Mariposa Family Learning Center

Bilingual Nature-Based Learning in East Austin

Mariposa Family Learning Center is a mission-driven program in Southeast Austin providing high-quality care with a focus on equity and community. As a Texas Rising Star Four-Star Certified center, the program emphasizes nature-based and Reggio Emilia-inspired learning within a bilingual English and Spanish environment. Children participate in the Mariposa Meals program, where they engage weekly with an interactive garden, fostering a connection to the natural world and healthy eating habits. The center’s curriculum is grounded in social-emotional development and child-led exploration. Managed by leadership with decades of experience in nonprofit youth development, the facility features newly remodeled classrooms and direct access to outdoor play yards. With a sliding scale tuition model and acceptance of CCS subsidies, Mariposa prioritizes accessibility while maintaining a high standard of professional development for its CPR and First Aid certified staff members and teachers at the...