Acton Academy Bee Cave→

Location: Lakeway / Bee Cave
14913 Murfin Rd
Austin, TX 78734
Students served: Spark Studio, ages 4–6; Explore Studio, ages 6–8; Travel Studio, ages 8–11; Adventure Studio, ages 11–15; Launch Pad, ages 14–18
Current enrollment: 50 students
Model/philosophy: Acton Academy is the most student-centered learning environment in the world and does education like you've never seen before. It is completely different. Acton Academy believes that every child is born with potential to find their calling and change the world. Acton Academy promises your child will: begin a Hero's Journey; learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner; develop a deep respect for economic, political, and religious freedoms; cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world, and mysteries of life on Earth; discover their most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.
Special features: At Acton Academy children learn in a collaborative studio of multi-age learners. This flexible approach challenges each student to determine their own differentiated learning plan and inspires them through real-world projects and experiences. Acton's Learner Driven Community puts children at the center of their learning, allowing them to create and maintain personal goals and relational covenants and contracts, as they Learn to Learn, Learn to Do, and Learn to Be. Acton believes each child has a gift that can change the world in a profound way. Acton believes in a closely connected community of families and lifelong learners. The Acton Bee Cave middle and high school programs (Adventure Studio and Launchpad) feature apprenticeships, service, Socratic discussions, business fairs, group projects, and writing. The campus is located on 5 acres with lots of room to soak in nature and do projects outside. Each studio has its own space and structure, and it’s absolutely beautiful!
Schedule: Dropoff 8:15–8:45am; the first Socratic discussion of the day (called Launch) starts at 8:45am. School finishes at 3:15pm. School year runs early September to mid-July. There is a week-long break every 6 weeks.
Tuition: $1,375 a month for 11 months per year, or $15,125 a year
Contact: Matt Briggs | 512-387-4043 | matthew@actonbeecave.org | https://actonbeecave.org

Acton Academy West (the Westlake campus)→

Location: West Lake Hills (serving Westlake, Rollingwood, Barton Hills, Tarrytown, and surrounding West Austin areas)
3423 Bee Cave Road
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
Students served: Spark program (ages 4-5), Elementary (1st–5th), Middle School (6th–8th), and High School (9th–12th)
Current enrollment: 90
Model/philosophy: Every child has a gift that can change the world in a profound way. The school’s mission is to inspire each child to find their calling and develop the passion to pursue it. The founders believe that “learning to do”, “learning to be,” and "learning to learn" are more important than “learning to know.”
Special features: Acton Academy West Austin, founded in 2015, is a student-led, self-paced, private accredited school. The school uses online adaptive software for math and language, project-based learning, Socratic discussion groups, and examination of the Hero’s Journey and how it applies personally to each student. The campus is set back off of the road in Westlake, on a 6-acre magical property where the students enjoy a major focus on outdoor time and unstructured play. The campus participates in competitive private school league sports, including soccer, flag football, and basketball. Each team, in each sport, has held an undefeated season, and this year the all-girls basketball team won the championship.
Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:30am–3:15pm, year-round Sept–July. See the school’s calendar here.
Tuition: $1,200 per month for 11 months ($13,200 total per year)
Contact: Jayme Bynum, Head of School | info@actonacademywestaustin.com | actonacademywest.com (elementary & middle school) | high-school.actonacademywest.com (high school)

