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About Guiding Hands Christian Academy
Guiding Hands Christian Academy Sanger
Opened in 2014 by Ms. Kathy, Guiding Hands Christian Academy is built on the belief that children must feel safe and emotionally secure to truly flourish. The program utilizes award-winning Frog Street and Conscious Discipline curriculums, focusing on self-regulation and social-emotional growth alongside foundational academics. The staff works to ensure every child feels like part of a family while receiving the tools needed for kindergarten readiness. The facility offers specialized environments for every stage of development, including individualized infant schedules and toddler exploration stations. School-age students benefit from homework assistance and active summer programs featuring bi-weekly field trips. With a focus on compassion and integrity, the program provides a nurturing atmosphere where children are encouraged to build positive relationships through both guided play and structured instruction.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
Me and my boyfriend put his son in this daycare hoping they would teach him. They have done such a fantastic job. He is learning more, so much sweeter to other kids, he even learned to introduce himself. From the little boy I met 8 months ago to now, this day care has drastically changed him within 2 months. He has come out of his shell so much. I honestly can't wait to put my own children in this daycare. I love these teachers with how much they do. They send updates and pictures throughout the day, let you know what they learned. And he comes home singing to us and telling us about how he played with his friends, his teachers, what he ate, and more. He has learned more words, and we are beginning to understand him better. Thank you so much for teaching him and loving him. Bye Friends
This is absolutely the best daycare we could have ever found for our baby! We were from Denton and the drive was 100% worth it. The staff is fantastic and genuinely cares for the children. It was so heartwarming that everyone knew my baby's name, even teachers from other age groups. We were greeted with a smile and a positive attitude every single day. They were incredibly patient with my son as he adjusted, and their communication with us was excellent. He progressed so much under their care! He learned how to socialize, eat finger foods, and had so much fun during his time there. We feel so lucky to have found this place and highly recommend it! I especially wanted to highlight Mrs. Brenda. Our son attached to her immediately, and she is just amazing.
We have absolutely loved every minute of being here! All of the teachers and directors have been just outstanding. You truly get the "we are a family and these are our kids too" feel here! Putting any child in day care can be scary, but here, they made it so easy! They helped put our minds at ease immediately knowing our kiddo was well taken care of and truly loved and not just another baby! We know our child loves each of his teachers so much as do we! If you are looking for a small town family day care, you found it!
Guiding Hands has been absolutely amazing to my boys! I have one kiddo in the infant room and one in the 2’s and both sets of teachers have been beyond sweet and caring. My boys are always happy to go in and can’t wait to see their teachers. To have somewhere I can’t drop off my babies and have no doubt in my mind that they are happy, healthy and loved is something I will forever be thankful for! Thank you 🩷
This was an awesome daycare for our daughter while we lived in Sanger. The app kept us up to date and able to easily pay each week for the daycare. My daughter was happy and excited each day to go and was always well taken care of. They taught her so much and she knows all of the fun songs because of them. I loved how the teachers were all so kind and caring towards her. This place holds a special place in our hearts. It gave us high standards for care and taught her how great day care can be. We love this place and highly recommend it. It’s truly a small town gem and they truly love the kids.
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Safety Record
No major news incidents, legal issues, or adverse licensing actions were found. Texas Health and Human Services records indicate the facility has been licensed since May 2015 with no recorded corrective or adverse actions, though third-party databases note 13 inspections and 6 reports in its history. Some employee reviews from 2021-2022 raised concerns regarding staff-to-child ratios and classroom consistency.
Parent Reputation
The academy's reputation is mixed between positive parent testimonials and polarized employee feedback. Parents on the facility's website and local community guides praise the 'loving' environment and 'care' shown to children. However, a series of online reviews from former staff describe a 'horrible' management experience, while other employees counter that the environment is 'fun and rewarding.'
Staff Insights
Employee reviews on Indeed are highly polarized, with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Some staff members reported a respect-based relationship with the administration and a rewarding work culture, while several others cited 'messy' management, high turnover, and unpredictable scheduling. There are specific mentions of teachers being frequently moved between classrooms and concerns about being over staff-to-child ratios.
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