Austin · Licensed center

Copernicus STEM Academy

What these mean, and where they come from

Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.

How they teach

Play-based, nature and outdoor and bilingual–inspired

“Copernicus STEM Academy’s philosophy relies on the incorporation of a scientific approach to learning while the child is playing.”In their words, July 2026.copernicusacademy.com

“Our model is influenced by the Gomez and Gomez dual language method.”In their words, July 2026.copernicusacademy.com

“an exciting nature-based play incorporated into every day”In their words, July 2026.copernicusacademy.com

One of 104 Austin-area providers that describe a play-based approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

Ratio not published

Yesenia Soto Rojo (Director), 10 years in early childhood. Two other staff are named on their site, with no start years given.

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What the state has found

State record — Texas HHSC

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A day here

Meals
Parents provide two snacks and one lunch daily
Diapers
Parents supply diapers
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Schedule
full-time, part-time

Details

5129049511

Website
copernicusacademy.com
Address
4503 N Interstate 35
License
1819444, active
Ages they serve
18 months to 5 years

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