Bayou Village School

No explanation necessary!!
Mar 1st, 2019

I can't believe we don't have more schools like this in Houston. A psychologist recommended we bring our oldest here a year ago and he has had an amazing year in kindergarten. Will be sending all our children here in the fall and continue past K into the grades program. Lovely young school with huge growth potential.
Jul 22nd, 2018

We've been at BVS for 6 years now and loved every minute of it. My daughter started at 2 1/2 and is now in the 2nd grade, my second child is in kindergarten, and I'm hoping I can send my youngest next year! I sing this school's praises to everyone who will listen. It's one of a kind. The teachers are very nurturing, loving and kind (in fact, I feel like they love my kids like I do!). The kids learn without feeling like they're learning and LOVE school. There's tons of outdoor play time. My kids have become confident, well-spoken, empathetic children and probably the biggest benefit is how much they look forward to school and have a positive association with learning!If you're thinking about enrolling then definitely book a tour and you will be blown away by the gem this school is.
Apr 26th, 2021

This is our first year here and we have had a lovely experience. My daughter is 2 and it is exactly what I was looking for in a preschool.  It's truly an extension of our homelife with thoughtful activities and kind and caring staff.  They read, sing, dance, cook and prepare food together, enjoy tons of imaginative play with natural toys, and explore various art tools and techniques.  What I appreciate most about their curriculum, and I am sure is true for many BVS families, is their value of, and engaging in, outdoor free play.  The kids are outside A LOT during the day building structures, making mud pies, stomping in puddles, staring at the sky, and making leaf crowns.  BVS fiercely defends a child's right and NEED to truly play and they preserve the precious childhood years by allowing children to BE CHILDREN. The space is beautiful and inspiring to a child's eye with whimsical decor and color palettes to allow the child's imagination take the wheel.  Children not only need a school like BVS in our fast-paced world .... they deserve it.
Oct 21st, 2018

We love Bayou Village!  My 4 YO is there in the mixed-kinder class with kids 3.5-5.5 and she loves it.  Every day she plays outside, gets dirty, and gets to be a kid.  They learn how to make things with their hands, like food and crafts.  And, the environment just feels magical and sweet; the teachers are excellent.  Every day when I drop her and pick her up, I feel absolutely confident she is being loved and getting healthy support to become a well-rounded and happy kid.  If you're considering for both younger and grades-aged kids, I strongly recommend a tour of BVS and researching the benefits of Waldorf education.   Other things:(1) They offer both before and after care, as early as 7 and as late as 6 p.m., so perhaps this wasn't available in prior years but it is now.  And, the after care teachers are awesome too! (2) I think many, if not all, of the current teachers have been with the school at yeast several years and teacher retention with the current administration seems really, really good.(3) I think the school has really grown into itself, so if you considered it a few years back and decided no, I'd suggest taking another look.(4) Tuition is now paid online and can use CCs.(5) After-care is cheap in my view (compared with my older kid's after care at her HISD school).
Oct 8th, 2018