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September 2024 by John Litzler
I can't tell you how grateful we are for YGC. We were in a difficult situation and in need of child care. To say that YGC was accomodationg to us would be an understatement. They bent over backwards to make sure our kiddo received what she needed. They didn't know us or owe us any favors. They just care about children. There's a reason their reputation is so great.
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August 2024 by John Looney
TL/DR: Safe, compassionate daycare that hugely developed my son's intelligence & social skills.
Had our first born in 2020 so my wife & I were at home with him over a year before deciding on daycare. We were overly cautious since he was our first & the world was chaos. We insisted on a daycare with cameras & a focus on development. From day 1, with the pictures & updates, we knew we chose correctly. Over the years he has made the best of best friends, loved every teacher that he's had & learned more than I could've hoped, all while being able to watch him on the app. He has hurt himself by being a kid (tripping & falling, etc) and we were always notified & he was always beyond we'll taken care of. He comes home with songs, new information, excitement about the meals he was served through the day, and great stories about his teachers & new friends. We legitimately could not have been more impressed with YGC on every level. For a safe, communicative, and absolutely amazing choice to take care of & teach your kids, I couldn't recommend YGC any higher.
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March 2024 by Mallory G
Our time at YGC was short, but it was nothing short of amazing. We recently moved to a new daycare that is closer to our home, but our move was in no way a result of our experience here. Our baby was in the infant room and Ms. Tammy, Ms. Bree and Ms. Kat along with all of the floater teachers who took care of our baby were all so amazing and loving. She would have the biggest smile on her face at drop off every day and I know she loved playing with all the other babies and loved her teachers. The constant updates and pictures throughout the day were so great and I could see the happiness on her face radiating through photos. As a first time mom with major anxiety about starting daycare, they truly eased my mind and we all adjusted very quickly and I know it was due to the TLC they provided to not only our baby, but to us as parents. I definitely cried a few times leading up to our last day and after our goodbyes. Thank you so much for everything!
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October 2023 by Maddy N.
I have had two children attend this daycare from infant care all the way to pre-k. I can't say enough good things about the people there. The owner and her team have been consistently caring, hard working and accommodating the entire time. The turnover is extremely low which is a testament to the level of time and care the people who run it put in. My oldest no longer goes but jumps at the chance to visit because of all his good memories and my younger opts for more time there whenever given other options. YGC will persist as a VERY positive life experience for both of them for the rest of their lives and that is the most important thing to us.
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October 2023 by T W (Tdub)
I have had two children attend this daycare from infant care all the way to pre-k. I can't say enough good things about the people there. The owner and her team have been consistently caring, hard working and accommodating the entire time. The turnover is extremely low which is a testament to the level of time and care the people who run it put in. My oldest no longer goes but jumps at the chance to visit because of all his good memories and my younger opts for more time there whenever given other options. YGC will persist as a VERY positive life experience for both of them for the rest of their lives and that is the most important thing to us.
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October 2023 by Lyn Ornelas
Our family absolutely loves Your Growing Child! I started using YGC 18 years ago, and there is no place that has been able to top what Christy and her staff can do! The love and quality of care they provide is second to none. Even moving farther away and having to try other childcare facilities proved to us that there is no comparison to YGC. It is definitely worth our drive! Now my Grandchildren are thriving in this wonderful environment with loving teachers, getting care they not only need, but deserve! The food is made fresh, the entire staff is wonderful, and the facilities are clean and safe. I also love that they have the Watch Me Grow app which allows Parents to view your children during the day via a live stream. Open communication with all staff is always encouraged. Regardless if your child needs infant care, after school, summer camp, or the best Pre-K teacher ever (Mrs Bullock), they are in the best hands!
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October 2023 by leela krishna
I am delighted with the school and the care and support it provides to my daughter. Miss Gabby is phenomenal. She has gone above and beyond to incorporate our mother tongue, Telugu, into the daily activities of my daughter. I couldn't be happier as our daughter's love for the school has grown exponentially since she joined.
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September 2023 by Justin S.
I stand by my original post and will also say that it is not at all retaliatory and only the truth based on our experience. We have photo and video evidence proving we were lied to about our child so please make sure you pay attention and ask questions. However, I will say that if you ask questions, you may be asked to leave. The director does not like questions...makes sense because she can't answer most of them or will make something up. I've also worked in the food industry for 20 years and can absolutely tell you the type of food and nutritional value is poor at best. Check other daycares in the area. They are less costly and the food is far better. They also have way better accommodations in terms of outdoor activities, learning materials, and most importantly, educated & qualified staff.
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September 2023 by Lyn O.
Our family absolutely loves Your Growing Child! I started using YGC 18 years ago, and there is no place that has been able to top what Christy and her staff can do! The love and quality of care they provide is second to none. Even moving farther away and having to try other childcare facilities proved to us that there is no comparison to YGC. It is definitely worth our drive! Now my Grandchildren are thriving in this wonderful environment with loving teachers, getting care they not only need, but deserve! The food is made fresh, the entire staff is wonderful, and the facilities are clean and safe. I also love that they have the Watch Me Grow app which allows Parents to view your children during the day via a live stream. Open communication with all staff is always encouraged. Regardless if your child needs infant care, after school, summer camp, or the best Pre-K teacher ever (Ms. Bullock), they are in the best hands!
