Austin · Licensed center

Nicholson Early Childhood Education Center

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

Emergent curriculum

“Emergent curriculum methods respond to children's unique learning needs. Our learning plans start with a concept and grow from there.”In their words, July 2026.nicholsonececenter.com

One of 10 Austin-area providers that describe an emergent curriculum approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

Who cares for your child

One adult for every five toddlers

Shortlist has not yet sourced this state’s legal ratio limit, so there is nothing to set this beside yet.

One adult for every eight preschoolers. Shortlist has not yet sourced this state’s legal ratio limit, so there is nothing to set this beside yet.

Dr. Shelley Nicholson (Director and founder), 30 years in early childhood.

What it costs

$805 a month for a toddler

Toddler$805
Preschool$685

Austin-area comparison hidden: these are half-day prices, and only full-time prices are compared.

Part-time $305 to $545 a month. Application fee $350. Prices from their website, July 2026.

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What the state has found

State record — Texas HHSC

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A day here

Meals
Morning snack provided daily 9:00-9:30; lunch is bring-your-own or an optional hot lunch for $3.50/day
Outdoors
Daily outdoor curriculum on a shady playground (art easels, sensory tables, dramatic play house, sandbox, gardening bins); outdoor time is planned like indoor curriculum
Hours
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Schedule
half-day

Details

5122436539

Website
nicholsonececenter.com
Address
12233 Rr 620 N Ste 201
License
1836599, active
Ages they serve
18 months to 5 years

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