States
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Ma
Review №1

This is THE PLACE to care for and grow your child! All 3 of my kids started here since infants (2016 - currently enrolled) and the school has consistently been a high-quality, supportive, fun, educational environment that fosters my kids individual spirit and learning styles.The kids get quality food (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) and learn how to eat properly with their peers! The indoor and outdoor learning spaces and activities give the kids a variety of experiences throughout the week. The hours are flexible enough to accommodate early or late meetings if your work schedule can be unpredictable. The teachers truly care for kids and they are supported by staff to learn and grow. There is a garden on site, a playground on site, a splash pad on site, a buggy for the babies to get outside time regularly. They offer so much more than I could on a daily basis!It is sometimes tough to realize that as a working parent, my childs teachers spend more time per week with them than I do -- but I 100% know my kids are in safe, supportive, loving hands with Kids R Kids Avery Ranch!

Bl
Review №2

We love Kids R Kids Avery Ranch! I have two kids in their afternoon program, and I can’t say enough good things about it. Our kids adore the teachers and love the activities they put together. The KRK bus is always on time picking up the kids from their school, and they follow all safety protocols. Obviously, safety is my number one concern as a parent, so it gives me that peace of mind knowing that my kids make it to their after school care safely everyday. I definitely recommend Kids R Kids at Avery Ranch to other parents that are wanting a safe, caring, fun, and just overall enjoyable place for their kiddos. We’re so happy to be a part of their family!

Ks
Review №3

Great school! Lots of activities for kids, engaging curriculum and a lot of positive vibes. Especially thankful for the Russian class and so much learning and fun my son gets there! Keep it up!

Ja
Review №4

I’m that reluctant mother, not wanting to trust anyone else with caring for my kiddos, but this past year they have been at kids r kids has been an absolute blessing to me! Everyone there is so nice. My husband and I originally chose them because they have the video cameras you can check in throughout the day to see how they’re doing, but after getting to know everyone and seeing how much my children have grown and learned there, I really wouldn’t even need to look in. (I still do, ha ha, yes I’m that mom). My youngest loves her teacher so much she says “I hope I see Miss Joanne this weekend”. Isn’t that what we’re all looking for- someone who loves and cares for your child like you would? I highly recommend the learning program and staff at kids R kids they are amazing! Even better since the new owners have taken over!

Ма
Review №5

Hello. We decided to send our son to preschool when he was 2.6. Since he did not understand English at all and we didn’t want unnecessary stress, he was just learning to speak our language in Russian, we decided that the best option for us was a Russian group. How happy we were to find them. The teachers Ms. Emi and Ms. Stephanie are amazing. They are attentive, they are caring, always ready to help if difficulties arise, not indifferent. The son did not want to be potty trained. Our teachers waited patiently for this moment and did not insist on a diaper. Thank them very much for their patience with this intimate question

Ga
Review №6

My baby started going to KRK since last June, when I went back to work. she was almost 8 months old back then and now 3 months later I decided to review the wonderful place that she spends her days at.As a first time Mom I was nervous to let go, especially during Covid days, and even more when parents are not allowed in the school for health safety.I was surprised how well did Meredith the principal , managed to introduce me to the teachers and stuff and show me the place with keeping everyone safe.I decided to go for this place due to the good vibes, great communication and the video cameras that let you pick at your little one during the day.My baby was struggling at the beginning to suddenly sleep in an unknown environment. But Ms Tracy and Ms Zuheily had so much love and patience, she was taken care of in such a way that she had a chance to learn gradually how to get used to the new place.Today during drop offs and pick ups I see a smiley baby that is in love with her two teachers. I feel like they help her develop in ways I can not give her at home.The best thing is to know my baby is happy and safe in her daycare. And she is most definitely is?

Ch
Review №7

From the first day we walked in the doors we have been welcomed warmly and provided with the best experience I could ever imagine. My daughter is very well taken care of, and every single teacher and staff member knows her. I feel more comfortable dropping her off here at school than I do leaving her with anyone else! She learns something new every day and grows strong with the healthy food served at Kids R Kids. I know I can always pull up the camera and check on her during the day. I see her happy and having fun with her teachers. They are the very best!

