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  A quality school, the kind where you can make it through the day without worrying about your little one(s), is not as easy find. And if you manage to find one, it seems impossible to get in. After two seriously disappointing attempts, in which my small child was injured both times (including coming home with over a hundred fire ant bites, with absolutely no word from anyone at the school), I found this place. A non-profit, with a goal not to make money off people, but to enrich and nourish children. I wish I would have found FELCDC sooner, for soo many reasons. Everything the previous schools were lacking, this place has covered. I know accidents and injuries happen. And I know if they happen at First English, it will be appropriately handled, and then promptly communicated. The communication at this school is phenomenal. They release a weekly school lesson, so you know what your child is working on. This is in addition to a daily bulletin informing parents what the class did each day, and which child napped. If you have a younger child, they also keep track of what your kids eat, soiled diapers ect...
  
  They have extra-curricular programs (my daughter loved the tumbling and gymnastics classes!), are flexible with payment (can split into two payments), a huge shaded playground with so many different things to stimulate their minds and wear their little bodies out, a low student to teacher ratio with at least two teachers per class, a play-based curriculum that allows children to develop holistically through hands-on exploration and creativity, down to earth wonderful people (I made it a regular occurrence to go into the cafeteria and say good morning to their charismatic chef, Jennifer!)
  
  They have low turnover for the industry (I haven't met a person yet I didn't think was qualified, or didn't have a shining personality), they allow your child to come in prior to their official start date to get used to the place, and they serve healthy scratch-made food made by a professional chef-every day!! My daughter thrived here. She loved the staff, her classmates, and just being there. At the previous schools, my daughter cried every morning during drop off. Here: she cried for me for 2 days during drop-off. And I love how the staff handled it. They comforted her, and soothed her, which was certainly not what occurred at the previous places (she was literally taken forcefully out of my arms at the first school she attended). She genuinely loves this place as much as I do. In fact, we still stop in just to say hello to everyone. They have classes for kids from 18 months to 5 years old. I wouldn't consider putting my child in pre-k elsewhere. By the time you pay for the tuition (unless your income qualifies you for free tuition), all the meals (that come included at FELCDC), childcare on the days the AISD is closed (think the entire Thanksgiving week!), and any after-school care you have to obtain (if you need childcare after 3:00), public pre-k isn't even a cost effective choice. Not to mention all the other things your child won't be getting (the more individualized attention, less restrictive environment, delicious healthy food, familiar faces, and endless opportunities for self-expression and creativity). I really am a huge fan of this place. It's made what it is by the beautiful hearts running the place.

  Added June 10, 2017 by Christa Coulston
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  We have been at First English for over 2 years now and could not be happier with our experience. We chose the school because of it is a small school with low ratios and a stable, experienced staff. The top 3 reasons we love the school: 1.) The creative curriculum. 2.) Our director is full of enthusiasm, creating an amazing amount of positive energy for the teachers and the kids; and 3.) Jennifer! Because the school has an culinary-trained chef, I don’t have to make lunches in the morning and my daughter is exposed to a variety of yummy, healthy foods! Most importantly, though, my daughter is happy and obviously very loved, not just by her teachers but by all of the center's staff.

  Added January 23, 2017 by A Google User
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  My daughter has been going to FEL-CDC for about 1.5 years now and we absolutely love the place and our experience has been awesome. The director of the school Shannon Ball is a very friendly and welcoming lady & does a great job in hiring best teachers for the school. Both lead teachers and assistants teachers are very caring,loving and make kids feel almost at home and like a family.
  
  My daughter has learnt a lot and acquired lot of skills since she started FEL be it art & crafts, language, literacy, math, social and communication. They also provide breakfast, lunch and snack and their on-site cook Jennifer really does a great job in preparing these meals.
  
  School also offers good extracurricular activities such as music, tumbling, chapel and soccer.
  
  Communication between teachers and parents is really good be it getting the update of your child's day from afternoon assistant when you pick up or regular email updates from lead teachers. Lead teachers set up good lesson plan for each week and sent to parents ahead. There are parent-teacher conferences every semester where in you get to know your child's overall development and goals ahead.
  
  There is so much of a family environment where kids know most of other kids parents and vice versa and also there are family gatherings where parents get a chance to meet, talk and know each other.
  
  FEL feels like an extended family! I am so glad I found FEL for my daughter and recommend it to anyone looking for a nice, friendly, stress-free learning place/preschool for their kid in downtown/UT area.

  Added November 25, 2016 by Tanya Sabharwal
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  We have two children at FEL and we could not be happier. The director, Shannon, does a wonderful job of finding fantastic teachers, both the lead teachers and the afternoon assistants (who are often UT students). My kids both love going to school each day and adore the adults who care for them. They are also learning a ton -- language and literacy, math, social skills. They are going to be well equipped for elementary school. But the kids don't realize how much they're learning -- they think they're just having fun.
  
  Communication is excellent. We get regular email updates from the lead teachers. Conferences are held regularly. The afternoon assistants are terrific about providing a full report at the end of the day.
  
  The best aspect may be the family atmosphere. All the children know their classmates' parents. There are regular class gatherings where all the families get together outside school. The parents are friends as much as the children are! Because all the children eat breakfast and lunch together and play outside in two groups, they know virtually all of the other children.
  
  FEL offers a number of extracurriculars -- music, soccer, tumbling, and chapel. All of those teachers are as incredible as the full time staff. Many students participate, but the teachers are great about making sure the kids who do not go to those classes don't feel left out.
  
  FEL feels like an extension of our home and our family.

  Added August 24, 2016 by Elizabeth Bangs
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  I found FELCDC through a good friend whose children attended the year prior. I had been very unhappy with my daughter's current school and after touring multiple new schools, absolutely felt in my heart FELCDC was the best place for my little one. The teachers are incredible! Not only is the patience, love and nurturing evident in their daily activities, but they are responsible and notify the families of any classroom changes, sicknesses, weekly lesson plans, etc. I really feel like we are all family here and it is heart warming to know my sweet girl is in such loving care. I cannot say enough wonderful things about FELCDC!

  Added August 01, 2016 by Candace Barnes