All Austin Cooperative Nursery School

The Co-op is such a magical place, we feel so grateful to have been able to send our kids here. The child-led, play-based, outdoor-heavy, respectful philosophy is everything we could have hoped for, and creates such a sweet and caring community. The teachers are incredibly patient, kind, thoughtful, understanding and knowledgeable about child development. Families take turns helping out in the classroom but, truly, I felt I was getting all the benefit out of it, being able to witness how teachers empower kids to resolve conflicts, put their feelings into words and learn how to be part of a cooperative community. Our time at the Co-op was truly a gift and I highly recommend it to families with littles.

We feel so lucky and grateful to have landed a spot at AACNS for our daughter. Her first year in the 2's class was magical, and then the pandemic hit--but the school kept the community together and did everything possible to ensure the safety of the students and staff. It's such a caring, creative place with teachers who understand child development in a way that has taught me a lot! I would recommend AACNS to anyone looking for a play-based experience that emphasizes outdoor exploration, sensory and creative discovery, and a tight-knit community of parents and alums.

Sweetest and most amazing school and staff. My 2 yr old loved his teacher. He came home singing songs he learned from her. He especially loved the outdoor area with the water table and sand box.

We recently joined the co-op and our kids have loved it here. The teachers and director are so committed to providing a nurturing learning environment focused on outdoor play.

I was so excited to find this pre-school for my children eight years ago. My third child is there now, and I am continually amazed by the dedication of the staff, the professionalism of the director, and the support of the other parents. The teachers really focus on their students and where they are, and they continually provide a rich variety of materials and activities. The classes are half-day and follow the AISD schedule. The two year olds go for two days a week, the three year olds for three days, and the four and five year olds go for five days a week. Parent participation is required and valued. Each parent is asked to help in the classroom approximately once a month as well as take on a support job. There is a range of jobs to choose from, and they really try to help you find a job that fits your family. This might seem daunting to some folks, another thing to add to their busy plates, but in fact participating and cooperating in this way helps you really understand your child, the children your child is playing with, and you gain so much from the expertise of the staff. I couldn't be happier with "The Co-op" and I strongly urge you to check them out.