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Nature Preschool Center

6030 W Highway 290, Austin, TX 787355.0· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$214
year first permitted
2015
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About Nature Preschool Center

Nature Preschool Center is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 7, 2015, for up to 37 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf approach, with full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 6 years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
37 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “open year round, Monday through Friday; school hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 6 years of age
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf
EnrichmentForeign languages, sign-language, yoga stretches
Licensed capacity37 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Nature Preschool Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $214 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Nature Preschool Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
37 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2015
License number
#1553704
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

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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  1. Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026

    • Background checksMedium risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026

  2. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 2, 2024

  5. Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Nature Preschool Center

Is Nature Preschool Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 7, 2015.

When was Nature Preschool Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Nature Preschool Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. 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.

How many children can Nature Preschool Center care for?

37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Nature Preschool Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Nature Preschool Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Nature Preschool Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 538-5791 to ask.

What is Nature Preschool Center's phone number?

(512) 538-5791.

Where is Nature Preschool Center?

6030 W Highway 290, Austin, TX 78735. The nearest other daycare we list is Mia Mia, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).