Ra
Review №8

Grate well trained teachers very clean good take carring of kids.

As
Review №9

Hello, My name is Ashleigh I have an amazing review on Mrs. Esta she has been the best teacher to my child. She’s very attentive to my child as well as her whole classroom. We cannot say enough good things about her! She made our time in her classroom as smooth as it could be. We are so thankful to have come across Mrs. Esta at kids r kids Avery ranch!

El
Review №10

For two years, I have been both a parent at Kids R Kids Avery Ranch and the lead Russian language teacher. I have had the privilege to observe how loving the staff is to all the children, of many different ages. My 7 year old son has made many friends in the afterschool program he is attending and loves his school so much! And when he is happy i am happy too :) Thank you very much Kids R Kids for everything!

St
Review №11

Everyone at the Kids R Kids North Austin facility is just fantastic to work with. Mark and his team are courteous, considerate and caring. Our daughter has been in the care of Maegan, Kendall, Tracy and several others. Every one of them shows a deep and abiding love for the work that they do and truly and deeply cares about the kids in their classroom. We love all of the activities and extras that we would have paid more for at other centers. More than anything, we appreciate that they see our family as their family and were willing to be flexible as things got crazy with COVID.

La
Review №12

Owners Mark & Heather are so fantastic!! They’ve really made KRK and extraordinary home away from home for our boys after taking over a year or so ago. The staff is wonderful, feels like family, and our boys have a blast! Check them out if you’re new to the area or looking for A+ childcare.

Ty
Review №13

We have been at KRK for almost a year now after switching from a nearby daycare and we couldnt be happier. Mark and Heather have done a great job with the help of an amazing staff. My son is in Ms. Shamimas class and he is always happy to go to school and get waffles for breakfast with Ms. Vicky and Ms. Tracy. We really like that there are cameras in the room so we can check on him throughout the day and we love getting a detailed tadpoles report at the end of each day with everything that they have been working on as well as some great pictures of our son.

Mi
Review №14

We feel like they are our extended family! Kids r kids team is five stars for us! We go to work knowing they always have our valuable treasures at their forefront. We appreciate each and every member of the kids r kids family. Thank you very much 😊Team Sanchez

Sr
Review №15

We love it here!! They are the best!!They take fabulous care of our 6 month old and 5 year old after school. Mark went out of his way to help our older one get picked from school despite being the only kid at his school to be picked by them.Our 6 month old loves being here, there is never a dull moment. They have a great learning program for infants. We also love the after school care that is fine blend of learning and fun.Thank you Mark and Heather for making this such a beautiful experience.

Ra
Review №16

I cannot begin to describe the difference I have seen in our child in the past year that she has been enrolled with Kids R Kids in North Austin. At 3.5 years old he can count to 50, write his name VERY well and he is working on sight words. He loves his teachers and her friends. Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Katherine are amazing. They are always so friendly and they truly care about the children in their class. The school is immaculate and the staff is so personable and professional. The school is always coming up with fun and innovative programs and activities for the classes. We have an amazing app and I get lots of videos and pictures EVERY day. I cannot recommend this school enough.

Bl
Review №17

It is so hard to find a place you feel safe leaving your kid, but I have no doubt my kiddo is in amazing hands, safe, well taken care of and enjoying every minute. She comes home each afternoon so excited to tell me about her day and what is going on the next day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Ja
Review №18

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!My 2 year old has been attending for almost a year now and our whole family absolutely loves Kids R Kids!Each morning no matter who greets us at dropoff, everyone greets my son and any other child being dropped off by their name! This one thoughtful touch has stood out to my family as he previously attended a daycare where it did not feel like anyone knew him except the teachers in his class and it just made us feel like a business transaction. Here we feel like everyone from the teachers to the administrators to the owners take the time to get to know and care about every child.There are so many things we love about this school that Im not sure I can fit them all in this review. They have live music day for the kids and an on-site kitchen and chef (youre awesome Chef Vicky!) They have so many activities included in the tuition (like yoga and soccer!) The teachers plan fun lessons and engaging activities that we enjoy reading about on his daily report (and take so many wonderful pictures which we appreciate!)All of his teachers have been so amazing and he gets so excited about going to school each day to see them and his classmates. Thank you to Ms. Tracy who took care of him when he was younger and his current teachers, Ms. Babitha and Ms. Sharissa. They are phenomenal and he has learned so much in their classes.Overall were constantly raving to friends and family about how happy we are at Kids R Kids! Especially during this pandemic/Covid time, with all the safety precautions the school has in place, its the one place we feel safe sending our son. Thank you to the owners, the administrators and the teachers for providing such a warm, caring and safe environment.

