Kids R Kids

I have to say that I am sadly dissapointed on the outcome of this facility. First off, the Logo says ""Schools of Quality Learning"". This may ring true for some chains but not for this particular one. Though few teachers may be fully educated in the feild of child education, most at this center are not. I have found in my experience that the managment is soley concerned about image and not what is really important, teaching children the basic tools they will need to be well prepared for elementary. Yes, it is true that they have a standard curriculum that they are ""SUPPOSED"" to follow but I can assure you most of the time it is not. When I tried to bring this to the attention of managment I was basically shut down. I feel like we as teachers are meant to be seen and not heard at this facility. The management treats the staff like dogs unworthy of any respect. I can recall one incident where I was trying to talk to a parent and a member of management called me on the phone and started telling me how to act and what to say to this parent. ""Make it short and sweet and make sure you make them feel like their child is the only one that matters."" This is what was told to me. I started to feel as though I could not be myself around the parents and that I had to lie and fake to make them think things were so great. That was not the case at all. It was chaos. Most rooms the curriculum is not being implemented but we were expected to lie and tell the parents how great their child is doing when in actuallity it is just simply ""a daycare"". Not a ""School of Quality Learning."" I feel very saddened by the way managment made irrational decisions and watched while we lost some of the best teachers that daycare had. Their is no strive for excellence here. It is simply all about image and nothing more. I would not want my child to attend this facility based on what I have witnessed. This is not slander or any way said in hate. It is simply the truth! Pros: Pre-k Cons: not concerned with what is best for children more

After paying for the whole month of November including a student activity fee we sudden learned my daughter would be going to YMCA that month instead which meant she would be able to attend after school activities at her elementary school. When I went to the administration just to tell them I was astonished at the reaction I got from them Automatic combative and offensive. I have never dealt with them much including the owner and we just got the whole 9 yards of how we don?t get anything back and we can take legal action if we what to and they went on and on about it. I just wanted out of there fast! Pros: The teachers Cons: Administration more

I am so sadto say that the owner has really disappointed me. She looks out for herself and treats the staff so rude. I am sad to say that I see why there is a huge turn around. I have never worked for this company, but I know so much about it and being a parent ""I would want to treat my KIDS and STAFF as kin and I can"" I do not recommend this daycare at all Pros: bad ownership Cons: uhh more

I AM CONFUSED AS TO THE POSTING ON THIS SITE, MY CHILD ATTENDED THIS DAYCARE, AND I TO HAD FOUND THE FRONT OFFICE STAFF RUDE, UNFRIENDLY, AND SEEMS COULD CARE LESS WHEN WE WOULD WALK INTO THIS SCHOOL, NOT THAT I NEEDED IT, I JUST WANTED THE COMFORT THAT THING WERE OK AND WE ALL HAVE A BAD DAY, BUT IT SEEM EVERY DAY WAS BAD THERE NO ONE SEEMED HAPPY, AND MAYBE THAT WAS WHAT BOTHERED ME,JUST NO COMFORT LEVEL THAT I FELT WAS WORTH ME WORRYING WHEN I LEFT IF THE TEACHER'S ARE IN THE SAME MOOD. Pros: NOT THERE ANYMORE Cons: MAYBE THE KIDS LEFT THERE more

I HAVE QUESTION? ARE THESE THE WAY SOME OF YOU PARENTS FEEL, WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DROP ARE KIDS OFF, ARE WE GETTING OUR MONEYS WORTH, AS FAR AS OUR KIDS BEIING PROPLY CARED FOR OR BEING TAUGHT BASIC SCHOOL SKILLS THAT ARE NEEDED AND PERT OF THE PROGRAM. I FEEL AS A PARENT AND PAST KIDS R KIDS PARENT ""NO"" IS THE ANSWER. THERE IS SOMETHING NOT RIGHT HERE WITH THIS DAY CARE.AND JUST CAN'T PUT MY FINGER ON IT, BUT NOT THERE ANYMORE, AND GO WITH YOUR GUT FEELING IT""S ALLWAYS RIGHT Pros: I HOPE SO Cons: I HOPE NOT more

