Apple Blossom Centers
Austin ISD is excited to offer a new Pre-K3 program in partnership with Travis County.
Apple Blossom Centers offer half-day and afterschool care to supplement existing state-funded half-day Pre-K3 programs. This no-cost program offers care until 6 p.m., allowing parents to work, participate in job training, or attend school full-time to support their family's economic well-being.
For the 2026-27 School Year, Apple Blossom centers are available at the following Austin ISD campuses:
- Allison Elementary, 515 Vargas Rd, Austin, TX 78741, 512-414-2004
- Andrews Elementary, 6801 Northeast Drive, Austin, TX 78723, 512-414-1770
- Harris Elementary 1203 Springdale Road, Austin TX 78721, 512-414-2085
- Langford Elementary, 2206 Blue Meadow Drive, Austin TX 78744, 512-414-1765
- Norman-Sims Elementary, 4001 Tannehill Ln., Austin, Texas 78721, 512-414-2347
- Padron Elementary, 2011 W. Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78758, 512-841-9600
- St. Elmo Elementary, 600 W. St. Elmo Road, Austin, TX 78745, 512-414-4477
- Uphaus Early Childhood Center, 5200 Freidrich Lane, Austin, TX 78744, 512-414-5520
- Wooldridge Elementary (at Barrington Elementary), 400 Cooper Drive
Austin, TX 78753, 512-414-2008
In order to enroll in Apple Blossom you must first qualify and register for free PK-3 through the selected campus. Learn more about applying for Apple Blossoms Centers by speaking with the registrar at one of the campuses above.
Who may qualify for the Apple Blossom Centers program?
FAQs
Apple Blossom Programs
- Will provide half-day licensed child care opposite the child's scheduled Pre-K3 time and from 3-6 p.m.
- Offer both Dual Language (DL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms, and require all certified teaching staff to hold either Bilingual or ESL certification to ensure appropriate instructional support for English learners.
- Will staff each child care classroom with two (2) child care staff, and ensure a 1:9 teacher-to-student ratio with a class limit of seventeen (17) students.
- Will follow Creative Curriculum and align with its Pre-K3 objectives to extend and deepen children’s learning in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Apple Blossom Centers Family Handbook
Contractor Contact Information
Jeremy Martorell
Director: Child Care
Desk: (512)414-0220 x 58764
Email: jeremy.martorell@austinisd.org
Kelly Hickman
Administrative Supervisor THIRD BASE • Community Ed - After School Program
Email: kelly.hickman@austinisd.org