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About Green Sprout Preschool
Montessori-Reggio Learning in East Austin
Green Sprout Preschool offers a pedagogical blend of Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, serving children from three months to five years old. Led by director Elizabeth Gelinas for over 13 years, the center is distinguished by its multi-age grouping and a high-quality physical environment where toys and activities are curated and frequently rotated. The facility's hallmark is its whimsical outdoor space, which includes an art-focused playground and a gardening program where children actively participate in growing food. Parents describe the atmosphere as an 'extended family' environment, noting the low teacher turnover and strong communication from administration. The program provides snacks and emphasizes a close-knit community vibe. While the waitlist is highly competitive—often requiring application a year in advance—the school's reputation for consistency and educational quality makes it a premier choice for families seeking a balanced, play-based educational foundation in...
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
Let me begin by saying that my child has had an amazing experience at Green Sprout (GS) and I would highly recommend this school. GS is a very special place. The school provides some of the highest quality care and education I’ve seen or heard of occurring at any daycare (and I'm an education researcher). I’m impressed with the school across aspects. The school leaders do a great job recruiting, training, and retaining amazing teachers (no easy task) and the montessori, play-based with guidance philosophy of education is consistent across teachers in the school. Unlike many early childhood centers, every teacher is terrific and there is a low level of turnover in the teachers. The school administrators and teachers are very thoughtful about the physical environment (without going overboard). Most basically, the school is very clean and safe. But, beyond that, all the toys and activities are carefully curated and frequently rotated to give students new, stimulating learning experiences and the outdoors space is very nice. The sense of community is strong (but not burdensome). The administration is organized, clear, and kind, with excellent communication skills. The teachers are also great about keeping parents informed about what is going on at school. My 1 year old child sincerely loves the people at Green Sprout. When I bring her there in the morning, it's like bringing her to hang with extended family. My only regret is that I'm having to leave this school too soon due to a move out of Austin.
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Safety Record
Green Sprout Preschool is a licensed child care center (License #1612996) with no recorded self-reported incidents or formal reports leading to investigations. Inspection records from April 2024 identified three deficiencies: two weighted as 'Medium-High' and one as 'Medium,' though specific descriptive details of these violations are not public. No news articles regarding safety incidents, legal issues, or closures were found for this facility.
Parent Reputation
The preschool maintains a highly positive reputation among parents, who describe it as a 'fantastic' community with 'loving and supportive' teachers. Online sentiment highlights a whimsical playground and a successful transition to sole ownership under 'Liz,' which reportedly improved office communication. While one review mentioned historically negative Yelp comments from non-customers, current feedback from enrolled families remains consistently favorable.
Staff Insights
Staff are described by parents as dedicated and close-knit, often being friends outside of school. Job postings for Montessori Guides and Lead Teachers offer salaries around $50,000 per year with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development. No independent employee reviews were found on major platforms like Glassdoor or Indeed.
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