# Sweet Briar Daycare & Childcare > Leading Early Childhood Education in South Austin --- ## Pages - [Careers](https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/careers): Employment Opportunities Looking for a great opportunity, a rewarding career, or the chance to make a difference? Sweet Briar is... - [Parent Testimonials](https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/testimonials): See what our happy parents have to say about our South Austin child development center and programs. Contact us to schedule a visit. - [Contact](https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/contact): The first step in the enrollment process is a campus tour. Contact our center by phone, email, or online contact form to schedule a tour. - [Parents](https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/parents): See the school supply list, what to bring, and more parent information to prepare you and your child for their first day at Sweet Briar. - [Programs](https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/programs): We offer child development programs in South Austin, TX for young toddlers up to pre-kindergarten including multi-lingual enrichment programs. - [Enroll](https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/enroll): Schedule a tour and enroll your children in our dual language South Austin child development programs. Contact us to schedule a visit. - [Home](https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/): Leading early childhood education in South Austin, TX, Sweet Briar Child Development Center offers young toddler daycare, preschool, and pre-k programs. ## Posts --- # Detailed Content ## Pages ### Careers - Published: 2024-06-07 - Modified: 2024-06-07 - URL: https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/careers Employment Opportunities Looking for a great opportunity, a rewarding career, or the chance to make a difference? Sweet Briar is looking for dedicated, responsible and creative people that have experience in early childhood education.  All employees must pass a fingerprint background check and be CPR certified. We are in need of SUBSTITUTE teachers to become part of our "sub list" when teachers are out.  If you're interested please email Patricia at pat@sweetbriarcdc. com. BENEFITS Our benefits package includes reduced childcare and paid vacation. If you are interested in joining our family, please call (512) 442-0405 or email us at director@sweetbriarcdc. com. “Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together. ” — SCOTT HAYDEN Careers Name* Email* Phone* What position are you applying for? * Message* Entry Key --- ### Parent Testimonials > See what our happy parents have to say about our South Austin child development center and programs. Contact us to schedule a visit. - Published: 2024-04-17 - Modified: 2024-05-30 - URL: https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/testimonials We have nothing but awesome and fond memories with the daycare and the staff. You have all been wonderful in helping us out with our children. Ryan, Brandon, Isaiah and now Ava will always remember LDLC/Sweet Briar CDC. I will definitely refer your center when asked about daycare facilities in the South Austin area! ” I’ve had such a great experience with Sweet Briar CDC. The owners are wonderful, understanding and accommodating. I feel comfortable leaving my children there. They are safe and the teachers are very hands on and in tuned with my children’s needs. I’ve also been impressed with their learning and development. I highly recommend this child care center. "Caring, knowledgeable and professional staff who really helped my kids develop. My children were at Sweet Briar for 3 years and are aging out. I am truly sad to go. We started at the Woodway Village location and transitioned to Sandra Street nearer to the older kids school after a year and a half. The staff is extremely kind and educated in child development. "A wonderful place to take your child and also a fun and loving environment for any parent who has to work. "I have had my two older kids there (they are now in their 20s) and my little one is now there :) I absolutely love this daycare. The fees are very reasonable and the teachers really work with the parents in the best interests of the children. Highly recommend them! "Honestly, words can not express our gratitude for the genuine love and kindness your teachers have bestowed upon our daughter, I truly could not be more pleased with the knowledge your staff has in developing children into bright and respectful little citizens. ” Our daughter has been attending Sweet briar for 4 months now (started when she turned 1). Our experience has been wonderful. Ms. Silvia is amazing and patient with the littles. She has taught her so much. Gave her the confidence to walk, let go of the bottle, learn how to drink out of a cup without spilling and so much more. The crafts and activities they do are great! We are very happy we found Sweet Briar. "This daycare has been nothing but excellent for my family. My daughter goes and has loved every teacher she's had. I'm always surprised by how much my kid learns every day. I cant say enough good things about everyone at Sweet Briar. If your considering enrolling you child you wont regret it. "This is a fantastic day care! I love how interactive yet structured the schedule is. The teachers are caring and creative, and I love supporting a development center that has been a part of Austin's childhood development since the 1960's. "Having Ayden at LDLC/Sweet Briar CDC is the best thing that I could have done for him. I searched everywhere for a center