Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
6:30 am – 6:00 pm
Phone: (512) 329-6633
Email: beecaveadmin@childrenscenterofaustin.com
Address:
8100 Bee Caves Road
Austin, Texas 78746
Leadership
Ashley DiLorenzo
Head of Schools
Hi, I’m Ashley DiLorenzo, Head of Schools at The Children’s Center of Austin. I began my CCOA journey in January 2010 as a part-time Assistant Teacher and, over the years, have served and taught in all of our preschool programs—growing into roles as Assistant and Lead Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Director, and now Head of Schools. Working across all of our locations has allowed me to build meaningful relationships with our staff, families, and community. I’m also a mom to two boys—Teagan (15) and Reed (11). Both started at CCOA–Jester around four months old, and my youngest still attends. Having experienced CCOA as a teacher, peer, mom, parent, customer, and now as a leader, I’m passionate about investing in our educators so we can continue to nurture young minds.
Early childhood is the foundation for everything that follows—how children learn, relate, and see themselves in the world. Our mission at CCOA is to create a safe, joyful, and inclusive environment where curiosity is sparked, character is built, and each child is known and loved. We partner closely with families and empower teachers with research-informed, play-based practices so children grow in confidence, creativity, and social-emotional skills. My “why” is simple: build a culture where teachers feel empowered, children feel loved, and families feel connected—because I’ve walked the path and believe deeply in the difference we make together.
Mariela Garcia
Curriculum Coordinator
Hi, I’m Mariela! I am originally from Plainview, TX, where I graduated high school in 2011 and soon after began working at the local CDC. I had hands-on experience with all age groups while working there, but the majority of the time I was helping in the Preschool classrooms. In mid-2014, I moved to Austin and took a break from teaching. I quickly realized that working with children was what I wanted to do. I reentered the field in early 2015 as an infant teacher. In 2016, I discovered The Children's Center of Austin and fell in love with it immediately. I worked as a PreK teacher for two years before moving to our Dinos Afterschool Program. As the Dinos teacher, I was in all the classrooms supporting the team and sometimes even leading classes. In 2021, I was allowed to move up in the company as the Curriculum Coordinator! I love planning fun and exciting activities for your children to participate in! I’m so happy to have found CCOA, and I’m excited to continue to make it an exciting time for you and your children.
A few things about me: I am Salvadoran. I was born in Los Angeles but grew up in Plainview. I have three sisters and one brother. I live with my 8-year-old pitbull, Winston. In my spare time, I like to relax at home, watching TV or listening to music - Classic Rock and Harry Styles are some of my favorites!
