Best Pre-school Education Schools Austin Near Me

4worldlovers: Mainspring Schools admits students of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, funding policies, family services programs, nutrition programs, and other school-administered programs.

"When children start kindergarten behind, they are likely to stay behind for the rest of their lives."


94% of students who graduated from Mainspring Schools in 2021 entered kindergarten at or above the State of Texas’ school readiness level—over twice the regional average.

"High-quality, birth-to-five early childhood programs for disadvantaged children…yield a 13% ROI per child, per annum, through better education, economic, health, and social outcomes."

"By age 4, the average low-income child is 18 months behind their more affluent peers."

"87% of children brought up in Austin’s low-income neighborhoods will enter kindergarten behind readiness levels."

As a nonprofit organization, Mainspring Schools is on a mission to provide underserved children and their families with a community for high-quality early education and holistic support.

“I love Mainspring and speak highly of it to everyone who asks where my child goes to school. We love the passionate teachers and staff, the nutritious food program, and the data-driven education.”

Mainspring received a 100 out of 100 “Give with Confidence” rating from independent evaluators at Charity Navigator.

Mainspring is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a distinction held by only 8% of child care programs in the country.

Mainspring is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit school and an in-district charter campus in the Austin Independent School District.

Mainspring was selected by the Texas Education Agency to be part of the exclusive Replicating Great Options program.

Mainspring maintains a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world's largest source of information on nonprofit organizations.

Mainspring has been the local Early Head Start partner with Child Inc since 2016

4worldlovers:
Our Abacus Kindergarten program is now enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year at our Avery Ranch campus. Our Kindergarten program inspires an early love of learning in children with a curriculum that makes each day a fun educational journey. At Abacus we strive to help each child reach their full potential.

Abacus inspires an early love of learning in children with a curriculum that makes each day a fun educational journey. Abacus has two locations, one in the Northwest Austin neighborhood of Cedar Park and our new campus in Leander; we help children reach their full potential.

4worldlovers: Nature Preschool Center is a Montessori inspired preschool program that is dedicated to serving the South Austin community. We are here to give your little ones the best possible environment for their learning and fun.

At Nature Preschool Center, we try to keep the admissions process as simple as possible. We also offer opportunities to get to know the school before you sign up. We offer a unique preschool enrichment program for children between the ages of 18 months to 6 years, at fees that are affordable.

Due to limited space and a high number of applicants each year, we are unfortunately unable to accept every child for admission. Applications are processed in the order they are received.

We're proud of our school, and we'd like to ask prospective parents to set up an appointment to visit Nature Preschool Center prior to submitting application. To make an appointment with one of our directors, please call us at 512-538-5791 or contact us by e-mail.

We accept applications throughout the year. Please do not forget to include the non-refundable fee (payable by check or cash), along with your application form. We require an application fee of $250.00. This fee is non-refundable.

Nature Preschool Center is open year round, Monday through Friday. Hours of operation are:

Tuition is due monthly or annually and does not change based on sick days, vacations, school closures or other days when school is not in session.

Nature Preschool Center offers a number of flexible full, half, and alternate day plans.

A deposit in an amount equal to the monthly tuition is paid at the time of enrollment. This amount is considered last month's payment.

There is a 7-day grace period; after the 7thday of each month, a late fee of $50 is assessed.

$10 per day late fee is charged after the 7th of the month, including weekends.

If the tuition is unpaid by the 1st of the following month, your child will not be able to attend school.

If Nature Preschool Center receives more than one returned check per family, we reserve the right to require payments in cash.

Nature Preschool Center has an initial non-refundable supply fee of $150 that is due at the time of admission.

4worldlovers: Established by Texas educators in 1957, ChildCraft is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable place to nurture your child.


Our local owner and director is on site daily and we boast a long-term professional staff. We are open year-round, weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

We now offer an Infant Center! Our preschool classes, designed to prepare your child for the future in a fun and friendly environment, are available for children ages 5 months to 5 years old.

Our large, shady playgrounds are divided for age-appropriate, safe group activity as well as individual creative play time.

Hot lunches and healthy snacks are served daily with options provided for alternate diets and allergy restrictions.

A variety of special activities, celebrations, and learning opportunities will keep your child engaged and happy as they grow with their classmates.

Jellybeans (Older 3's and 4's must be fully potty trained) - $850.00

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We follow the Montessori Method developed by Maria Montessori. Our program is for children aged 18 months to 6 years. Children learn through a hands on approach at their own pace!

Our classrooms are fully equipped with time-tested Montessori materials and educational tools, and each of our campuses has a large, fully shaded playground.

For more details about our program watch video below and click here.

One of the Best Montessori Schools in Austin For Over 35 Years!

Finding excellent childcare is one of the highest priorities for new parents. There are so many options out there, it is sometimes hard to figure out what is the finest fit for you and children.

We at Northwest Montessori House of Children, pride ourselves on providing an established, comforting establishment that is both a safe and exciting environment. We offer programs for toddler and preschool children. Our staff is celebrated for our excellent parent communication. We have recently incorporated the use of a communication app that allows teachers to update parents on their child’s progress with ease.

The loving and nurturing environment we provide to children enable them to learn, grow, have fun, and unleash their creativity. We offer personal one-on-one attention to all children. The childcare /preschool choices are modestly priced and we are conveniently located in Central Austin. We have been in operations for over 35 years, which makes us experts in understanding the needs of each individual child. We offer one of the best preschools in Austin!

Northwest Montessori House of Children has 10 classrooms throughout our 4 campuses. Each Lead Teacher is Montessori Certified, as well as many of our assistant teachers. Our faculty of enthusiastic and dedicated educators are committed to creating an inviting and warm atmosphere where children can discover their own potential. It’s our goal as educators to build a strong community where our students have the tools to nurture their social, emotional, and academic development in preparation for elementary school.