that lived up to my standards, expectations, and had a quality-learning environment with quality-trained teachers. When I walked into LDLC/Sweet Briar CDC for the first time I knew that I have found the center where my son had to be. I worked in child care for 14years and knew what I was looking for in a center. ” This is a wonderful place for our children. The staff has been so gracious and consistent with care, teaching, and support to the students. During the pandemic parents are kind enough to distance themselves during drop off and pick up. As our kids grow they miss their former teacher but can't stop praising their new teacher. We are so grateful to have found a daycare home. "I truly recommend this location for any parent wanting a warm and caring staff to surround their children in an educational homey environment (away from home)... I couldn't ask for any place/anyone better, especially while I have to sadly be away from my child who I love more than anything on earth. "This is an amazing daycare. It is small with stellar staff that care. Our daughters teacher is sweet and patient and our daughter loves her. The curriculum is great and our daughter has learned so much. She learning everyday things like how to clean up and put things in the trash and away and say thank you along with learning animals, colors, numbers and her abcs and can speak Spanish. " --- ### Contact > The first step in the enrollment process is a campus tour. Contact our center by phone, email, or online contact form to schedule a tour. - Published: 2024-04-16 - Modified: 2024-06-07 - URL: https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/contact Contact Our Campus The first step in the enrollment process is a campus tour. Contact our center below to schedule your visit! Sandra Campus 205 Sandra Street Austin, TX 78745 (512) 442-0405 director@sweetbriarcdc. com Monday through Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm If you need to contact us about a current or future student, please fill out the contact form below. Contact Us Name* Email* Phone* This message is about* A current studentA future student How Can We Help? * Entry Key --- ### Parents > See the school supply list, what to bring, and more parent information to prepare you and your child for their first day at Sweet Briar. - Published: 2024-04-16 - Modified: 2024-06-06 - URL: https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/parents Parent Information What Do I Bring for the First Day of Preschool? The following is a list of items to send with your child on the first day of preschool. **Please LABEL everything using a permanent marker with child's first and last name before arriving** Labeled crib Sheet Labeled small blanket (we discourage use of stuffed animals or lovey during nap if possible) Labeled sippy cup Extra change of clothes (shirt, shorts, socks, & underwear)- changed seasonally Sleeve of diapers (replenished as necessary) Diaper Wipes relished as necessary School Supply List Discipline & Guidance Policy Photo Consent Form Parent & Community Get-Togethers Soccer Shots through United Way: weekly Garden Harvest: seasonal Celebration Days: 4 times a year for holidays, parents always invited! Parent Conferences: 2 times a year in Fall & Spring Parent Testimonials We have nothing but awesome and fond memories with the daycare and the staff. You have all been wonderful in helping us out with our children. Ryan, Brandon, Isaiah and now Ava will always remember LDLC/Sweet Briar CDC. I will definitely refer your center when asked about daycare facilities in the South Austin area! ” Having Ayden at LDLC/Sweet Briar CDC is the best thing that I could have done for him. I searched everywhere for a center that lived up to my standards, expectations, and had a quality-learning environment with quality-trained teachers. When I walked into LDLC/Sweet Briar CDC for the first time I knew that I have found the center where my son had to be. I worked in child care for 14years and knew what I was looking for in a center. ” Honestly, words can not express our gratitude for the genuine love and kindness your teachers have bestowed upon our daughter, I truly could not be more pleased with the knowledge your staff has in developing children into bright and respectful little citizens. ” Read More Reviews --- ### Programs > We offer child development programs in South Austin, TX for young toddlers up to pre-kindergarten including multi-lingual enrichment programs. - Published: 2024-04-16 - Modified: 2025-02-28 - URL: https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/programs Programs Nutritious Meals At Sweet Briar Child Development Center, our food program is an integral part of our commitment to nurturing young minds. Included in the cost of tuition, we provide a daily breakfast, snack, and lunch. Our onsite chef prepares fresh and nutritious meals every day, ensuring that all food is bought fresh and crafted to support healthy diets. Our thoughtfully prepared menus are designed to establish well-balanced eating habits for children, fueling their growth and development with the best nutrition possible. If your child has food allergies or special dietary preferences please let us know so we may accommodate their needs. Our Students Young Toddlers (Seedlings) Toddlers are encouraged to participate in daily routines to develop self-help skills and foster self-esteem. Educational activities provide opportunities for experiences that help children develop social-emotional, language, and motor skills. Teachers reinforce positive behaviors, set limits, and are consistently available to support the toddler's need for