Early Childhood Program at the JCAA - Austin, TX

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Contact Info

Early Childhood Program at the JCAA
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX  78731
http://www.jcaaonline.org/


Tel: (512) 735-8100

Director: Bill Carver
bill.carver@jcaaonline.org

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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. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Discipline Four Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Three Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

The Early Childhood Program (ECP) is a developmentally appropriate, play-based program for children ages 2 months to 4 years. Our excellent facility, teachers, and low child/staff ratios allow us to o...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Selection of activies laid out for the child including art, reading, dramatic play, reading,building/construc activies then group time (stories, songs discussion), outside time (nature walk, playgroun...
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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, recommended they take a tour of
Wait list Yes
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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 3 years 1 months to
4 years
Days: Tue 7am - 5:45pm
Thu 7am - 5:45pm
Tuition: $467/Month
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $25

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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