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.
There Is More Than One Way to Learn.
Every child observes, questions, creates, communicates, moves, imagines, and understands the world in a different way.
At IREC-LAKEWAY, those differences don't need to fit into a curriculum.
They help shape it.
There is more than one way to understand the world
Movement
Art
Music
Science
Stories
A Place That Invites Wonder
The environment is not simply where learning happens. It participates in it.
At IREC-LAKEWAY, spaces, materials, nature, and unexpected discoveries invite children to observe, question, investigate, and return to their ideas.
The environment becomes part of the learning.
Small groups make room for big ideas.
At IREC-LAKEWAY, small groups allow teachers to truly know each child—their interests, strengths, questions, and unique ways of learning.
With fewer children, there is more time to listen, observe, respond, and build meaningful relationships.
Personalized attention isn't an extra. It's part of how we learn.
03 — PRESCHOOL & PRE-K
3–5 years
Ideas Become Possibilities
Children deepen their thinking through inquiry, collaboration, creativity, and long-term projects—developing theories and expressing their ideas through many different languages.
02 — TODDLERS
18 months–3 years
Curiosity in Motion
A place where curiosity becomes exploration. Children investigate, experiment, communicate, and build independence through meaningful encounters with materials, nature, and one another.
OUR PROGRAMS
Growing through discovery, curiosity, and possibility.
Thoughtfully designed environments and experiences that evolve with each stage of childhood.
01 — INFANTS
6–18 months
A World to Discover
A nurturing environment where our youngest children discover the world through movement, sensory exploration, relationships, and meaningful experiences.
CONNECT WITH US
GENERAL INQUIRIES
reggio@irec-lakeway.com
PROGRAMS & TOURS
(512) 774-2544
LOCATION
LAKEWAY, TEXAS