Children's Courtyard (Wm. Cannon) - San Francisco, TX

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Contact Info

Children's Courtyard (Wm. Cannon)
5914 W William Cannon Dr
Austin, TX  78749
www.childrenscourtyard.com


Tel: (512) 891-6500

Director: Karen Stanley

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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:  79

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

Day starts with circle time then small group time. The teacher works with 2-3 children in small groups and the children go to outside play. They also have one on one time with teacher. Other time is...
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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 298
Student/teacher ratio 8:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day Yes

School year

Year round program

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Mills Elementary, Patton Elementary, Clayton Elementary, Oak Hill Elementary

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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: $183/Week
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $75

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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