Kendall County Head Start - BoerneJulia Turbes: I highly recommend Boerne Head Start! All of the teachers are so kind to each child, truly encouraging each to their strengths. They keep parents informed on childs progress and encourage parent participation. My child has thrived by their foundation of learning. I am confident we made the BEST choice for our pre-k child. I love this school!!!! Many thanks and words cannot express how truly good they are!!!
St John Lutheran Church - BoerneSarah Primiano: I recently visited St. John Lutheran Church for the first time with my sister and my 2-year-old son. While I found the worship service meaningful and enjoyable, I was extremely disappointed with the experience in the church nursery.
The nursery is intended to provide childcare for children up to age three during worship services. Upon arriving, I was surprised by how impersonal the environment felt. The three young women working in the nursery did not greet me or my son, nor did they make any effort to introduce themselves or engage with him. I sat with him for a few minutes to help him adjust, but the lack of interaction from the caregivers made him visibly uncomfortable. When I attempted to share some information about his interests — such as books and toy cars — and explained that he might cry for a few minutes after I left, my comments were met with little acknowledgment.
After I left, I observed through the window for about 15 minutes. During that time, my son stood crying alone in the adjoining room, while the three workers remained in a separate area, engrossed in conversation about college classes. No one attempted to comfort, redirect, or even acknowledge my sons distress. Only after 15 minutes did one of the women approach him with toy trains, at which point he seemed somewhat calmer, allowing me to attend the service.
When I checked back again a short time later, I noticed the nursery windows had been covered, preventing parents from seeing inside, which made me feel uneasy. After the service, I found my son standing in the same spot, still crying. The nursery workers said nothing to me when I arrived. It became apparent that his diaper was soiled, and based on the situation, it seemed he had been left in that condition for some time. One of the workers mentioned that he had “just started crying” after they told him I might be coming soon, but it was clear he had been upset for much longer.
As a former church volunteer who worked with children, including those with special needs, I was deeply disheartened by the lack of care and attention displayed. It is unsettling that a church would allow individuals so disengaged to care for its youngest attendees.
While I truly enjoyed the worship service itself, I cannot recommend the nursery at this church based on our experience. I would strongly encourage any families considering childcare during services to exercise caution.
The Little Gym of Boerne - BoerneHeather Trevino: We went to check out this location when my daughter was two months old as it’s the only location that has a class for 4 months old. I hope they can get more classes for the bugs but, we came back once she turned 4 months to try out a free class. She absolutely loved it and had so much fun. She’s not in daycare so it’s great social skills for her to be around other babies her age. We signed up for her to go once a week now and can’t wait for her to play again with her little baby friends. She slept very well that day lol. She already sleeps pretty well thankfully but, she is as extra rested. It just made me so happy how much fun and see her light up and having so much fun and how excited she was. The staff is super nice and friendly and the place is very clean as well. Very welcoming to parents and children.
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They do absolutely amazing birthday parties! Made things so much easier and help even with any decorations you buy and make your child’s day so very special! She had so much with her family and friends!!! My child has been coming since 4 months old and has made little friends. We had the best turn out for her first birthday because of her friends she meet at the little gym! The staff is so sweet and welcoming we knew we had to have her party here!
Boerne Music Academy - BoerneSarah Thompson: My son and daughter are both taking piano for the first time. Im amazed at how quickly they are learning to read music and I love the methodology being used to teach them. They are not just learning it; they are also enjoying it!
