Best Pre-K Schools & Programs in Austin, TX

Pre-K

Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Pre-K

Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Junior Kindergarten

Our Junior Kindergarten program is for children not quite old enough for kindergarten or who may need additional skill development. This is the path for young 5-year-olds. We explore the structure and format of a day in kindergarten, with developmentally appropriate kindergarten curriculum. This program helps develop the critical skills your child needs for elementary school, such as: following multi-step instructions, organizing work, controlling impulses, sustaining attention, and finding multiple ways to solve problems. Note: Children must complete Pre-K prior to enrollment. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Pre-K

Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Pre-K

Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Pre-K

Your child’s school readiness is the most important thing to us and that’s the focus of our Pre-K program. Building on Preschool learning, we focus on problem solving, responsive listening, language usage, and social skills. Our Focus on Literacy™ program features in-school and at-home activities designed to improve your child’s literacy and cognition in areas such as vocabulary development and alphabet knowledge. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

For any child, preschool education is an essential step on the path to kindergarten. We want the best for your child and that’s why this program focuses on their personal development with customized curriculum and lesson plans to meet their individual developmental needs. In this classroom, children are given an increasing sense of independence, while also learning how to relate to others through large-group activities which are an essential part of the day. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.

Pre-Kindergarten

As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.

Preschool Classroom

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Pre-Kindergarten

As children prepare for Kindergarten, our Pre-K classroom offers exciting opportunities for them to develop the skills they will need while making friends and exploring the world around them. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps your child learn more about themselves, others and the world around them. Teachers engage in play with students, helping them to develop their social skills and learn more about effective communication. Our Wonder of Learning™ curriculum emphasizes a child-led, teacher-guided approach, encouraging interactive, purposeful learning experiences that allows students to grow their math and literacy skills, preparing them for Kindergarten and beyond.

Preschool Classroom

In our Preschool classroom, children start their journeys into a cooperative learning environment where they can discover interests and learn in a more structured setting. At The Goddard School®, we recognize that classrooms are made up of many unique children and teachers work to create engaging, innovative, play-based lessons with the interests and needs of every child in mind. Through the power of asking a question, your child will learn how to seek answers and advocate for themselves in the classroom. The Wonder of Learning™ curriculum takes your child's natural curiosity and encourages them to ask even more questions because asking questions fuels learning. When children want to know something, they learn faster and learning becomes an understanding that lasts a lifetime.

Advanced Pre-K

Stepping Stone School's Advanced Pre-Kindergarten program nurtures budding scholars, guided by experienced educators. Our Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum forms a strong foundation for academic and social-emotional success. With a focus on S.T.R.E.A.M., our students explore concepts through hands-on experiences, preparing them for future academic achievements. Graduating well-prepared for kindergarten, they have mastered language skills, developed writing proficiency, and practiced dual language abilities. Our comprehensive program also prioritizes healthy habits, motor skill development, independence, and cooperation. Through empathy, creativity, manners, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, students cultivate a diverse range of skills, including problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and coding. At Stepping Stone School, we empower young learners to thrive and succeed in their educational journey.

Pre-Kindergarten

Stepping Stone School's pre-kindergarten program prepares children for Kindergarten readiness by focusing on pre-reading cognition and important social-emotional skills. Our highly trained teachers tailor weekly theme-based learning plans to each child's needs, following the Platinum Learning for Lif™ curriculum. State-of-the-art learning centers promote mastery in literacy, math, science, technology, art, and music. Writing skills are developed through journaling and BOB Books, while dual language proficiency is practiced in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL). Our program emphasizes independence, cooperation, and character building through classroom responsibilities and small group activities. With a comprehensive approach that includes literacy, language, physical activity, and critical thinking, we support children's overall development at Stepping Stone School.

Advanced Pre-K

Stepping Stone School's Advanced Pre-Kindergarten program nurtures budding scholars, guided by experienced educators. Our Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum forms a strong foundation for academic and social-emotional success. With a focus on S.T.R.E.A.M., our students explore concepts through hands-on experiences, preparing them for future academic achievements. Graduating well-prepared for kindergarten, they have mastered language skills, developed writing proficiency, and practiced dual language abilities. Our comprehensive program also prioritizes healthy habits, motor skill development, independence, and cooperation. Through empathy, creativity, manners, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, students cultivate a diverse range of skills, including problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and coding. At Stepping Stone School, we empower young learners to thrive and succeed in their educational journey.

