What are your hours?

Mariposa is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

Do you offer part-time care?

Mariposa only offers full-time care for children 6 weeks - 4 years old.

Do you have a waiting list?

Fill out this form to get on the waiting list. Call… There is no fee to be placed on the waiting list.

What kind of paperwork will I need to fill out?

Complete a waitlist inquiry form to be placed on the waitlist. We complete the paperwork when your child is enrolled.

Do you give tours of the school?

We do not currently offer tours of the school. You will be invited to tour and meet the teachers when a place is offered to your child.

What are your fees?

$1200 per month. There are no other costs associated with enrollment or attendance. 60% of our students receive tuition subsidies through TWC or through Mariposa Tuition Subsidy Fund. You will be asked to complete a Tuition Agreement form annually upon enrollment.

Do you accept childcare subsidies through Workforce Solutions?

We do accept the subsidies through Workforce. Call Workforce as soon as possible at (512) 597-7191 to apply.

What is Mariposa’s philosophy?

Mariposa FLC is a non-profit organization. We support practices that honor the intrinsic dignity of each child, caregiver, staff person, and community member at MFLC. We invite all parents and caregivers to participate in school events. Educationally, we follow the children’s developmental cues. In the youngest years, the focus is on establishing emotional bonds, encouraging language, and helping children master their bodies. By the time they are 3 and 4 years old, they are ready for more challenges and exploration opportunities. We support children’s learning in a developmentally appropriate and playful manner.

What role do parents & caregivers play in your program?

Each month there is at least one opportunity for parents and caregivers to participate in programming at Mariposa. Our Growing Readers program is hosted every other month. We have a guest to read aloud to the children and we send home a new book with each program in the family’s language of choice. Our Family Night is hosted in alternate months and allows families evening child care after a short community program about MFLC practices and philosophies. Seasonally, we hold at least 4 Saturday garden days to share the work and produce of our school gardens. We partner with parents and caregivers daily to support the care, growth, and development of their child. We also offer conferences seasonally and are available to meet over the phone or in person when requested.

What kind of meal program do you offer?

We serve all children morning and afternoon snack. Menus feature fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grains, and dairy. We participate in the USDA’s Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and follow all USDA food guidelines.