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Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center

Daycare center in Austin, TX. 12233 Rr 620 N Ste 201, Austin, TX 78750

5.0 (10 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (512) 243-6539Visit website
AgesToddler, preschool and school age
Hours6 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity95 children
Violations, last 3 yearsNone on record
On the register since2026

About the program

Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed daycare center in Austin, Texas, on the state register since 2026. It is licensed for 95 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center is a private, half-day preschool program serving children between 18 months and 5 years of age.

The program follows a play-based approach.

It does not accept child care subsidy.

Play-basedOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center 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

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Licence typeLicensed Center · 1836599
Licence statusActive since 2026
Licensed capacity95 children
Inspections on file2
EnforcementNo corrective or adverse action on record
Source: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Violations, last 3 years0Area median for centers: 4
Rated high risk by the state0306 of 551 centers have at least one
All violations on file0None on 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.

What parents say

I am SO grateful to have found Shelley and the Nicholson Center. Shelley is so on top of all aspects of the school and she is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about early childhood development. My daughter has been going to Nicholson since she was 18 months old and I truly feel like she’s getting an incredible education there. Every staff member is happy and enjoying their work… the environment is clean and…

Rachel Kania · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Nicholson is a very good school.... My kid really loved the school. Ms Shelley always ensure quality to the parents. My son was there was for six months and every single day he comes home with activity sheets and art work . They dont force the kids to do things. and they teach some practical life .. CLEANLINESS is always there and I loved that. They only have school until 3pm ...If they extend the time till 6pm, it…

Hemalatha M · 5/5 on Google · 9 years ago

My 2 year old daughter has been at Nicholson for 5 months. I am continually impressed and delighted by the quality of this preschool. Everything that Miss Shelley and her teachers do is intentional, well-planned, and seems to have a strong basis in pedagogy. The education is so sound, and yet, at the same time, it is a FUN school for my little girl! The environment is cheery and welcoming, and the children get to…

Sarah Jesser · 5/5 on Google · 13 years ago

My daughter is a clingy child, very sweet, very loving, but has always been a bit wary of strangers. So trying to find a mother's day out program that would suit her personality as well as give me peace of mind was very difficult for me. Finally, after touring the Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center, I felt at ease. The director of the school is obviously at the top of her game as far as childhood development…

Caitlin Hart Training · 5/5 on Google · 11 years ago
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Getting there

12233 Rr 620 N Ste 201, Austin, TX 78750

Questions about Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center

Is Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center licensed?

Yes. Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1836599), with a licensed capacity of 95 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center had any inspection violations?

Texas records no violations for Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center in the last three years, across 2 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 Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center take?

Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 6 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.

How much does Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center cost?

Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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