I have been a teacher with KRK for 3 years and I must admit that I have been hurt by many of the comments posted. My personal teaching philology is to teach respect and empathy for others. I guess this is a lesson for some adults too! I want each child to feel respected, loved and able to know without a doubt that they are important and what they say and think matters. I have been in the childcare field for seven years. I have gained experience from other teachers who took me under their wing. Many teachers here try and do the same thing with new staff. As far as KRK is concerned I believe that we will not be able to meet the needs of everyone who enters. Some staff will not be willing to learn or work together. We let them go! Some parents will not like the diversity or personality of our staff. We will let them go! Everyone must make up their minds on how they feel about our school. Chances are you will not like some teachers or families. That can be said about all schools. The question that remains is how will you handle it? Will you complain and slander others with half truths and lies or will you help make our space a better place? This year we are trying to get feedback on how we are doing by starting a P.T.A. Childcare and education will only be successful if we work at it together as a team. My encouragement for everyone who reads these comments is to read with open eyes. If a comment is posted and you can feel the hate and anger flowing from it then chances are that is the kind of person they were when they were with us. I myself have had times that I was angry win KRK but I NEVER slandered them the way some people here have done. I worked it out and found a way to make things better. Pros: People who care Cons: personal more

seems that my feeling are correct, as far as the teachers, and front office staff. this really throws up all kind of red flags, i have these same feeling this year, and now this WOW! not good Pros: dont know of any Cons: unanswered question and feel i need to ask more

I just want to give my two cents...I myself am a teacher at Kids R Kids Avery Ranch, and I must say that I love it there. I can't believe that some of you come on here and try to ruin the reputation of the very same loving people that you once entrusted the care of your children to. I mean they had to have made you feel comfortable at one time or another. I mean you come on here and start throwing out racial slurs and degrading remarks about the staff, all while hiding behind a screen name. If things are that bad at Kids R Kids then leave, and when you do have the guts tom tell Ms.Elwin, Mr. John, Ms. Rola or Ms. Sughanda why you are withdrawing. It bothers me being a teacher that you would stoop to such low levels. I mean you state that we teachers do not have degrees and that we are old convicts, but at the same time you can't even spell the word rude! I guess your degree plan didn't come with a computer class that teaches you how to spell check first. Anyway, I am telling all of you that I do work at the school, and that even though I do not have a degree I still go above and beyond when it comes to the children that are in my care! Every parent that has come into my classroom has been treated with respect, and their children all absolutely adore me and the other two young ladies that I work in the room with. Ms. Rola is the best person at the front. This woman knows policy and procedure like the back of her hand. She greets every one that enters the building with a warm smile on her face, and not to mention she knows everyone by name! Ms. Shelly is one of the greatest teachers on the infant side and is always there to help a fellow co-worker out with a smile as well. She has a heart of gold. Ms. Elwin and Mr. John, man where do I start? They are truly not in this for the money. They are in it to make a difference in the childcare industry. They pay for us to go to school to receive degrees and certifications in early childhood eduation! Pros: Very warm nurturing environment. more

As a parent, what do I want for my baby? Caring teachers who will give me peace of mind of mind when I'm at work. I get that at KRK. As it is, we parents feel enormous guilt about having to leave our darling angels at a day-care. But, KRK takes my guilt away. I can see my baby from my office computer. How cool is that! I feel blessed that not only me but my parents in India can also log in to see my baby in class. For grandparents to stay 8363 miles away from their blossoming grand-children is not easy. We can only meet once in 2 or 3 years. No one can understand the pain and nostalgia of staying far from my roots better than me. But, my parents feel so happy to see their granchild's classroom at KRK from their home in India. That is priceless. Which other daycare will gave me that? And yes, the diversity rocks! I feel free and comforted at KRK because my child sees so much variety in the hair color, skin color, accents here that she will never feel odd. Cheers to that! Each class at KRK is named as Hello in a different language (Jambo, Namaste, Hoi, Salaam). The food menu at KRK is interesting. There are nice vegetarian options. I even send home-made food in my baby's tiffin and the teachers don't mind it. I'm not an easy parent to please.One or two times I told teachers/ owners I want more hands-on sensory activities for my baby to learn. They took my comments seriously. That made me feel valued. Pros: diversity, video camera, teachers Cons: parent communication more

