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About Snapdragon Preschool
Snapdragon Preschool - Active Learning in Austin
Snapdragon Preschool offers a unique "pod-style" learning environment that balances traditional academics with high-energy physical activity. Located in North Austin, the program is distinguished by its daily integration of gymnastics, basketball, soccer, and yoga, utilizing professional equipment and trained coaches. The curriculum is designed to foster kindergarten readiness through number sense, literacy, and Spanish basics, while prioritizing social-emotional growth through self-directed play. The facility features dedicated indoor classrooms and a covered outdoor area designed for STEAM projects and dramatic play. Parents receive consistent communication through daily photo updates and progress reports. Owned by Natalie and Randy Egan, the program emphasizes building confidence and independence in a small-group setting. With a focus on active lifestyles and experiential learning, Snapdragon provides a well-rounded foundation for young children transitioning to elementary school.
What Parents Say
3 reviews from parents
Snapdragon Preschool has been a blessing for our family. The teachers are kind, helpful, engaged, welcoming, creative, and all around lovely. My perception is that the continuous face time with many different kids and parents as gymnastics coaches for Jump Gymnastics (same building) helps them be superstars as preschool teachers. I see that additional experience as a competitive advantage for this school. The children get gymnastics class during school hours - how amazing is this?! They send pictures to parents throughout the day - love! And it’s always a good sign when our little ones can’t wait to go to school - even on the weekend! 😅 Thank y’all for being amazing!! 💜
We're so thankful to have found Snapdragon preschool! Our daughter loves going here so much that she is disappointed on the weekend that she doesn't get to go to school 😂. She loves playing with her friends while also working on kindergarten readiness - they learn letters and numbers, do crafts, and have a ton of fun at gymnastics time with Coach Ben. Coach Maddie does a great job of coordinating and making sure the school runs smoothly. Thank you Snapdragon!
This school has been so great for my daughter. She learns so much and it's just through play based learning. They do dress up, crafts, coloring, play pretend, outside play, gymnastics and so much more. The teachers and coaches are so sweet and really care about each child's individual learning and progress. I definitely recommend this preschool to all parents.
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Safety Record
As of January 2026, state licensing records for this location (listed as 'Snapdragon 2') show 21 total deficiencies found out of 4,117 standards evaluated over the last 60 months. The most recent inspection on January 6, 2026, cited six deficiencies, although 646 of 652 standards were compliant. No serious injuries or fatalities have been reported at this facility since state tracking began in April 2020.
Parent Reputation
Snapdragon Preschool maintains a positive reputation among parents, holding a 5.0-star rating on Winnie and receiving praise in parent forums for its 'savior' role during the pandemic. Common themes in reviews include appreciation for the 'bright and beautiful' facility, the integration of gymnastics into the curriculum, and the responsiveness of teachers and coaches. Parents also highlight the school's success in building confidence and preparing children for kindergarten.
Staff Insights
Official state records indicate an increase in employee turnover in recent years, with 5 employees leaving in 2024 and 4 in 2025, compared to only 1-2 departures in previous years. While parent reviews frequently praise the staff and coaches as loving and dedicated, no qualitative employee reviews were found on platforms like Glassdoor or Indeed to provide direct staff perspectives.
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