Alpha School Austin→

Location:  West + Downtown/Central Austin
PreK–5th Grade
1201 Spyglass Dr
Austin, TX 78746
6th–8th Grade (colocated with Alpha High School)
201 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701
Students served:  PreK–8
Current enrollment:  160+; rolling admissions for the current school year, with small class sizes for personalized attention
Model/philosophy:  Alpha School Austin is a mastery-based, self-paced private program that use adaptive/AI-powered learning for core academics. Students typically complete rigorous coursework in about 2–3 hours per day, then spend afternoons in guide-led workshops and project work that emphasize practical life skills and goal-setting.
Special features:  Guide mentoring and motivation models; life-skills workshops (e.g., public speaking/storytelling, personal finance, entrepreneurship). Alpha School Austin also builds significant outdoor time into the day (weather permitting).
Schedule:  8:15am–4pm, Monday–Friday (drop-off 8:15–8:30am; pickup 3:30–4pm). Morning academics are designed to be completed efficiently, followed by afternoon workshops/projects. General term calendar: August–June.
Tuition: $40,000 per year; $1,000 non-refundable deposit; 5% sibling discount (second child and beyond); 10 equal monthly payments (Aug–Jun) option.
Contact: admissions.austin@alpha.school | (512) 595-0801

Ascent: An Acton Academy→

Location: North Central Austin
5701 Cameron Road
Austin, TX 78723
Students served: Ages 4–14. Spark Studio serves ages 4–6. Discovery Studio (Lower Elementary, Grades 2–3) serves ages 6–9. Explore Studio (Upper Elementary, Grades 4–6) serves ages 9–12. Peak Studio (Junior High, Grades 7–8) serves ages 12–14. Ascent expects to open their Launch Pad (High School, Grades 9–12) in the Fall of 2028.
Current enrollment: 50–65; rolling admissions through the year
Model/philosophy: Ascent Academy’s mission is to inspire each child and parent who enters its doors to find a calling that will change the world. Ascent follows a one-room schoolhouse model that applies the philosophy of the Hero’s Journey and the Socratic method to empower young people. Combining Montessori principles with technology, Ascent has created a self-paced learning environment where children are equipped to become independent, lifelong learners. It is a bold and brave educational model that trusts children to master academic skills, strive for excellence in their choices, and learn how to live and work with others as a community.
Special features: Ascent’s vibrant community of young learners is situated on nearly two acres in the historic Windsor Park neighborhood, complete with an orchard, a yurt, a budding urban forest, a chicken coop, and a dynamic outdoor Loose Parts Play environment. Ascent’s Spark Studio follows a Montessori-based program that empowers learners to make choices and sparks their curiosity. With a deep commitment to gross motor movement, Sparks spend part of their day in an outdoor, all-weather Loose Parts Play program. The Discovery Studio continues with a Montessori foundation in a blended environment encouraging curiosity and establishing supportive habits during session-long deep-dives. Learners develop a joy for learning through a balanced design that uses Montessori works, adaptive software, project-based learning, Socratic discussion groups, service learning opportunities, and outdoor education. The Explore Studio builds on the foundations of Spark and Discovery and follows the child’s internal, interpersonal growth as learners develop more self-awareness and independence through reflective processes and experimentation with more freedom within boundaries. The Peak Studio captures the magic of this special time of adolescence by embarking on life-changing adventures and connecting with meaningful and rigorous work both on and off campus.
Schedule: 8am–3:30pm Monday–Friday; year-round with week-long breaks every 5–6 weeks
Tuition: Annual tuition for the 2026–2027 academic year is $17,285. Sibling discounts and limited Hero Grants (scholarships) available.
Contact: Janita Lavani and Samantha Jansky, Co-Founders | ascent@ascentacton.org

Bloom Preschool→

Location: Southwest Austin
near William Cannon & Mopac
Students served: Ages 3–5
Current enrollment: 8
Model/philosophy: Bloom offers a loving, creative environment where children are free to learn through play and exploration of their world. Children spend most of their days in an outdoor classroom. As a Reggio Emilia inspired program, children's learning is built upon their interests, and projects are ongoing, inspiring, and meaningful. Children use emotional learning to build an understanding of self and create meaningful relationships with friends.
Special features: Daily music, gardening, free play, storytelling, art, friendship, community, project-based learning, emotional learning, comfortable home-based environment, outdoor exploration.
Schedule: 9am–3pm Monday–Friday; 2-, 3-, and 5-day options available. Follows a basic AISD calendar throughout the school year and runs through the end of June.
Tuition: Starting at $650 per month
Contact: Mary Belton | mary.bloom.preschool@gmail.com

