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Austin, TX
Children's Center, The (Jester)
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Telephone: (512) 795-8300 · Website: childrenscenterofaustin.com
School Philosophy and Mission
The Children's Center of Austin builds its program on the premise that each child is a unique individual with a definite growth and developmental pattern. In addition, we are committed to the belief that early childhood education is vitally important to our children's future.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Sample Infant Schedule
Early Morning
Drop-off
Independent Play Time
Book Reading
Mid Morning
Music
Language and Cognitive Activity
Sensory Activity
Afternoon
Gross Motor Skills
Independent Play Time
Outside Time/Stroller Walk (weather permitting)
Late Afternoon
Book Reading
Fine Motor Skills
Music and Movement
Sample Toddler Schedule
7:30 - 8:30 Free Play
8:30 - 9:00 Independent Activities
9:00 - 9:30 Snack
9:30 - 10:00 Playground
10:00 - 10:30 Art
10:30 - 11:00 Gross Motor Activities
11:00 - 11:30 Circle Time
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch
12:00 - 2:30 Naptime
2:30 - 3:00 Snack
3:00 - 3:30 Gross Motor Activities
3:30 - 4:00 Playground
4:00 - 4:30 Small Group Activities/Art
4:30 - 5:00 Music and Movement
5:00 - 5:30 Playground/Book Reading
5:30 - 6:00 Independent Activities
Sample Preschool Schedule
8:15 - 9:00 Playground
9:00 - 9:45 Art/Science/Social Studies
9:45 - 10:30 Snack/Circle Time
10:30 - 11:15 Gym
11:15 - 12:00 Library/Language Skills
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 2:30 Nap
2:30 - 3:15 Computer/Snack/Math
3:15 - 4:00 Classroom Art/Music and Movement
4:00 - 4:45 Playground
4:45 - 5:30 Independent Activities
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