Testimonials
Kelsey Lynn
My daughter is 18 months and has been at Country Kids Academy since she was 3 months old. We love it there!! All of the teachers are amazing and she learns so much from them. We have never had any issues and I completely trust that they will keep my daughter safe and happy!
Christopher Oliver
Great staff and a great facility. Very clean and the day to day curriculum is great for early child development and learning. One of the caregivers, Mary in the morning is an extraordinary care giver/teacher. She treats each child as if they were her own. She goes above and beyond and excels in her position.
Meagan Sovine
My child has been at CKA for almost 3 years. Every teacher and TA have been amazing. Any minor concerns that I’ve had were immediately addressed by the director/owner, Mandi. My child mimics the behaviors indicated in the lesson plans posted outside of the classroom, which demonstrates teachers are executing planned curriculum to meet learning objectives. I’ve observed many pre-k programs and teachers in San Antonio, and CKA is by far one of the cleanest, has the nicest staff and high-quality faculty, and all round is the best school for early childhood education. I should also mention great hours for working parents.
Madhu Bhandari
Country Kids Academy is a great facility with wonderful teachers. You can also tell that the owner truly wants to make a difference in children’s lives.
Dave Meier
After signing up our 1 year old to a bigger company, my wife went to drop her off and noticed many of the infants being unattended to with looks of boredom and loneliness on their cute little faces!
Somehow, we found Country Kids Academy, and they changed our lives forever!
Our daughter stayed there from 1, all the way through Pre-K and even for weeks over the summers afterwards.
As it was a success for us and our daughter, it was a no brainer to have our son go there when he was born, and he was in their care through Pre-K as well.
When our daughter was 3 and 4 years old, we signed our daughter up for a soccer league and realized that many of the other children from CKA were signing up as well. We got together and were able to have a team consisting entirely of Country Kids Academy children for 2 years!
Many of the children from Country Kids Academy are still friends in Elementary School and Middle School! It is also nice to stay in touch with parents on Facebook, when seeing them at Elementary and Middle School events, and when seeing them in our neighborhoods and community!
Memories of the relationship between our children and the staff at Country Kids Academy will always have a special place in our heart.
Country Kids Academy goes Highly recommended by my wife and I, and our children!!!
Fatima Molina
This place is fantastic! My daughter has been going for years and loves it! Their staff treat your kids like family and they truly show they care about each individual child’s growth and development. I doubt I could find a better place to send her. I absolutely recommend Country Kids to everyone I know. Having personally witnessed crazy parents at several daycares/camps over the years (as most normal parents have), I wouldn’t trust the crazy reviews that are the exception to all of the great reviews for this place. Fives stars - Highly recommend!!
J B
My five year-old daughter and three year-old son have been going to CKA for over two years now, and the only thing I am sorry about is that they don't have a spot for my infant son right now. CKA had been an incredibly wonderful place for my children - I credit the teachers for getting my daughter potty trained and they are working well on getting my son on his way. Both of kids have learned so much, and my son amazed me when he came home one day, some months ago, and could tell me the sound each letter of the alphabet makes - that was all done at CKA! In pre-k, my daughter is learning how to write and was taught by her CKA teachers how to write her name. They learn about plants, the human bidy, food groups, you name it!
Every time I've walked into the school in the middle of the day, I can see into my son's class and they are always engaged - whether it's seated at the tables or sitting on the floor listening to the teacher - and this a class of three year-old children!
The teachers and staff pay attention well to the kids' behaviors and habits. They are quick in notifying parents of any behavior that is off. They invest in the well-being of the children and listen to parents' concerns and are understanding.
Yes, sometimes my son comes home with dry snot around his nose and a mess on his shirt, but if the teachers spent time wiping my kid's nose or changing his shirt ... we'll let's just say I should have hired a nanny because his nose is consistently runny and he wipes his hands on his shirt constantly.
And in response to the parent review who said her child didn't respond well after being there a day or two ... for children that are daycare age, any change requires an adjustment. Both my kids went through it, and it took them a couple of weeks to settle. My son is now so into his routine at CKA that if my husband and I take him in too early, he's not happy and it throws off the rest of his day, and sometimes the rest of his week.
CKA is run by humans, so they may miss something minor, but they know what's at stake and important - the owner is herself a parent and grandparent, and she has a team with loads of experience and the understanding that these little darlings they're entrusted with are the world to us parents.
And I can't wait for my infant son to become part of CKA in August when I go back to work teaching.
Michael Espensen
I have been taking my grandchild to CKA for a few weeks and must say I am more than pleased with everything about the day care. The facility is maintained to very high standards both in upkeep and cleaning. I feel very secure in the safety and well being of our little one each time I leave him off. The teachers and staff are wonderful. All I have had contact with get a gold star. My little one loves them as well. I highly recommend CKA to all.
Karen Montalvo
We drive out of our way to come here! Daddy used to work close by and would drop off son and daughter. Now, he works elsewhere, but we love CKA so much that we gladly make a little commute. Every teacher and staff member is amazing. We've had a kid in almost every room and have always been happy.
