Frequently Asked Questions
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We currently serve ages 4-8, with plans to expand as the school grows.
Not a standard one. We build each year's group on purpose, looking at values fit, siblings already enrolled, and the spots we have.
We follow Texas state rules, which allow both immunization records and official exemption affidavits. Families decide what's right for their kid, and we just keep the right paperwork on file.
Yes, children must be fully potty trained to join the program.
Not in our pilot year. But we are offering a very competitive discount of 50% to our founding families.
We’re located at 600 Cuernavaca Drive North in West Austin. Kindling Academy officially opens in September 2026 after extensive renovations over this summer.
We follow a September to May calendar, similar to the Eanes public school schedule.
We run approximately 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Not right now, since another school is using the property. We'll share design plans and renovation updates through our mailing list and blog, and we may do online or in-person info sessions later in the summer.
No, we offer a full-day program only.
No, kids wear comfortable, play-ready clothing.
A packed lunch, water bottle, and a change of clothes, otherwise just themselves. We keep toys and personal items at home so kids can focus.
We go outside in most weather except severe conditions. Covered spaces allow fresh air even on rainy or hot days.
Not in our pilot year. Kids bring lunch from home. A chef-prepared meal program is something we hope to add as the school grows.
No. Kids don't bring personal devices. Technology only comes out for project work with the older kids.
The pilot class is mostly screen-free. The older kids use technology now and then, only as a tool to create with.
No. We don't cover gender ideology, identity instruction, or adult social topics. We focus on early childhood development, emotional regulation, practical life skills, and hands-on learning.
No. We don't push or recommend outside wellness, therapy, or enrichment providers. We keep school and family choices separate so parents can decide what fits their kid.
No worksheets, no homework. Learning happens during the school day.
Classrooms are capped at 20 students, with at least a 1:10 guide-to-student ratio.
Tuition for our inaugural school year is $1,500 per month.
As a thank you to the families who are helping us build Kindling from the very beginning, this tuition rate will be grandfathered for as long as your family remains enrolled.
Future tuition for new families is expected to increase as the school grows and demand increases. While future rates have not yet been finalized, founding families will continue to receive their original tuition rate.
We believe our first families aren’t simply enrolling in a school, they’re helping shape the community and culture that Kindling will become. Grandfathered tuition is one way we recognize that partnership.
Not in our pilot year as we are offering a significant founding families discount already.