Leading Early Childhood Education in South Austin

Sweet Briar Child Development Center opened in 1961as Little Dudes Daycare when Mrs. Ellen Smith recognized the need for childcare in South Austin as more woman were joining the workforce. High quality early education has always been our focus. We are proud of our long history as the first early education program in south Austin. The rebranding of the center one the years reflects the quality of the school and neighborhood where it is located.

Our mission is to provide a foundation for life-long learning and school rediness through high quality early care and education for the South Austin community. Sweet Briar has earned a Texas Rising Star Four-Star rating for over 30 years. Our campus is also in partnership with AISD for our Pre K 3 and Pre K 4 classes. As such we are recognized as an AISD campus.

“[Sweet Briar has] gardens, a wonderful cook who greets every child each morning and creates food out of love, a director who does listen and care and is concerned about everyone’s comfort and safety, endlessly nurturing and smiling teachers, great desk help for payments and information, and a safe and entertaining playground. This place is amazing...”

— Nicole H.

“We love everything about [Sweet Briar]!!! Professional & homely at the same time !! Wonderful & Experienced teachers !! Very clean and organized !!! Shivish loves Daycare. We will miss [Sweet Briar] when he finishes in December !!!”

— Shalini N Dhirend Prasad

Sandra Campus

205 Sandra Street
Austin, TX 78745

P: (512) 442-0405