Safety7
Curriculum8.5
Art/Music8
Infant care6.5
K-ready8
Teachers9
Compassion7.5
Mgmt8
Culture7.5
Class sizes6.5
Extracurriculars9
Strengths
- All Pre-School lead teachers are Montessori certified with bachelor's degrees and 7+ years experience
- Director holds master's degree and is Montessori certified with Texas Director Certification
- Only facility in area with in-house swimming and gymnastics (Fort Swim and Gym)
- Readers' Choice Award for Best Child Care by Murphy Monitor for 5 consecutive years
- Offers yoga, music, art, and healthy meals
- After-school pickup from local elementary schools
- Seasonal camps (Summer, Winter, Spring, Thanksgiving)
- Licensed since 2010 with capacity of 238 children
- 0 self-reported incidents on TX HHS record
Considerations
- Large capacity (238 children) may indicate crowding
- Limited third-party verified reviews available online
- Facebook shows only 6 reviews with 86% recommendation rate
Safety0
Curriculum7.5
Art/Music0
Infant care7.5
K-ready0
Teachers8
Compassion7.5
Mgmt0
Culture7.5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars0
Strengths
- AMS-certified Montessori program with all Primary teachers Montessori certified
- Accepts infants from 6 weeks old through school age
- Parents report strong child development gains and love for teachers
- 100% recommend rate on Facebook (19 reviews)
Considerations
- Very few publicly accessible written reviews across major platforms
- Student-teacher ratio reported at 29:1 (Niche data)
- TX HHS inspection/deficiency history not accessible via web fetch
Safety7
Curriculum8
Art/Music7.5
Infant care7
K-ready7.5
Teachers7.5
Compassion7.5
Mgmt5.5
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7.5
Strengths
- Authentic Montessori curriculum led by a founder with decades of experience (Allen Montessori Academy, est. 1982)
- Texas Rising Star certified
- Broad enrichment included in tuition: science, Spanish, computer, music, cooking, gardening
- Low student-teacher ratios and open-door observation policy for parents
- Extended hours (7:00 am–6:30 pm), meals provided daily
- Serves wide age range: 6 weeks to 12 years
Considerations
- Management transition in 2023 caused disruption and confusion; many families who enrolled under the prior operator withdrew
- Reports of staff turnover following ownership change
- Some parent complaints about communication gaps and emergency contact accessibility
- Reports of children watching TV for extended periods in the afternoon
Safety7.5
Curriculum7.5
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7.5
Compassion7.5
Mgmt6.5
Culture7.5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- Staff described as caring, friendly, and loving across multiple reviews
- Uses structured Abeka curriculum with biblical integration
- Teachers learn children's names quickly; attentive to individual children
- Offers infant through school-age programs including before/after school care
- Parent Satisfaction Guarantee offered
- Multiple extracurricular classes available (music, art, language, computer, PE)
Considerations
- TX HHS inspection page JavaScript-rendered — specific deficiency counts unconfirmed
- Phone number listed (720 area code) does not match Texas — possible data discrepancy
- Limited Murphy-specific reviews; most reviews aggregate across chain locations
- Does not participate in subsidized child care programs
Safety7.5
Curriculum6
Art/Music0
Infant care7
K-ready6
Teachers7.5
Compassion8
Mgmt4.5
Culture5.5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- Teachers described as caring, patient, and genuinely invested in children
- Highly praised communication via Tadpoles App
- Children show visible developmental growth over time
- Staff named individually as amazing and welcoming
- Clean, top-notch facility per multiple sources
- Latest inspection (Feb 2026) found no violations — all areas in compliance
Considerations
- Curriculum not being followed in pre-k program per one Yelp review
- Employee reviews cite management as rude, disorganized, and unsupportive
- Staff report poor treatment of good employees and favoritism
- At least one employee review states 'most teachers treat the kids poorly'
Safety4.5
Curriculum6.5
Art/Music5
Infant care5.5
K-ready5.5
Teachers4.5
Compassion6
Mgmt3.5
Culture5.5
Class sizes4
Extracurriculars6.5
Strengths
- Spacious facility with gym, theater, and multiple outdoor play areas
- On-site pool for summer swim programs
- In-house kitchen serving fresh breakfast, hot lunch, and snacks
- Structured play curriculum with daily learning gains noted by parents
- Inclusive environment — strong support noted for child with hearing aids
- Global education focus and character development emphasis under BBMA
- School transport to 10 local elementary schools
Considerations
- Management described as hard to reach by staff reviewers
- Staff turnover described as very high ('revolving door') under prior Oak Brook ownership
- Post-acquisition transition to BBMA brought staffing consistency concerns
- BBMA corporate culture criticized at Murphy location as prioritizing enrollment over staff welfare
- 13 inspections on record with 3 self-reported incidents and 2 formal TX HHS reports
Safety0
Curriculum0
Art/Music0
Infant care0
K-ready0
Teachers0
Compassion0
Mgmt0
Culture0
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars0
Strengths
Considerations
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