I would like to state for the record that I love Kids'R'Kids Avery Ranch. I was ashamed and applaud at what a parent said about Kids'R'Kids at a shopping party I attended. I felt like I had to respond. The parent child did not attend Kids'R'Kids long and she wanted her child to be catered to as if he was the only child in the room. I have two children at Kids'R'Kids and from the time we enter the school until the time we leave we have nothing but great service from the front desk (I will be professional and not use names) to the teachers to the owner. I cannot believe in this day and time we still have people have degrading other people, and races, it is just embarrassing. I am glad that Kids'R'Kids has such great diversity with teachers and they are highly educated. I would highly recommend this school! Some people should just be respectful, and to think this person is a teacher in a high school. That is scary and I wonder how does she treat children of other diverse groups in her class? more

I am proud to work at a super-successful, high quality preschool as Kids 'R' Kids. Nowhere in Austin will you find another school where the owners are as visionary, passionate and committed as Mr. West and Mrs. West. They care for all the children in the center as if they were their own. KRK is a close-knit family. Just like a Mother bird encourages her baby birds to fly and soar high in the air, the owners have high expectation of excellence from their staff. The owners don't want babysitters in their team, but early childhood educators who implement the currculum in the classroom. The owners introspect day and night about the strengths that God has gifted their staff members with. They try to find the bit fit between their staff's capabilities and the school's needs. Sugandha and Shay persistently strive towards empowering the teachers and supporting them in the classroom. Parents have full confidence in Rola to answer their questions. All in all, like Olympic athletes are guided by their coaches, the teachers at Kids 'R' kids are inspired by the owners/ management team. The nurturing teachers and management work together to develop well-balanced, Holistic children. more

Kids R Kids Avery Ranch is a great place! I love it! They have a friendly staff and great people. The facility is big and clean. The staff is always willing to help and if they happen not to know they direct you to someone who does. I think it's one of the greatest childcare facilities that I know. The people at the front desk are very friendly and can always answer your questions. I would recommend this facility to anyone who wants a great service and wonderful teachers with a great learning experience. Pros: great service, great teachers, wonderful environment, excellent learning experience Cons: parking more

I have two children that attend Kids R Kids Avery Ranch, and I have nothing but good things to say about them. My children have been with this facility for 2 years and they couldn't be treated better. The owner is on site and anytime I had an issue or concern she was on top of it. The teachers that I have encountered are highly educated men and women that go above and beyond the call of duty. My children come home talking about all the great things that they do on a daily basis, and my youngest can't wait to go to school to see her teachers. Some of the posts that I have looked at here are really contradicting. It as if they are n0t really thinking about what they are saying, and just trying to hurt Kids R kids reputation. Some people really should find better things to do in their spare time! Pros: Wonderful teachers, great curriculum, warm welcoming environment more

After reading each of the 9 reviews, I have to say to everyone and especially the owners of KRK that it is true that there is no warm welcome at the front desk, that I witnessed a staff pushing away a toy with her dirty sole shoe and that after asking information, no one got back to me. I do agree that during my tour, although there were two adults in the rooms, childrenw ere left to cry on the floor, while a teacher was counting diapers!! and the other putting things away. No much learning there! It is expensive and you can find better. Very disappointing. Don t put your kids there. It is only a money-driven show-off!! Pros: Newer facilities, abundance of material Cons: Unfriendly staff, unassisting, boring teachers; too expensive for what they do more

I can not agree more with BrushyCreekMom and roundrockmom. I had the very same experience. I wish I had read these reviews before I enrolled my child there. My child only stayed a few months. That was all that I could take. The Assistant Director is difficult to work with and often rude and the Director was not very approachable. I now see that the only good reviews seem to be written by the staff at Kids'R'Kids. I would hope that the owners would use the reviews as constructive criticism and make some improvements. Pros: Nice Facility Cons: Frequent Fees; Lack of Child Development more

