Nanas Playhouse Learning Center
4406 Russell Dr, Austin, TX
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Athena Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 13, 2006, for up to 208 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and infant care. It lists yearly tuition from $5,500 to $23,575.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Three months to six years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 208 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Athena Montessori Academy lists yearly tuition from $5,500 to $23,575. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| After School Program (School Day – 5:00 p.m) | $5,500 |
| Movers & Shakers Program (3-18 months) Half Day | $22,525 |
| Movers & Shakers Program (3-18 months) School Day | $23,575 |
| Primary Program (3-6 years) Half Day | $17,275 |
| Primary Program (3-6 years) School Day | $18,325 |
| Tots Program (18 months-3 years) Half Day | $18,850 |
| Tots Program (18 months-3 years) School Day | $19,900 |
| Re-Enrollment Fee | $550 |
| New Student Enrollment Fee | $650 |
| EAP Daily Drop-In Rate (space permitting) | $35 a day |
| ASP Daily Drop-In Rate (space permitting) | $50 a day |
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for 5 to 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operation's handbook did not have a section about the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 13, 2006.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
208, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Yearly tuition from $5,500 to $23,575, as it lists it.
(512) 494-6237.
1503 Morgan Ln, Austin, TX 78704. The nearest other daycare we list is Mockingbird Centers, 0.3 miles away.