Clearview Sudbury School and WonderView Preschool→

Location: East Central Austin
1507 Wilshire Blvd
Austin, TX 78722
Students served: Clearview Sudbury School ages 5–18; WonderView Preschool ages 3–5
Current enrollment: Clearview 30–40 students; WonderView Preschool 5–12 students
Model/philosophy: Clearview Sudbury School serves learners ages 5-18 with the Sudbury education model; WonderView Preschool offers child-led, play-based early childhood education
Special features: Clearview offers a supportive and proven model of self-directed education in a democratically run school; WonderView Preschool offers a similar ethos for early childhood.
Schedule: Clearview Sudbury School operates Monday–Friday 8:30am–4pm and follows AISD calendar for days off. WonderView Preschool operates Monday–Friday 9am–1pm, with aftercare available 1-4pm; follows AISD holidays off; available during the school year as well as year-round enrollment.
Tuition: Clearview tuition is currently $11,400 per year; sibling discount of 25% for the second child and 50% for subsequent children; there is an option to apply for a limited amount of reduced tuition based on the family’s ability to pay. WonderView Preschool year-round 5-day tuition is $900 per month; please review the website for part-time and aftercare tuition options.
Contact: Shawna Pitts, Clearview Sudbury School Admissions | 512-524-0085 | shawna@clearviewsudburyschool.org;
Cari Keller, Director, WonderView Preschool | 512-777-0852 | preschool@clearviewsudburyschool.org

Figment Creative Labs→

Location: South Austin*
7809 Brodie Lane
Austin, TX 78745
* Planning to add a 2nd location in Southwest Austin–Signal Hill Rd., Austin TX 78737
Students served: All ages—toddler playgroups, creative pre-K, homeschool groups, after-school programs, adult art nights, and camps
Current enrollment: Maximum class size 12 children with 2 creative guides
Model/philosophy: Figment Creative Labs is a creative space for all ages. FCL focuses on process art and learning through play with younger artists, and maker ed. hands-on learning and STEAM education as artists grow with them.
Special features: Figment’s current location, at 7809 Brodie Lane, includes an art studio, a maker space, the discovery lab, and a creative preschool and toddler space, as well as an ever-evolving outdoor play area. It is home to rainbow colors, unbridled curiosity, and a menagerie of beloved class pets to teach the children empathy and responsibility.
Schedule: Monday–Friday various programs with various schedules 9am–5:30pm, parties on Saturdays, and adult art nights. Figment takes a break from regular programs and focuses on summer camps and parties during summer break.
Tuition: Monthly tuition for most programs; weekly tuition for summer camps; 10% sibling discount; see website for each program’s current tuition rates.
Contact: 512-551-3244 | figmentfrontdesk@gmail.com

Growing Curiosity Community School→

Location: North Central Austin
9000 Georgian Dr
Austin, TX 78753
Students served: ages 3–6 years
Current enrollment: 18 students; maximum of 20 with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1
Model/philosophy: Growing Curiosity’s mission is to provide an affordable, quality Montessori preschool program with a focus on physical and social development, anti-bias education, and an appreciation for nature.
Special features: Anti-bias education, Montessori philosophy, mixed-age learning, gardening
Schedule: 8am–5pm (with part-time 8am–3pm option) Monday–Friday
Tuition: $1,165/month full-time; $950/month part-time
Contact: Janeth Rodriguez Araujo, Director | director.growingcuriosity@gmail.com | 512-243-6924

Kirby Hall School→

Location: Central Austin
306 W. 29th Street
Austin, TX 78705
Students served: PreK(4)–8th grade
Current enrollment: 101
Model/philosophy: The mission of Kirby Hall School is to prepare bright young people for a life of academic success, personal fulfillment, and dedicated service while teaching them to lead with kindness, humility, and respect. Kirby Hall features small class sizes, hands-on learning, growth mindset instruction, tech-intentional approaches, regular time in the MakerSpace, Spanish language instruction in all grades, and frequent field trips, alongside a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
Special features: Historic building; located within walking distance of UT Austin; small class sizes; warm, family community; high academics in a nurturing environment; ability to individualize class schedules
Schedule: 8am–4:15pm, depending on grade level, Monday–Friday; generally follows AISD schedule as relates to holidays and announcements concerning weather
Tuition: PreK4, $14,950; Kindergarten to 8th, $20,625
Contact: Emily Roberts, Director of Admissions | 512-474-1770 | eroberts@kirbyhallschool.org

