Early Childhood
Parenting was never meant to be done alone.
Little Helpers
Little Helpers is our weekly program for preschoolers and their families.
- Bring your kids for preschool activities, movement classes, and lunch
- Each week, families arrive to a selection of materials for hands-on nature play.
A little help, a lot of play.
Family Days
Family hikes, river gatherings, and community activities that bring parents and children together.
- Monthly family hikes during the school year and weekly river meetups during the summer.
- Recommended ages 2-8 + wearable babies.
Catch me outside, how 'bout that.
Village Commons
A free store where families give and receive clothing, toys, and baby gear.
- Every Monday, 10 AM–1 PM at St. Mark's Preschool
- Take as much as you want.
Give what you can, take what you need.
Support Network
- San Marcos Public Library: Tuesday Storytime at 10 AM and 11 AM for toddlers and preschoolers
- Pure Joy Child (Austin, and online): Gentle sleep support for babies and toddlers, with no sleep training. Sasha works one-on-one with families online.
- Parents as Teachers (Hays and Caldwell Counties): Free home visits from a parent educator for families with kids up to age 5.
- Presbyterian Parent Co-op Preschool (San Marcos): A play-based co-op preschool for ages 3 to 5. Parents help in the classroom.
- Wilder Roots Collective (South Austin): Mommy & Me Yoga + Art with nature-based art for little ones, on a donation basis.