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Austin, TX
Bright Horizons Family Ctr (Davis Ln)

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

Review this preschool

Telephone: (512) 301-9449  · Website: www.brighthorizons.com

• Summary
• General Info
• School Philosophy
  & Day-in-the-Life
• Curriculum &
  Teaching Approach
• Quality of
  Teaching
• Home/School
  Connection
• Discipline,
  Health & Safety
• Ages, Schedule
  & Tuition
• Application &
  Admissions
• Kindergarten
  Placement&Tips

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.0)
Conducts an open house at start of school year
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

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Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.2)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:

- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

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Director's Comments

School does intake interview to answer questions and address concerns. Parents are encouraged to call at any time.

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Bright Horizons does not operate on a 'school year' basis. So the meetings I have had with the teachers and the developmental/progress information I have received was really when my child transitioned from one class to another (for example from a room of 2 - 3 year olds to a preschool room of 3 - 5 year olds) and then during parent teacher conferences. So it is year round and not necessarily at the beginning of any year.

Parent #2
Bright Horizons provides year-round education, and as such, there is not a 'school year,' hence there is not an open-house meeting or the need for any formal 'separation' program. Parents are neither encouraged or discouraged from staying as long as they like during drop-off and pick-up and are welcome to drop by for lunch or at any time of day.

Parent #3
Some questions were not applicable, because my child is under 1 year old.

Parent #4
Bright Horizons does not operate on a school year basis - it operates year round - so we don't have to worry about the start of preschool separation. PT conferences take place during the year and as children transition to the next room, which happens when the child is ready, not based on a school schedule. We have an active Parent Support committee which stays connected to the center leadership to understand what activities are coming up to lend support and to plan additional activities.

Parent #5
When our child went to preschool they transitioned from another class with-in the same school. We did not have or need any formal meetings to get to know the facility or Staff.

Parent #6
Because this is a daycare, they do not really operate on a school year basis. While the curriculum is not rigorous, they certainly have developmental goals for the children to strive for.

Parent #7
This is the weakness of the preschool program. The infant room is excellent in many of the above areas but the preschool seem a little more relaxed. I have not yet had a parent-teacher conference (probably due mainly to some turn-over recently).

Parent #8
none

Parent #9
School was very open and even provided a place for me to pump when nursing (or nurse).

Parent #10
All the children cry here at drop-off. That says something. The teachers say it is normal but not so at other locations. Our child was bitten over and over again. We talked to the teachers and the director, but it continued to happen. Not enough supervision.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.7)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Sit on Parent Advisory Board.

Parent #2
Holds social events at school fund-raises for teacher events coordinates teacher appreciation activities

Parent #3
The center hold events at least 4 events outside of the usual business hours.

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Class newsletter