First United Methodist Preschool - Austin, TX

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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 K Pennington
preschool@fumcaustin.org

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General Approach to Learning

Check Mark Play-based
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 Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Four Stars
Safety Two and Half Star
Handling of separation Five Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  3

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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

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Application Information

Applications accepted While child is in utero
Wait list Yes
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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes

School year

Year round program

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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 3 years to
4 years
Days: 2 day(s) a week
9 am- 1 pm
Tuition: $170/Month
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $90

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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