Br
Review №19

Kids R Kids of North Austin has been amazing. The leadership team does a awesome job of not only running the daycare but getting to know each individual child, the parents and finding exceptional people to work in the center. It can be a scary thought of leaving your child with someone especially a daycare and I was apprehensive at the time of enrollment, however I feel completely at ease leaving my child here and I know she is getting the best care. The daycare feels more of a family than just a center. I highly recommend this place to all parents and urge people to at least take a tour. The kids are happy the staff is happy and it is a wonderful friendly environment.

Br
Review №20

From day one Kids r Kids staff made me and my child feel comfortable. He’s only 2yrs old and I have noticed a big improvement in his vocabulary and social skills. I really like that the teachers are always engaged with the kids and I know the curriculum they are using works. The kids are always smiling and having a good time. From the owner down to the teachers, the staff is amazing! Communication has never been a problem. I know my child is in good hands no doubt about it!

Ca
Review №21

Kids R Kids has been absolutely phenomenal for my daughter. Moving from South Austin to North Austin, we wanted to find a place that would prepare her for public school. My daughter was able to count in 2s, 5s, and 10s, say her ABCS frontwards, backwards, and in Spanish, knows colors in sign language and Spanish, and could read level 2 books by pre-K. As a parent, I am beyond impressed with the commitment to academics and preparation. Not to mention, the staff is great and the field trips are wonderful. My daughter tells me weekly how much she loves her school and teachers. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place for their kid! Hands down.

El
Review №22

Kids R Kids has given my daughter an amazing experience. She was there infant to 3 years and we wish we could have stayed longer, but we moved! All of the teachers have been fabulous, but especially Ms. Esta and Ms. Laura on the infant side, Ms. Babita and Ms. Shamima being so sweet to the tricky toddlers, and Ms. Linda and Ms. Joann for helping my daughter potty train, love books, and LOVE school! Also, the admin (shout out Ms. Meredith) is so kind and flexible! We miss this school so much and highly recommend it.

We
Review №23

In response to COVID and the onset of Virtual Learning, KRK created a special program to assist students with their asynchronos (edit: spelled incorrectly in original review) assignments and to assist parents trying to juggle full-time work and the ongoing education of their children. They did this while maintaining strict and effective safety measures despite the ever-evolving pandemic. Their response has been incredible.That level of thoughtfulness and agility are commonplace with new ownership. Whether its extracurricular activities like dance or even a manners class, or ensuring there are well-qualfied teachers and administrators at every post, the team is absolutly fantastic. As a parent I feel informed as to everything going on, educated on the plan of care for my children, and excited about the learning (and play!) opportunities available. We have a pair of kiddos currently enrolled and could not be happier.This is actually our second go-round. We left KRK because of issues with the previous owners. When the new team contacted us my wife and I were skeptical, but we are EXTREMELY glad we gave them a chance and listened. The difference is night and day.Weve had an infant and a kinder-age kiddo enrolled so I feel like we have a pretty good sense of the range of services and care offered at KRK. Both children have been well taken care of. Just a fantastic, fantastic place and we could not recommend it enough.

Ga
Review №24

My kids love Kids R Kids so do we. My daughter has been going to the school for almost 3 years and I have seen her learn and grow each day. All the teachers are wonderful and the management is excellent!! I was always assured that my kids are safe and happy. Kids R Kids with always hold a special place in my heart and my kids memories of their childhood!!

Am
Review №25

We are so pleased with Kids R Kids! The staff is super welcoming & friendly and our daughter really enjoys it. Her teachers Ms. Rosa and Ms. Aldja are awesome - so patient, positive, and encouraging all the time. The new owners are making all sorts improvements and continually adding enriching activities to their curriculum. Very family oriented as a school should be!

