31 Preschools in Austin, Texas

Best Preschools in Austin

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — preschools with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

1. 1

   Nature Preschool Center

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   6030 W Highway 290, Austin, TX · Capacity: 37 children

   Nature Preschool Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its nature-based curriculum, outdoor learning emphasis, and exceptional teachers led by director Aarti. Parents highlight significant improvements in their children's academic skills, social development, confidence, and love of learning. The school creates a warm, nurturing community where children thrive both educationally and personally.

   Nature-based curriculumextensive outdoor play and explorationhands-on multi-sensory learningpassionate and caring teachers
2. 2

   Reggio Emilia Multilingual Preschool Academy

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   5710 Mccarty Ln, Austin, TX · Capacity: 140 children

   Reggio Emilia Multilingual Preschool Academy in Austin receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, nurturing community where children thrive. Parents highlight the exceptional, caring staff, beautiful campus with outdoor spaces and animals, multilingual curriculum, and strong parent communication. Children reportedly love attending and show genuine excitement and happiness daily.

   Warm and caring staffbeautiful campus with playgrounds and outdoor spacesfarm animalsart atelier
3. 3

   First Foundations Preschool

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   11902 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX · Capacity: 200 children

   First Foundations Preschool in Austin receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, qualified teaching staff, strong academics, and faith-based curriculum. Parents highlight the nurturing environment, low student-to-teacher ratios, sense of community, and the director's personal attention as key strengths that support children's growth.

   Exceptional and highly qualified teachersfaith-centered curriculumlow student-to-teacher ratios
4. 4

   Covenant Presbyterian Preschool

   4.75 score

   5(15)

   3003 Northland Dr, Austin, TX · Capacity: 99 children

   Covenant Presbyterian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the loving, nurturing environment and strong sense of community. Parents highlight the balance between play-based learning and age-appropriate education, along with the caring and dedicated staff who make families feel welcomed and supported.

   Loving and nurturing teacherssafe and welcoming environmentstrong sense of community and familyplay-based learning approach
5. 5

   Shepherd Of The Hills Presbyterian Church Preschool

   4.7 score

   4.9(17)

   5226 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX · Capacity: 60 children

   Parents praise Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church Preschool for its welcoming and inclusive environment. The facility is commended for patient, understanding teachers who effectively support children's learning and development. The church community is described as warm, caring, and spiritually grounded with excellent programs for families.

   Patient and understanding teacherseffective teaching methodswelcoming and inclusive environmentwarm and caring staff
6. 6

   Didactica Spanish Immersion Preschool

   4.62 score

   5(8)

   2028 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX · Capacity: 21 children

   Didáctica Spanish Immersion Preschool receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, responsive director Gabby, and effective Spanish immersion curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the warm, family-like environment and appreciate communication tools like the Brightwheel app and regular photo updates.

   Responsive and attentive directorcaring and friendly staffSpanish immersion curriculumclean facility
7. 7

   First United Methodist Preschool

   4.53 score

   4.9(7)

   1201 Lavaca St, Austin, TX · Capacity: 85 children

   Parents consistently praise FIRST UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL for its nurturing, creative staff, strong educational approach, and welcoming community atmosphere. Multiple families with multiple children report high satisfaction over many years, with children enjoying attending daily. The director Sandy is specifically commended for her active involvement and personal attention to families.

   Patient and engaging staffcreative curriculumstrong social-emotional learninglow teacher-to-student ratios
8. 8

   Barton Creek Early Preschool Center

   4.48 score

   4.6(20)

   5801 Travis Cook Rd, Austin, TX · Capacity: 48 children

   Barton Creek Early Preschool Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the caring and attentive staff, low teacher turnover, strong educational focus including social-emotional learning, and clean facilities with excellent outdoor spaces. The center is noted for its transparent ownership, strong community, and individualized attention to children.

   caring and loving stafflow teacher turnoverclean facilitiesexcellent outdoor play area
9. 9

   Wonder Years Infant Center And Preschool

   4.47 score

   4.7(10)

   4804 Grover Ave, Austin, TX · Capacity: 62 children

   Wonder Years Infant Center and Preschool in Austin receives nearly universal praise from parents, with 9 out of 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the warm, nurturing staff led by director Davida, strong academic and social-emotional development, and comprehensive amenities including meals and small class sizes. One prospective parent reported difficulty reaching the center by phone and email.

   Caring and attentive staffstrong academic instruction (readingwritingmath
10. 10

    Elements Preschool

    4.44 score

    5(4)

    1503 W Koenig Ln, Austin, TX · Capacity: 25 children

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