Explorers Preschool
Where Learning, Fun & Movement Come Together
Important Information
We are proud to have teachers and staff on our team who are incredibly diverse and bring unique approaches to our classrooms. On our team you will find individuals who are:
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K-12 Texas Certified Teachers
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Early Childhood Education Certified
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Montessori Certified (MACTE)
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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT Certified)
Our program is also located in the ChampionsLT campus which allows for a truly unique preschool experience where children participate in daily Gymnastics, Parkour, Yoga, Outside Play, Trampoline, Obstacle Courses, basic Tumbling, Theater, Spanish + ASL, Science, Arts, Music, Dance & More!
Infants to 6 Years Old
Year Round Program With Limited Closures
Low Ratio Classrooms, High Staff Retention
Open Floor Plan for Socializing & Safety
Multiple Movement & Play Breaks
Diverse Curriculum & Life Skill Focus
Year Round with Flexible Schedule
PICK YOUR DAYS:
Monday through Friday
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Tuesday/Thursday
PICK YOUR HOURS:
Standard Day: 9:00am-2:00pm
Early Drop Off Option: 7:45am
Late Stay Option: 3:30pm
Extended Full Day: 5:45pm
We have no registration fees, no supplies, no extras - Our school is a flat monthly price to keep it simple & easy for families!
Academics, Arts & Life Skills
Our Explorers spend their days rotating through a diverse schedule of learning including:
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Outdoor & Nature Play
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Literacy, Numbers, Science
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Life Skills like putting on shoes, potty training, opening our own snacks, sharing, waiting in line & more
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The Arts including Music, Theater, Arts/Crafts & more
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Multiple movement breaks inside & out
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Coached Gymnastics, Yoga & Meditation Classes
Low Ratio Classrooms & High Staff Retention
At Explorers Preschool we take immense pride in our staff retention with our Onsite Directors being here for 7-8 years each, and our newest teacher being here for longer than a year.
What sets us apart is our classrooms run at half the State mandated ratios. We currently run 7 classrooms with 3 floaters, 2 Directors, 2 owners all on site daily in addition to our Lead Teachers.
Lead Teacher to student ratio (not including Support & Director staff):
Infant Classroom: 3:1
12 Month Classroom: 4:1
18 Month Old Classroom: 5:1
2 Year Old Classroom: 6:1
3 Year Old Classroom: 10:1
4 Year Old Classroom: 12:1
Kinder-Bridge Classroom: 12:1
7,000sqf of Gym Space
Our program has a special aspect of it you won't find anywhere else in the Austin or Lake Travis area! We have 8,000sqf of gym space for our students to run, play, jump & shake their sillies out in!
Explorer's traverse the gym multiple times throughout the day for Free Play, Group Games and Coached Gymnastics/Parkour classes ensuring they are getting the best of both worlds: The best physical & mental education a kid can ask for!
New Outdoor & Nature Classroom!
We are so excited for the 2026-2027 school year as we have expanded our footprint in the forest! Our students now enjoy not only playground time, but multiple learning opportunities under Texas Oaks and a wet-weather creek!
Our outdoor classroom includes a rope bed, mountain rock climbing, swings, arts-n-crafts, gardening, mud kitchen and lots of time to simple be a kid!
Explorer's Preschool 2026-2027 Tuition
Schedule Details:
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We have extremely limited closures throughout the year, with options for Camp Care during most of those dates. Our only closures include:
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Labor Day
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2 Days during Thanksgiving Week
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Last 2 weeks of December
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Good Friday
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Memorial Day Week for school improvements
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Financial Details:
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No registration fees, supply fee, extra fees of any sort. Your tuition is a flat monthly rate that does not change throughout the year.
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No commitment or contracts. We hope you stay with us for the long-haul but understand family needs change.
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Please note, monthly tuition is not refundable if you aren't able to finish out the month with us.
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Inquire about discounts with alternative payment methods or requests for unique schedules!
Scholatship Details:
We currently are registered with the Texas Rising Star program on our way to a four-star rating!
Explorers also accepts the following scholarship options:
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Texas Child Care Services (CCS)
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Child Care Aware - Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN)
Tempoary Enrollment Details:
Is your school closed for the holidays or summer break? Inquire about joining us temporarily for closure dates!