Little Learning Grove→

Location: South Austin
730 Wales Way
Austin, TX 78748
Students served: Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade (ages 3–7)
Current enrollment: Maximum 28 students per day; student-to-teacher ratio of 7:1
Model/philosophy: Little Learning Grove champions a nature-based, play-focused philosophy. The school believes children are capable, curious learners who thrive in an environment that fosters exploration and wonder. By integrating the natural world into its daily curriculum, it provides a holistic education that nurtures the whole child. Its approach is designed to cultivate creativity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning through hands-on, experiential activities set within a warm and supportive community.
Special features: Little Learning Grove distinguishes itself through several key features. The school operates from a converted home in a South Austin neighborhood, featuring a large backyard and an ancient live oak tree that serves as a natural playscape. It employs a play-based curriculum that emphasizes multi-age interactions to support social and academic growth. The community-oriented model includes a four-day school week and monthly family events. Furthermore, the school provides on-site support from a speech therapist, integrating specialized care directly into its learning environment.
Schedule: 8am–3pm Monday–Thursday; follows AISD calendar
Tution: Tuition is paid monthly, August–May. Two-day-a-week plan is $650 monthly; 4-day-a-week plan is $1,200 monthly.
Contact: Brittney Simmons, Director | hello@littlelearninggrove.org

Living Oaks PEA→

Location: West Dripping Springs
Students served: Parent & Child Classes (child ages 0–3), PreK (ages 3–4), Mixed-Age Kindergarten (ages 4–6), Grades 1–8
Current enrollment: 70+
Model/philosophy: Living Oaks is a flourishing Waldorf initiative nestled on a serene 10-acre biodynamic farm! Living Oaks takes immense pride in offering a truly unique educational experience that blends the wisdom of Waldorf pedagogy with the wonders of nature. The campus, surrounded by the beauty of the Hill Country, provides the perfect backdrop for children to learn, explore, and grow harmoniously. Living Oaks offers an unmatched lunch program featuring locally sourced organic produce and meat. A commitment to sustainability not only ensures nutritious meals but also instills in students a deep appreciation for the environment and the food they enjoy.
Special features: Living Oaks is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, helping them bloom into confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals. The program includes handwork, games/movement, gardening, Spanish, art, and music. The vibrant community comes together for traditional Waldorf festivals, regular family social events, moms’ and dads’ groups, and Steiner study groups.
Schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:15am–3:30pm
Tuition: $16,360 for Early Childhood and $16,990 for 1st–8th grades. Tuition includes organic locally sourced snack and lunch prepared by the onsite chef. Sibling discounts available.
Contact: Antonia Wilemon, Enrollment Coordinator | info@livingoaks.life

