https://www.heartandhandscenter.com/about daily 0.75 2024-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624398586d6096236e703053/1650392138300-AU65J7HR1SXDRQ7RFW21/unsplash-image-22frGdtcE-Y.jpg About https://www.heartandhandscenter.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-04-19 https://www.heartandhandscenter.com/home daily 1.0 2022-04-20 https://www.heartandhandscenter.com/drop-offcare daily 0.75 2026-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624398586d6096236e703053/1650411343739-TW0SLG1KDHQV2ZSA2XG0/unsplash-image-ftV8LhXeOic.jpg Drop-Off Class and Afternoon Drop-in Program Description: A beautiful secular, play-based class where children may be dropped off, or a parent, grandparent, nanny or other important person in the child’s life may choose to stay on-site. The class benefits from a predictable daily rhythm, incorporating skills necessary for the child’s next educational experience. Cooking, housekeeping, gardening, art/handwork, and sensory play are offered daily alongside songs and literature. It is our attempt to spend at least two hours of the four-hour class outdoors. The Class Year: Sept-May (follows Leander ISD calendar for Fall, Winter, and Spring Break). Students requiring summer care register for Heart and Hands summer camps and other local programs, travel June/July/August. Schedule: 2025/2026 Monday-Friday Hours: 8:30am-12:30pm (arrival required by 9:00am) *Afternoon Drop-in Extension is offered 12:30pm-3:30pm M-Th. Families can sign up for this as needed each week. Students bring a packed lunch and afternoon snack. Young students may nap. Tuition: $385/month M/W or T/Th $575/month MWF $750/month M-Th A non-refundable deposit is required to hold a child’s space. The deposit is applied to the first month’s tuition. Ages: Children 18 months-7 years old. 2025/26 Kinder/1st Grade curriculum available. This is a great program for children who turn 5 years old in the Spring/Summer and who wish to delay kindergarten enrollment for one year. Class Size: 12-18 children w/ 2-3 teachers based on the ages of students enrolled. From 9:30-11:30am, an additional 3 friends/families may join the group outdoors for Drop-in Stay and Play. Meals/Supplies: A hearty morning snack and supplies are included. Registration: You may register your child here! Additional Benefits: coffee, tea, filtered water available for adults seating provided on the property so that parents might be close if needed during transition periods great wifi—parents may work on professional or personal projects while on the property! 2 parent conferences/year with developmental assessment seasonal celebrations graduation ceremony for students leaving the program in May parents are welcome to assist many coffee shops and restaurants, Twin Lakes YMCA, Brushy Creek Regional Trail, grocery stores, Cedar Park Library, etc. are within 5-10 minutes of the Preschool Cooperative Class. Excellent neighborhood for a walk or jog. Interested in enrollment? Contact us! https://www.heartandhandscenter.com/pages daily 0.75 2025-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624398586d6096236e703053/1650470563094-9NBET4U5RI25VBGNEA5V/unsplash-image-OV44gxH71DU.jpg One Day Camps Cook~Play~Create One Day Camps September-May Cook~Play~Create one day camps are offered during Leander ISD school closures. Our one day camps provide a healing time to gather during the busy school year, where children enjoy food preparation, delicious snacks and lunch, crafting/handwork, and play with good friends. Rate: $80/child Registration: Sign up HERE. Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm *students may be picked up at 1:30pm after lunch if desired Dates: 9/22/25 10/16/25 10/17/25 10/20/25 11/3/25 11/4/25 1/5/26 1/19/26 2/12/26 2/13/26 2/16/26 3/23/26 4/3/26 4/6/26 Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm Ages: 3-11 years of age (children must be toilet learned to attend; accidents understood) Class Size: 12-15 Meals/Supplies: Morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and supplies included. The menu and the day’s plan are sent to attendees in advance of the camp. What to Bring: water bottle, change of clothes, jacket, boots or waterproof shoes if it has been rainy, extra snacks/lunch if a dietary modification is needed https://www.heartandhandscenter.com/mission-and-philosophy daily 0.75 2022-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624398586d6096236e703053/1650409177130-CWI3LQG5EHE2D02NNNZP/unsplash-image-6cQHvjzmZOU.jpg Mission and Philosophy Mission The mission of Heart and Hands Family Center is to provide secular programming that nourishes both children and their families. Children enjoy time in nature, engage in play-based learning, cook, and work with their hands on special handwork projects. Their families receive support navigating child development, establishing family routines and rhythms, and explore parenting as a path of self-development. Philosophy Heart and Hands Family Center looks to Waldorf education, LifeWays North America, and RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) for inspiration as well as nature-based early childhood programs world-wide. 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Children spend ample time outdoors! Schedules/Tuition/Hours: 1 day drop-in $85 8:30am-3:30pm, $55 9:00am-1:00pm 2 days/week (M/W or T/Th) $170 8:30am-3:30pm $110 9:00am-1:00pm (students leave after lunch) 4 days/week (M-Th) $340 8:30am-3:30pm $220 9:00-1:00pm (students leave after lunch) Payment due 3/1/26 in full, or equal monthly payments must be made 3/1, 4/1, 5/1, 6/1, 7/1/26. Ages: 18 months-11 years of age Limited half-day spaces are available for children in diapers. Meals/Supplies: Morning snack is provided by parents and will be served between 10/10:30am. Lunch, afternoon snack and supplies included. Children are welcome to bring additional healthy snacks or a lunch to accommodate dietary needs or preferences. Afternoon snack is only available on the 8:30am-3:30pm schedule. A complete camp plan and menu is sent to registered families the week before camp. Dates/Registration: (click on the week to register) 2026 Camps Drop into camp last minute here. 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