"My boys have been attending Barrel of Monkeys since 2018, and 2021. It's crazy to think it's been that long, but time flies when you're with family! BOMCA goes beyond a childcare facility, they treat each staff member, child and parent as if they are family! I cannot tell you the number of times the staff have reached out sharing a sweet sentiment about one of the boys, or checking in if they have been sick. It brings me such joy to know that they are cared for by individuals who love and cherish them as much as we do. Over the years, the level of professionalism, routines, and additional activities that are offered have maintained the highest level of excellence. I never worry about the safety of my children, the curriculum they will be provided or anything for that matter! BOMCA is always working to improve upon excellence, which is a cornerstone of an exceptional school. Both of my boys LOVE going to school even in the summer. They run in each morning, with a smile on their face and look forward to seeing their teachers and friends. That is not something that happens everywhere! The opportunity for my older son to come in the afternoon after school, has also been a great blessing. He enjoyed riding the bus each day and being welcomed by the staff! He also loved getting off the bus and seeing his little brother playing outside. Their favorite part of each day is seeing each other in class, or the hallway. They give high fives or hugs, and they are becoming popular with the brother's class! It's really sweet! As for kindergarten readiness, my oldest son is going into first grade this year, and he was more than prepared for kindergarten within the 23/24 school year. He had a strong academic foundation that has created an easy and positive public school experience. The curriculum is beyond TEKS for kindergarten, and it shows in their public school performance. Overall, I have only wonderful things to say about Barrel of Monkeys and our experience! Thinking about the short time we have left before my youngest goes to kindergarten, makes me reflect on the memories we have, and we will continue to create over the next years. When we graduate from BOMCA, we will be leaving our family, but will always have a piece of BOMCA in our hearts."

-Amber B.

"My daughter is a student at Barrel Of Monkeys Christian Academy and I can say it is the best school either of my kids have attended! My daughter has been going for over a year now and absolutely loves it! She is always clean and the center is always clean as well. I recommend Barrel Of Monkeys Christian Academy to all parents for an amazing experience!"

-Betty B.

"My two children have been attending Barrel Of Monkeys Christian Academy for two years. I highly recommend Barrel Of Monkeys Christian Academy to others! This is the third preschool my children have attended due to not being happy at others, the only regret I have is not finding Barrel Of Monkeys Christian Academy sooner! I love everything about this preschool!!"

-Krissy F.

"My kids have been at this daycare going on 6 years now, we started in 2018. We now have three kids, 6 and under and have loved our time here. The facility is clean, my kids have learned SO much, and the teachers, director, and owner are great. My oldest started here when he was a baby and just finished his first year of kindergarten in Aledo ISD. He was very prepared for kindergarten, and his teachers at Barrel of Monkeys made sure he was adequately prepared by knowing his letters and numbers, helping him with handwriting skills, and even worked with him on entry level reading. Another one of my kids is naturally very energetic, and at times has a hard time sitting still, and his teachers have done an amazing job of working with him and his temperament, and communicating with what we can be doing at home to help him during the day. We have had nothing but great experiences with the owner and the director, who was a lead teacher at Barrel of Monkeys before being promoted to the director position. She has a great rapport with the teachers, and excellent communication skills with the parents, which my husband and I appreciate. As a working mom, it's important to know my kids are being taken care of by teachers who are not only well trained, but have patience and the heart to love on my kids. Multiple times a day I get updates on what my kids are learning, eating for lunch, pictures of them playing outside, and even when they have a diaper change. Thank you Barrel of Monkeys for taking care of our kids every day, we can't recommend this place enough!"

-Chelsea T.

"I highly recommend Barrel Of Monkeys Christian Academy! Our son has attended for nearly two years and we wouldn't have it any other way. Ever since attending, we have seen a tremendous growth in his interactions with other children, overall regular behavior, and educational growth. They keep parents in the loop, pot videos and pictures through a private portal to show their daily activities, and provide evidence of their classwork completed throughout the week. The lessons are fun and interactive and playtime has created bonds and friendship for our son. They have created a sense of community for both children and parents and cherish every single one of us. Best of all, they teach and practice great Christian principles that more schools should provide! We truly believe that when Kindergarten approaches, our son will be ahead of the curve, due to Barrel Of Monkeys Christian Academy! We have been blessed to find this school!"

-Zak and Tiffany G.

"Grateful for this team and facility! Since enrolling my daughter, she has thrived compared to other daycares before. She has learned so much and is always so happy when we arrive and depart. The app they use to update you and send pictures of your child throughout the day is my favorite! So thankful for a place that has a great team of people that I can feel at ease when helping me watch over and care for my baby!"

-Brittney A.

"Words cannot express the love and gratitude I have for the teachers my boys have had over the years at BOMCA. Both of my children have been enrolled at BOMCA since they were 6 weeks old. My boys have loved learning and experiencing their daycare life here. They have made so many new friends and have grown into such wonderful children with the help of the teachers that have touched their hearts. I will always cherish the moments my son comes home and tells me the fun things he did at school or how much he loves his teachers. They are so kind and caring to the children and it melts my heart."

-Raven D.

"Barrel Of Monkeys Christian Academy is AMAZING! They teach children curriculum everyday and papers come home to prove it! The Academy is also a Christian environment and focus on this in every aspect! They are 100% devoted to the children!"

-Savannah G.

"When we first moved to Aledo, we went at a different daycare and didn't have the best experience, so I began my search again. The first time I walked into Barrel of Monkey's Christian Academy, I knew it was the place for us! You can tell the atmosphere and environment are different than anywhere else and they are transparent about what they do! At other daycares, I would walk through and the teachers would not be engaging with the kids, but that was different at BOMCA, every class I walked by, every teacher was engaged with the kids (and still are)! Our kids have been going to Barrel of Monkeys Christian Academy for 2 years and I have nothing but great things to say about the teachers and staff, they become like friends and family! Both my kids have learned so much while attending, and I am so grateful to know that my children will be loved, nurtured, and educated when I drop them off! It helps lift the "mom guilt" knowing they are taken care of so well! They also have an app where you are able to see his feedings, naps, playtime, and diaper changes, etc. for that day. If you are looking for a safe, fun, and friendly environment that has Christian based education, you will not be disappointed with BOMCA!"

-BreAnne P.

"We've attended Barrel of Monkeys since 2019 and have been blown away at the level of care that our children receive! They say it takes a village to raise children and these are the ladies I want in mine! The owners genuinely care about each child and family that attend their academy and it shows on many levels. The staff has watched our daughter grow up from the time she started at 7 months old to now her soon departure to kindergarten at 5! We still have gifts they bought her for her 1st birthday! They've been alongside us as we've welcomed our baby boy who they also care for daily. It's very special to have your children attend the same school and have the same teachers, it feels like family! They love our children and it's very apparent in everything they do each day and in the relationships they have built with not only them, but us as well. Barrel of Monkeys puts safety and love at the top of their priority list, I've never had to worry about my children while in their care. I always rest assured that they have the perfect balance of play and structure with safety, good morals and values, and Jesus at their core. They even go above and beyond and let my daughter visit her baby brother in the nursery so she can see him throughout the day when she wants to. Those are memories our daughter will remember forever. The amount of updates with photos always keeps you informed and never guessing how our child's day is going. As a full time working mom, I am often busy going from meetings to meetings and it's so nice to be able to do a quick check in on my phone in between to see my children. Not only just see them but to observe them smiling while playing with friends and learning about Jesus alongside their peers. You can't put a price on peace of mind! We have grown to love each of these phenomenal women and hold them very dear to our hearts! Barrel of Monkeys has always been HOME!"

-Melanie A.