About Our Spanish Immersion Preschool in Austin, TX | INIC Preschool
Founded in South Austin in 2012, our program now welcomes families at two campuses, Austin and Round Rock, with the same immersion-first philosophy, teacher excellence, and transparent partnership with parents.
INIC Preschool (International Immersion Center) Opened in South Austin in 2012
The Round Rock Campus Opened in 2022
All classes and activities at both campuses are conducted in 100% Spanish, with twice-weekly Mandarin Chinese enrichment to further expand young minds.
Mission
How do we make it real each day
INIC Preschool’s mission is to provide exceptional early education and care for children ages 0–5 through daily Spanish immersion, twice-weekly Mandarin enrichment, and an evidence-based curriculum that supports brain, body, and social-emotional growth. Since 2012, our team has delivered a consistent model: small, calm classrooms; loving, credentialed teachers; and clear family communication.
Teachers are background-checked, CPR/First Aid certified, and receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid professional development each year, which is more than 300% of the Texas requirement. In practice, this means responsive guidance, purposeful play, art and music, dynamic physical development, and explicit instruction in skills such as self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving.
We maintain safe, spotless campuses and use parent tools, including secure live classroom cameras, to keep families connected without disrupting learning. Across our Austin and Round Rock locations, our mission is the same: to help each child feel known, supported, and challenged, and to build a strong foundation for bilingual communication, confidence, and lifelong learning.
Teachers are background-checked, CPR/First Aid certified, and receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid professional development each year, which is more than 300% of the Texas requirement. In practice, this means responsive guidance, purposeful play, art and music, dynamic physical development, and explicit instruction in skills such as self-regulation, empathy, and problem-solving.
We maintain safe, spotless campuses and use parent tools, including secure live classroom cameras, to keep families connected without disrupting learning. Across our Austin and Round Rock locations, our mission is the same: to help each child feel known, supported, and challenged, and to build a strong foundation for bilingual communication, confidence, and lifelong learning.
Vision
What we’re growing together
INIC Preschool envisions a nurturing, inclusive school community where children discover a love of learning and grow into curious, confident, and compassionate global citizens. Early exposure to language and culture shapes how children think, relate, and solve problems.
That is why our classrooms operate in 100% Spanish every day, with engaging Mandarin enrichment twice each week, so children experience diverse ways of communicating and understanding. Our vision is a calm, orderly environment that feels like an extension of home, where purposeful play, art, music, movement, and social-emotional practice develop the whole child.
We see families as partners and teachers as professionals who are continuously supported to do their best work. By maintaining clean, secure campuses, ensuring transparent communication through live classroom cameras, and adopting a research-informed approach to early childhood, we aim to inspire enduring curiosity, empathy, and confidence that children carry into kindergarten and beyond.
That is why our classrooms operate in 100% Spanish every day, with engaging Mandarin enrichment twice each week, so children experience diverse ways of communicating and understanding. Our vision is a calm, orderly environment that feels like an extension of home, where purposeful play, art, music, movement, and social-emotional practice develop the whole child.
We see families as partners and teachers as professionals who are continuously supported to do their best work. By maintaining clean, secure campuses, ensuring transparent communication through live classroom cameras, and adopting a research-informed approach to early childhood, we aim to inspire enduring curiosity, empathy, and confidence that children carry into kindergarten and beyond.
Surprising Benefits of Real Language Immersion
Our program helps children develop cognitive flexibility, enhanced problem-solving skills, and greater academic success. Immersion fosters social-emotional growth by encouraging children to communicate effectively, understand emotions, and build empathy at an early age.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of our curriculum. We provide children with the tools they need to manage emotions, build positive relationships, and develop resilience.
Evidence-based Curriculum & Cultural Program
The latest research in child development and early education informs our evidence-based curriculum. We focus on creating a rich learning environment where children thrive through purposeful play, art, music, movement, and social-emotional practices.
Cultural
Immersion
Children experience culture through language, celebrations, music, art, and everyday routines. Our immersion model helps students develop empathy, curiosity, and a natural appreciation for global perspectives from their earliest years.
Live Classroom
Cameras for Parents
INIC offers secure, real-time classroom viewing so families can check in without disrupting learning. Live cameras support transparency, trust, and peace of mind throughout the school day.
Parents Benefits
from INIC’s Uniforms
Uniforms simplify mornings, reduce distractions, and create a sense of belonging. Families appreciate practical, comfortable uniforms that support focus, routine, and equality across classrooms.
Real Family
Testimonials
Hear directly from INIC families about their experiences with immersion learning, caring teachers, and strong communication. Real stories reflect the confidence, connection, and growth children build every day.
