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7050 Village Center
Austin, TX 78731
Philosophy & Approach
School Philosophy
General Approach to Learning: Play-Based
Curriculum & Teaching Approach
Learning Philosophy & Tools
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Day in the Life
General School Mission
My Friend's House Child Development Center aims to provide high quality child care at a reasonable cost in a safe and loving environment in which each child is accepted and has the freedom to develop socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and intellectually.
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." (Proverbs 22:6)
Home-School Connection
Parents Say They are Encouraged to:
- Sit on the board of trustees
- Hold social events at the school to build community
- Fundraise
- Are required to make donations ourselves
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
Modes of Communication
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
Separation
Separation is Handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
