Pint Size Playhouse

I have been meaning to make an appreciation post for Pint-size playhouse since our first month here. Time flies so fast and now it is time for us to move on. We are going to miss it so much! Ms. Nicole cultivates a safe, inclusive, intimate space for fun learning and growing. So much thought and consideration goes into weekly and monthly lessons and activities. Not only do they have special classes like music and yoga, but they have had special guests like a bee farmer, face painting artists, and bilingual teachers! They have grown and ate their own vegetables and even grown and released butterflies through their full transformation cycle. They have very thoughtful celebrations in regard to each child’s Birthday, and for lots of fun holiday parties. Most importantly, there is lots of communication. Whether it be fun, happy updates and pictures, or any issues and concerns. I have always been kept well informed of how my child was going and I really appreciated having these updates when some of my days were too busy to check in. Ms. Nicole is so invested in knowing and loving every student. Having my child happily run into her school every single morning has given us such peace of mind that he was happy and safe. Any kiddo is lucky to be here! High praise from a former mama!

It's totally rare to have a consistent teacher but for the past 3 years of our daughter's life, WE DID! We discovered Nicole and Pint-Size in the middle of the pandemic and we are SO glad we found her. As working parents, we had to ensure our child had a quality and fun learning environment in the early years and Nicole's school provides the perfect setting for this! A small group of children means more dedicated attention and support than a bigger school. And the blend of ages teaches good social dynamics from an early age. Add to that there is always a wonderful rotation of enrichment classes to complement Nicole's work such as music and yoga, with great teachers. Our daughter has flourished and become a confident, kind, helpful kid that's entering Kinder after a great foundation. Since the beginning, we really appreciated Nicole's communication, updates, and discreet approach to address any issues early on. And of course, she loves these kids like her own which makes ALL the difference and made drop-offs much easier. Thank you Nicole & Pint-Size! We will never forget you!

My kiddos are graduating from Pint Size Playhouse after a year with Ms. Nicole. We found PSP about a year ago when we moved to South Austin. It's been a wonderful place for the girls to grow and they have thrived with Ms. Nicole. You can tell how much she loves her kiddos and her experience shines. There was never an issue that we couldn't partner together on to help my girls thrive. We are moving on to Pre-K in the fall and I feel confident that the social emotional, academic, and motor development they have experienced with Ms. Nicole will prepare them well.

We were so lucky to find Pint Size Playhouse and Ms. Nicole. She loved our son like one of her own and was a welcome caregiver in the middle of the pandemic. Before the pandemic we were at a large franchised daycare that we liked, but it did not make sense to go back due to the location, I was so glad we found Pint Size Playhouse and that a spot opened up for us so close to home.

I will forever be grateful to Nicole for the care and attention she showered on our two children while at Pint-Size Playhouse. We wanted a close-knit environment for our children, where there wouldn't be constant turnover and where play was emphasized and social/emotional, and developmental skills were age appropriate. To say Nicole delivered on this is an understatement! My children were excited to go to school every day, made treasured friends, and we felt like we were part of an extended family. Nicole was in constant communication with us, and made sure we were on the same parenting page, while addressing needs as they arose. I never had to worry if my children were unhappy or struggling, as the environment she provides is one which meets children where they are and gently encourages their growth. Having moved out of state to a new daycare, I am acutely aware of how special their experience at Pint-Size Playhouse was and how lucky we were to have found Nicole. Nicole will always be a part of our extended family, and went out of her way on numerous occasions to make sure our children were thriving. She babysat for us on the weekends, encouraged a gentle immersion into daycare for our youngest by suggesting he visit for circle time to meet his new friends, sent the kids home with fun activities and special items, came to birthday parties, and just generally made us feel loved. I cannot thank her enough, nor could I fully put into words how wonderful a place Pint-Size Playhouse is. It was not a daycare to us, it was a second home.

Nicole is an amazing experienced educator with a great program. I highly recommend Pint Size Playhouse if you are interested in a program where your child will thrive.