Nature's Schoolhouse Microschool→

Location:  Cedar Park; operates out of Rockbridge Church
2001 W New Hope Dr
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Students served:  PreK–6th grade
Current enrollment:  Mondays 30, Tuesdays–Thursdays 10
Model/philosophy: Nature’s Schoolhouse is a small, mixed-age microschool in Cedar Park, TX, serving K–6th grade learners. Students are organized into two close-knit cohorts—Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary—each with 6–10 children. The core program provides structured academics in a flexible, family-honoring format, utilizing a blended curriculum to support individualized pacing and growth. On Mondays, the school hosts Trailblazer Discovery Days, a larger, hands-on enrichment program that also welcomes families from the broader homeschooling community. Learners spend significant time outdoors, with free play and exploration encouraged as essential parts of the day, allowing for organic learning and social development. Nature’s Schoolhouse follows a progressive, constructivist, and nature-based philosophy, blending structured academics with hands-on experiences, outdoor exploration, and free play.
Special features:  Nature’s Schoolhouse is located on a beautiful 10-acre campus with ample outdoor space for play, exploration, and hands-on learning. The school includes a full kitchen for culinary lessons and offers a Monday–Thursday schedule that balances structured academics with family time. Learning takes place in a one-room schoolhouse style setting, combining small-group lessons with self-paced work supported by blended methods (digital, hands-on, and paper-based). A secular and inclusive environment welcomes learners of all abilities and backgrounds. Family gatherings, field trips, and community events foster strong connections, while an emphasis on low-stress learning, relationship building, and whole-child growth ensures that students develop both academically and personally in a supportive setting.
Schedule:  Mondays, 9am–3:30pm (September–May); Tuesdays–Thursdays, 9am–2pm (year-round with seasonal breaks). The school does not offer after-school or Friday care, but can provide families with an extensive list of recommended local programs that complement their schedule for extended care or enrichment.
Tuition:  Full-time is tuition is $11,440 annually or 11 monthly payments of $1040, with a $500 New Student Enrollment Fee, $200 annual Re-Enrollment fee, and $700 annual Material Fee; scholarships available. Mondays-only tuition is $2,325 annually or $300 deposit + 9 monthly payments of $225. Discounts available.
Contact:  Nicole Tomayko, Director | nicole@naturesschoolhouse.com

Pint-Size Playhouse→

Location: South Austin
Students served: Ages 2–4, Licensed Home Preschool
Current enrollment: 8 (normally has 10 students, which is max enrollment; the State allows 12, but Pint-Size Playhouse chooses to stay below minimum standards and only enroll 10 students)
Model/philosophy: Pint-Size Playhouse has brought together some of the best and most powerful parts of many different philosophies and approaches to early childhood education. It is a play-based learning and relationship-building preschool program with just a touch of traditional academics sprinkled in throughout the day. "A Playful Learning Community!"
Special features: This little preschool program has a remarkable school community built on strong connections between teachers, parents, and students. It focuses on play-based learning, outdoor nature play, and art, including monthly enrichment classes: Mr. Sean's Music Class, Ms. Emma's Music and Movement, and Home Bodhi Yoga.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; 3-day, 4-day, and 5-day options; open year-round, with a 2-week summer break, and closely follows AISD student calendar for holidays and closures
Tuition: 5 days, $1,133 per month; 4 days, $1,033 per month; 3 days, $933 per month. Registration Deposit: $250. Annual supply fee: $300 (due every April)
Contact: Nicole Perez | 512-584-9641 | nicole@pint-sizeplayhouse.com

Spark Learning Little Sparks→

Location: Central Austin
2517 Enfield Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
Students served: Ages 2–6, including children receiving therapy services and typically developing peer models who help create a natural, inclusive learning environment
Current enrollment: 18 students; each classroom is designed for approximately 10 students total, with an intentional balance of approximately 60% peer models and 40% children receiving therapy services to create a natural, inclusive learning environment.
Model/philosophy: Little Sparks is a fully licensed, inclusive early childhood education program. It is proud to be accredited through the Texas Rising Star program at the 4-star level, the highest quality rating awarded. The small classrooms and low ratios provide individualized instruction, with a personalized curriculum that supports children at every stage of development. In addition to preschool programming, Little Sparks also offers applied behavior analysis (ABA) and speech therapy for children who may benefit from extra support within the classroom. These services are seamlessly integrated into the program, ensuring that children can grow, learn, and thrive in a setting that meets their individual needs while still enjoying the benefits of an inclusive classroom community.
Special features: Inside the charming schoolhouse, students experience a warm, welcoming environment that encourages curiosity and creativity. It's a tight-knit community where families are actively involved and connected, making the school feel like an extension of home. The play-based program emphasizes learning through play while teaching important classroom skills and routines. Children enjoy outdoor time each day, giving them space to move, explore, and build friendships. The Central Austin location allows for countless opportunities to engage with the surrounding community, bringing real-world experiences into everyday learning.
Schedule: 8:30am–2:30pm; full-time or part-time enrollment options; aftercare until 5pm available
Tuition: Tuition at Little Sparks varies depending on each child’s enrollment schedule, but its rates are competitive for the Austin area. Call today to learn more about tuition options and current availability. For children with an autism diagnosis, insurance coverage may be available for applied behavior analysis (ABA) and speech therapy services. The team is happy to walk families through the process and discuss how coverage may help offset costs. Additional fees include an annual registration fee, a supply & materials fee, and field trip or special event fees (as applicable).
Contact: Hannah, Childcare Director | 512-900-1425 | scheduling@spark-learning.com

