Preschools in the Austin Area
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Austin KidsOutAndAbout Preschool Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Are you planning to have your children attend preschool this year? Or are you thinking about whether it's the best option for your family? Do you have a friend who is thinking about preschool for her kids? If any of these is true, this special annual edition of our newsletter is for YOU! We provide not only options for where to start your search in our area, but also some tips for what to
think about and what to look for as you start the process.
KidsOutAndAbout has a large list of local preschools that have posted to our site; this list is provided in the LISTS/Preschools & Childcare list linked from the menu on every page of
KidsOutAndAbout. In this newsletter, first, we have some featured preschools with descriptions of their programs. Next, we provide a list of links to some additional schools. And last, we provide tips for helping you evaluate preschools when you visit, to see if they are right for you.
Remember: SAVE THIS NEWSLETTER and forward it along! If you or one of your friends is in the market for a preschool, it's a handy
reference.
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Where curiosity meets the future! Our groundbreaking PreK program at Alpha School Austin makes learning an adventure through hands-on discovery and meaningful experiences. Our passionate guides surround your child with unwavering emotional support while
transforming how four-year-olds learn and grow.
Picture this: Students explore learning through hands-on activities and off-campus adventures, like making fresh grapefruit juice during Picnic Pals. Our expert guides nurture each child's unique journey, fostering social skills and confidence through dedicated mentorship in a loving environment.
Now enrolling for PreK at Alpha Austin
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For more than 70 years, Redeemer School & Preschool has been a trusted choice for Austin families seeking exceptional academics, faith formation, and community. Conveniently located in North/Central Austin, Redeemer serves children ages 12 months
through 8th grade, blending experienced teachers, small classes, fine arts, and hands-on learning in a nurturing, accredited environment. Families value our stability, on-site security, and commitment to every child’s growth in mind, body, and spirit. Enrollment for the 2026–27 school year is open now—schedule a small-group or private tour at redeemerschool.net or email Admissions@redeemer.net to plan your visit and see why families love Redeemer.
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Austin Montessori School provides an integrated, inclusive, highly personalized educational environment for children from infancy to 15 years of age.
We strive to guide children along their authentic path of development so that they may remain attuned to their nature as they cultivate a reverence for the organic order of the universe. Our intention is for each child to become a whole and integrated human being who is both instrumental in their growth and sensitive to the needs of all people.
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At Growing Tree Learning Center, we know that education for children is most productive and meaningful if it is child-directed. To ensure this, our teachers observe and respond to the children in their classroom when planning their curriculum. They take
into consideration each individual child's developmental level and interests, general knowledge of child development, and the culture surrounding the children in the class. After reflecting on these factors, the teachers plan play-based, child initiated activities that help foster knowledge of the classroom theme. The activities of our classrooms are play-based because children learn best through doing.
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Happy Bunnies is a purpose-built early learning center in Austin's Oak Hill. It's a happy place for happy children!
I'm Magdalena MacLeod, the owner of Happy Bunnies - and Director of our the school at Austin Oak Hill. My family has been in the child care and teaching sector for generations.
For the last 11 years, I have owned and operated my own child care centers - in the UK and Texas. I have spent my entire life working with children of pre-school age. I took over our center in Oak Hill in 2018 when the previous owners retired. They had been running the center since it opened in 1993.
We follow the well-proven British curriculum. This establishes extremely high levels of care, built on our years of experience over there.
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The Little Lonestar Academy provides developmentally appropriate curricula, experiences, and activities designed for optimal growth. Classrooms are staffed by highly skilled professionals from the fields of Education, Child Development, and Behavior
Analysis.
At our child development program, children learn, play, and grow together. Developmentally appropriate curricula, experiences, and activities lead to a successful transition into kindergarten. The program includes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and kindergarten preparation. We accept children from 6 weeks of age to 6 years.
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A forest preschool for ages 1–5 in Round Rock, TX. Where every child is a seed, and each day a forest. Rooted in faith, nurtured by nature, and growing through wonder, play, and love. Driven by a blend of Christian Character Education, Nature and Forest
School Approach, Reggio Emilia-Inspired Learning, and Play-Based, Whole-Child Development, we aim to help children develop character, curiosity, creativity, and essential life skills.
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At Colibri Spanish Immersion Preschool we nurture our students’ emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Children will develop healthy relationships and a strong sense of citizenship to support attitudes, skills, and ideas which are fundamental to a
lifetime of learning.
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Primrose School of Four Points offers premier early education and care for infants through kindergarten. Our Balanced Learning® approach nurtures curiosity, builds character, and prepares children for lifelong success in a safe, trusted, and loving
environment.
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Samspra Academy is committed to providing quality, balanced academic and cultural enrichment education to students ages 3 and above, irrespective of race, color, gender, and socioeconomic status. Samspra Academy is a private, global school that is designed
to help our students grow both in and out of the classroom. Samspra is a vibrant and active educational community where students come first. The 5 C's - Character, Culture, Competence, Creativity, and Community are evident the moment you enter our doors.
Pre K- Grade 3 programs focus on developing the whole being of a child. By treating students with respect, we influence them to recognize knowledge along with goodness.
The enrichment classes offered at Samspra are to develop the whole being of a student, by fostering the joy of…
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What kind of preschool best suits your child?
Those nice parenting articles always tell you to make sure you choose a preschool that best suits your child's personality--but then rarely provide any specifics on what will give you those clues. Children vary widely in their responses to different situations. Think
about where your child falls on the following dimensions, and think about your own personal preferences for what a preschool experience should be like for your child. Then, when you visit preschools, ask the administrators (and observe yourself) about how well the school's philosophy matches your children's needs. - Playing and learning: Do these seem like separate times at the preschool, or are play and learning time integrated?
- The setting: Is your goal to get your child used
to a school setting, or is it important that the setting feel more like home?
- Specific learning goals: Do you have academic milestones or religious needs that you would like met? Think about this before you set out, and refine your thoughts as you visit more schools.
- Introverts and extroverts: If your child falls on one end of introvert-extrovert scale, it's important to realize this and see what would be expected of them at each preschool (especially important for the
introverts).
- Active play: Does the school provide resources for physically active play that match your child's needs?
- Rest: Kids have different rhythms and requirements for rest. Think about what your child's specific needs are to ensure that they will be accommodated.
- Structure: Some kids do better with lots of structure, while other families feel that they already have enough structure and prefer that a preschool ensure lots of time for unstructured play and
interaction.
- Discipline: What happens when kids misbehave at school? Does the school's philosophy match yours?
- Safety: Safety is a big concern. Think carefully about your standards for keeping kids safe, and observe how the school meets your expectations.
If your child attends (or attended) a great preschool that is not currently on our big preschool list (the easiest way to find out is to search in the big search bar on the top of every KidsOutAndAbout page), please
email me back and we'll contact them immediately to see if they'd like to be on this list! |
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