Windsor Park · Licensed center

Dahlia Montessori and Spanish Immersion School

Small bilingual center, licensed for 48 children.

What the state has found

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How they teach

Bilingual

“Children will be fully immersed in the Spanish language as soon as they begin their day.”

Who cares for your child

Anna Ruiz, 17 years in early childhood and Valerie Pena (Director / co-owner), 15 years in early childhood.

What it costs

$1,600 a month for an infant

Infant$1,600

median $1,385

Higher than 80% of the 25 that publish a price.

Toddler$1,525

median $1,248

Higher than 88% of the 26 that publish a price.

Preschool$1,475

median $1,148

Higher than 87% of the 30 that publish a price.

Dahlia Montessori and Spanish Immersion SchoolMost Austin-area prices (middle 80%)

Part time: $1,275 to $1,500 a month
Application fee: $400
Siblings: 5% sibling discount

A day here

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Meals: Parents provide all lunches and snacks (one snack/day, after naptime); nut-free zone, choking-risk foods restricted, no candy/sugary items
Sleep: Daily quiet/nap time 12:00–2:00pm (nap or quiet activities); infants under 12 months follow an AAP/CPSC-based safe sleep policy (back sleeping, firm mattress, no loose bedding, no swaddling without medical exception)
Schedule: Full Time, 4 Days, 3 Days
Closed: 8 holidays and breaks a year
Dates
New Year's Day, MLK Day, Spring Break, Good Friday, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving + day after, Christmas holidays; follows AISD schedule

Policies

When a child is sick: Sent home if underarm temp is 99.4°F or higher; if 100°F or higher, must stay home 24 hours fever-free without medication
Biting: Montessori empathy-based response (biter cares for bitten child); parents notified every incident; if a child bites more than once in a day, parents are called to pick the child up

Details

5123053323

Website: dahliaaustin.com
Address: 1610 Wheless Ln
License: 1829333, active
Ages they serve: 3 months – 5 years

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