Ke
Review №26

My grandson is a student at Kids R Kids Avery Ranch location. I have enjoyed the progress he has made since he became a student. He is becoming more social and learning a great deal. I thank the staff and administration for your care and patience. You all do a great job!

St
Review №27

This is a wonderful enriched learning environment, they treat the children as their own. There’s no better place to leave your children, go to your work place and know that they are being loved on all day. They have their own chef for God sakes ! If you are looking for a loving, well educated, and nurturing place your baby, take them to Kids are Kids North Austin!

Ki
Review №28

This daycare is amazing, they have wonderful extracurricular activities that are included in their great rates! The owners are always onsite and take care of things quickly. Very friendly staff that really care about the kids, as well as a chef onsite that makes wonderful meals in an open kitchen. It isnt hidden in the back or locked away, where you dont see it. Kitchen is always really clean and my kids like the food. Not to mention how diligent they have been during the pandemic. They have been on top of all of the changes inr Even when the changes in regulations were happening daily. They always look out for the children and their safety. I couldnt say enough wonderful things about this facility and the people here. I only want the best taking care of my children ❤️

Je
Review №29

My daughter loves her school (Kids R Kids). The staff are excellent (especially Miss Crystal and Miss Kathy). The teachers are caring and provide a balance of fun and education. Id recommend Kids R Kids to anyone. In fact, I recommended it to a friend and now her son attends. Her son was going to a different daycare prior to switching and both he and his Mom are very happy with the change.

Mi
Review №30

We started our little boy there at 14 weeks. We LOVE the staff at KrK! We always felt so welcome and loved. My baby really loved the teachers and they did a great job engaging all the infants in the room and keeping them busy! On our tour I just felt that little extra something compared to the other daycares, everyone exhibiting a passion for what they do. Heather and Mark are very personable and I love the newsletters. I highly recommend KrK at Avery Ranch! We have since moved and had to pick a new place a bit closer, and we were SO sad to leave.

Le
Review №31

My daughter is attending afterschool program at Kids R Kids. I cant explain how reliable this place is. Teachers, managment, front desk everybody are super nice and responsive. The new management has made so much improvements. they changed the carpet to the new hard floor which is very important to me as my daughter has allergies. my daughter always want to stay more when I am picking her up. they do many activities with kids. so I am absolutely happy with Kids R Kids.

St
Review №32

Not only is Kids R Kids a wonderful school full of learning opportunities for the kids who attend, but this is an amazing community. Our kids both learned so much and were beyond ready for Kindergarten after attending and the new owners treat every person who walks in the door like family. I have never done a review for a business but felt compelled to do one here. Knowing I could trust KRK with my kids says a lot!

Ke
Review №33

Awesome owners Mark and Heather know what it takes when it comes to your little ones learning path. Heather used to be a manners teacher and she will go above and beyond for you. Definitely recommend Kids R Kids!!

Ka
Review №34

My son is in the infant class at Kids R Kids. As I new mom, I was nervous about bringing my child to a daycare, but I shouldnt have. He absolutely loves being there, and the teachers shower him with affection. We love Miss Linda, Miss Erica, Miss Elena, and Miss Kon! It made me feel so much more secure knowing that they have so much childcare experience behind them. Every day when I pick him up, they give me a full update on how his day went, and in addition I receive an automated report listing how much he ate and when, diaper changes, etc. I also like that they have cameras (limited access) that allow me to spy on him throughout the day to see how hes doing. The infant classroom has a maximum baby:teacher ratio of 8:2 (although the past few months its been more like 6:2), so I can be assured that he is getting plenty of attention and 1:1 time.Miss Montana, the admin at the front desk, is awesome! She knows everybody by name and keeps track of which parents go with which child. I was really impressed and touched to see that she greets families with parents who speak other languages in that language. She and Mr. Reuben always greet me (and especially my son!) and make the Kids R Kids very welcoming.

Ta
Review №35

Everything about this branch and the program is all perfect. I love the teachers and the staff, they are all wonderful. I would highly recommend this school :).

