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The Children's Courtyard of Austin

The Children's Courtyard of Austin

AUSTIN, TX
3.5(33 reviews)
Academic
Open EnrollmentTexas Rising StarCognia

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Ages
0mo - 12yr
Capacity
332 kids
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About The Children's Courtyard of Austin

Academic Excellence with Live Video Access

The Children's Courtyard on Metric Boulevard offers a structured academic environment for children from six weeks to twelve years old. Led by Director Alexis Smith, the center implements the School Readiness Pathway curriculum, which is designed to meet developmental milestones through individualized lesson planning and hands-on exploration. As a Cognia-accredited facility and 3-star Texas Rising Star participant, the program emphasizes school readiness across all age groups, including private kindergarten and before-and-after school care. The campus-style layout features specialized classrooms for yoga, Spanish, and soccer electives, alongside dedicated outdoor play spaces and age-appropriate learning labs. Parents are integrated into the daily experience through the SproutAbout mobile app, which provides live streaming video of classrooms and digital updates.

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What Parents Say

5 reviews from parents

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Mariah Hernandez
Sep 2025
Google

LOVE CHILDRENS COURTYARD! My daughter is currently attending there and has been there for a year now she loves the teachers and management and so do i! They were amazing with her for her first day and making sure she is comfortable and have been amazing with her since! Even on days i ask if she wants to stay home she says NO! She is ready to see her friends and teachers and have fun !

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Kayla Brent
Sep 2025
Google

This is a wonderful place for children to learn and grow. My son attended from 5 months old until 18 months, and during that time I felt confident he was in loving hands. Mrs. Clarissa and Ms. Maria were so nurturing with him, and Mrs. Alexis, the director, was always patient and understanding with families. Ms. Kim and Ms. Jeanny were also amazing always positive, welcoming, and full of smiles. The entire staff shows genuine empathy, not only for the children but also for their families.

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Erica Stec
Mar 2025
Google

Our son has been going to Children's Courtyard on Metric for about six months now since our previous daycare closed. He loves it, and we're really happy here. All the teachers in the preschool building seem to know all the kids, even the ones who are officially assigned to another class. I love the family atmosphere that creates, and all the staff seems to genuinely love the kids. Ms. Alexis, the director is a big part of that. She's very warm and friendly, and will stop and talk to me in detail about how my son is doing. We were nervous when we had to leave our previous daycare, but it's such a relief to have found a place where our son is thriving.

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christine castilleja
Dec 2024
Google

My sons attended The Children’s Court yard on Metric Blvd 20 years ago. I had an appointment to enroll my now 5year old child. I arrived 10 minutes early and was told by “Alexis” ( while smacking gum) I had to return at the appointment time. I was disappointed in the experience and how unprofessional staff were. This location is not maintained, needs a new upgrade with holes in walls, door locks not working properly, paint peeling off the walls, filthy and needs learning equipment upgrades. This place has drastically changed over the years. Not appealingly and professional staff. The once exceptional, nurturing place for your child to grow, learn, develop, and prepare for a productive academic life. “”Is no longer that vision.

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Raya Pina
Mar 2023
Google

Children's Courtyard on Metric blvd has been and continues to be a wonderful daycare for my son. He started there as an infant and is now a toddler. Ms Clarissa who is his main teacher, is carrying, patient and very kind, my son absolutely loves her! Alexis is the main director, she is very professional and genuine, she shows a sincere interest in my son and seems to really care. The place is clean and safe and the staff seems to be happy to work there, which is a very important key point. My only slight disappointment is that the prices on the brochure do not reflect the actual prices, I was under the impression that they had a part-time option, as it says on the brochure but it seems not to be the case. Other than that confusion, I am very happy there and will be sending my third soon to be born baby there, hoping Mrs Clarissa will be his teacher :) I think they all deserve gratitude and recognition for taking care of our precious babies and making them feel safe and fulfilled. It is not easy to leave your child to "a stranger" yet this daycare is very trustworthy and makes me feel at ease. I recommend it a 100%

Web Report

Aggregated insights from public records & parent discussions

Safety Record

No safety concerns or high-risk incidents were found in public news or licensing summaries. The facility is a licensed child care center (License #811682) regulated by Texas Health and Human Services and maintains a 3-star Texas Rising Star certification and Cognia accreditation. Some public reports note the presence of Texas 30.06 and 30.07 gun-prohibition signage at the facility's entrances.

Parent Reputation

The center holds mixed to positive reviews with a 4.6-star rating on Winnie and 3.18 stars on ResellerRatings based on 35 reviews. Parents frequently praise the 'SproutAbout' mobile app for its live-streaming video and real-time updates, though some reviews cite concerns regarding strict rules and limited direct communication with classroom caregivers. Common themes include appreciation for the campus-like facilities and professional management.

Staff Insights

Employee feedback mentions a professional director and a supportive team environment, though some parents noted that direct communication with teachers is limited by facility rules. Staff benefits listed in hiring data for this location include a 50% childcare discount, 401(k) matching, and health programs. While general company reviews for the chain mention turnover, specific reviews for this branch highlight individual long-term teachers like 'Ms. Sheila'.

Quick Information

Address
11718 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX 78758, USA, AUSTIN, TX, 78758 3203
Phone
+1 866-561-3412
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