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We have 83 pre-k schools in Austin, TX! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Austin, TX

Pre-K Schools in Austin, TX are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 83 listed pre-k schools

Upbring School of Arts and Sciences

Our experience has been great. We are very happy with them. All has been super satisfactory for us. We are very pleased with everything.

- Justin W.

DM's Home Day Care

Hi - DM's Day Care - I know this is the review section but I could not find any contact info on your page. I live on your street and would...

- Mark C.

Noah's Ark Preschool

I have 2 children that have attended Noah's Ark Preschool, and have only had positive experiences. The program is play based and my children...

- Niki P.

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Upbring School of Arts and Sciences

3407 RED RIVER ST AUSTIN, TX

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Faith based
Academic
+ 4 more
Upbring Preschool and KinderLab serving families now has openings for KinderBridge and Kindergarten. Our newly renovated classroom on our safe/secure campus provides an optimum learning environment led by the nurturing, care of Ms. Leigh. Since 2017 Upbring has been providing excellent preschool experiences in our Reggio-Emilia...

Justin W. says "Our experience has been great. We are very happy with them. All has been super satisfactory for us. We are very pleased with everything. "

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DM's Home Day Care

2213 Golden Gate Park Austin, TX

5.0(2)
In-Home daycare
I am a stay at home mother to a fun loving toddler, and I provide full time day care for a small group of toddlers from my home. I want the experience for my son and the other children in my care to be as warm, personal, and loving as possible, so I do not take on large numbers of children. We read stories, play games, dance,...

Mark C. says "Hi - DM's Day Care - I know this is the review section but I could not find any contact info on your page. I live on your street and would love to get in...

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Noah's Ark Preschool

900 South Mopac Expressway Austin, TX

5.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Preschool
The Noah's Ark program is designed to meet the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual needs of your child. We acknowledge that children learn through play. We offer your child open-ended, hands-on opportunities that celebrate the process of learning. Our curriculum allows children to explore, create, learn and...

Niki P. says "I have 2 children that have attended Noah's Ark Preschool, and have only had positive experiences. The program is play based and my children have learned so...

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Petit Austin Llc

NA Austin, TX

Petit Austin offers comprehensive childcare and household management services for Austin families. Our caregivers are highly vetted, and receive over 60 hours of pre-placement training. We are an intentionally small agency; working with no more than four families each month to ensure we meet the highest standard of care, and...
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Little Sparks

2515 Enfield Rd Austin, TX

State license verified

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Little Sparks is a fully licensed, inclusive preschool and Kindergarten program. With low ratios and a personalized curriculum, we're able to meet the needs of children at any stage of development. At Spark Learning, we champion and embrace inclusion and diversity. This program is designed to honor the learning process of...
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Learn and Laugh Preschool

11715 Bee Cave Rd Ste 100 Austin, TX

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Special needs
Academic
Preschool
Our school is designed to meet the needs of kids and parents alike. Small classrooms and an adult to child ratio of 1:5 allows for us to focus our attention on individual children so we can make sure they are satisfied and learning everything essential in pre-elementary education. We have cameras watching every classroom of the...
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Snapdragon Preschool

2117 W Anderson Ln Austin, TX

State license verified

Early learning program catering to preschool-age children. Play-based curriculum builds confidence and self-esteem through a combination of academics and physical activity. Academic lessons offer preparation for Kindergarten while the sports curriculum enhances coordination, strength, flexibility, and balance. Preschool is...
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KayCare

403 Brookhollow Drive Austin, TX

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Special needs
+ 3 more
KayCare is a unique opportunity for your child to spend their day in a family home with a professional educator. Low ratios and Kay's background in Early Childhood Education allow true "learning through play." Your child will feel safe and comfortable in a home environment and won't even realize their play is based on...
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JCC Early Childhood Program

7300 Hart Lane Austin, TX

1.5(2)
Child care
Preschool
Infant Care & Preschool Early Childhood Program (Ages 6 weeks - Pre-K) The goal of the Early Childhood Program (ECP) is to develop competent, happy, curious children. Teachers do this each day by offering a variety of activities to stimulate children physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. Activities are both...
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EASY Care

601 Camp Craft Rd. Austin, TX

Child care
EASY Care serves students K-5th grade at the elementary school campuses after school until 6:00 pm.
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OCP Bed Bug Exterminator Austin TX

103 Congress Avenue 1039 Austin, TX

OCP Bed Bug Exterminator Austin TX - Bed Bug Removal is totally committed to solve your bed bug exterminating issues. We make sure hiring a bed bug exterminator in Austin, TX is not hectic for you. We already have pre screen a list of best local exterminators in Austin providing bed bug removal services at the most affordable...
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Highland Montessori

211 W St Johns Ave Austin, TX

State license verified

Montessori
International
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
North Austin's best Montessori School, open on St Johns Ave (near Lamar) since October 2013. We are a 5-day a week Montessori school, with full-day (8-6) and mornings-only options. We are a pre-school that serves children ages 2 to 6. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we are dedicated to fostering independence, social skills,...
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The Children's Center Of Austin-Jester

6507 Jester Boulevard Building 2 Austin, TX

Child care
Preschool
Welcome to the Children's Center of Austin, providing the finest quality childcare and education for infants through pre-kindergarten, as well as after school care for kindergarten through fifth grade and summer camp for ages 5-10. Children's Center of Austin offers a safe, clean, and nurturing setting with a theme based...
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The PREP School

12610 Nutty Brown Road Austin, TX

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The PREP School is not your ordinary preschool. We are an innovative, private preschool- meaning we focus on being unique and customized - and ultimately in the best interest of the children and the parents we serve. From our curriculum and building design to our menu plans and enrichment classrooms - there's not a single detail...
Child care
Preschool
Covenant United Methodist Church Preschool in Austin, TX is a center and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care from one year old to pre-k classes.

Little Munchkins Learning Center

2020 Denton Dr Austin, TX

Child care
Preschool
Little Munchkins is a child care and daycare facility located at 2020 Denton Drive, Austin, TX that provides school programs for infants, toddlers, and pre-K. Their center strives to maintain a Christian-based environment that helps children learn Christian values and principles.

Hyde Park Child Development Center

3901 Speedway Austin, TX

Hyde Park Baptist Child Development Center, an outreach ministry of Hyde Park Baptist Church, is committed to serving families of the church community as well as the greater Austin area. We endeavor to provide quality care, education, and a nurturing environment to children, ages infants and toddlers through grade five, so...

Sonshine School

9300 Bee Cave Rd Austin, TX

Child care
Preschool
The Sonshine School in Austin, Texas offers preschool and childcare for infants to pre-K children, and after-school care for school-aged children. They provide holistic and developmentally-appropriate activities to encourage the children's emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development in a Christian environment. The...
Child care
Preschool
El Buen Pastor Early Childhood provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Austin, Texas, for kids from infant, toddler, and pre-k program. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start...
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Joy of Learning Center Child Development Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Austin, Texas, for kids from infant, toddler, and pre-k program. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the...

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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Austin, TX

Pre-k programs in Austin, TX offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Austin, TX, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Austin, TX typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Austin, TX programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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