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June 2025 by Madison Valles
We love Ashely’s playhouse! They’re great to our children and amazing for drop in care !!
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April 2025 by G V
5 Stars – Hands Down the Best in Town!
Ashley’s Playhouse has been an absolute blessing for me as a single mom. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and care that fills the space. The owner, Ashley, is one of the kindest and most passionate people I’ve ever met. The price is more than fair and it’s clear that she genuinely loves what she does and pours her heart into creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for every child who walks through the door.
The entire staff is just as wonderful—so sweet, patient, and attentive. My daughter absolutely loves going and always comes home with a smile (and a new little toy thanks to their fun token reward system!). It’s such a thoughtful way to encourage good behavior and give kids something to look forward to at the end of the day.
I’ve been to many other daycare centers in all of Austin area, and this one is hands down the best in town. Not only is the inside super cool and fun for the kids, but they also get outdoor playtime, so they’re not stuck in a building all day and it’s always very clean. They even have a meal system, which is a lifesaver for busy mornings—no need to pack food if you’re in a rush!
It gives me so much peace of mind knowing that my child is in such loving hands. I truly can’t recommend Ashley’s Playhouse enough. It’s not just a day center, it’s a place where kids are genuinely cared for, and where parents feel supported and welcomed.
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April 2025 by Kiah Brooks Manager @ Lone Star School of Music
We love Ashley’s Playhouse. The staff is truly amazing and treat my son like their own from day. The facility is truly a playhouse for the kids! My son is just in the infant room right now and it is also a nice area for the younger ones. The owner is very kind and greeted us and even introduced us to her kiddos. I know I can always trust them to take great care of my son for the time I need to drop h. Also hours are flexible and you can’t beat the price!
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February 2025 by Jessica Johnson
I used to take my daughter here years ago, from kindergarten to about third or fourth grade. Ashley and her team were absolute lifesavers for us during some very challenging times in our lives, and gave my autistic daughter a place to feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely happy. It always took her a few minutes to really want to leave when it was time to pick her up! She enjoyed it so much, that even though she’s aged out, she still likes to bring up Ashley’s and how much she loved it there 😍I am grateful to Ashley for having such a positive impact on my daughter’s life.
(I will say as a full disclosure, my daughter’s assistance needs are low to medium, so if you do have a child with higher assistance needs who gets very overwhelmed by large group settings, keep this in mind because a group childcare setting can only do/accommodate so much)
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January 2025 by Jere Fernandez
My 3 year old LOVES Ashley’s Playhouse. We were recommended to them by a Director at different preschool. We were fortunate to have her recieve care the same day we registered. My daughter could see the children playing while I was completing the enrollment forms and said several times, “ Mommy I want to go play!” She was excited to be there. Once enrollment was completed she immediately went inside and began playing and making friends. I could see her from the window playing happily as I drove away. It is a full service for the child and parent. The hours are awesome and the fact that my child is clean, fed, and happy upon pick up matters so much to me.
The staff is attentive and knowlegable about my child. They will call me if there are any questions and call me back promptly if I leave a message. They are consistent and don’t change their hours at random. I only wish we’d found Ashley’s Playhouse sooner as it is a favorite place for my child.
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November 2024 by charlene cadena
Love this place and so do my boys!!! If you’re looking for a drop in daycare this is it! Thank you so much Ashley & staff for taking such good care of my babies! 💙
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June 2024 by Sydney Parker
Both my girls have been here and they enjoyed their experience! My oldest begs me to go back! They worked with my schedule, even though I had to reschedule some things last minute. I appreciate them so much for that! Definitely the place to go if you need extra childcare for your schedule! (As someone who works is a scheduling type system) Definitely schedule your kiddos ahead of time! They may not always have space last minute, but they will definitely work with you if you work it out with them! Thank you for making life a little easier when childcare comes into the equation!
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April 2024 by Mary Bohn
Not really a drop in daycare. We have been turned away multiple times.
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April 2024 by Ali C
Ive been bringing my 2 year old daughter here for a while now, they are a godsend. I try to make reservations but every now and then life throws you a curveball. So long as they have adequate staff that day theyve helped me a lot through those curveballs. Most of the time she doesnt want to leave and i know she has a lot of fun.
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April 2024 by Natalie Wells
I don't like to leave negative reviews, but I think it is important to share my experience.I had to use Ashley's Playhouse out of necessity about a year ago for my then 14 month old who had never been to daycare and we had a bad experience.I expected crying but every day I dropped him off he was full fledged throwing a fit, red in the face and sobbing. Really hard for a mom to see.There was one day I handed him to the care taker, only to realize his water was in the car, so i ran back 1 min later and she had already set him on the ground to cry by himself with no consolation.I asked multiple time to not let him take naps at dyacare because he would nap when he got home. Only to find out there were multiple days the caretaker just set him in a crib to be sad and cry alone until he fell asleep.I asked them to engage with him, play with toys, read books and was told they "didn't have the capacity" for that even though there was only ever 1 other child in the infant room and at least 2 caretakers in there.After a week of no change I stopped bringing my son there. I spoke with Ashley on the phone and told her about my experience and she apologized and said that she is understaffed.In speaking with a friend, I discovered she had the same exact experience one year before and Ashley used the same excuse of being understaffed.You would think a business owner would solve an issue like this at some point.I know drop-in daycare is't for everyone and I definitely learned my lesson but I didn't feel there was any care or compassion for my son and he was just left to cry it out on his own which breaks my heart to think about.I think this daycare is only a good fit for older kids who understand what is going on and can just play on their own with minimal supervision.
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February 2024 by Yoo Lande
Thanks God I found this place. They are awesome! And they have flexible 50 which is great ?
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January 2024 by vanessa reynolds
I have a 2 year old and a 4 year old that have both been going to Ashley's Playhouse since a few months old. The staff has been great since the beginning even with me when i was nervous to leave them and through the separation anxiety on the kids end too. Ashleys great but we also super appreciate Miss D and Miss Tay. We recently moved to Hutto but still make the trip when needed. I would ?% recommend this place.
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November 2023 by J. H.
I truly love my sons daycare. My work schedule makes it impossible to have him in any other daycare other than a private nanny so they are my go to for childcare. They know him by name, he's excited to go and he comes home having played outside, played along with other children and he's done a craft. The owner Ashley is warm and inviting as well as the manager Dee. Everyone who works here is kind and helpful. Great hours- even Sundays!We've been going here for two years and it's like a second home.
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October 2023 by Arielle Pines
We were coming to Austin for a kid-free wedding and I was freaking out a little about childcare. I am so thankful to find out about Ashley’s Playhouse when googling weekend childcare! I called to get more information and luckily was able to talk to Ms. Ashley herself. She answered any questions I had and put my mind at total ease. We went the day before to check it out and staff were wonderful. My 6 yr old had a great time and didn’t want to leave! My 7 month old was lovingly cared for and everything was documented! We are truly grateful for this business and they took great care of my kidos! Would definitely use them again when we come back to town! Thank you Ashley’s Playhouse and staff!
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August 2023 by Vidya Kish
Extremely happy with Ashley’s Playhouse! My 4 year old went there on Day1 and didn’t want to leave the place . The staff is caring, friendly and the kids are engaged ! Will definitely be recommending this place & will continue to be back!
