Austin South Christian Academy

The time that the staff took to learn about me and my child was a breath of fresh air. The immediate love and compassion they showed my 17 month old little boy was everything I could ask for. The environment is focused on learning and positive reinforcement and the children get appropriate nap times which is a huge part of their development!!! I am blessed that we found the South Austin Christian Academy!

Hmm. Hard to review a place that has never cared for my child but suffice to say that the initial experience was pretty terrible.
I called to set up an appointment to see if my 4 month old son might fit in there. Showed up for the appointment and found all kinds of «uh-​ohs». The place looks deserted and impoverished.
There are decrepit things like chairs and other furniture left outside to rot. A decayed picnic table with peeling paint. Vines growing up the front entrance to the infant care house. Screens peeling from windows.
OK, so not everywhere is going to be perfect. When I went to the office, no one was there. I met with the owner? Director? Not really sure. She was nice enough but changed the price from what she told me on the phone.
When considering childcare, especially infant care, I’m not price sensitive unless it’s outrageous, but if you quote (an un-​asked for) price, you ought to stick with it. You shouldn’t have to bargain for quality care.
Anyway, after that initial encounter I see on the wall that the place is on probation. That was never disclosed. So many violations that it’s on probation.
And no wonder. When I met, I saw the place very dark. No kids in evidence.
When I asked to see the infant room, which has 2 babies, the «teacher» had already left — at 2:45pm (!) and the room was locked because that «teacher» took the key with her!
What?
They knew I was coming. But even then, who was caring for the two infants in their care?
I’ve come to learn that they are so lackadaisical that two kids «escaped» and were wandering out on busy Stassney Lane!
I’m not sure about the «Christian» aspect of the care. I didn’t see much Christian there. It clearly is not church-​related. I don’t care about that but if you bill yourself as «Christian» care, I expect to see aspects of that around. Nope.
It looked like a «depository» rather than a daycare. Ailing facilities, hardly a staff member to be found and big signs out front advertising cheap child care and «now hiring».
Don’t entrust your kids to this place. If my review is not enough, see these links:
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God Awful. Steer clear of this place. Their prices might seem great but the people they employ (99% of them) really suck. I’d give them minus stars if i could.