Sunflower Garden→

Location: Ten minutes east of Dripping Springs (290 & RR12), just off Hwy 290
Students served: 18 months to five years
Current enrollment: 11 children over the week; almost all are part-time; maximum class size is 6; child:teacher ratio is 6:1
Model/philosophy: Inspired by the principles of Waldorf Early Childhood Education and LifeWays Early Childhood teachings
Special features: An in-home early childhood program in its 17th year, on 2.5 acres with beautiful live oaks, native grasses and flowers. The almost-quarter-acre, fenced, half-wild area known as “the meadow,” where the children go in the second half of the morning, is at the heart of everything—playing, gardening, climbing trees, noticing nature. Once a week the children play in the patch of woods where gnomes live. In the first part of the morning the children are inside, playing with wooden toys and silk cloths, doing beautiful artistic activities, preparing snack, having circle. Puppet play before lunch. Lantern walk and Maypole festivals. Six children may come each day, ranging in age. Mixed age is lovely. It’s a warm, joyful, peaceful place for children to be.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–3pm. Part-time and half-day (8am–1pm) possible. School year follows Austin Waldorf School calendar. Separate summer program for the month of June (same days/hours availability). Closed July and most of August.
Tuition: 5 days/week full-day tuition for 2025–2026 school year is $1,760/month. 5 days/week half-day tuition is $1,460/month. Tuition pro-rates with number of days. Tuition for children under 2.5 years is 15% over these rates. $275 annual registration fee. Tuition will increase in 2026–2027 by 5%.
Contact: Lindsey Falconer | 512-964 5886 | lfalconer3@sunflowergardenaustin.com

Tigerlily Preschool→

Location: South Austin
8601 S 1st St
Austin Texas 78748
Students served: Ages 2-1/2–5
Current enrollment: 12
Model/philosophy: Play-based, Reggio-inspired, relationship-centered teachers strive to understand children better and support the exploration of children's ideas, questions, wonders, and worries. School should be a good-feeling place for everyone, celebrating early childhood.
Special features: Honoring feelings and building friendships, conflict resolution, growth mindset and hands-on learning, a thoughtfully designed environment where open ended materials spark the opportunity for agentive learning through the children's own discoveries, sharing daily stories from the classroom with families, creative expression, outdoor play, sensory and movement friendly, experienced in supporting children with special needs
Schedule: 4 days per week, Monday–Thursday, 9:30am–2:30pm; largely follows AISD calendar; closed in July
Tuition: $1,050 per month for 4 days per week
Contact: Marie Catrett, Founder/Teacher/Director | 737-733-0942 | marie@tigerlilypreschool.com