independence and exploration. Toddlers (Sprouts & Sweet Peas) Our older toddlers are provided with abundant opportunities to increase vocabulary, develop problem solving skills, and be creative through developmentally-appropriate curriculum. Indoor and outdoor activities strengthen fine and gross motor skills. A love of reading is fostered through stories and daily literacy activities. Preschool (Bluebonnets) Preschoolers' growth and development is strengthened through art activities, sensory play, and manipulative toy work. Books and print are used to increase familiarity with the meaning of letters and words. Teachers also use rhymes, finger plays, and songs to introduce phonetic awareness and letter recognition. Pre-Kindergarten (Snapdragons) Children develop writing, phonetic awareness, letter recognition and math skills in small and large group activities. Teachers use highly-acclaimed Scholastic Curriculum as a foundation for their classroom. Social and emotional development continues to mature by fostering positive self-esteem, empathy, and independence. Curriculum At Sweet Briar CDC conversational Spanish and Spanish vocabulary are focused on within all of our classrooms. Our mission is to prepare students for the increasingly bilingual community that we are honored to be a part of here in Austin. Based on Texas Rising Star standards, our curriculum model focuses on four areas of child development: social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical-motor development. We strive to meet each child where they are to further their development in each area at his or her individual pace. At Sweet Briar Child Development Center, we use the Frog Street curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners while supporting all developmental learning domains. This engaging, interactive pre-kindergarten curriculum celebrates the joy of learning as children travel down the road to success. Frog Street is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that integrates instruction across developmental domains and learning disciplines, designed for our infant and toddler program. On a day-to-day basis, you can expect your child to engage in a wide range of activities, including song, dance, mathematics, dramatic play, science, outdoor activities, coding, arts and crafts, reading, writing, and much more. These activities are carefully crafted to maximize their development and ensure a joyful learning experience. Conscious Discipline is an additional curriculum used to future enrich our program in social emotional development . It gives children tools to be able to identify their emotions and self regulate which is a vital component in having good mental health. Children are assessed twice a year and parent conferences scheduled to discuss. Assessments are an important tool teachers use to better know their students, know where children are in their learning and development and customize instruction to meet the child’s needs. Programs We Offer Research has shown that high quality childcare and early education programs are instrumental in helping children overcome barriers to learning. At Sweet Briar CDC it is our mission to partner with parents and provide programs that help students and families succeed. Below is a list of programs we offer! Enrichment Enrichment programs are special ways we can meet children’s needs through hands-on and fun activities! We provide the following to our students: Gardening Music & Movement Activities Creative Arts Physical Activities The Groovy Bus Gymnastics - additional cost (Click here for link! ) “Play is the highest form of research. ” — ALBERT EINSTEIN --- ### Enroll > Schedule a tour and enroll your children in our dual language South Austin child development programs. Contact us to schedule a visit. - Published: 2024-04-16 - Modified: 2025-02-28 - URL: https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/enroll Schedule a Tour Select a time to schedule a tour. We encourage you to bring your child when you visit. Children are very intuitive and their impression is the most important one. Have questions first? If you have questions about our enrollment process or need to contact us before touring the center, please call or fill out the form below. Contact Us - Enrollment Name* Email* Phone* How Can We Help? * Entry Key Sandra Campus 205 Sandra Street Austin, TX 78745 (512) 442-0405 12 months - Pre-Kindergarten Operating hours to enroll now 7am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday --- ### Home > Leading early childhood education in South Austin, TX, Sweet Briar Child Development Center offers young toddler daycare, preschool, and pre-k programs. - Published: 2024-04-12 - Modified: 2024-10-22 - URL: https://www.sweetbriarcdc.com/ English & Español Dual Language Child Development Center LeadingDual-LanguageDaycareand Childcarein South Austin Est. in 1961, Sweet Briar Day Care & Child Care is the longest-standing dual-language child care and day care center in Austin to hold a 4-star Texas Rising Star Standard. Offering care from 12 months to 6 years old. Sweet Briar Child Development Center, originally established as Little Dudes Daycare in 1961 by Mrs. Ellen Smith, emerged to meet the growing need for childcare in South Austin as more women entered the workforce. From the start, our focus has been on providing high-quality early education. We take pride in our long history as the first early education program in South Austin, with our evolving brand reflecting the quality of our school and the vibrant neighborhood we serve. Our mission is to lay a foundation for lifelong learning and school readiness through