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Founders with kids in Austin
For Austin founders raising kids: The Village Place's coworking-plus-childcare membership, Central Library spaces, and a note on Think Lounge's closing.
Details checked Nov 3, 2026, against each official page
The Village Place is the Austin coworking space we list that includes drop-in childcare in a membership. Think Lounge, which combined coworking and childcare, closed permanently on Sept 30, 2026 (per its website).
What we could confirm from official pages for Austin founders and business owners with kids.
The Village Place
The Village Place, at 8401 N IH-35, is an event space, community center and coworking space. Its Premium Business Membership is $150 a month (as posted) and includes coworking 7 days a week, 8 AM–10 PM, and 12 hours a week of drop-in childcare at a reduced rate. Childcare ages and licensing: Not posted. Memberships page.
Library spaces
- Austin Central Library, 710 W César Chávez St: a public library work spot with Café Crème inside. Open Sun 12–5 PM, Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM, Fri 9 AM–5 PM, Sat 10 AM–5 PM.
- Shared Learning Rooms: rooms for 4 to 10 people, bookable up to two weeks ahead for public or private meetings.
- APL Innovate (Innovation Lab): a digital makerspace for podcasts, video, 3D and music, Tue–Thu 11 AM–7 PM and Fri–Sat 10 AM–4 PM.
An honest note
Think Lounge, which combined coworking and childcare, closed permanently on Sept 30, 2026 (per its website).
Questions
FAQ
Is there coworking with childcare in Austin?
The Village Place's Premium Business Membership ($150/mo, as posted) includes coworking and 12 hours a week of drop-in childcare at a reduced rate. Childcare ages and licensing are not posted.
Is Think Lounge still open?
No. Think Lounge, which combined coworking and childcare, closed permanently on Sept 30, 2026 (per its website).
Details change — confirm on the official page before you go. We list only what each organizer posts on its own site; anything it doesn't post reads "Not posted."
