Children's Courtyard (Wm. Cannon)

From the Director:

Our learning approach is very hands on. Curriculum meets all of Texas pre-k guidelines.

From the Director:

Our curriculum has been developed based on the latest research of how young children learn. We have partnered with Addison-Wesley Scholastic and McGraw Hill to enrich your child's educational experiences. All children have different learning styles and cultures, so our teaching approach takes into account each child's individuality. Our teaching materials include systems for assessment of educational skills so teachers can build concrete, purposeful, and relevant learning activities for each child. This flexible approach accommodates different rates at which children develop and helps each child develop his or her own unique qualities and character. Regardless of age, a child�s day is filled with fun and learning.

In all classes we group the children based on abilities and teachers work with these groups individually. Even in the infant room the teachers develop individual curriculum for each infant to focus on what they need most.

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 and inviting. Our classrooms are furnished with state-of-the-art, age appropriate equipment designed to meet children's developmental needs.

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 spend in computer time, lunch, nap or journal time.

Teachers provide daily send-home sheets with info. Also teachers send home weekly updates to parents. We also have a parent involvement group.

Two week transition process for children moving from one class to another. Also parents are encouraged to spend a morning with a child in the begining. We also will have abbreivated days in the begining for children that need it.