Lee Green
They love on our little like one of their own. Owners are hands on and our kiddo loves and adores them! We had zero hesitation leaving our toddler with them and have zero worries about our new baby joining the ranks. They are crafty, loving, playful, and wholesome. Our kiddo learns so much and is always telling us about the cool new things they learned and fun he had!
Kimberly Shaw
LOVE the teachers and staff!!! Every employee here is all about the kids, and it shows!
T Jordan
Country Kids Academy is a wonderful place to have my child. The curriculum and staff are top notch. The facility is clean and I never feel less than comfortable leaving my child in their care, especially with the ups and downs of this pandemic we are in.
Angelina Escano
Great experience. The owner and staff are very responsive, friendly, and accommodating. Great communication. Clean and pretty facility. I have two kids who attend (infant and toddler). They are well cared for and enjoy the school.
Kerin and Alex Misiunas
My granddaughter attends this school and we are so happy with the environment. She is happy & so smart- developing ina positive and encouraging culture- I love the rooms- set up for learning and exploring, the staff truly have a place in their hearts for each child they teach.
Tina Skerhut-Gomez
My son has been at Country Kids Academy since he was 7 weeks old, he is now 5; there is no where else I would feel comfortable with him being. On a daily basis he surprises me with all that he has learned, I would recommend Country Kids Academy to anyone looking for a daycare or preschool. The teachers and administrators really care about the students and from what I can see, the students really love the teachers and administrators. I am so glad that I found this school!!!
Max Mustermann
My daughter just finished her 4th year at this place, graduating to kindergarten this year. You know your child is happy when it is time to pick them up, they don't want to go home yet! That's a great sign...trying not to take it personally 🙂 My daughter gave a big, long hug to the teacher on her last day. I can honestly say they treated her with the utmost love and care.
Pros: After looking at other day care centers, we chose this one due to the friendly and attentive atmosphere we encountered the moment we walked in the door. Other places seemed to have either a chip on their shoulder with the parents, or were too busy to even acknowledge our child. Fellow CKA parents I've spoken with noted this as well at other sites, as well as the difference at CKA.
CKA also offers a 3% discount if you pay for 4 weeks at at time. This saved me some money.
Academics were emphasized and it shows in my daughter's ability to read and write, but also in her enjoyment of reading.
Robert Lovie
We are so excited that our granddaughter is going to Country kids! Ms Rainey takes such great care of our sweet girl and we are so thankful for all she does to care for her. Everyone there is very friendly and always welcoming. Looking forward to many more years at Country kids!
Robert Guilbault
I am taking this opportunity to commend the Country Kids Academy. Both of my grandkids attend the academy and have for the last several years. I have always been impressed with their great staff and educational programs. My grandson is now leaving Country Kids Academy for kindergarten. The academy has definitely prepared my grandson for school. Keep up the great work!
Kay Pigeon
Love Country Kids! I recommend Country Kids to anyone in the area. The teachers are kind and take good care of my kids.
Lori Aguilera
I have been in the Early Child Care field for many years as a teacher and as an administrator and this school by far is almost like having your child at home. The staff are warm and welcoming and the Management team ensures that all standards are met and each family is treated with the best care possible. One other unique factor is that the owner is hands on and really loves the school and all the families that walk in the door each day. Staff turn over is very little, in fact the infant room teacher has been with the school for well over 10 years. In fact I would recomend anyone to go by for a tour to see for your self just how great the school really is,
Amanda Beatty
I can't say enough about this school. Ms. Jessica is my 3 year old's teacher and she and all the other teachers are very nice. Natalie loves going to school. The classes are small groups, they have an open door policy so I can come visit any time. Natalie loves the food, she is always happy to go and see her friends. They have a very large playground and get to spend a good amount of outdoor time, and they do special events often. The tooth fairy came to the school yesterday and taught all the kids about good teeth brushing skills. Natalie was so excited to brush her teeth at night. The ladies at this school go above and beyond. Everyday the teachers always tell me a little about what they did that day. From nature walks, water play, painting, coloring, singing and dancing I know that Natalie has a full day of fun activities. I would recommend this place to all my friends.
David Biddix
We have a 4-year-old boy who loves it. The staff is very caring and nurturing. After 9 months, we decided to send his 18 month old brother here as well. This school has an excellent state rating and we believe you get what you pay for. Do your own due-diligence, but we rate this school excellent.
Lisa Greenwood-Gutierrez
Our son attended CKA for 3 1/2 years and we loved every minute. He adored all of his teachers and friends. He is in elementary school now but begs me daily to go back to visit CKA. We are thankful to have found a safe and loving environment for our son to learn in. We love CKA!!!
Jeanette Sosa Burciaga
My two older kiddos came through here - they loved it, and we loved having them there. My third is still there, and the standard of care is still outstanding.
Jamie Cano
As my baby plans his transition to his next classroom, I wanted to reflect how his experience was in Eden. I think back to his first day here and I remember I was a total mess. I dropped him off late morning and picked him up early afternoon and I couldn’t stop crying the whole time; however, one teacher really went out of her way to tell me these feelings were okay and that she would help both my son and I through this transition. Amy has truly been wonderful!
