Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin)
Daycare center in Austin, TX. 6030 W Highway 290, Austin, TX 78735
About the program
Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin) is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2015. It is licensed for 37 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Nature Preschool Center is a preschool in Austin, Texas, offering a curriculum inspired by Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio Emilia philosophies.
The program follows a Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio Emilia approach.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin) 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.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency prepardness plan was not observed to have specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency.
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Three people were observed to have active background checks who were not active employees.
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
The playground requires matiance to reduce hazards with loose fill, drainage and the wooden boarder with steel re-bar protruding.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Products labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children were accessible to children on the playground.
What parents say
I can't say enough good things about Nature Preschool. From day one, they made my son feel so welcome and cared for. They were patient and kind as he worked through some initial anxiety about being away from home. Every day, he runs into school so excited he doesn't even say goodbye to me 😂. Whenever I pick him up, he has a huge smile on his face. The school environment is thoughtfully designed, doesn't use screens,…
Sarah S · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoI can't say enough good things about Nature Preschool! This nature-based preschool is a true gem. From the moment we enrolled our child, we noticed a remarkable difference in his enthusiasm for learning and love for the outdoors. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to blend academic learning with hands-on exploration of nature, which is both engaging and educational. The teachers (particularly Mr. Aarti, the…
Zeerya Tomar · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe cannot say enough wonderful things about this preschool! Our daughter attended from 18 months old until she turned 5, when we moved away, and we couldn’t imagine a better place for her to have grown up. It’s a great community of teachers and parents who care. The teachers here are absolutely exceptional - they genuinely care about each child's development and wellbeing. Ms. Patty has been teaching Alex from the…
David & Meg Neumann · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur two boys have been attending Nature Preschool since 2019, and now we are closing the chapter there as our younger one moves on to the elementary school this fall. We are truly sad to be leaving this special little school that has been a second home to our boys for several years. The focus on not just outdoor play but learning and socialization are what drew us in and kept us there. We felt it was important for…
Shelby Brown · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
6030 W Highway 290, Austin, TX 78735
Questions about Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin)
Is Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin) licensed?
Yes. Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin) holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1553704), with a licensed capacity of 37 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin) had any inspection violations?
Texas records 4 violations for Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin) in the last three years, 1 of them rated high risk by the state, across 8 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 Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin) take?
Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin) is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 8 am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin) cost?
Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin) does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
