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Little Hands International Preschool

Little Hands International Preschool

AUSTIN, TX
4.7(46 reviews)
Language Immersion
Call to ConfirmInternational Montessori CertifiedPositive Discipline Certified

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Ages
1mo - 5yr
Capacity
87 kids
Meals
Included

About Little Hands International Preschool

English-Mandarin Immersion on One-Acre Campus

Little Hands International Preschool offers a unique English-Mandarin immersion experience in a 'Small School, Big Family' environment. Directed by Terri Xiang, an educator with nearly 30 years of experience and International Montessori certification, the program focuses on building social-emotional intelligence and academic readiness through a research-based curriculum. The school is a proud partner with Round Rock ISD for PreK 3, ensuring high standards for teacher qualification and English instruction alongside their deep cultural immersion. Located on an acre of land in Austin, the facility provides spacious classrooms and a large, oak-shaded playground. A standout feature is the daily hot lunch service, where an executive chef prepares fresh, healthy, and child-friendly meals in a brand-new kitchen. Parents stay connected through a dedicated app that provides daily photo updates and direct messaging with teachers, fostering a transparent and supportive community for every...

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What Parents Say

5 reviews from parents

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Rebekah San San
Dec 2025
Google

We loved Little Hands, my daughter went to this school since 18 months with not much mandarin background but graduated with very good conversational mandarin which allows her to continue her mandarin education after preschool. She really enjoyed her time there and the teachers were very caring and involved. I’m glad that she had her formative years in this school. The environment was safe and very clean and I’m glad that we sent her there. The principal is also very capable in running the school. Thank you Terri and the rest of the teachers!

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Cissy Cheng
Oct 2024
Google

We couldn’t be happier with our decision to enroll our daughter at Little Hands. Before joining, she was reluctant to attend her previous daycare, but everything changed after we found Little Hands. She was so excited to go to school every day, and it is truly one of the best decisions we have ever made for her. Little Hands is a wonderful place for children. It is always very clean, the teachers are incredibly caring, and the curriculum is very well-designed. They cover so many subjects, including science, arts, math, Chinese, Spanish, English, sports, and the kids are constantly encouraged to be creative. We also love how they celebrate various cultural festivals and teach the children to respect and appreciate cultural differences. Our daughter graduated from Little Hands in the summer of 2023. Although we moved out of state after her graduation, we had the chance to visit Austin in the summer of 2024 due to my work. Ms. Terri welcomed us back and took wonderful care of our daughter for two weeks, just like before. Ms. Terri and her team of teachers are truly the best. They are deeply committed to the development and growth of the children and work hard to prepare them for the future. Little Hands is by far our best daycare and preschool center, and we will always come back to visit when we get the chance.

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Vivian Li
Sep 2024
Google

We love the school! When my son was attending, he looked forward to seeing the teachers and his friends everyday. Sometimes on the weekend he even asked me why he couldn’t go to the school. He left the school 3 weeks ago and still talks about how much he misses the teachers and his friends. The teachers really care for the kids. Everyone is very friendly and knows their way around the kids. The teacher to student ratio is great, much lower than what’s required by the state. It’s also one of the cleanest day cares you’ll find. The teachers sanitize the toys and the rooms everyday and a professional cleaning team comes everyday by the end of the day to clean the whole school. My son was always a little sick when he was at another day care and I thought that was just normal for kids attending day care. But I’ve noticed a significant difference since we switched to Little Hands- when I go pick him up, his clothes are much cleaner, his hands and face are clean (they really emphasize on hand-washing). I think my son was out sick for a few days once during the whole time we were there and the rest of the time he hardly even had a cough. The teachers send updates in the app through out the day (more frequent update for younger kids). Every month they send an update on what they did and learned in the previous month. The school has collaborations with soccer shot, sport all, gym bus, etc so that you can sign your kids up for extra activities if interested. I’m sure I left out some other details, we just love Little Hands and can’t say enough good things about the school!

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Xiao Peng
Aug 2023
Google

We love Little Hands Preschool! My daughter joined the school in Feb when she is 20 months old and this is our 3rd daycare due to moving across the country and previous bad experience. The teachers are very caring and made the transition super easy. She is only sick once since attending (knocking on woods) compared to sick every 2-3 weeks in the previous daycare. She also got a lot outside play time which I believe is very important for young kids. She is excited to go everyday and that’s just great to see.

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Merry Rusli
Aug 2023
Google

My son recently graduated from Little Hands and we already miss the school. Ms Terri and the teachers really cares for the children. I love that they always keep us updated on the kids’ learning and activities and keep parents engage. My son was happy and he enjoyed the learning and activities they have planned. My son’s Chinese has improved since he started at Little Hands. Little Hands has given my son solid foundation to learn and grow. Most importantly, they make sure the children are safe and feel loved. I cannot wait to enroll my daughter once she is old enough to start at the school.

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Safety Record

No safety concerns found. As of May 2024, Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) records for license #1726260 show no deficiencies or self-reported incidents across 11 inspections and one report. The facility has maintained compliance with state licensing standards since its initial issuance in August 2021.

Parent Reputation

The preschool has a highly positive reputation, with parents describing it as a caring, balanced, and intellectual environment. Reviews on platforms like Care.com highlight the school's bilingual (English/Mandarin) immersion and the staff's attentiveness to child development. Parents specifically praise the smooth transition for toddlers and the high quality of the educational curriculum.

Quick Information

Address
8830 Cainwood Ln, Austin, TX 78729, USA, AUSTIN, TX, 78729 4620
Phone
(512) 919-0019
Hours
Monday7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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