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I am incredibly fortunate to have found Primrose at Woodcreek Reserve. Choosing a school for your children is always challenging - as you want to ensure they are not only learning, but are loved and safe each day. I never once worried about my little ones at Primrose, and I am very much going to miss the comfort I had with the school and their staff. A huge thank you to the team there - for your knowledgable, understanding, and kindness towards my family. Best of luck, always.

Great education for a great value

Horrible place. They are more worried about keeping their school clean and are cheap with food for children. They basically have 4 rooms and rotate kids every 30 mins and the 4th room is the cafe room. To give you some background my child is NOT new to day care so the differences were very apparent between this joke of a place and others. They basically cut corners on giving food to kids. Their snacks are very very small portion sizes for eg. Every kid gets only 1/4 banana and no second helpings. Or another day 2/3 apple slices and no more. No carbs or protein are added to the fruit snack. One of the school teachers said they used to give more food but recently changed things to save money. She herself admitted to me that it was a shame and most kids go hungry. I had to send food for my child for snacks everyday as the first day itself my kid was crying for food during pick up. Their teachers are NOT experienced I visited the classroom and few times and these gals were not teaching anything just given them a page to color with one crayon and repeatedly saying color Color color..it was quite ridiculous. There was no describing the picture or any interaction or any crafts with learning tools. Their so called "curriculum" looks like a hand made sheet in comic sans font, and I spotted multiple typos and incorrect information immediately upon first glance. Every after noon when I picked her up the teacher was in room 4 with all the remaining kids for the day turning the pages of a book while playing the story on a CD. Like an airline stewardess! No actual reading of a book or questions or interaction. Most importantly they do NOT allow kids to drink any water or eat anything unless they are in room 4 i was told my child cannot drink water in room 1 or 2 or 3. and water would be provided only at a certain time in room 4. So if he is thirsty or he is crying he is out of luck as he wont get any water. When I picked my child at one occasion he came running to me asking for water. I looked at the teacher (sitting down flipping pages of a book with a CD playing) she said the lady who gives water left?! I said can I get water for my kid? She said oh i'm sorry I don't know how. A place where my kids basic food and drink needs are not met is not for us. Another pet peeve for me is long 3 inch plastic nails. I don't think any school teacher should be flaunting those as they have to deal with little ones all day. It is quite repulsive. They took $800 from us for a weeks worth of a trial with no refunds. I could go on and on..but stay away and look beyond that shiny swanky exterior..and make frequent visits to check on the quality of "care" provided to your child.

So cold here.

School is awesome! My daughter loves going here and it was a great start for her school years! I highly recommend the teachers and the entire staff, they are extremely polite, courteous and affectionate. Exactly what you need for the early years!

FYI!! I AM POSTING ANONYMOUSLY BECAUSE THE CROOKS HUNT YOU DOWN HERE!! This school should be ashamed to be called a Christian campus. Many of the employees especially administrators are very deceitful lying and cheats. This campus it’s all about the money! Whatever parents pay up and grease their way through, their children remain spot free! The tuition is ridiculous, especially for low quality education! The fat lady who is the business administrator is an evil coldhearted witch! The so called principals are pathetic jokes! No qualifications whatsoever! And finally they are all racist! There is no diversity whatsoever! Save your money and send your children elsewhere! God has a special plan for the school!

Yes. They are rude and arrogant. Too many people work for all kinds of documents in the office . Look busy. I guess that's the reason they are expensive.Classrooms are noisy too.

My son has been at Goddard at Cinco Ranch for over 2 years now. We moved from another school in Katy with extreme turn over and no curriculum. Since starting Goddard, he has learned to write, read, do math, and follow instructions (all by the age of 4). Not to mention, we have had the same teacher for the past 2 years. Ms. Kali is so amazing and extremely patient with the kiddos! I know my son is ready for kindergarten this fall! We cannot thank Goddard enough!