Whole Life Learning Center→

Location: South Austin
Preschool & Elementary Campus
10801 Old San Antonio Road
Austin, TX 78748
Middle School Campus
10817 Old San Antonio Road
Austin, TX 78748
Students served: Ages 3–14 (PreK–8th grade)
Current enrollment: 95 (five mixed-age classes of 16–22 learners)
Model/philosophy: A holistic approach to education that synthesizes insights from Waldorf, Montessori, and democratic education; offering an integrated, multicultural curriculum with arts and academics, child-centered and project-based learning, mixed age groups, and small Mentor/Learner ratios. WLLC's mission is to inspire lifelong learners, creative change-makers, and conscientious leaders for a more equitable, just, and sustainable world.
Special features: The Whole Life Learning Center provides loving mentorship and an environment that enriches the imagination with creative play; nourishes the soul through song, stories, and art; inspires the mind through fun challenges and multi-sensory learning materials; and feeds the heart through connection with each other and nature. Youth work with Mentors to develop holistic learning plans, honoring each learner’s intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual development; groups work together to choose enrichment classes, plan projects, and organize special events. Located in South Austin on 3 acres between 2 campuses, with ample outdoor learning and playing spaces, permaculture gardens, a food forest, pond, and chickens.
Schedule: Drop-off between 8:30am and 9am, Monday–Friday; staggered pick-up between 3pm and 4pm daily depending on your child's class, and aftercare available until 5:30pm. WLLC generally follows the AISD calendar. Please refer to the school calendar for details.
Tuition: $14,500 per year for all enrolled students. Additionally, families are required to pay a nonrefundable $500 registration fee and $500 supply fee upon enrollment/re-enrollment. The enrollment fee payment is due once annually, per family (not per child).
Contact: 512-676-5898 ext. 0 | info@wholelifelearningcenter.com | wholelifelearningcenter.com

Wild Life Forest Preschool→

Location: Bastrop, TX (25 minutes east of Austin)
137 Woodview Ln
Bastrop, TX 78602
Students served: Ages 3–5
Current enrollment: 24 students each day, with 3 instructors
Model/philosophy: Modeled after forest preschools in Europe and around the world, Wild Life Forest Preschool at Earth Native is play-based, child-led, and earth-conscious. Children learn as the mammals do, by following their satisfaction through play, by challenging their bodies, and by experiencing the patterns of their environment, both natural and social, in a forest they themselves care for. Children will build the foundations of writing, science, math, art, and physical development—even confidence and happiness—by exploring the forest with their friends. And of course, Wild Life Forest Preschool will make certain your child’s first adventures are considerate, careful, and safe.
Special features: Located on 80+ beautiful acres of land, covered in native hardwood trees with abundant wildlife, incredible native plant diversity, and a spring-fed year-round creek. Small, intimate class size with a maximum of 24 students per day with 3 instructors. Curriculum is inspiration based and will include the establishment of deep connections to nature; animal tracks, bird language; empathy and understanding of local wildlife; plant identification, including edible, medicinal, and useful local plants; campfires; adventures; and fun!
Schedule: Hours are 9am–2pm. Program options include Tuesday/Thursday program, Wednesday/Friday program, and every-other-Monday program. School calendar runs September–May.
Tuition: Monthly payments of $121 (EOM program) or $445 (T/Th or W/F program). Full tuition rates range from $888 to $3,915.
Contact: Dave Scott | 512-299-8870 | info@earthnativeschool.com

WonderWell→

Location: Southwest Austin
Students served: Ages 2 (Pre-Primary) through 6 (Kindergarten)
Current enrollment: 100
Model/philosophy: WonderWell is a premier private preschool that embraces emergent curriculum and the Reggio Emilia philosophy of early childhood education. The program endorses the belief that children learn best when their learning is personally meaningful and relevant to their own interests and lives. The school's mission is to inspire its students' innate curiosity and instill a deep love of learning. WonderWell passionately serves children ages 2 through 6 years, and includes Pre-Primary, Primary, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten Bridge, and Kindergarten.
Special features: Each day, students participate in enrichment classes across uniquely tailored spaces, such as “Maker Day” in the Atelier, “Eat the Rainbow” in Health and Fitness, and learning about distinguished authors and children's books in “The Well,” the school's beautiful library and storytelling space.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm; closed in June and July; summer camps designed and offered by WonderWell staff
Tuition: See website for WonderWell's tuition and fee structure, payment plans: https://wonderwell.com/investment
Contact: Ashley Ivey, Founder and Director | ashley@wonderwell.com | 512-982-4310