high-quality early care and education for the South Austin community. For over 30 years, Sweet Briar has maintained a Texas Rising Star Four-Star rating. We also partner with AISD for our Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 classes, making us an integral part of the AISD network. Our Dual Language program welcomes students from single or multi-language households, offering them the opportunity to become multilingual during the critical period when their brains are most receptive to new information. Powered by the Frog Street curriculum, our bilingual staff ensures that young learners can develop proficiency in multiple languages. Join us in fostering your child's multilingual future. Sweet Briar Child Development Center utilizes the Frog Street curriculum for our infant and toddler programs. Frog Street is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum designed to meet the needs of diverse learners while supporting various developmental learning domains. This engaging, interactive pre-kindergarten curriculum celebrates the joy of learning as children travel down the road to success. On a day-to-day basis, you can expect your child to engage in activities such as song, dance, mathematics, dramatic play, science, outdoor activities, coding, arts and crafts, reading, writing, and more, all aimed at maximizing their development. 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 P. Meals Included At Sweet Briar Day Care & Child Care, we prioritize healthy eating as an essential part of our commitment to the well-being of every child. Included in your tuition, we offer a fresh, nutritious breakfast, snack, and lunch daily. Our onsite chef carefully selects high-quality, fresh ingredients to create wholesome meals that support balanced diets and fuel the growth and development of our students. Every meal is thoughtfully planned to nurture lifelong healthy eating habits. We understand that dietary needs vary. If your child has any allergies or special dietary preferences, please inform us, and we will gladly accommodate them. Our Students Young Toddlers (Seedlings) Our youngest toddlers are guided through daily routines that help them build confidence, self-reliance, and critical social skills. Through hands-on learning experiences, they develop emotionally, linguistically, and physically. Teachers provide positive reinforcement, establish clear boundaries, and encourage children to explore their independence in a safe, nurturing environment. Toddlers (Sprouts & Sweet Peas) Older toddlers are immersed in a curriculum designed to expand their vocabulary, foster creative thinking, and improve problem-solving abilities. Our program includes a mix of indoor and outdoor activities that enhance both fine and gross motor skills. Daily storytelling and literacy-based activities inspire a love for reading and communication. Preschool (Bluebonnets) Preschoolers at Sweet Briar thrive through creative expression, sensory exploration, and hands-on learning. Teachers introduce early literacy skills through books, rhymes, and songs, fostering familiarity with letters and words. Art, sensory play, and interactive games promote physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. Pre-Kindergarten (Snapdragons) In our Pre-K classroom, children sharpen their writing, reading, and math skills through structured lessons and engaging group activities. Our teachers use the renowned Scholastic Curriculum to prepare children for the next stage of their education. In addition to academic readiness, children continue to develop self-esteem, empathy, and independence through social-emotional learning. Curriculum Sweet Briar Day Care & Child Care is committed to preparing children for success in an increasingly bilingual world. Spanish language exposure is integrated throughout our curriculum to give students a head start in learning a second language. Our curriculum follows the Texas Rising Star guidelines and emphasizes the development of social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical skills. We meet each child where they are and support their growth at their own pace. We implement the Frog Street curriculum, which offers engaging, interactive learning for infants and toddlers. This research-based program integrates various developmental domains and fosters a love for learning in a joyful, supportive environment. Our curriculum also incorporates Conscious Discipline, a framework that equips children with the tools to recognize and manage their emotions. This vital life skill promotes mental well-being and emotional resilience. We assess children’s progress twice yearly and hold parent-teacher conferences to share insights. These assessments allow us to personalize learning experiences and ensure each child’s individual needs are met. Programs We Offer At Sweet Briar Day Care & Child Care, high-quality childcare and early education are crucial to overcoming learning challenges and unlocking each child’s potential. We work closely with families to offer enriching programs that support student success. Enrichment Programs We offer a variety of fun and hands-on enrichment programs to enhance children’s learning experiences: Gardening Music and Movement Creative Arts Physical Activities The Groovy Bus Gymnastics (additional cost) Each program is designed to ignite curiosity, promote physical activity, and cultivate creativity, ensuring every child enjoys a well-rounded development experience. Sandra Campus 205 Sandra Street Austin, TX 78745 (512) 442-0405 Sign up to receive email updates, availability, special promotions and more. Newsletter Signup Entry Key --- ## Posts