Our Dedicated Team of Educators is Passionate About Creating Meaningful and Engaging Learning Experiences for Every Child
INIC’s original preschool was located at 5621 Emerald Forest Drive in south Austin (now home to Leroy & Lewis BBQ).
Then and Now: About Our Spanish Immersion Preschool
INIC began in South Austin with a simple idea: Spanish all day, every day, delivered by caring professionals who understand how young children grow.
From the start, we paired immersion with parent transparency and a research-guided curriculum. Word spread among families who wanted more than care alone.
As our community grew, so did our capacity, adding a Round Rock campus so Williamson County families could access the same immersive model. Through the years, our priorities have stayed constant: excellent teachers, calm routines, clean and secure spaces, and a partnership with parents that feels like an extension of home.
As our community grew, so did our capacity, adding a Round Rock campus so Williamson County families could access the same immersive model. Through the years, our priorities have stayed constant: excellent teachers, calm routines, clean and secure spaces, and a partnership with parents that feels like an extension of home.
Founders’ Story
Why INIC began—and what still guides us
INIC opened in South Austin in 2012 with a clear goal: create a preschool where children learn in Spanish all day, every day, within a calm, orderly environment that feels like an extension of home. From the start, the founders paired complete Spanish immersion with a research-informed curriculum, purposeful play, art, music, and daily social-emotional practice—so language, thinking, and relationships develop together. Transparent partnership with families was essential, which is why secure live classroom cameras and clear communication have been part of the experience since the early years.
As the community grew, the same immersion-first model extended to Round Rock, keeping expectations consistent across campuses: loving, credentialed teachers; clean, secure spaces; and routines that help young children feel safe, focused, and ready to participate. Twice-weekly Mandarin enrichment broadened children’s listening and curiosity without overwhelming the day, while ongoing teacher development (including a minimum of 72 hours of paid professional training annually) supported steady, high-quality practice in every classroom.
Today, those founding pillars remain unchanged—100% Spanish immersion, evidence-based teaching, social-emotional growth, movement and outdoor play, and family transparency; shaping confident communicators who are ready for kindergarten and beyond.
As the community grew, the same immersion-first model extended to Round Rock, keeping expectations consistent across campuses: loving, credentialed teachers; clean, secure spaces; and routines that help young children feel safe, focused, and ready to participate. Twice-weekly Mandarin enrichment broadened children’s listening and curiosity without overwhelming the day, while ongoing teacher development (including a minimum of 72 hours of paid professional training annually) supported steady, high-quality practice in every classroom.
Today, those founding pillars remain unchanged—100% Spanish immersion, evidence-based teaching, social-emotional growth, movement and outdoor play, and family transparency; shaping confident communicators who are ready for kindergarten and beyond.
Academic Excellence
When your child graduates from INIC, they will meet and exceed the expectations of their elementary school teacher.
At INIC, your child will achieve increasingly advanced developmental milestones in motor skills, language, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning.
At INIC, your child will achieve increasingly advanced developmental milestones in motor skills, language, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning.
Spanish Immersion & Mandarin Chinese
Evidence shows that learning multiple languages supercharges the brains of very young learners, from infants to pre-kindergarten. Results include higher math, reading, emotional, and analytical skills.
It’s been widely documented that being bilingual deeply stimulates several regions of the brain, impacting many aspects of a child’s education. It’s not just about speaking a different language.
It’s been widely documented that being bilingual deeply stimulates several regions of the brain, impacting many aspects of a child’s education. It’s not just about speaking a different language.
High-Tech For Parents
Trust, transparency, and joy. Every INIC classroom is equipped with a secure, high-definition, full-color video camera and a real-time reporting app, so parents and grandparents can log in from a smartphone or computer to see their children.
These digital tools give us an extra layer of accountability while providing parents with an added level of security.
These digital tools give us an extra layer of accountability while providing parents with an added level of security.
Germ-Safe Environment
We are obsessed with cleanliness. Germs and illnesses can spread quickly in a preschool, which is why we partner with Dis.in.fx to disinfect classrooms with a water-based, non-toxic, antimicrobial treatment. The DIS.IN.FX® Treatment Process is proven to kill 99.99% of harmful microbes and inhibit microbial growth, reducing cross-contamination.
Celebrating Cultures
From twice-weekly Mandarin Chinese classes to Black History Month and Día De Los Muertos celebrations, INIC embraces cultural diversity and community involvement. Austin is a wonderful mix of people, languages, and cultures, and we want students to be proud of their different heritages.
We also promote community involvement by organizing educational visits for civil servants and healthcare providers and by bringing families together through fun events like carnivals, holiday parties, book fairs, potlucks, and Open Class days.