Ni
Review №36

Both of my children attended Kids R Kids from 2007 - 2013. We loved this school so much and was a large part of how my kiddos started out early childhood. We were very happy with the staff and management. The classes that my kids were in were fortunate not to have any teacher turnover which was great for learning and development. I was happy that the school is obtained the Naecy accreditation and putting interest into teacher education. I felt great dropping my kiddos off each day. The infant classroom was by far the best that I have seen. The teachers were very hands on and attentive. At that time, my baby had 1 teacher to share with only 2 other infants...for the entire year! I also loved having the cameras and the ability to check in on my kids each day, it’s nice to be able to see them even though I am at work. I also appreciate that the school takes lots of pictures of the kids during fun activities that the school holds, then sends them to the parents. It makes me feel like I got to be a part of the experience. As a parent I have had the opportunity to be involved in the PTA which has been very helpful in understanding the goals of this school, issues they may have and a better understanding of what goes on. I highly recommend being active and participating to get the full worth out of this school. Especially for the parents, they had a book club series and special guest speakers that would come in and speak on different issues. So not only are the kids involved, but the parents get gets a lot out of the school as well. Overall, our family enjoyed being a part of Kids R Kids and the KRKs family. We remain friends with 4 of the families that we went to school with to this day. Now our babies are 14 and 10! :-) Kids R Kids holds a very special place in our hearts forever!

Da
Review №37

The owners and teachers are friendly and communicative. We are confident that our daughter is being socialized, engaged, cared for, and taught well.

Me
Review №38

. I was actually set on a Christian daycare that I already toured and my daughter trialed. But because Kids R Kids was so highly recommended from a friend who has her daughter enrolled in Houston, I wanted to still check them out. I went in with a fairly closed mind assuming my mind was already made up. But, I was proven wrong.I was first greeted by Meredith who was very kind and informative. I toured what would be her classroom and thought it was nice. When we got to the outside where the children play, I noticed all of the childrens tricycles and cars looked pretty beat up from the sun and use.Mark the new owner closed out my tour and explained to me that he and his wife just took over and to not judge them on the aesthetics, (which I didnt mention) that he was in the process of making some replacements and renovations. He must have been reading my mind. Behind him were boxes of brand new cars and tricycles! He also told me about soccer shots and gymnastics and a few others being included in the tuition and how he doesnt like to nickel and dime people. I just spent a small fortune on gymnastics over the summer and soccer shots this fall. This was refreshing to hear! Especially as a new family starting out. They also offered for my daughter to do a trial day. And to my surprise I went for it.My daughter was super apprehensive that day Walking in, but Mrs. Julia immediately noticed my daughter spotted the fish tank inside the front desk and began tracing the fish with her finger. My daughters anxiety subsided and began mimicking her and smiled. Such a precious and reassuring site to see! We walked her to her classroom and she surprisingly instantly made herself at home with the other kids.On my way out I was greeted by Marks wife/other owner Heather with a pleasant smile and sweet spirit. We spoke about the benefits of having our children in daycare as they have twin boys who are also in my daughters class. She explained how they have come leaps and bounds from the short month they had been enrolled.For the rest of the day since I couldnt see on the cameras just yet, Mrs. Julia sent me photos of what she was up to all day! She did so well and I found out didnt even cry. I walked in at the end of her trial day to her smiling from ear to ear. I knew I found her daycare. In fact she didnt want to leave. And to this day, its still like that! I often have to bribe her to leave with lollipops, cupcakes any kind of treat just to get her out of the door! ‍My daughter has an awesome teacher Ms. Shamimma and I adore her assistant Mrs. Cynthia! She loves on the kids and its something I so appreciate! No better feeling than knowing youre leaving your child in hands that will care for your child! Day after day she tells me mommy, fun at school or Mommy, fun with friends. Kids R Kids is a very warm environment and you will very rarely not be greeted hello or told goodbye or to have a good day by somebody in there. Staff you arent even aware of will know you and your child.There are so many pros to Kids R Kids. But to name a few that I enjoy that the other daycare I was thinking of enrolling her didnt have.* Stays open until 6:30* Can pay weekly instead of bi-weekly or monthly.* All of their snacks and meals are included.* Have their own personal Chef.* Huge yard to play! Multiple play escapes. New equipment. Plenty of Cars and tricycles.* Cameras to check on your little.* Help potty train.* We are Part time/3days a week. They’ve been flexible, letting me rotate a day if she missed a day sick or Substitute for a holiday day.*Splash pad/ looking forward to that in the summer!I’m sure I’m forgetting others, but you get the gist of this long, purposefully detailed review. Kids R Kids is a very warm and friendly environment. So much so, I’m highly considering enrolling her full time in the New Year. I am pleased with my decision and I believe you will be too!

