Nature Preschool Center (Southwest Austin)

We 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 beginning and has such a special way with children and made such a lasting impact on our daughter. Ms. Aarti, the school’s Director, creates a nurturing environment where kids feel safe, loved, and excited to learn. The emphasis on outdoor time was fantastic - our daughter is a high energy kid, so this was so great for her. She spent so much time exploring, playing, and learning outside, which we know contributed to her love of nature and physical activity. Most importantly, we watched our daughter grow tremendously during her time here, both socially and academically. She developed confidence, independence, and genuine friendships, while also building a strong foundation for kindergarten. We miss this special place and would recommend it to any family looking for exceptional early childhood care and education. Thank you, Ms. Aarti and teachers, for giving our daughter such a beautiful start to her educational journey!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I 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 director) are incredibly passionate and nurturing, fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder in the children. They make each day exciting with outdoor adventures, nature crafts, yoga, and interactive lessons that connect kids with their environment. It’s clear that they genuinely care about each child's development and well-being. Our son has moved on to Kindergarten and one month later, still misses everything about Nature school! If you’re looking for a preschool that encourages a love for nature and supports holistic development, Nature Preschool is the place to be. We are grateful for the wonderful experience and highly recommend it to other families.

Nature Preschool has been a wonderful experience. Miss Aarti and her team have done an amazing job with my son. The first week he was there we saw huge improvements in his academic capability. I would highly recommend The Nature Preschool!

Our 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 our kids to be in nature at this age, exploring & getting dirty, using nature itself as art supplies and enjoying yoga and dance parties between learning sessions. Aarti and the teachers are phenomenal. They care so much about the children and their enrichment and it shows. Aarti takes great effort in keeping everyone safe and healthy in her school and it works. I wish we could stay at Nature longer but we leave knowing our kids were well prepared for kindergarten and that they had a truly amazing experience in their early years. I would recommend this school to anyone in a heartbeat!

This has been an Amazing school for our 5yr old as he transitions to kindergarten next semester. The teachers are so caring & have done so great in his continued education. I love that the school encompasses so much outdoor activity & crafts using "supplies" from nature. The whole experience of a day at this school is wonderful. From starting off the day with kid friendly yoga, playing outside, the weekly lessons, & making friends, our son has Loves this school. I wish it was one he could go to longer. We love it ❤