Summary

Contact Info

Pflugerville Community Church Preschool
1214 East Pfennig Lane
Pflugerville , TX 78660
www.pc-church.org

Tel: (512) 731-9275

Director: Laurie Mazoch
pccpreschool@sbcglobal.net

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

50

Student/teacher ratio

8:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

Yes

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Murchison, Rowe Lane, Brookhollow, Windermere, Highland Park

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 2

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

50

Student/teacher ratio

8:1

Established

2008

% of teachers with:

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

Yes

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

No

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Classroom equipment and furniture

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Wonderful preschool. The teachers are educated, full of energy, happy, and always exposing our children to lots of knowledge. I am so impressed with all the information my child comes home with. Way to go PCCP....

Parent #2
Even though this is a new preschool, the teachers there have worked together more many years and they are outstanding. They recognize that each and every CHILD is an individual and they provide an environment that each child can strive in. The atmosphere in very inviting. Great job PCCP.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Pflugerville Community Church Preschool believes that each child should be recognized as an individual and be encouraged to reach his or her full potential. Our goal is to provide your child with an atmosphere that will promote emotional, intellectual, social and physical growth.

All children are unique. PCC Preschool will use developmentally appropriate guidance to insure your child's safe and healthy path through each stage of his/her development.

PCC Preschool activities will include bible education, music, stories, play, class projects, cooking, science, math and games to stimulate learning, as well as structured indoor and outdoor activities.

PCC Preschool provides opportunties to develop self confidence, social interaction, and self expression in a setting that encourages faith and understanding of God's world.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Arrival/Free Play
Playground
Crafts
Circle Time Activities/Cooking/Science
Chape
Free Centersl
Lunch
Table Activities
Music
Dismissal

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language				YES
Oral language	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development				n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	YES
Time & space	-	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	YES

Visual arts	-	-	-	YES
Physical activity	-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught				n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Wonderful curriculum. My child is very interested in our world because of this preschool.

Parent #2
The school's curriculum is amazing. The director provides projects, activities, games, events, and special programs for all the children. My two year old can tell you about our planets. WOW

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Our teacher is amazing with the children and the parents. She is FULL of energy and always has controll of her class.

Parent #2
We love our child's teacher. I wish I had her energy and love for children.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0)

Parents:

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
My child said the playground is the coolest....

Parent #2
very clean classrooms and toys.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Food Allergies

- We keep special snacks for allergic children

Medications

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 2 years to 5 years	9		$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Murchison, Rowe Lane, Brookhollow, Windermere, Highland Park

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
Register early at 731-9275