Sw
Review №39

We moved from California last year and I was nervous on how my son would do in a new preschool environment. He is in suite 550 and from day 1, the teachers made him feel at home. His social, language and educational skills have increased ten folds. Teachers put in extra efforts to teach spanish, math and reading and writing skills. Kids have fun with lot of art projects as well. Overall a great school that emphasizes on over all development of a child.

Sa
Review №40

KRK has new owners and they are terrific. Super friendly and nice! We have been going to KRK for a few years. We had gone for 2+ years and then the kids stayed home with my husband while he went back to school and then we recently came back when he returned to work. We have kids in the infant, pre-k and after school classrooms. The new owners have been very diligent about updating toys, equipment, flooring and the after school room. My son has really enjoyed the new air hockey table and the video games in the after school room. The new owners have a Parents Night Out coming up, which is a terrific idea and includes babies (most PNO are only for potty trained kids)! I want to give a shout out to Ms. Esta in the infant room, Ms. Catherine who takes care of my oldest and Chef Vicky who takes care of them all. I truly feel like I am leaving my kids with family. Thank yall for taking good care of my babies.

Dm
Review №41

Great, modern childcare, great stuff and our daughter is very happy here!

Ta
Review №42

Where do I start..? My daughter started daycare at only 10 months old and it was the hardest thing I had to do. I have 2 older children, however I didnt have them in daycare as I was a stay at home mom. Moving forward you can imagine the difficulties that came with this new adjustment (leaving my child with complete strangers). It was okay in the start, but it wasnt working out. I would pick her up and she didnt seem her happy go lucky self. I also noticed that it was a rotating door with the teachers. Thats when I knew she needed a change.Ive always admired Kids R Kids and had wonderful testimonies from a friend of mine whose child went there. Taking a tour of the school (yes school not daycare :)) I feel in love over and over again. The teachers there have tenure and the office staff is amazing! Meredith was my first point of contact and she immediately made me feel at home and continues to till this day. If you call you will be warmly greeted by Montana who will take the time to help you out with anything you need. Everyone works so hard there especially the owner Mrs Elwin West! She goes above and beyond for her school from going out and getting extra accreditations for her kids to being there from the time it opens till it closes. Tell me what other owner you know that does that?Imagine being able to drop your child off at school,and instead of being reluctant, scared or sad, youre happy because you know that they are in good hands. Im no longer worried when at work and I can focus on work. Each day I get to see what she learned in class and see the wonderful creations she made that day. Not to mention shortly after she turned two she was completely potty trained.Im blessed beyond belief to of been able to find this place. Trust me I can go on and on about Kids R Kids, the teachers and staff, but I think you get the point. :)My daughter and I have happily been a part of Kids R Kids for almost two years now. To this day I still feel safe, happy and confident my daughter is getting the best education and care she deserves. This was the best decision I made.

Ne
Review №43

My son goes to KRK Avery ranch. I love the teachers here. Ms Courtney whos my kids teacher is wonderful . Its unbelievable how much he learned this year in Spanish as well as English. Not just curriculum but he also learned kindness and compassion. His previous teacher Ms Linda was awesome too. I have been very happy with all the teachers so far. The office staff (Ms Montana, Ms Meredith and Ms Elwyn) are all very helpful. They always have a smile on that face unlike some other office school staff I have seen. The meal provided by KRK is healthy , fresh and nutritious. Cant recommend this school enough.

