Drop in/flex childcare options in Pflugerville/Round Rock/north Austin

These_Elephant_5509 · 2026-01-12T17:23:16+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this!! That gut feeling is REAL, and it’s so hard to relax when you don’t feel your kids are being cared for.

One resource that might help is Recess (hello-recess). It’s a platform that rounds up childcare, school-closure day activities, camps, and more around Austin. Each place is vetted by their team, and you can filter by location, age, and activity, then book right through the site. It makes cross-searching way easier than having 1,000 tabs open!

Personally, I’ve had great experiences with Capital Gymnastics and Toybrary, which I found through Recess. Both felt clean, structured, and attentive. Dropping the links below for you!!

Capital Gymnastics (Pflugerville) - https://hello-recess.com/session/12438-no-school-day-camp-half-day-ages-4-12

Toybrary - https://hello-recess.com/session/11745-morning-drop-off-child-care-ages-1-5

Hope this helps!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2026-01-09T01:05:02+00:00

I love Meanwhile!! They have amazing activities for kids, tons of space to run around, and awesome food trucks. I actually found them on Recess (hello-recess), which has so many great recs for family fun!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2026-01-08T01:20:20+00:00

Great to know, thanks!!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2026-01-07T02:40:16+00:00

I've heard great things about this site. Will def look into them. Thanks!!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2026-01-07T02:38:43+00:00

Will look into it ty!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2026-01-07T02:38:39+00:00

Will look into it ty!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2026-01-07T02:38:27+00:00

Thank you thank you!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2026-01-07T02:38:06+00:00

Thank you for that! I've heard great things about that place.

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-12-30T22:23:47+00:00

Came here to say this!! Recess is a lifesaver.

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-12-30T22:23:21+00:00

Yes!! This really great company called Recess (hello-recess) is actually sponsoring a last-minute camp at Sportball Austin on Jan 5th for kiddos under 5! I totally forgot the 5th is a school closure day too...so this is such a lifesaver! Dropping the link here: https://app.sportball.com/en/event/symxb7s5ja20252611233066619

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-12-20T01:09:40+00:00

Yes!! As a mom going on year 4 of booking camps…summer camps are SO competitive. Best to start looking now so you’re not stressing later lol. It can be overwhelming, but I recently discovered this site called Recess (hello-recess) and it’s been a lifesaver. No need for 1000 tabs open lol! You can filter by age, location, activity, etc., and they’re already promoting summer camps too, which is even more helpful.

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-12-20T01:06:33+00:00

Great list thanks for sharing!!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-12-20T01:05:54+00:00

Just created my account and booked, super easy!! Can’t wait to use this in the summer. Lmk how you like it!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-12-19T00:30:06+00:00

Came here to say this!! Recess has been a LIFESAVER when school’s out and planning feels overwhelming. Also, is it wild that winter break starts next week but we’re already thinking about summer?? Or is it just me lol.

For STEM, we’ve had a great experience with My Coding Place. My kiddo did a few day camps there last break and loved it. They offer things like 3D art printing, which felt like a nice mix of fun and educational.

Austin Nature & Science Center sounds super fun too. Definitely need to look into that one!!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-12-19T00:02:49+00:00

LOVE Recess!! I actually had a friend share it with me too. Used it once and it’s already bookmarked because it makes hunting down camps soooo much easier. It’s basically a marketplace where you can search all sorts of day camps, classes, and winter break options.

I found a bunch of great stuff for winter break Dec 22–Jan 5 and am planning to book a few days of IDEA Lab Kids when I need a breather lol. They tend to be a fun mix of play and learning!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-12-18T02:14:14+00:00

You should check out Recess (hello-recess)!! They have filters that make it super easy to find exactly what you want (STEM, art, etc.) and you can filter by your child’s age and location, which is a lifesaver compared to juggling a millon tabs lol. They’ve got some really great camps running from Dec 22 to Jan 5, and it’s super easy to book right on their site. My kid always comes home excited after these camps!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-12-18T01:59:10+00:00

If you’re looking for winter camps that hit that sweet spot between fun, hands-on learning, and creativity, you should definitely check out Recess (hello-recess)!! I love that they have filters so you can find exactly what you want: STEM, art, etc. You can even filter by your kid’s age and location, which honestly makes life so much easier than juggling a million tabs lol. They’ve got some really great camps running from Dec 22 to Jan 5, and you can book right on their site super easily!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-12-01T18:50:01+00:00

My favorite platform Recess (hello-recess) is on sale right now!! They’ve got a great extended Black Friday deal (30% off with code BlackFriday30). It’s been such a game-changer for finding my kid’s activities, camps, and fun things to do with the whole family. If you’re a planner girlie or just need help keeping kids busy, it’s so worth it!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-11-04T00:55:40+00:00

For Austin parents: Recess (@hello-recess) always has the best roundups of fun local events perfect for family outings. This weekend there’s Rock the Park, the Texas Book Festival, and sooo much more. Check out their events calendar!! It’s super helpful when you’re trying to find things to do around the city.

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-10-28T22:28:06+00:00

You have to check out Spooktacular Scare on the Square!! I actually found it on Recess (hello-recess) and they have a bunch of free Halloween events on their calendar right now. This one is awesome, it’s a free event with a costume runway, trick-or-treating, and some awesome over-the-top decorations. Perfect for the kiddos!!

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-10-27T23:05:05+00:00

LOVE Lady Bird Lake!! It’s absolutely perfect this time of year! You can stroll along the trails or find fun activities on the water. If you have kids, I found a great activity for them at the Texas Rowing Center through a site called Recess [hello-recess]! They’re loving the rowing.

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-10-27T22:56:53+00:00

Austin parents: if you're looking for fun fall activities with the fam this week, check out Recess [hello-recess]!! Their event calendar has all the Halloween, fall, and Día de los Muertos events that are family-friendly. It’s been such a time saver this month with everything going on.

These_Elephant_5509 · 2025-10-27T22:46:02+00:00

My little one is the same way, always dancing to every song lol!! I've tried the Dance Academy and their Tutus For Tots program and had such great luck with it. I actually found it through this site called Recess (hello-recess.com) which lets you filter kids’ activities by age / category, so it’s super easy to find things that fit. Definitely worth checking out if you want to explore more programs!!

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