| Children's Center, The (Jester) - Austin, TX |
- Telephone: (512) 795-8300
- Website: childrenscenterofaustin.com
Contact Info
Children's Center, The (Jester)
6507 Jester Blvd. Bldg. 2
Austin, TX
78750
childrenscenterofaustin.com
Tel:
(512) 795-8300
Fax:
(512) 795-8311
Director:
Leigh Ann Ballew
lballew@austin.rr.com
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 3
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
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 ...
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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
Inde...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Upon birth |
| Wait list | Yes |
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages:
From
2 years
to 3 years |
| Days:
Tue 6:30am - 6:00pm Thu 6:30am - 6:00pm |
| Tuition: $410/Month |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $100
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis
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Montessori?
Play-based?
Waldorf?
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