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2525 Wallingwood Dr Ste 100, Austin, TX
4.4· 24 reviews
Natures Way Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 24
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $209
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Natures Way Preschool
Natures Way Preschool is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 3, 2010, for up to 24 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Natures Way Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $209 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Natures Way Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 24 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1024587
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 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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- Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Of the four staff files reviewed, three employees lacked documentation of food allergy training, while one employee was missing training records in the following topics.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Three employees were missing their annual transportation training. It's currently being done every two years.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
- Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A four-year-old child was left alone in a classroom for 45 minutes while the rest of the group participated in their daily hike.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
Apr 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“There was no documentation of a fire drill done in March of this year.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“There was one caregiver who did not have their annual trainings in the required topics.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 15, 2024
Jun 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“The director did not have documentation of completing orientation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2023
- Jul 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“Four out of four children's records were missing the statement of special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The promotion of Physical Activity was not available for review in the Operational Policies.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Four out of four children's record was missing the address of the emergency contact person.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“There was no monthly maintenance checklist available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Natures Way Preschool
Is Natures Way Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 3, 2010.
When was Natures Way Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Natures Way Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Natures Way Preschool care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Natures Way Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Natures Way Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Natures Way Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 974-3882 to ask.
What is Natures Way Preschool's phone number?
(512) 974-3882.
Where is Natures Way Preschool?
301 Nature Center Dr, Austin, TX 78746. The nearest other daycare we list is Casa Montessori Child Development Center, 0.3 miles away.