Austin · Licensed center
Kido International Preschool
A Montessori center in Austin, licensed for 425 children.
Large center. Large means the biggest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 154 to 731 children. Small is 12 to 61; medium is 62 to 153.
How they teach
Montessori, Reggio Emilia and play-based
“The result is a play-based learning experience that combines child and teacher-led activities with free and structured play in inspirational settings.”In their words. kidoschools.com, July 2026
“By blending the teachings of Reggio Emilia and Montessori, we have created an environment that sparks inquisitiveness throughout all stages of learning and development.”In their words. kidoschools.com, July 2026
One of 47 Austin-area providers that describe a Montessori approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, ratios and staff, sick and biting policies.
What the state has found
This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- February 24, 2024
- On file
- 3 visits since November 2022 — all of them cited findings · 8 complaint investigations
- Most serious
- High —
It was found during a self-reported investigation that a child was able to open an exterior door unnoticed and go outside unattended for approximately 1 to 3 minutes.
· February 24, 2024
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
Feb 2024 Complaint
Complaint · February 24, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · High
It was found during a self-reported investigation that a child was able to open an exterior door unnoticed and go outside unattended for approximately 1 to 3 minutes.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 28, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations · Medium
Out of 10 children files reviewed: 2 children did not have immunization records, 1 child was missing proof of 1 of 3 Hep B vaccines, and 1 child was missing proof of 1 of 4 Dtap and 1 of 4 PCV vaccines.
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission · Medium
Out of 10 children records reviewed, 7 did not have the required Health Statement.
Aug 2023 Complaint
Complaint · August 20, 2023
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity · High
While a class was transitioning from the playground to the classroom, a child left the line to use the restroom. The teacher did not notice until the child was brought back to her 4 minutes later.
Apr 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 12, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
It was found during the inspection a caregiver did not have an active background check at the operation.
Mar 2023 Complaint 3 findings
Complaint · March 24, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High
It was found during the investigation a caregiver pulled a child's hair as a form of punishment.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk · High
It was found during the investigation the operation failed to report a situation that placed a child at risk within the required 48 hours.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk · High
It was found during the investigation the operation failed to notify parents about a situation that placed a child at risk.
Nov 2022 Complaint
Complaint · November 30, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children · High
It was found during the investigation a caregiver left a child in a classroom unattended.
Nov 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · November 9, 2022
746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler · Medium
It was found during the inspection the operation had sippy cups/water bottles that were not labeled with the child's name. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver labeled them.
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points · High
It was found during the inspection the pre-k playground had a climbing structure that was breaking causing sharp pieces of metal to stick out.
Jul 2022 Complaint
Complaint · July 15, 2022
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children · High
During an investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support that a child was left unsupervised in the classroom for approximately less than 30 seconds. This was corrected when the staff notified the leadership team and corrective measures were taken. The operation provided an all staff training on supervision the same day. The operation has also implemented paper name to face sheets to ensure staff are aware of their group at all times. Management is also conducting regular checks in the classrooms at least one a day to ensure staff are keeping track of name to face sheets.
Jun 2022 Complaint
Complaint · June 30, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children · High
A caregiver did not provide proper supervision to children in care
May 2022 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · May 22, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children · High
Information obtained throught the investigation shows that a child was left unsupervised on the playground.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent · Medium
Information obtained throughout the investigation shows that an incident report was not completed and shared with the parents within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.
Jun 2021 Complaint
Complaint · June 30, 2021
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children · High · No longer displayed by the state
A 12 month old infant was found in the hallway, unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.
A day here
- Outdoors
- Extended outdoor activity periods as children become more mobile (Adventurers, from 18 months) (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Sleep
- Practitioners follow each infant's own nap and food schedule from home (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
- Updates for parents
- Daily app updates, photos, and teacher communication, plus pick-up/drop-off conversation
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
Details
- Phone
- 5123542808
- Website
- kidoschools.com
- Address
- 10625 Bonaventure Dr
- License
- 1708463, active
- Ages
- 6 Weeks to 12 Years
Do you run Kido International Preschool? Shortlist has no ratios or policies for it, because the state does not publish that. Add what is missing. It is free and takes about ten minutes.
Sources and dates
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
All checked July 2026.
How they teach
- Approach — kidoschools.com
How they teach
- Approach — kidoschools.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Outdoors, Sleep — kidoschools.com
- Updates for parents, Hours — kidoschools.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website — kidoschools.com
- Ages — kidoschools.com