Children's Courtyard (Spicewood Springs) - Austin, TX

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Contact Info

Children's Courtyard (Spicewood Springs)
4213 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, TX  78759
www.childrenscourtyard.com


Tel: (512) 342-0218

Director: Brenda Schultz
spicewood@childrenscourtyard.com

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General Approach to Learning

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

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Four And Half Stars
Quality of teaching Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Discipline Four Stars
Facilities Four And Half Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Four Stars
Handling of separation Three and Half Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  46

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

The Children's Courtyard is dedicated to providing the highest quality early childhood development and care. Our innovative approach is exemplified in our beautiful home-like settings that are warm an...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Each classroom has own schedule.
Starts with breakfast or outside time; group time; center time, lunch time, nap time, outside time, center time, snack.
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Application Information

Applications accepted While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school
Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications Rolling
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 262
Student/teacher ratio 1:8
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day Yes

School year

Year round program

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

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Extended care is $75 per week More >

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 4 years to
5 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
6:30 am- 6:30 pm
Tuition: $188/Week
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $75

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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