Pre-Kindergarten

Stepping Stone School's pre-kindergarten program prepares children for Kindergarten readiness by focusing on pre-reading cognition and important social-emotional skills. Our highly trained teachers tailor weekly theme-based learning plans to each child's needs, following the Platinum Learning for Lif™ curriculum. State-of-the-art learning centers promote mastery in literacy, math, science, technology, art, and music. Writing skills are developed through journaling and BOB Books, while dual language proficiency is practiced in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL). Our program emphasizes independence, cooperation, and character building through classroom responsibilities and small group activities. With a comprehensive approach that includes literacy, language, physical activity, and critical thinking, we support children's overall development at Stepping Stone School.

Advanced Pre-K

Stepping Stone School's Advanced Pre-Kindergarten program nurtures budding scholars, guided by experienced educators. Our Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum forms a strong foundation for academic and social-emotional success. With a focus on S.T.R.E.A.M., our students explore concepts through hands-on experiences, preparing them for future academic achievements. Graduating well-prepared for kindergarten, they have mastered language skills, developed writing proficiency, and practiced dual language abilities. Our comprehensive program also prioritizes healthy habits, motor skill development, independence, and cooperation. Through empathy, creativity, manners, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, students cultivate a diverse range of skills, including problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and coding. At Stepping Stone School, we empower young learners to thrive and succeed in their educational journey.

Pre-Kindergarten

Stepping Stone School's pre-kindergarten program prepares children for Kindergarten readiness by focusing on pre-reading cognition and important social-emotional skills. Our highly trained teachers tailor weekly theme-based learning plans to each child's needs, following the Platinum Learning for Lif™ curriculum. State-of-the-art learning centers promote mastery in literacy, math, science, technology, art, and music. Writing skills are developed through journaling and BOB Books, while dual language proficiency is practiced in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL). Our program emphasizes independence, cooperation, and character building through classroom responsibilities and small group activities. With a comprehensive approach that includes literacy, language, physical activity, and critical thinking, we support children's overall development at Stepping Stone School.

Advanced Pre-K

Stepping Stone School's Advanced Pre-Kindergarten program nurtures budding scholars, guided by experienced educators. Our Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum forms a strong foundation for academic and social-emotional success. With a focus on S.T.R.E.A.M., our students explore concepts through hands-on experiences, preparing them for future academic achievements. Graduating well-prepared for kindergarten, they have mastered language skills, developed writing proficiency, and practiced dual language abilities. Our comprehensive program also prioritizes healthy habits, motor skill development, independence, and cooperation. Through empathy, creativity, manners, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, students cultivate a diverse range of skills, including problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and coding. At Stepping Stone School, we empower young learners to thrive and succeed in their educational journey.

Pre-Kindergarten

Stepping Stone School's pre-kindergarten program prepares children for Kindergarten readiness by focusing on pre-reading cognition and important social-emotional skills. Our highly trained teachers tailor weekly theme-based learning plans to each child's needs, following the Platinum Learning for Lif™ curriculum. State-of-the-art learning centers promote mastery in literacy, math, science, technology, art, and music. Writing skills are developed through journaling and BOB Books, while dual language proficiency is practiced in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL). Our program emphasizes independence, cooperation, and character building through classroom responsibilities and small group activities. With a comprehensive approach that includes literacy, language, physical activity, and critical thinking, we support children's overall development at Stepping Stone School.

Pre-Kindergarten

Stepping Stone School's pre-kindergarten program prepares children for Kindergarten readiness by focusing on pre-reading cognition and important social-emotional skills. Our highly trained teachers tailor weekly theme-based learning plans to each child's needs, following the Platinum Learning for Lif™ curriculum. State-of-the-art learning centers promote mastery in literacy, math, science, technology, art, and music. Writing skills are developed through journaling and BOB Books, while dual language proficiency is practiced in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL). Our program emphasizes independence, cooperation, and character building through classroom responsibilities and small group activities. With a comprehensive approach that includes literacy, language, physical activity, and critical thinking, we support children's overall development at Stepping Stone School.

Advanced Pre-K

Stepping Stone School's Advanced Pre-Kindergarten program nurtures budding scholars, guided by experienced educators. Our Platinum Learning for Life™ curriculum forms a strong foundation for academic and social-emotional success. With a focus on S.T.R.E.A.M., our students explore concepts through hands-on experiences, preparing them for future academic achievements. Graduating well-prepared for kindergarten, they have mastered language skills, developed writing proficiency, and practiced dual language abilities. Our comprehensive program also prioritizes healthy habits, motor skill development, independence, and cooperation. Through empathy, creativity, manners, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, students cultivate a diverse range of skills, including problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and coding. At Stepping Stone School, we empower young learners to thrive and succeed in their educational journey.

Preschoolers

Preschool education introduces Preschoolers to more advanced subjects—math, science, reading, technology, art, and shared and independent play

Preschoolers

Preschool education introduces Preschoolers to more advanced subjects—math, science, reading, technology, art, and shared and independent play

Pre-K Program

Pre-Kindergarten

In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.

