Banyan Forest Kindergarten
Banyan Forest Kindergarten
A Waldorf-Inspired Forest Kindergarten
We believe children belong in nature.
We believe that we, as adults, can guide our children
but nature is the teacher and the forest is the school.
In a world that rushes children to grow up, we believe that slowing down is key.
Join us for the 2025-26 school year! Registration deadline: May 15
What is Banyan Forest Kindergarten?
Banyan Forest Kindergarten is an exceptional, Waldorf & nature-based education for children, preschool and kindergarten ages (3-6 years old) operated by Monica Martinez, an experienced Waldorf teacher in partnership with the School on The Rise on its magnificent eight-acre property.
Where is Banyan Forest Located?
Our Forest Kindergarten is located on a magnificent eight-acre property in southwest Austin, Texas - off of Hwy 290, near Belterra and Nutty Brown Road - just a few short minutes from Dripping Springs.
Why a Forest Kindergarten?
Nature is always teaching. When a child begins their education in the beauty and harmony of the natural world, they have a life-long engagement with learning. Banyan Forest Kindergarten is an exhilarating approach to early education. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PHILOSOPHY
How Are Rituals and Rhythms Done?
We believe that rituals and rhythm are key components in the lives of children. We aim to instill this sense of consistency so that the child feels secure enough to creatively play and explore. LEARN ABOUT THE DAILY + YEARLY RHYTHM
monica@banyanforestkindergarten.com
U.S. 290 & Rim Rock Trail
512.806.9763
Happily serving Preschool & Kindergarten age children and families in: Austin, South + Southwest Austin, Cedar Valley, Dripping Springs, Wimberly, Bee Cave, Spicewood and Buda.
Banyan Forest Kindergarten is committed to educating children in a welcoming school community that reflects the rich diversity of the greater Austin metropolitan area. We are an inclusive community of students, families, and faculty that strives to maintain diversity of race, color, ethnic background, religion, economic status, gender, age, and sexual orientation. We educate our students to respect the dignity of all people.