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Austin, TX
Crestview United Methodist Preschool

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (512) 451-9665  · Website: crestviewumc.org

General Approach to Learning

Check Mark Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

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Savvy Source's Comments

The CUMP program is based on the interest, needs and abilities of the preschool-age child. We offer an educational experience through a well-planned program that provides opportunities for children to:


become aware that their own feelings and emotions are natural and acceptable.
learn to express themselves in constructive ways.
grow in their understanding and enjoyment of themselves and others by
learning to share, take turns and play cooperatively.
be active learners by exploring and organizing their world.
express curiosity and wonder at all the varied and interesting aspects of life.
explore new books, games, materials and activities.
try out new roles through dramatic play.
build a strong background of concrete experiences for language and cognitive development.
All activities of the preschool are designed to be developmentally appropriate while meeting the needs of the individual child. Children?s discovery of themselves and their world is very exciting. Learning to participate in group activities enables children to make the transition to kindergarten with less stress. PLAY is children?s work.


Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
This school has increased my child's:  
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Five Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Five Stars
Cooperation with other children Five Stars

source: This information was provided by parents

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

PLAY-BASED PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE MOSTLY TEACHER LED NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT
Language -
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - - - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

source: This information was provided by parents



Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Crestview is based on learning through play. Teachers lead some age-appropriate activities but children are not required to participate.

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