First Class Child Development Center

09/17/2025

🌟 Join First Class CDC as we support Hays County Food Bank during Hunger Action Month!
This year, they’re fighting hunger with cereal 🥣, and we’re excited to contribute!

If your family would like to join us, you can:
✅ Donate directly at the Food Bank (1612 S I-35 Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666)
OR
✅ drop off your cereal donations with us at either school location and we’ll be happy to deliver them on your behalf! 😊

Let’s come together and help “Wake Up Hays County” with kindness and generosity!

08/06/2025

📣 Now Enrolling at First Class CDC! 🎉
Are you looking for a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child to grow and thrive?
✨No registration fees if you enroll before August 20th!

👶 Infants – Pre-K
📍 Conveniently located in South Austin and Buda
🧠 Curriculum-Based Learning
🍎 Nutritious Meals & Snacks
🧑‍🏫 Loving, Experienced Teachers
🧼 Clean, Safe, and Licensed Facility

At First Class CDC, we believe in giving children the first-class start they deserve. Our classrooms are full of learning, laughter, and love — and we can’t wait to welcome your little one!

📆 Spots are limited — secure your child’s place today!
📞 Call us at 512-292-1901
💌 Email us directly at office@firstclasscdc.com or visit https://firstclasscdc.com

Come take a tour and see why families love being part of the First Class CDC family! 💙

06/15/2025

Today is a special day to say thanks to all of the dad’s that are nurturers, role models, teachers, bedtime story tellers, spider catchers, jokers, huggers and givers. Wishing all a very special Father’s Day weekend.

Elaine Stanfield

05/16/2025

🌙 It’s Time for Bed! 🛏️

A good night’s sleep is essential for growing minds and bodies—but winding down at the end of the day, especially when the sun is still shining, can be tricky for little ones.

At our early childhood education center, we know that bedtime routines aren’t always smooth sailing. That’s why we emphasize the power of consistency and calming strategies to help children ease into rest—whether it’s naptime or nighttime.

We love using resources from Sesame Street to help children navigate big feelings, practice calming techniques, and tackle bedtime challenges with a little fun and imagination.

Check out the tips and activities below to help make bedtime more peaceful for your child (and maybe even get yourself a little extra rest too!).

Soothing, predictable, nap and bedtime routines can help children settle down for rest.

05/15/2025

🎉 Congratulations to First Class CDC in Buda! 🎉

We’re proud to announce that First Class CDC 2 has officially been recertified as a Texas Rising Star provider — earning a perfect 4 out of 4 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This incredible achievement reflects our team's dedication to providing high-quality early childhood education and a nurturing, enriching environment where every child can grow and thrive.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing staff, supportive families, and wonderful community — this achievement wouldn't be possible without you! 💛

Here’s to continuing to shine bright and shape young minds at First Class CDC 2! 🌟

04/22/2025

🎣 Join the City of Buda and Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) on Sat., June 14 at Bradfield Village Pond for the 17th annual FREE Buda Fun Fish event!

Learn the basics of fishing, fish identification, knot tying, and casting from TPW certified Angler Education Instructors, then head down to the pond to try and catch a big one! A fishing derby will be held from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. featuring awards for the best anglers.

🐟 Bring your own fishing gear, bait, and fishing license (license required for those 17 years or older) if you wish to participate. Dress appropriately for outdoor fun in the Texas heat and bring sunscreen and a water bottle.

📅 Sat., June 14
⏰8:30 a.m.-11 a.m.: Educational stations to learn about fly fishing and more
11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Fishing Derby
12 p.m.-1 p.m.: Awards
📍 Bradfield Village Park
140 Crescent Dr, Buda, TX 78610

Visit www.budatx.gov/BudaFunFish for more information.

04/10/2025

It is day 4 of Week of the Young Child. Today is Artsy Thursday!
Messy fun = learning fun! Embrace process art with your little ones (0-5) at home. It's about the journey, not just the result! 🎨

04/10/2025

Today we are encouraging families to work together to explore math and science concepts and develop children’s social and early literacy skills!
Parents are a child's first and most important teacher! Here's today’s helpful tidbit for all families today:

Playful learning doesn’t require the latest and greatest toys and technology. In fact, some of the most meaningful learning happens during open-ended play with simple materials. Cardboard boxes, blocks, fabric scraps, and nature items like sticks and stones can spark creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in ways that electronic toys often can’t. When children are given the freedom to explore, imagine, and invent, they build critical thinking skills and confidence—all through play 👧🏽🧒🏼👦🏻

04/08/2025

It is Week of the Young Child!
Today we celebrate supporting healthy eating habits!
Parents are a child's first and most important teacher! Here's today’s helpful tidbit for all families today:
Tired of veggie battles? This handout from the National Association for the Education of Young Children has simple, positive tips to help your little one explore and maybe even love their greens! 🌱

04/07/2025

Helpful Tidbits for Parents:
Parents are a child's first and most important teacher!
Key Message: Music ignites all areas of child development! For ages 0-5, it enhances language, motor skills, emotional expression, and more. Let the music play! 🌟🎼

03/24/2025

Here are 12 fun fine motor activities for infants at daycare:

Grasping Toys: Offer soft rattles or textured toys for them to hold.

Finger Painting: Use edible paint for safe, colorful fun.

Stacking Rings: Help them slide rings onto a post.

Tummy Time Reaches: Place toys just out of reach to encourage grabbing.

Cloth Pulling: Let them pull scarves or cloths from a box.

Pincer Practice: Use small snacks like puffs to practice picking up with fingers.

Sensory Bags: Squish bags filled with gel and small objects.

Page Turning: Let them flip through board books.

Soft Block Stacking: Use soft, lightweight blocks for stacking and knocking over.

Cup Stacking: Let them explore stacking and knocking over cups.

Velcro Play: Attach and detach Velcro pieces for fun textures.

Water Play: Splashing and grabbing floating toys in shallow water.

03/07/2025

🚨 BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🚨

Effective immediately, I am issuing a burn ban across all of Hays County for the next 7 days. While we appreciate everyone following our previous burn advisory, the increased fire risk from high winds, freeze-cured grasses, and prolonged low humidity makes this ban necessary.

Please continue to follow all local guidelines and help keep our community safe! Stay tuned for updates.