JJ
Review №44

I LOVE this school. ❤️My son has been going to this school for a year and a half and its been a pleasure, both for him, and for me. If there is an incident, they let me know about it immediately if its serious and after school if its something that can wait. They enforce the sick policy for serious illnesses [flu, strep, etc.] and I appreciate that.His teachers are AMAZING. Every single one has been fabulous, from pre-pre-k to now. They double up on teachers in their rooms and often the kids will go into the room next to them which has kids of the same age group. Ms. Kathy has been his main teacher for pre-k and she is great for my son. She is firm, but caring, and you can tell she really cares about what she does. I can also see that its important to her the kids get everything out of her class that they can. I greatly appreciate her dedication and spirit.They replaced the chef with a new one since we first started going there and that seems to be a good thing. Chef Andre has been great and does seem to be much better than the old chef, not only based off of old reviews, but based off of comments from my child. Chef Andre has been there a while now, and staff turnover has been minimal, stable for about a year, compared to when I first started, so it seems clear changes were made. Part of that change must have been pay since prices were raised slightly to adjust for that at the beginning of the last school year.The school goes on weekly field trips in the summer for pre-k ages and during school they go on regular trips once a month or every couple of months to educational destinations. My son always enjoys his time.During the summer they also do Thursday Splash Pad days. For about 30 mins the kids pre-k and younger get to play in the on-grounds splash pad. Its a pretty cool perk.Any time Ive brought up an issue that came up, the school has acted on it immediately. This is such a huge difference from the last school we were at, and who didnt take care of the kinds of issues mentioned above and never called when there were incidents [like my child being choked, or an admin of the school yanking him up by one arm - looking at you Stepping Stone 😡].I HIGHLY recommend Avery Ranch Kids R Kids. We will be using them for their private Kindergarten this year with the fabulous teacher Ms. Tran whom Ive seen in action, dancing with the kids, reading to them from the ground, playing games, teaching them in a small group. My kiddo will be in good hands.

Fe
Review №45

My daughter was in the 3 y/o class for a little while and is now in the Pre-K program.While we had a bit of a rough time with the 3 y/o teacher, the assistant in that room was amazing and my daughter still talks about her. The assistant teacher still makes a point of interacting with my daughter whenever we see her; even if shes rushing out the door. The main teacher in that room had an attitude so bad that I finally spoke with the owner. The owner was responsive. The first day I met her I asked her about her classroom and her answer was that her husband is an executive at Dell and that she drives an Infiniti. Got it, now I know what your priorities are. That teacher still acts like she has a huge chip on her shoulder and seems to make a point of ignoring my daughter when my daughter greets her in the school. My kiddo is pretty sharp so my assurances that the woman just didnt hear her arent really working anymore.Fast forward to my daughters pre-k experience. The teachers are amazing and really seem to love the kids. There are so many different personalities and abilities in the class but I have to agree with a previous poster that Ms. Crystal and Ms. Clare focus on the individual kid. My daughter has flourished in this classroom and I feel that shes been challenged and will succeed when she gets to Kinder next year. As a mid-August baby she is (one of) the youngest in the class so I was worried...my worries were unfounded. When she first started I was a little worried that the kids were, to an extent, expected to work out their differences. In the end its helping them develop.I havent had any real problems with the management but sometimes they seem a little frazzled and stressed. This causes them to sometimes be short with people but in my experiences they are always great to the kids. At the end of the day, thats what matters to me.This would have been a 5-star rating, easily, if I were just talking about Ms. Crystal and Ms. Clare. It would have been a 1- or 2-star rating for the 3 y/o experience we had with the main teacher.

Ly
Review №46

I have 3 children, 2 of which attend Kids R Kids. We have been enrolled for almost 1 year now. I have 1 child in the Pre-K program and another in the after school program. I agree with the previous reviews about the management, especially the tours. They do not attempt to have a relationship with me. I have asked for a tour of the younger rooms and because I do not feel like I have been given enough information (including meeting the teachers), I did not move my infant, now 1 year old, to the school. My daughter attends Primrose on Great Oaks (great caring manager, parent nights out and an infant room full of grandmother types that are amazing). I moved my then 3yr old due to philosophical differences in dealing with children 3-5. BTW - I know a parent of a child in the infant room at KRK and they are really happy with it so it is likely a tour/mgmt. issue.That being said, I love the Pre-K teachers at Kids R Kids. My daughter has Ms. Crystal and Ms. Claire. She loves school and the teachers. I get in-depth verbal reports everyday with how her day went. Also, unlike other schools that expected my daughter to adhere to their way, this school, and teachers so far, found out what worked best for my daughter and worked with her. They also have lots of fun days with themes, field trips to the library, and other events that really supports a love of learning. I could not be happier with this situation.My other daughter, 1st grade, is in the after school program. I have no relationship with these teachers (which bothers me) and no communication from them about activities or how my daughter is doing. To be fair, if I asked more questions, they seem nice and I am sure they would fill me in. My daughter seems to like it.

