The Mainspring Difference
As a nonprofit organization, Mainspring Schools is on a mission to provide underserved children and their families with a community for high-quality early education and holistic support. Our vision goes beyond the traditional bounds of child care by creating a comprehensive foundation for every child and every family to thrive.
To this end, we offer therapy services, food resources, supplies for basic needs, home libraries, and music and dance classes—all at no cost to families.
Mr. Anthony leads a sing-along with the Mockingbirds (3- and 4-year-olds).
Special programs at Mainspring include:
Therapy & Case Management: Play therapists come in for one-on-one sessions with our kids. Family therapists provide services for children alongside their parents & caregivers. A full-time onsite social worker focuses on whole-child and whole-family development. Referrals are provided for specialized interventions.
Wellness & Nutrition: Mainspring sends home healthy, heat-and-eat meals for everyone in the household upon request. We also maintain a well-stocked food and supply pantry. We partner with the Austin Diaper Bank and collect clothes and toys so everyone can access extra resources. At Family Suppers and Family Support Groups, parents & caregivers practice new skills, talk through parenting challenges, and celebrate joyful moments together.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: Thanks to a generous donor, every Mainspring child is enrolled in the Imagination Library. This book gifting program mails free, brand-new books to children every month from birth until they turn 5 years old.
Music: Mainspring's beloved music teacher, Anthony Basini, specializes in therapeutic musical education. Every Wednesday morning, he leads singing and music-making activities for our 2-to-5-year-olds.
Creative Movement: Forklift Danceworks' Leaps & Bounds program comes to Mainspring every Friday. Children engage their imaginations, solve problems, build self-esteem, and express themselves freely by engaging in dance and movement.
