Don't Just Take Our Word for it

I had the privilege of being the DFPS Licensing rep for Learn and Play Preschool for two and  a half years when I worked at Childcare Licensing. I observed Deanna with the children, how she ran her school above Minimum Standards and her passion for teaching. I loved working with her and her philosophy so much, I decided to move my own child into her program (even though it was in the opposite direction of my employer at that time).  My child had several behavioral issues when he started, but blossomed at Learn and Play Preschool! He learned to use the "tools" needed for (proper) social and emotional communication with others, he built a strong physical core, and is beyond prepared to start Kindergarten. I recommend everyone to Deanna; be it for child care or advice about childhood behavior. I also recommend her to other child care providers when they need help or advice about the child care business. She is truly a blessing to every child and family who knows her!

I work with 'school-aged' children on a daily basis; I am a RRISD teacher. When I was given the opportunity to work at Learn and Play Preschool this past summer, I didn’t know quite what to expect. I had an amazing experience! Miss Deanna, owner and director of Learn and Play Preschool, is an incredible teacher. She has created a very loving, fun, nurturing, and safe learning environment for the children. Organized and structured, Deanna meets the needs of all of her students and has an outstanding rapport with all of the families. Miss Deanna is always continuing her education and implementing new and innovative ideas into her school curriculum. She incorporates outstanding programs like Handwriting Without Tears and Ready Bodies Learning Minds motor lab activities, as well as curriculum that sets her students up for success and makes them thrive. I believe Learn and Play Preschool speaks for itself as I witnessed children showing up smiling, excited and eager to come to school each morning and regretting leaving in the afternoon. I would highly recommend this preschool to interested families and would love the opportunity to work with Deanna and her students again next summer!

Our boys went to Learn and Play Preschool for four years and we just loved it! This was the most important factor, in my opinion, and we always knew that they were safe and happy there. Our boys did not speak any English when they started attending, but they were fluent and very prepared for kindergarten in the end! In addition to correctly learning English, they also learned effective social skills, made new friends, tried new foods, learned a lot of new games and a lot about animals. They both gained computer skills, learned how to swim, how to self-dress, how to swing by themselves, and many other academic and motor skills. We really LOVE Miss Deanna's approach with the children; she is always smiling, happy, creative, positive, encouraging, and supportive. We highly appreciated Miss Deanna's honesty about everything. She would always tell us exactly what happened, without 'rounding the corners', and had suggestions and effective approaches for correcting (behavioral) issues; this was very helpful and important to us. Miss Deanna has a lot of experience with children of different ages and abilities and is always open to discussing issues and listening to parents concerns. She is open to new ideas, innovations, changes, and is constantly working on improving her preschool program. We now have enrolled our third child to attend for three years until kindergarten starts. Thank you so much Miss Deanna!

 I’ve had both of my children attend Learn and Play Preschool in Austin, Texas, and over nearly 8 years, our experience has been nothing short of outstanding. Deanna and her dedicated preschool staff create a warm, nurturing, and safe environment that truly feels like an extension of home. My children were not only loved and cared for every day, but they also received a high-quality early childhood education that fully prepared them for a smooth and confident transition to kindergarten.

The preschool curriculum at Learn and Play focuses on both academic readiness and social-emotional development, giving children the foundation they need to thrive. If you’re looking for a top-rated preschool in Austin that offers personalized attention, a caring atmosphere, and strong kindergarten prep, I can’t recommend Learn and Play enough. It’s a truly special place that gives your child the best possible start in their learning journey