Boutique daycare The Hilltop Academy opened in central Round Rock in July.

Locally owned by Ryan Hill, the daycare offers extended hours for flexible scheduling and age-based curriculum. For children aged 6 weeks old through 5 years old, the academy offers infant care, toddler care, preschool education and kindergarten programs.

Programs available at The Hilltop Academy include STEAM education, language immersion for Spanish and Mandarin, yoga and mindfulness, arts and music, and garden and nature learning.