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September 2023 by Savanna Mitchell
This is a wonderful school! Christy, Tiffany, and Angie all work very hard, I’ve never met office staff that actually goes into classrooms and helps out like they do. The most important thing of all, is I’ve seen some of the most amazing teachers here, the safety of the children is the most important thing and the kids here are safe and loved. I observed every classroom and have seen nothing but the best. Everyday Ms. Rachel works very hard in the kitchen to prepare fresh lunches for all of the children. She prepares fresh fruits and fresh dough. Her food is amazing and she goes above and beyond for the kids.
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August 2023 by Justin Shaltry
Beware of this daycare. The owner/director is the first red flag. She's dismissive, condescending, doesn't listen, takes no accountability, and will lie directly to your face. The food is, by far, the worst of any daycare local to Dripping Springs...mostly bulk canned fruits & vegetables, pre-packaged salty and sugary snacks, and extremely repetitive menu. It's quite clear they don't have anyone on staff who knows a thing about nutrition. Your child is not the top priority here and safety is questionable at best. They'll allow non-employees and people that are not associated with your child's class to touch and interact in strange ways with your child and not do anything about it, even if you question it. The cost for this daycare is absurd. Look around the area...there are far better options than this place.
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July 2023 by Peace L.
10/10 don't recommend for childcare. The director is the main concern. She isn't aware of what is going on in the classrooms, yet if there are any issues/questions, we are supposed to go directly to admin or to the director, not the teachers- makes for very poor communication and knowledge about what is going on with your child. The owner/director is condescending, talks in circles, can't answer questions about curriculum, and doesn't address questions at hand. Heaven forbid you have a simple question about the care your child is receiving, but she makes you fearful of asking anything, because you "won't be a good fit" for her school and she gets very defensive. Some of the teachers there are wonderful. Some are far from being called a "teacher." We have picked up our child from a full day there with very full diapers, poopy diapers, and often times a very red bottom. The school food is mostly highly processed, sugary foods. Snacks consist of vanilla wafers, cereal bars, goldfish - their fruit is often from a can with a lot of sugar, and there is little to no nutritional value to most of the food that's served to the kids. We gave YGC the benefit of the doubt for way too long. We saw some strange behavior at the school with our child and a non-employee on a few occasions. When we questioned the school about why this stranger was touching our child and having daily contact, we were soon asked to de-enroll from YGC and told we were not a good fit. Very alarming that they let strangers touch the kids at their school and don't even address the issue or stop the behavior. The lack of curriculum in the class our child was in was a big issue as they had very few projects, no weekly plan and there was a deep lack of growth and development for the children. They also charge one of the highest fees of any daycare in Dripping. If they're going to charge a premium, they should offer premium care, food, curriculum, and they certainly do not offer any of those things. Way too many red flags for the care of the kids there and the director. (Also- a few of the good reviews on Yelp are from employees, not from parents.)
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July 2023 by Heather E.
I cant recommend this daycare enough. My child has been here since she was three months old and she is now 2 and unfortunately we are moving away from the area. I'll start with some basics: this daycare is always clean, which is amazing considering its a building full of kids. Nothing looks grimy and nothing smells like pee. Multiple times at the end of the day I have personally witnessed the staff wiping all of the surfaces down and helping my kid wash her hands. The cost of all meals is included in the tuition which includes breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. One less thing to think about as a parent.My kid is always happy when I pick her up. Her teachers know her along with everyone else at the facility, and she loves them. She is frequently jabbering about her teacher Kat, and she always gets excited when I mention we are going to see miss Kat on the way to school. They spend quality time with each student and they are like family to my kid at this point. Everyone knows your kid. It puts my mind at ease when I see my kids run away from me to hug her teacher at drop off. They have cameras in the facility for the parents to view live at anytime, which is an extra layer of accountability which by the way MOST schools don't have or give access to the parents. The app is fun too! I love getting pics of my kid throughout the day. Finally, the price may be higher than some other schools, but the class size is not ginormous either. I don't know about you, but I would rather have my kid in a safe place where she is loved, happy, and getting individualized attention.
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April 2023 by Michelle W.
I highly recommend Your Growing Child as a place for your children to go! They interact with the children, playing, reading, do activities, etc. The children are always smiling & look to be having a great time.
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March 2023 by Samantha B.
We could not love YGC more!! We've been bringing both our kids there since they were infants and they are now approaching ages 2 and 4! I feel as though each staff member from the owner to the director, admin, teachers, cook, afternoon helpers etc. all have a genuine interest in my children and treat them with loving kindness and a sweet disposition. I feel good that my kids are learning everything from their abc's to how to treat others respectfully and it makes me feel good to drop them off everyday. These people truly have your child's best interest at heart and we are so thankful!