We have had a wonderful time at Primrose NMC. Mrs. Cookie and her staff have provided an excellent educational and nurturing environment. My family lives in Firethorne, Katy, however, we travel all the way to NMC because of the quality care and education our children are guaranteed to receive at NMC. I would recommend this school to any parent looking for excellent early childhood learning and nurturing. It is indeed home away from home for my kids. AMAZING!!

The staff and teachers are exceptional. I am truly amazed with the knowledge my three year old has gained since enrolling at the school. The staff is caring and loving towards the children. I feel very confident placing my children in their care.

We have 2 kids (one graduated after spending 3 yrs in Goddard, last year) and the second still enrolled, with a year more to go. Our review is based on extensive research on pre-schools in Katy area and even trying out a few (just like most parents). THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST PLACE TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR KG, (in all respects); as well as for after school activities. We would unequivocally recommend Goddard over any other Katy area pre-school. The rationale: 1. The owners are passionate about kids and it shows: There have been numerous instances when the management has gone over and beyond for us, and also many other parents that we know – just because they passionate about kids. They have kids of their own and relate and respect the parent’s perspective. They select the best teachers who share similar values and it shows. 2. Kids come first and each kid is treated independently: Our first kid was a little apprehensive as he started pre-school (separation anxiety etc.) but the excellent teachers helped him overcome with immense patience. They treat each kid as individuals with unique needs, so much so that our elder still remembers each & every one of his teachers at Goddard (spanning over 4 years). 3. State of art facility: Our experience at the Katy 2 location has been extremely good – the safety measures in place as well as hygiene and cleanliness - is by far better than other comparable centers in the area. The recently added STEM /activity center next door is a great asset. 4. Records speak for themselves: Apart from high praises online and great word of mouth recommendations – the State mandated DFPS reports showed Goddard to be far better than other providers. Hope this is helpful, best of luck!!

The school has potential but I fear it is being squandered! The British school has amazing facilities but I fear that they are not being used effectively because though they let the children be free-thinkers, children do benefit from structure and repetition as this solidifies their knowledge. The lack of home-work (not asking for excessive amounts) ensures that parents never know how well their kids are actually doing. My children, who are 'gifted', seem to not be particularly blossoming in this school: subjects like Maths and English are not focused on with as much fervour as say arts for instance. My kids' spelling would have suffered as a result if I wasn't hands-on and providing after-school worksheets that have given them a competitive edge. I encourage others to do same or else you'll notice that your primary level kids might not be able to spell some simple words. I'm not sure what's going on with music either because unlike the kids' former school, where we were treated to multiple grade-specific performances showcasing improved violin and marimba skills, this school had 1 big performance for all grades that lasted the better part of an evening it was poorly organized and didn't achieve the desired effect unless the goal was exhaustion for all involved. Now to the teachers, I have to say that I haven't been blown away, as a matter of fact one of my kids' teachers did not make an effort to fully support my kid's academic potential and left a lot to be desired. To make matters worse, the school seems to close ranks around the teachers when a complaint is made however, they need to remember that it is the students (by way of parents) that spend a fortune to go here and not the other way around so they have to ensure that everyone gets their money's worth. Any complaint made to the school is not an affront to it but an indication that some things need to be corrected. Using simple analogy: children in the school are corrected all the time and the teachers fully expect them to take all corrections on board and that's exactly what I as a parent expect when I make a complaint, correction. I hope that the school has considered the complaints of some of the former and current families and has worked hard over the break to ensure a 'righting of ship', here's hoping...

Words can not express how much we LOVE Primrose School of Kelliwood! We currently have two children attending the school (2.5 years old and seven months), and both have been going since they were about 8 weeks old. From day one, we have been blow away by the amazing teachers, staff and directors. From daily communication about our children's progress and routine to being a sounding board for us to learn best ways to discipline, educate and talk to our kids - the teachers and staff have truly become an extension of the family that we really rely on for support and often guidance. It's obvious how much the teachers love and care about our children, their safety and education, and our children love them back just as much! I would (and have) recommend this school to any parent who is looking for a warm, happy, safe and trusting school for their child. You can't beat Primrose School of Kelliwood!