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West Austin Youth Association Developmental Mornings
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About West Austin Youth Association Developmental Mornings
WAYA Preschool and Developmental Mornings
Located within the extensive West Austin Youth Association facility, WAYA Preschool offers a theme-based curriculum for children aged 1 to 5. Under the direction of Yvette Aguilar, the program emphasizes a nurturing environment where early childhood education is seen as vital to a child's future. The curriculum is designed to foster social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development through both structured learning and active play. Students benefit from the unique athletic resources of the association, including indoor classrooms, specialized gymnastics areas, and expansive outdoor playgrounds and fields. The program follows an 'Honor the Game' philosophy, instilling values of integrity and sportsmanship from a young age. With a history dating back to 1980, this non-profit program is a staple in the West Austin community, providing a safe environment for children to reach their full potential.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
You can do open gym here which is when you go into the gym and play basketball. If you aren’t a member you have to pay. There are sports but they’re recreational. So the best teams are not going to do good in competitive leagues. Also vending machines for food and drinks. So yeah. Four stars.
They seem to have forgotten that what motivates kids is having fun. Lots of pressure and focus on mistakes rather than celebrating along the way. Our kid, and others we know who tried WAYA, wound up burned out and hating the sports they used to enjoy. Add on poor communication, late changes, and high prices. You can do better for your kids than WAYA.
As a mom with two children in WAYA recreational programs and a member of the board, I cannot say enough about the array of programs offered and the positive culture of the WAYA community. If you are in the central/west Austin area and looking for a positive, safe community environment for your children to participate in fun recreational activities while learning life long skills, WAYA is the place to go!
We have 4 kids from the ages of 15 down to 5 and for years (starting with U5 soccer) they have all been involved and continue to be involved with WAYA. If you're looking for a true neighborhood setting in Central/West Austin for your kids to learn to play basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, etc then this is the place. WAYA is great at instilling the love of sports/play in the kids that will positively impact them for the rest of their lives. We couldn't be happier with the impact that WAYA has had on our family...
WAYA is a fantastic place for kids sports. They offer a wide array of options including soccer, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, flag football and baseball. Kids as young as 4 years old can play and continue to play all the way through junior high school. If you are looking to participate in youth sports in Austin, then definitely check out WAYA.
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Safety Record
No safety concerns or major incidents were found in news articles or public records. The facility is a Texas Rising Star 4-star rated preschool, which is the highest quality ranking awarded by the state's quality rating and improvement system. In 2022, assessors specifically noted strong relationships between staff, children, and families during the evaluation process.
Parent Reputation
The program maintains a positive reputation among parents, with a 3.9-star rating on Yelp for the association's broader activities and 5-star mentions on social media for its specific educational programs. Parents highlight the nurturing environment and the 'Honor the Game' philosophy, though some reviews for the broader sports organization note competitive team placement issues. The preschool is frequently praised for its theme-based curriculum and focus on social-emotional development.
Staff Insights
Employees at the association stay for an average of 3.1 years, and the organization employs approximately 50 people. A former staff member reported positive experiences developing innovative curriculum, such as a 12-week math program that significantly increased student engagement. No formal reviews from full-time employees were found on major career platforms like Glassdoor or Indeed.
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