Throughout our entire time associated with this daycare, Amy has gone out of her way to not only provide our baby with the love and attention a baby needs, but she’s treated my husband and I with so much respect as his parents and has gone out of her way to understand our parenting styles and how we wanted to raise our child. Nothing is more refreshing than our baby reaching for open arms every time we drop him off for daycare from all the providers here but it’s been that much more impactful when the teachers express that same level of support and comfort for the parents.
I wanted to express our profound appreciation for Amy and her involvement in our child’s life and although he will be moving on to the next classroom, I’m comforted by the fact that our baby will still be able to see Amy on late afternoon pickups.
I hope that Amy gets a little extra pat on the back for the amazing work she does for her kids and their parents.
Jonathan Gillis
Great Place. Children here are always happy. The staff is welcoming and provide honest and open communication. Would recomend.
Maria Calcagno
We were in CKA for more than 4 years and we were delighted with the school. From the moment we started we felt in a professional environment that really cares for the healthy development of our daughter. Teachers really care about the kids. In this center they have the expertise to properly support the children in every face of growing up. We started with our daughter being a toddler and we left with a little child that was ready to face the kindergarten’s challenge (ex.she was learning to read !!!) . After leaving CKA seven month ago we're extremely happy that our daughter is doing great in Kinder. In Country Kids Academy she got a solid grasp of the materials which increased the likelihood of her success. We’ve just can say THANK YOU to this place which made a huge difference in my kid’s learning and social skills.
Busy Bee
Just like the other parents, I can't Say enough great things . My grandaughters go to this preschool. When my daughter had to go back to work I was really worried about my grandaughters attending school at such a young age. We talked a lot about me taking care of them or sending them to school. I am SO happy we took the choice we did. The girls are unbelievably happy. Having other kids to interact with has been such a nice thing for them. Before this, we would take them to parks and such to play with other kids. But hands down the benefit of a daily socialization and a schedule has been fantastic. They are always happy, they love the teachers. Daily, they come home and tell us all about the cool projects they did. And my 4 year old granddaughter is almost able to read! The staff is amazing. The school never smells like a "school". I don't know how they do it, but it always smells like cookies. Safety is first. They have cameras in all the rooms. You can't get in without using your fingerprint at the front door. Communication is always open in between the teachers, staff and parents. What a wonderful wonderful school! They have a chef that cooks lunch and snacks everyday. The girls are VERY picky eaters and almost always enjoy the food. This place is privately owned by a wonderful lady named Karen. She has a heart of GOLD. All of the kids just love her. We looked at primrose and some other schools near the area. They are all franchise schools. No thank you! Country Kids Academy is AMAZING!
Nat
I have both my 2 and 3 year old girls here. Karen the owner and the staff have been amazing! I am a harsh critic of schools. This is the BEST school around. I looked at primrose and at La petite. They are nice but they are just big box chains. I don't believe my girls belong in a big box mentality. Country kids is privately owned. I did my homework and checked the safety records with the state. They have 5 stars all around.
I have seen both my girls grow so much in just the last few months. The teachers are all super. Most are young and energetic. Everyday Emma tells me about a great project they did. I love that they DO things. They play with sand, water, flour, they paint, they cook, they put on swim suits and splash around, they sing and dance, they garden. I LOVE that about this place. You will NEVER walk in to see the teachers just sitting and watching. They are always involved. The teachers even sit and have lunch WITH the children. They teach by example. The rooms are very large and colorful. They have nice toys and it's very clean. The parents and kids I have met are also very nice and well mannered. I can't say enough about this school. I think they have about 5 class sizes. All the way from babies to pre-K. The staff is always plentiful. I even love the cook. She is super nice and works very hard to make sure the kids always have fun and healthy food to eat. You can tell she loves her job.
They have a very secure facility. You need a finger print to get into the front door and then check in via a numerical password. AND all the rooms have cameras that are constantly monitored.
I LOVE LOVE this school! This is a place that CARES with great people! I feel good about having my girls at school while i work!
-Natalia Duque
Dave Meier
After signing up our 1 year old to a bigger company, my wife went to drop her off and noticed many of the infants being unattended to with looks of boredom and loneliness on their cute little faces!
Somehow, we found Country Kids Academy, and they changed our lives forever!
Our daughter stayed there from 1, all the way to Pre-K and even for weeks over the summers afterwards.
As it was a success for us and our daughter, it was a no brainer to have our son go there when he was born, and he was in their care through Pre-K as well.
When our daughter was 3 and 4 years old, we signed our daughter up for a soccer league and realized that many of the other children from CKA were signing up as well. We got together and were able to have a team consisting entirely of Country Kids Academy children for 2 years!
Many of the children from Country Kids Academy are still friends in Elementary School and Middle School! It is also nice to stay in touch with parents on Facebook, when seeing them at Elementary and Middle School events, and when seeing them in our neighborhoods and community!
Memories of the relationship between our children and the staff at Country Kids Academy will always have a special place in our heart.
Country Kids Academy goes Highly recommended by my wife and I, and our children!!!