Preschool

Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.

Pre-K

Our Pre-K program prepares children for kindergarten as they learn letter-sound relationships and sight-word recognition, and gain an understanding that writing is used to express thoughts and ideas. Children explore concrete mathematical concepts, such as simple addition and subtraction. Our character education program helps develop the strong social and emotional skills that ensure a successful transition to kindergarten.

Intermediates

Our Intermediate program, for children ages 3-4, provides children with many opportunities to explore learning centers and engage in authentic writing experiences. Your child will be introduced to literacy concepts and expand upon mathematical thinking and scientific inquiry through hands-on materials and exploration. Children will also begin to practice social-emotional skills and independently navigate their classroom community.

Pre-K Program

INIC Preschool's 100% Spanish immersion program (plus Mandarin) builds brains and confidence through a rich curriculum and social-emotional learning. With nurturing teachers, caring classrooms, loving routines, and live cameras, your child will thrive every day.

Preschool Program

INIC Preschool's 100% Spanish immersion program (plus Mandarin) builds brains and confidence through a rich curriculum and social-emotional learning. With nurturing teachers, caring classrooms, loving routines, and live cameras, your child will thrive every day.

Preschool

Our exceptional preschool programs lay the foundation for our students’ future learning. Challenger preschoolers enjoy an effective mix of music, reading, math, art, drama, social relating time, science, and physical activities that aim to improve small and large motor skills. Your child will be provided a strong foundation academically and socially. With several preschool programs available year round, we have one that will fit your family’s schedule.

Preschool

Our exceptional preschool programs lay the foundation for our students’ future learning. Challenger preschoolers enjoy an effective mix of music, reading, math, art, drama, social relating time, science, and physical activities that aim to improve small and large motor skills. Your child will be provided a strong foundation academically and socially. With several preschool programs available year round, we have one that will fit your family’s schedule.

Pre-Kindergarten

In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.

Preschool

Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.

Pre-Kindergarten

In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.

Preschool

Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.

Preschool

Eagles Classroom (4 & 5-year-olds)

Pre-K Program

Pre-K Program

Pre-K Program

Little Bears-for 1-5 year olds

Pre-K Program

A wonderful learning environment for PreK children with low ratios and one on one care. Preparing children to enter Kindergarten with the skills needed to grow.

Pre-K Program

Pre-K Program

Our four year old classes are designed for children who are four years old on or before September 1. Each class has 16 children, a lead teacher and a floating assistant. The Fours classes focus on Kindergarten readiness. Enrichment activities include weekly Spanish, music, library, and chapel.

Kinder Bridge

Designed for students who seem ready for Kindergarten but turn 5 after Sept. 1 or students who are old enough for Kindergarten, but would benefit from another year of preparation, our Kinder Bridge program has a strong academic focus to prepare each child to become confident and Kindergarten-ready.

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Pre-K Program

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Indigo

Our environment is a multiage classroom, where children ages 3 to 6 share the space and collaborate

Preschool Program

Preschool

Our proprietary L.E.A.P. (Learning Experience Academic Program) Curriculum includes Sign Language, a phonics program, foreign language programs, manners and etiquette, physical fitness, STEM, and a philanthropy program that teaches children the value of selflessness and giving.

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Pre-Kindergarten

In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.

Transitional Kindergarten

Our Transitional Kindergarten program is designed to support your child’s academic, physical, social and emotional development as they prepare to do big things in kindergarten and beyond. This research-informed program helps nurture Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®.

Pre-Kindergarten

In our Pre-Kindergarten program, your child begins to develop emergent reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math skills within large-group, small-group and independent settings.

Preschool

Your preschooler is beginning to connect letters, sounds and numbers, expanding their world through reading and math. They’re building critical-thinking skills, early physical fitness and an understanding of nutrition. Our teachers support that learning and encourage your child to think in new and different ways.

One Stop Montessori

Discover One Stop Montessori School, where learning blossoms in harmony with nature! Nestled in a serene, green environment, Dedicated teachers inspire young minds with Care and expertise. Paired with a thoughtfully crafted curriculum, child embarks on a journey of discovery, growth, and success.

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Children's House Preschool

Our Children’s House preschool and pre-K program lays a strong foundation for academic and social success by honoring each child’s natural drive to learn. In this mixed-age Montessori environment, children explore subjects like math, language, science, and geography through hands-on materials and individualized lessons. The daily routine also includes real-world activities—such as preparing snacks or watering plants - that build independence, confidence, and a sense of purpose. As they grow at their own pace, children develop critical thinking, leadership, empathy, and the skills they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.

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