Mo
Review №47

Teachers are amazing and Chef Vicki is the absolute best!!!!

Al
Review №48

My daughter is 3.5 and for 11 months now she has been in the Russian-speaking group at kidsRkids.It should be noted that my daughter has learned a lot and continues to learn! With great pleasure, every day he tells what new things they learned and did in a group, whether it be crafts, writing classes, games and activities with foam, making lemonade or even studying an apple under a microscope!I am very grateful to the educators Miss Amy and Miss Stephanie for the love and respect they put into the kids! This is very noticeable and felt not only by me, but also by my daughter, who rushes to day care every morning!I know for sure that my child is in good hands. I highly recommend kidsRkids!My daughter is 3.5 and for 11 months now she has been in the Russian-speaking group at kidsRkids.It should be noted that my daughter has learned a lot and continues to learn! With great pleasure every day she tells what new things they learned and did in a group, whether it be crafts, writing classes, games and educational activities with foam, making lemonade or even studying an apple under a microscope!I am very grateful to the educators Miss Emi and Miss Stephanie for the love and respect they put into the kids! This is very noticeable and felt not only by me, but also by my daughter, who rushes to day care every morning!I know for sure that my child is in good hands. I highly recommend kidsRkids!

Ol
Review №49

Update! For a year now my son has been joining the Russian group KidsRKids. He is very happy, and even more so! It is very important for me how my child feels. He is happy to be in the kindergarten. I especially want to highlight our beloved Miss Amy! Elmira, thank you very much for your concern, its great to hear Mark tell counting rhymes, poems, retells fairy tales and reports to us about how and what works in nature, for teaching the Russian alphabet and Russian fairy tales. Hope you read my review 💕 appreciate you!My son (2.8) is really happy to be here. He attended other daycare, and was crying each morning. Thanks to our Ms. Emi and Ms. Juliia, we have a great experience with KidsRKids. Im glad that my son is in Russian speaking class, thank you for that.I am very happy because my son is finally going to the kindergarten without tears, without hysterics. I am glad that we organized a Russian-speaking group. Thank you, Ulya! Thanks to our miss. Amy!

Ир
Review №50

Last kindergarten was hell for our family! Our daughter wept for hours and asked not to leave her alone in the kindergarten.It so happened that we got into kidsRkids, and lo and behold !!! We are happy! We are extremely happy. Ours started to go to kindergarten with pleasure and WANTS to go there. From the second day, the daughter stopped crying and walks only with a smile! She became again the same, funny and mischievous! This is all thanks to the people who work there! THANKS big Miss Julia and Miss Amy !!! They care and worry about my child, as I would! It is very important for me to see and know that the educator of Miss Amy and the assistant director of Miss Julia, even the directors Mr. Mark and Miss Heather, they not only teach my child, they take care of her, they worry. When I know that someone is not indifferent to my child, someone else besides me is interested in the emotional and physical condition of my child, a sense of calm for the child comes by itself, along with happiness))) thanks to the whole kidsRkids team, Miss Julia, Miss Amy, Miss Heather and Mr. Mark, you put your soul into your work, we and our children feel this care and warmth! If they ask me which garden to choose, I definitely advise kidsRkids🥰

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  • Address:15111 Avery Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78717, United States
  • Site:https://kidsrkids.com/north-austin/
  • Phone:+1 512-402-3528
Categories
  • Preschool
  • Day care center
  • Educational institution
  • Private school
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:6:30AM–6:30PM
  • Thursday:6:30AM–6:30PM
  • Friday:6:30AM–6:30PM
  • Saturday:6:30AM–6:30PM
  • Sunday:6:30AM–6:30PM
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