early years, reimagined
Across the world, and here in River Place, we're creating magical spaces for children to learn, grow and thrive. Visit us and discover the Kido difference.
Early Years, Reimagined
Kido River Place
River Place is our largest school yet, featuring 15,000 sq. ft. of space for kids to explore. We are located in a scenic neighborhood of River Place, by steep hills, and Lake Austin, with River Place Elementary School just a five-minute walk away. The purpose-built preschool includes twelve large rooms, two indoor play areas measuring 700 and 1400 sq. ft., a Community Library, a room designated for nursing mothers, and 3 infant rooms that are tailored specifically for children under the age of 18 months.
We believe stunning learning environments create the right impetus for children to interact, play and learn.
By parents, for parents
We are owned and operated by a group of parents from all over the world. We were set up in response to our founders’ struggles as young parents in different cities around the world. So, since our first school in Hong Kong in 2014, we’ve been obsessed with two things: improving learning outcomes for children, and our service to parents.
Kido has been amazing with our pre-schooler. We can tell she is learning something new everyday. Communication is great via the Kido parent app. When your child refuses to leave school, when you pick them up, you know they are doing something right! Everyone there is super sweet! We are very happy with them so far.
Hsuu Vierling, Parent
Where children thrive
Life at Kido
At Kido, children enter a world filled with fun and engaging activities. A place where they can be curious, express themselves, stretch their boundaries and discover their potential. Hands on creative projects and pedagogically driven play combine to create a strong foundation for their future.
Location
Visit Us
We're located In River Place, with River Place Elementary School just a five-minute walk away.
- For children aged 6 weeks to 12 years
- Open Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
- Part-time and Full time
All in a day's work
Activities and education
Our proprietary programme combines the Early Years Foundation Stage with the best of Reggio Emilia, Montessori and other approaches. It's a truly 21st century early years programme for whole child development.
Our network
Kido in Texas
Our preschools in Texas are some of the best in the city. And we like to think we're creating a new benchmark in the early years.
Ask Us Anything
FAQs
Some of the things you might want to know. For anything else, just give us a call or enquire, and our parent relationship manager will be on hand to answer any questions you might have!
Kido's COVID Response
In line with the current government guidance, Kido preschools will remain open. We continually adhere to best practices around enhanced cleaning, social distancing, the regular taking of temperatures and maintenance of strict bubbles to limit disruptions in the event of a COVID-19 case.
Our philosophy
The preschool is inspired by Reggio Emilia’s philosophy. Children have the space to find something that encourages them to discover, play and learn in every corner.
We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provide the most solid foundation for children in the early years.
Food & Nutrition
Your little one needs lots of energy to learn and play. Our healthy, nutritious meals will make sure they've got plenty. We serve breakfast, lunch and a healthy snack too. We also have vegetarian options and are happy to chat about any specific dietary requirements your child might have.
Our People
All of our teachers are formally educated and have a wealth of experience in the childcare industry and a genuine passion for teaching children. We put our heart into it and welcome teachers from different nationalities and cultures.
This along with the 100 hours' internal training is all to ensure we give your child the very best learning and development experience while they're in our care.
Parent Communication
You won't miss a moment of their development. Through our app for parents, you'll get regular updates, pictures and communication from your child's teacher throughout the day. Also during pick-up and drop-off we'll be sure to talk through anything you need to know and answer any of your questions.