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First United Methodist Preschool
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Telephone: (512) 478-5709 · Website: www.fumcaustin.org/preschool
Contact Info
First United Methodist Preschool
1201 Lavaca Austin, Texas 78701
Austin, TX
78701
www.fumcaustin.org/preschool
Tel:
(512) 478-5709
Fax:
(512) 478-9365
Director:
Sandy Pennington
preschool@fumcaustin.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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School Philosophy and Mission
First United Methodist Preschool strives to create an atmosphere in which each child can develop socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and intellectually. We offer an educational experience ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
9:00 Arrival and Learning Centers
10:00 Snack and Clean Up Time
10:30 Playground
11:15 Storytime
11:30 Learning Centers
12:15 Lunch
12:45 Depart
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
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| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 9 am- 1 pm |
| Tuition: | $350/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 105 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:2 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Infant class size: 6 students / 2 teachers
Toddler class size: 8 students / 2 teachers
2 year old class size: 10 students / 2 teachers
3 year old class size: 12 students / 2 teachers
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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 | February -1 |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | The first registration date is for returning FUM Preschool families. Students and siblings are guaranteed a place, and classes are filled on a seniority basis. The second registration date is for members of First United Methodist Church without a family member currently enrolled in FUM Preschool. The third registration date is for members of the community without a family member currently enrolled in FUM Preschool |
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