It is very sad when a school has been as good to you as Kids R Kids Avery Ranch has been, that you result to posting such negativity. Especially after the owner/director worked so hard to help you out with your situation. In my eyes she is a very understanding person as well as the peson at the front desk. We wish well and be BLESSED. Pros: Wonderful fun loving environment and staff. more

My daughter attended Kids R Kids as an after-schooler but we will not be going back. The owner/director never said a word to me (or ever really smiles for that matter), the lady that works the front desk is difficult to deal with, and the mood around the facility is very somber. I just never really got the feeling that it was a very kid friendly place. We were attracted to the facility itself when we enrolled her, and of course the staff put their best foot forward then, but it all changed once we began paying (the VERY high) tuition. The last straw was when I was paying her last month of tuition and they charged me a 3 month supply fee. I agreed to pay a third of her supply fee, since she would be there until the end of the first of the 3 months, but I refused to pay the additional 2 months since I had given them advanced noticed that I would be de-enrolling her. The director is apparently not as accommodating as she says she is in her own post below, because she told me I would need to pay the entire 3 month fee or take my daughter out of daycare that day. I certainly got the feeling that they are in the business of making money, not of caring for children! BUYER BEWARE!! Pros: Nice facility Cons: High tuition, no return on investment more

I completely and totally agree with roundrockmom!!! The staff is totally unaware of child development! I watched my son sit on the floor with the rest of his classmates 75% of the day on pieces of tape. As I watched through the cameras into the classroom, none of the kids were interested in being read a chapter book to (not even reading exciting picture books) or listening to someone else talk at them. Three year olds want to learn by doing, acting, seeing, touching, moving, something other than sitting on their rearends! My son has not gained anything from this facility. I was even warned by other parents that they pulled their children out mainly because of the director and lack of knowledge by the entire staff. If only I had listened!!! When my kids were at another commercial chain daycare, they received such love and learned so much! I was always treated with so much respect and the kids enjoyed going each day. Unfortunately, with a move across the highway, the KRK location worked better. Yes, the facility is nice but that doesn't make up for the lack of everything else important. I'm speachless about the director and how she sends out the poor secretary to deal with any problems as she hides in her office or makes herself dissappear. If you do run into her or see her at her desk, don't expect a smile. Fair warning to all of you that are still opting to send your kids to KRK, be ready for lots of fees and lots and lots of donations that you are made to feel like a must. It's certainly the parents who make the festivals and parties. I feel horrible for even putting my kids into this place for as long as I had, but if I can educate others of what's out there, then I feel some peace. Pros: Nice Facility Cons: Director; Lack of Parking; Frequent Fees; Lack of Child Development more

I think Kids'R'Kids is a GREAT! pre-school. Not only are the children learning, but the staff is great. I know about the centers out their who are just a babysitting service and Kids'R'Kids in Avery Ranch is not. It is ashame that the last parent listed such negative things, but something good made her enroll her child in the school. We as parents must admit when our child do not listen or are disruptive in the class and we as parents need to be accountable. If you are asked to leave or get your child uncontrol don't get mad, just remember the good times your child had at the school. You know when your child is doing well in school. Parents will always want to schdeule play dates with you and your child. I personally do not like to judge other people, so I make sure when we do get together it is to play and have fun not down grade the wonderful people who are loving on my child while I am at work. As for the front office people they are always their to help. Keep up the good work. Pros: Clean and fresh smelling school. Great Staff Cons: Parking!!!! more

We tried this childcare facility for our child, and were disappointed. The teachers didn't seem to enjoy their job much, and there didn't seem to be much awareness of basic child development. I wish we had checked out the state's licensing web site first, we would have seen they have had multiple poor inspections from the state. The facility is terrific, new and bright and clean. We've had much better experiences for our children at other chains. For the money, you can do much better than this daycare. Pros: Nice facility Cons: teacher quality, staff feedback, lack of communication more