Category Archives: The Montessori Decision

Daycare and childcare centers are in abundance in the Austin area. When looking for the best fit for your toddler, we hope you’ll consider the variety of benefits Austin Children’s Academy can offer compared to traditional daycare facilites. Montessori vs. Daycare Traditional daycare centers are typically activity driven. A schedule is set by the adults, […]

Oh, for the long, lazy days of your child’s early years, of free play in the local playground, of blanket forts in the family room during rainy days, of spur-of-the-moment neighborhood picnics, and naps on demand. Hold onto those memories, folks. Preschool looms, and many would have you think that it’s time to take out […]

Play-Based Early Childhood Education The majority of preschool options today are play-based, in that they do not include any sort of formal educational curriculum. A play-based classroom is generally divided up into activity areas that may include a play kitchen, a water table, an area with blocks and other hands-on toys, and perhaps a space […]