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Austin, TX
Sonshine School
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Telephone: (512) 263-1722 · Website: www.wbcaustin.org
Contact Info
Sonshine School
9300 Bee Caves Road
Austin, TX
78733
www.wbcaustin.org
Tel:
(512) 263-1722
Fax:
(512) 669-7805
Director:
Dawn S. Fuqua
dawn@wbcaustin.org
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
| Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The Ministry of SonShine School SonShine School is a ministry of Westlake Bible Church. It operates under the direction of the Preschool Board of Directors which is directly responsible to the Board...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The children are greeted at the door by their two teachers. The classroom as been set-up with an array of centers for the children to freely chose and navigate with guidance and reinforcement from th...
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | Year round program |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Upon birth |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Application Information | $100 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Preference is given to children within the school and siblings entering the school. Waiting list is first-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Lake Pointe Elem
- Lakeway Elem
- Eanes ISD
- Regents
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