Curious. Capable. Full of Ideas.
At IREC-LAKEWAY, we believe children are active protagonists of their own learning. We see them as curious, capable thinkers whose questions and ideas should guide the educational journey. By honoring their unique ways of understanding the world, we create a space where every child's voice is heard and every idea is nurtured.
1
Notice
We begin by observing the world with our children, noticing the textures, colors, and patterns that spark their initial curiosity.
2
Wonder
Questions emerge as children move from observation to inquiry, asking 'Why?' and 'How?' to deepen their understanding.
3
Investigate
Children explore through hands-on activities, using their senses to gather evidence and test their hypotheses.
4
Represent
They express their learning through various modalities—drawing, building, music, and conversation—making their ideas visible.
5
Revisit
Finally, we return to the original question, revisiting the process to refine our thinking and deepen our understanding.
Three Ideas. One Child.
Reggio Emilia Approach
We honor the child as an active protagonist of their own learning, fostering a classroom environment where curiosity and exploration are the primary drivers of discovery.
Multiple Intelligences
We recognize that every child possesses unique strengths and ways of understanding the world, providing a diverse curriculum that celebrates individual potential.
Spanish Immersion
We provide a bilingual environment where language is a tool for thought, allowing children to develop rich communication skills and a global perspective.
Enrichment
Beyond Spanish: Discovering Mandarin.
Our commitment to language learning extends beyond Spanish immersion. Through a weekly 45-minute introduction to Mandarin, led by a native Mandarin-speaking educator and graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, children discover new sounds, expressions, and cultural perspectives—nurturing curiosity and an appreciation for the world's linguistic diversity.
An Idea Is Never Just an Idea.
In the Reggio Emilia approach, children develop their own theories about the world and express them through a hundred languages. At IREC-LAKEWAY, we take those theories seriously—listening, investigating, and making their thinking visible.
A Place That Invites Wonder
The environment is not simply where learning happens. It participates in it.
At IREC-LAKEWAY, children's curiosity and discoveries help shape what happens next.
Small groups make room for big ideas.
At IREC-LAKEWAY, we intentionally keep our groups very small so every child's questions, ideas, and unique ways of thinking are seen and heard.
Our teachers have time to listen, respond, and build meaningful relationships.
Personalized attention isn't an extra. It's how we learn.
CONNECT WITH US
GENERAL INQUIRIES
reggio@irec-lakeway.com
PROGRAMS & TOURS
(512) 774-2544
LOCATION
LAKEWAY, TEXAS