At a Glance
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About Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse
Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse at FM 1826
Bright Beginnings Schoolhouse offers a boutique early childhood education experience designed to feel like a second home. Located in a peaceful country neighborhood in South Austin, the program features small class sizes and a curriculum centered on hands-on, play-based learning. The facility includes a large outdoor play area surrounded by trees, fostering exploration and physical growth for toddlers and preschoolers alike. Led by director Jessica Hernandez, the program focuses on building a tight-knit community between staff and families. Daily activities are highly creative, incorporating monthly themes that cover music, cooking, and science experiments. The school maintains a cozy, clean, and organized environment with separate rooms for younger toddlers and older preschool-age children to ensure age-appropriate development and safety.
What Parents Say
3 reviews from parents
We adore Bright Beginnings for our 3 year old daughter. The kids and teachers have formed such an incredible community. She’s encouraged to use her imagination and creativity here. All staff is incredibly supportive and will work with the family to create the best possible environment for each child. There are fun weekly activities: Stretch and Grow, cooking activities, arts and crafts, science experiments, and more. Plus, they offer two healthy snacks each day which has been fantastic. Can’t wait for our littlest one to be old enough to attend along with his big sister!
Such a wonderful experience here! We enrolled our 4 year old in the fall of '22 because he was getting lost in the shuffle at his current daycare with high student to teacher ratio. The teaching staff at Bright Beginnings gave him excellent attention, learning tools, manners and life skills and he began to open up and flourish. The calendar of events are extremely organized and creative, our son enjoyed all the activities month to month. The communication between parent and teacher were excellent. The schoolhouse is set up for hands-on play and very tidy, and the outdoor area has plenty of areas for exploration. Owners and staff make holidays so fun for all. We will miss everyone as we march into Pre-K, and cherish the great friends along the way :)
I enrolled my daughter in Bright Beginnings in Aug 2020 and she's had a great experience, we're sad she's starting pre-k in the Fall. It has the cozy feel of an in home daycare but also the curriculum and schedule of a professional preschool, it's really the best of both worlds. The teachers are very professional, caring, and communicate with parents well. The director is very involved and is always available to discuss any questions I've had. Each month has a different learning theme and my daughter comes home telling me new things, singing new songs, and is so proud to show me her artwork.
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Safety Record
No news of major incidents or legal issues was found for this location. State licensing records for License #1712029 indicate 11 inspections since February 2021, with two deficiencies cited in April 2024 related to injury standards, categorized as one medium-high and one medium risk level. No self-reported incidents or serious injury/fatality reports were identified.
Parent Reputation
The school maintains a highly positive reputation among parents, who describe it as a 'home away from home' and a 'boutique' preschool. Testimonials emphasize a nurturing atmosphere, small class sizes, and strong trust in the owner, 'Ms. Jessica.' No complaints were found on the BBB or major parent forum sites specifically regarding the 1826 location.





