Preschools & Day Care in the Austin, TX area
Preschools come in all shapes, sizes, and philosophies. Choose the one that is best for you by browsing through KOAA's extensive lists.
If there is a preschool that we have missed, please email us to let us know, and we'll add it promptly. Administrators can add themselves to the list; just click here to see how to post your preschool. It's free, of course. Thank you!
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Guidepost Montessori
Montessori education helps your child develop a fundamental, enduring love of learning and attain the deeply ingrained social, emotional, and academic skills they need to succeed as an adult. Montessori combines highly intentional learning materials, rich social development, and a joyous approach to practiced independence.
At Guidepost Montessori, it is our mission to empower and equip your child with the knowledge, confidence and agency needed to reach their highest potential.
Challenger School
3 locations in AustinSince 1963, Challenger School has helped children excel by employing proven, effective methods in a fun and structured environment that inspires them to achieve. The Challenger difference is evident from the moment you set foot on campus. Students bubble with enthusiasm as they make connections between their prior knowledge and new concepts. In order to facilitate setting crucial learning patterns, Challenger accepts students as young as 2 years, 9 months. Yet in all grades, the school’s acclaimed, intellectually stimulating programs establish a foundation of achievement with clear results. Challenger students achieve scores on average well above the 90th percentile on the Iowa Assessments. Come take a Tour!
Prepare your child for Kindergarten with Playgarden Online!
Studies show that students who attend high-quality preschool programs reap benefits that can last through school and their lives. With Playgarden Online, you can now have access to NYC's best preschool at home, for a fraction of the cost. Use it to compliment your daycare or play-based preschool with real learning, from real teachers.
This program has been absolutely amazing and has gifted my son. [His kindergarten teacher] believes he might even be able to skip right to first grade with how advanced Playgarden Prep has helped him!! Thank you again! -Tessa, mother of Brady (4)
Learn how to enroll your child today at www.PlaygardenOnline.com.
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Thinkery's Little Thinkers Preschool
Thinkery’s Little Thinkers Preschool offers joyful learning through STEAM-driven play for young learners in Prek-3 and Prek-4. Children learn through a hands-on, play-based approach centered on their interests, skills, and needs. Our little thinkers have access to all of Thinkery’s STEAM exhibits, outdoor play areas, and a dedicated outdoor classroom just for the Preschool. With a curriculum led by caring and nurturing educators and an emergent educational approach, Little Thinkers Preschool prepares students for success in kindergarten and beyond!
German International School of Texas at Austin
The German-Texan Heritage Society is proudly presenting you with the German International School of Texas at Austin a total immersion German Pre-K & Kindergarten this Fall, 2023. The GIS of Texas at Austin opened it's doors to a Pre-K in the Spring of 2022. Demand is high and we're excited to welcome new students in the Fall. We're still taking applications for both: Pre-K & K. If you'd like to register for either or join the waitlist please check out our Germaninternationalschool website. For weekly language classes and/or older children please go to our "Education" page on our germantexans.org website. We welcome all nationalities and races and of course also have a wide variety for our adult lerners. We have a long history of teaching German. Join us for Maifest, Oktoberfest or Christmas Market (on our events page) yearly or for our free weekly or monthly casual or business Stammtisch meetings. Become a member and receive discounts on classes, entry fees, enjoy the perks etc.
Join the annual conference and get involved. Call us at 512-467-4569 or email us at preschool@germantexans.org (Pre-K & K) or programs@germantexans.org (older kids & adults). We'd love to hear from you.
Snapdragon Preschool
Snapdragon Preschool offers a well-rounded early childhood experience. Save time and money by allowing children to explore multiple activities like experiential play, STEM, art, music, gymnastics, and sports skills. Whether learning shapes, colors, letters, or numbers, we introduce and familiarize students with academic concepts and build school readiness skills. By exploring the concept hands-on during playtime, children become confident in their knowledge through experience. We believe in learning through play in an environment of love and respect. By providing a stimulating and secure place, children grow confidence to engage in new experiences with new friends. Playing with peers develops social and cognitive skills and helps children to mature emotionally. Visit us at our three locations: North (2117 W Anderson Ln); South (6800 West Gate Blvd), and Domain (10910 Domain Dr).
Waterford UPSTART
Get your child ready for kindergarten!Preparing children for kindergarten is a team effort. Waterford Upstart is an early learning program that gives you tools, coaching, and resources so you can put your child on a path to success. The on-demand software only takes a few minutes a day. It introduces your child to early reading, math, and science concepts so they start school feeling confident and prepared.
It doesn’t cost you anything, and it’s worth everything!
Start your journey today. See if you qualify at Waterford.org/Upstart
