Rocking Horse Academy opened in 2002 and has provided preschool services to the Kyle community for over two decades.
Fortec, a Miami-based real estate development firm, recently acquired the property in coordination with KinderCare Learning Companies. The school, now operating as Plum Creek KinderCare, has remained open through the transition and will undergo facility renovations.
The overview
The acquisition of Rocking Horse Academy marks Fortec's 40th early education project nationwide. The company is exclusively focused on early childhood education properties.
The approximately 17,900-square-foot property has a licensed capacity of 282 children, according to a news release. KinderCare acquired the operation of Rocking Horse Academy from its founding owners, Jane Terrell and Rebecca Eichen, and entered into a long-term lease with Fortec.
Plum Creek KinderCare is currently enrolling students in multiple programs for fall 2026, according to the learning center's website, including:
Diving deeper
The learning center is slated for multiple upcoming renovations, including classroom refurbishments, playground improvements and updates to safety and security infrastructure, according to the release.
Plum Creek KinderCare also offers small-group enrichment classes, such as Cooking Academy, Music Explorers, Phonics Adventures and STEM Innovators, according to the website.
"Reaching our 40th project is an exciting milestone for Fortec and a reflection of the growing need for quality early childhood education facilities across the country," said Fortec Chairman Pablo Barreiro in the release. “By partnering with established operators like KinderCare, we’re able to preserve essential child care capacity while enabling operators to invest in their facilities and educational programs.”
