Goodnight Ranch

Nikki Jones has dedicated more than 20 years to early childhood education, with an additional five years spent supporting adults with disabilities—a role she describes as being at the heart of her life’s work. Originally from a small town in Southeast Texas, Nikki has proudly called Austin home for the past 12 years. Throughout her career, Nikki has had the privilege of working across a wide variety of educational approaches, including Montessori, nature-based, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, and Creative Curriculum programs. Her professional journey also took her to San Diego, California, where she contributed to outreach programs in public schools, helping children grow and thrive in supportive learning environments. Nikki is guided by a philosophy of meeting people where they are—with patience, empathy, and respect—while creating spaces where every child and adult feels seen, valued, and encouraged. Outside of her professional work, Nikki enjoys spending time in nature with her loyal German Shepherd, cooking meals with love for her family, diving into audiobooks, and experiencing Austin’s vibrant live music scene.