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Austin, TX
Bright Horizons Family Ctr (Davis Ln)
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Telephone: (512) 301-9449 · Website: www.brighthorizons.com
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) | 
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year | 
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's Comments
Teachers do individual child observations and plan curriculum based on child's needs in classroom. Vary activities to accomodate children.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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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).
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- 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
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Class newsletter
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