Children’s Learning Adventure

I normally don’t write reviews on a place that I did not get service, but this place was so over the top in trying to get a simple question answered that I felt the need to share.
I called today to get what I thought was a simple question answered. A little back story: I’m shopping around for a summer camp for my daughter and this place is a few blocks away from us. After review of their web site, I was interested in their services. I figured they would be a higher than other places close by, but they have a lot more to offer. I called and the conversation started out nice and friendly, with Rebecca telling me all about their services, new security features such as finger scanners etc. But, then I asked the question of death — how much do you charge? It seems this is a closely guarded secret that they have to kill you if they tell you. No matter how persistent I was for her to give me a hint — anything. The answer was always — you need to come see and talk to a registration professional. I’m sorry, but I really don’t have time to waste if this place is not in my budget. Maybe I’m not the client type they look for, I guess you need to be one of those types that — if it’s for the children — it doesn’t matter what it cost. The tacit they are taking reminds me of a car dealership of yesterday (where they pressured you to come in and look so they could pressure you into a deal).
I find this behavior of not answering questions to be sad, I had such high hopes.

I call CLA «The Country Club» because of the many activities that are offered. I have not seen a child care facility in Pearland offering as many activities. I appreciate the staff here because it feels like a family. Zane, the school age director is always available when I questions or concerns. My daughter is turning 8 in September and she loves going to the summer program. Without a doubt she will continue with CLA for the after school program.

This review is solely based on speaking with someone over the phone.
I just called to inquire about their program and possibly switch our children (ages 2.5 and 14 months) over to their program part-​time. The lady on the telephone was polite but would not give any information whatsoever about the program, fees, rates, etc. except that there is a $ 100 enrollment fee.
We are currently in a private pre-​school and Mother’s Day Out at the other end of town and this school publishes their rates on their website. I also just called the Montessori school around the corner and Primrose who also gave us more information about their program — including cost! Let’s be clear folks … most people in this day with young children do not have time to come in and do a tour of your school as the only way to find out the cost.
By the other reviews of this school it’s probably not worth our time or money anyhow.

UPDATE: I was told the program is going to be much better this summer with added security and far better organization; therefore, we are going to try it again this summer.

My older son has been with CLA since it opened in Pearland. When we enrolled him we were pregnant with our second son and we enrolled him at CLA as well. What I like about the school is that I truly feel that my children’s teachers absolutely love them. There is genuine concern from them for my kids. As a mother, I believe that everything else can be worked out I I have piece of mind when dropping off my boys. When I talk to most parents about CLA thy assume the tuition is going to be high because the facilities are awesome. In all honesty the rates are comparable to other centers (Kids R Kids) and cheaper than others (Montessori of Downtown, Primrose). Before you decide where to place your children it’s at least giving them a try and going for a tour. We love CLA!

My 2.5 year old daughter currently goes here, but seriously thinking about switching. On the first morning of a new semester she was bounced around from one class to another, because they couldn’t figure out where she was supposed to be. After speaking to the front desk I was assured she needed to be in classroom «Voyager 6» and that’s where she needs to be dropped/​picked up every day. So went to drop her off the next morning in classroom Voyager 6 but was told she did not belong there! So took her back to her old classroom only to be told she was not supposed to be there either! Went back to the front desk and they couldn’t figure it out either. Its frustrating that this place is so unorganized. They are big and definitely understaffed. The student/​teacher ratio is high and there always seems to be chaos … kids standing around crying in the classrooms and not tended to, because the teachers are overwhelmed.

Horrible daycare. My wife normally picked up my son, but the three times I picked him up I walked in walked to the back with out ever being asked for an ID, name, or any info. The classes have no structure it seems like they let the kids run wild. Terrible school.