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Outdoor preschool - Austin, TX

Outdoor preschool - Austin, TX - we encouraged a direct connect to nature everyday with daily walks. De La Madre Daycare is located in East Austin just a block and a half from Red Bluff preserve, Eleanor gardens park and more.

Nature preschool - Austin, TX

Nature preschool - EAST ATX - Nurtures a natural childhood where children are encouraged to get their hands dirty with natural art projects everyday. Example often include season-centered creativity such as leaf wreaths, pumpkin painting, nature mandalas, stone puzzles, beeswax clay, and more

Free play preschool - Austin, TX

Free play preschool - EAST ATX - Play is a child’s work and at De La Madre Day care we foster uninhibited free play all day!

Outdoor daycare - Austin, TX

Outdoor daycare - EAST ATX - We are growing organic kids right alongside the organic vegetable garden. Toddlers who grow fruits & vegetables are even more inclined to eat them.

Nature based daycare - Austin, TX

De La Madre is a nature based daycare which schedule activities AND FOODS in alignment with the greater seasonal cycles. We believe living in alignment with nature helps promote whole & happy kids.

Nature preschool - Austin, TX

We believe in connecting with nature all of the days in all of the ways! Start your children off young living and loving the natural world with the wonderful community of tots in an outdoor environment.

Free play daycare - Austin, TX

Free play daycare in East, ATX cultivates creativity and critical thinking. De La Madre Daycare is the place for your tots if your looking for a simple, safe and loving environment to enjoy a natural childhood full of playtime.

Daily Rhythm at De La Madre Daycare?

8am Welcome! - Organic Outdoor Free play

930am Nature walk

10am Snacks & Bathroom break/wash up

1030am Arts & Crafts Project

11am Organic Outdoor Free play

12pm Bathroom break/wash up

1230pm Lunch & storytime

1245pm Closing Tea time (mindfulness & SEL)

1pm Departure

Rates?

2 days/week

MONTHLY TOTAL $550

($125/week + $50 admin/supply fee)

4 days/week

MONTHLY TOTAL $1100

($250/week + $100 admin/supply fee)

***Tuition is charged monthly for 4 weeks of care

***available in month-month contracts (auto payment only)

***Closed 1 week/season, you WILL NOT be charged for the week we are closed

On-demand Drop-in: $15/hour

$25 daily fee

***5 hour minimum invoiced, however parents (or authorized pick up) are allowed to visit, stay or pick up whenever!

How do you communicate with parents?

We use an application called “Daily Connect.” for daily communication with parents. Upon acceptance, parent(s) will be invited to register for an account. This application facilitates seamless download/uploading of admission documents, billing and most importantly communication! You can message teachers directly, receive photos in real time, and catch up with a daily summary at the end of the day.

What happens when it rains?

We are not afraid of the rain unless there is nearby thunder & lightening. We STILL go on nature walks but we use umbrellas, ponchos and more! We will spend time inside as well when we bring the outdoors indoor with out nature scape building blocks.

What does the community snack consist of?

Well-balanced snacks usually include whole grains (cereal bar, whole crackers, etc) and fresh produce.

What to bring?

Change of clothes. diapers (dry bag) and wipes, reusable water bottle, lunch, outdoor clothes (keep weather in mind), and optional “loved” item for story time. No weather is considered bad when it comes to outdoor schools. However, it is good to keep in mind that your child will spend most, if not all, of their day outside. Therefore, it is wise to invest in the appropriate type of gear to ensure your child stays comfortable in all weather conditions.

What are the staff-student ratio?

We pride ourselves in low staff to student ratios to provide optimal quality care. The maximum ratio of teacher to children is 4:1, but often times this ratio is lower.