La Tribu Rural
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 9000 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748
About the program
La Tribu Rural is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 102 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
La Tribu Rural is a nature-based, Montessori, and Spanish immersion preschool located in Austin, Texas.
The program follows a nature-based, Montessori and language immersion approach and offers Spanish.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. La Tribu Rural does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
The use zones for two slides measured less than 6 feet from the bottom of the slide to the wooden perimeter of the play area.
746.301(9) - Notification of Closure
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation before closing from August 1-18, 2025.
746.3901(2) - Animals - Do Not Create Unsafe or Unsanitary Conditions
The operation's goats were observed roaming the playground unsupervised and there was fecal matter present on the loose fill. This was corrected at inspection when an area where the goats can freely roam unsupervised was identified and the afternoon routine was updated.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Video footage obtained during a DFPS case showed a caregiver grabbing and pulling a child, as well as pulling the child's hair.
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Video footage obtained during a DFPS investigation showed a caregiver on the phone while supervising children during naptime.
What parents say
La Tribu Rural is everything we wanted in a daycare - Spanish immersion, Montessori teaching, and staff that love and care for the kids like their own. My daughter runs into her guides’ arms every morning for a hug and is always so happy to see them. I trust that she’s loved and well cared for while she’s at school. She has blossomed so much since she started at La Tribu. I truly can’t recommend them enough!
Hannah Salcedo · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe have loved our experience at La Tribu Rural. Everyone is so welcoming and kind to our child and to us. They provide such a robust curriculum full of experiences my child would not have had otherwise and really challenge her while staying respectful of her individual speed of development. The school also integrates nature and learning about different cultures. They have great play areas and the kids help care for…
Robin Strominger · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoLa Tribu is truly a special place. If you are looking for a Spanish-immersion pre-school and a place where your kiddo will be loved and well cared for, I highly recommend it!
Allison W · 5/5 on Google · a month agoLa Tribu has felt like a second home for my daughter over the past 2+ years... most days she doesn’t want to leave! Admin and classroom staff are so warm and attentive to the children’s needs and development. We have also found a sense of community amongst staff and other families enrolled.
Cassandra Falasco · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoGetting there
9000 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78748
Questions about La Tribu Rural
Is La Tribu Rural licensed?
Yes. La Tribu Rural holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1804259), with a licensed capacity of 102 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has La Tribu Rural had any inspection violations?
Texas records 5 violations for La Tribu Rural in the last three years, 1 of them rated high risk by the state, across 5 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does La Tribu Rural take?
La Tribu Rural is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 8 am to 5:30 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does La Tribu Rural cost?
La Tribu Rural does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