We also promote community involvement by organizing educational visits for civil servants and healthcare providers and by bringing families together through fun events like carnivals, holiday parties, book fairs, potlucks, and Open Class days.
Extracurricular Activities
Physical activity and interpersonal relationships are just as crucial to a young child’s development as academic success. We offer extracurricular activities, including plenty of time to explore our outdoor playgrounds and indoor gyms.
We also team up with local athletic coaches to offer sports, and we organize an academically-guided Summer Camp featuring additional activities like yoga, cooking, gymnastics, and more!
We also team up with local athletic coaches to offer sports, and we organize an academically-guided Summer Camp featuring additional activities like yoga, cooking, gymnastics, and more!
Responsive Staff
INIC values customer service. We answer the phone, return voicemails, and reply to emails. We’re available for one-on-one and group meetings.
We’ve made changes to our business based on parents’ feedback. Without you, we wouldn’t exist – we know you have options. Our staff doesn’t have perfect customer service every day, but we try!
We’ve made changes to our business based on parents’ feedback. Without you, we wouldn’t exist – we know you have options. Our staff doesn’t have perfect customer service every day, but we try!
Frequently Asked Questions
Got Questions? Here’s What Parents Want to Know About INIC Preschool
How can I contact INIC Preschool?
We value communication at INIC. You can contact us by phone, leave a voicemail, send an email, or schedule one-on-one or group meetings with our staff. We’re always happy to answer questions and provide support at every step of your child’s journey with us.
What sets INIC Preschool apart from other childcare centers?
INIC Preschool stands apart by combining 100% Spanish immersion with an evidence-based, brain-aligned curriculum. This approach supports language development, social-emotional growth, and early academic skills. Families enjoy uncommon transparency through live classroom cameras. They also benefit from consistently strong communication from a highly organized team.
Our teachers receive ongoing professional training to stay aligned with best practices in early childhood education. Classrooms are small and intentionally designed to feel warm, structured, and inviting. Children thrive in this environment. It’s a level of immersion, quality, and openness far beyond what most childcare centers offer.
How do you ensure the quality of staff at INIC?
All INIC teachers are background-checked, CPR/First Aid certified, and are required to complete a minimum of 72 hours of paid professional development annually. This ensures our team stays updated with the latest educational practices to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for your child.
Do you have live cameras in the classroom?
Yes! We provide WatchMeGrow cameras in every classroom, enabling parents to monitor their children in real time. These cameras offer transparency and peace of mind for parents, allowing them to stay connected without disrupting the classroom environment.
How does INIC promote a clean environment for children?
We take cleanliness seriously. The entire campus is professionally cleaned daily. Also, we partner with Dis.in.fx to disinfect classrooms with a non-toxic antimicrobial treatment that kills 99.99% of harmful microbes. This extra layer of protection ensures that children are in a clean and safe environment every day.
What safety and security features are present?
INIC campuses are built for strong, layered safety. We use secure, monitored entry points with a staffed lobby, controlled-access doors, and more than 50 cameras throughout the campus. Our state-of-the-art ADT security system adds window sensors, motion detection, and keyless entry. With the fire and police departments just minutes away, families get a campus designed for safety and peace of mind.
What extracurricular activities does INIC offer?
At INIC, we offer a variety of extracurricular activities to enrich your child’s experience. These include sports programs and our academically-guided Summer Camp, which features activities such as yoga, cooking, and gymnastics. These programs foster creativity, physical fitness, and social skills in a fun, engaging way.
How do you support social-emotional learning (SEL)?
Our SEL program is a cornerstone of daily life at INIC. Children practice skills such as emotional regulation, empathy, problem-solving, and conflict resolution through guided activities and teacher modeling. This helps children build healthy relationships with their peers and teachers, creating a strong foundation for lifelong social and emotional well-being.
How does INIC communicate with parents?
At INIC, we maintain transparent communication with parents through multiple channels. We use the Procare parent app for real-time updates on your child’s progress and activities. Parents can also monitor their child through classroom cameras to stay connected and informed. We believe in keeping families in the loop through clear, consistent communication.
Do you offer flexible hours or extended care options?
Currently, INIC offers full-time programs that are designed around structured routines for children. While we do not offer extended hours, our standard hours provide flexibility to accommodate working parents. We focus on maintaining consistency, which helps children feel safe, secure, and ready to learn each day.
We’re open Monday through Friday. Our Austin campus hours are 7:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Round Rock campus is 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
What is the enrollment process for INIC Preschool?
To begin the enrollment process, simply schedule a tour through our website. Once you visit the campus, we’ll answer any questions and walk you through the steps. After the tour, you’ll be given all the information needed to complete the enrollment process. Be sure to act quickly, as spots tend to fill up fast!