Summary
Contact Info
Abiding Love Lutheran Child Development Center
4612 Convict Hill Rd.
Austin
, TX
78749
www.abidinglove.org/
Tel:
(512) 892-2777
Fax:
(512) 892-4456
Director:
Donna Easty
donnaeastty@yahoo.com
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
Key Statistics
| School year |
Year round program |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
14
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
% of teachers with:
| - Teaching credentials |
0%
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Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
Yes
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| Teach religious concepts |
Yes
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| • They teach the same Christian faith priciples not necessarily Lutheran doctrine. Let parents know they will still teach these priniciples. We welcome children of other faiths. |
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| Some experience serving children with special needs |
Yes
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| • Very limited basis. |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
No
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Other Accreditations
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.5) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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Church facilites
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Our daughter has been in this school for 3 years and she loves it. All of the classes she has been in have been awesome and the teachers are amazing. This school is not big and flashy, but it is really all about the kids and their development prior to kindergarten, which is what is most important. The school director is always there to answer a question or give advice. Our daughter has really grown and benefited from her time at Abiding Love and we would do it all over again!!!
Parent #2
I liked this school for my son...the teachers were great and they didn't ignore the kids the next year when they move to the next class.
Parent #3
Test
Parent #4
I am very pleased with Abiding Love. My son is in the 2 year old classroom, and the teachers are all very attentive. The turnover for teachers is very low (I think my son's 2 teachers have been at A.L. for 10-15 years!). The facilities are a little old, and the classrooms are small, but the playgrounds are great-- expansive and under large trees, and the kids spend alot of time outside. I'm not sure how much "learning" goes on, but my son is there for socialization. Very happy overall.
Parent #5
Not much parent community for the Mother's Day Out part time program. The teachers are great for the under 1-2 yo class.
Parent #6
They don't do any academics. The teachers are nice but the director is horrible. I think they got a new one this year- thank goodness. My child behaved, but there was one that had some 'issues' and he was practically locked up in the directors office the entire time. It was not expensive and so I sent my child there simplly for entertainment so he wasn't bored at home. I don't recomend this school for anything other than that.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Abiding Love Lutheran Child Care Center is a program provided by Abiding Love Lutheran Church. It was established to care for young children in a way that tells them and their family the story of God's love through Jesus Christ.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Start morning with activities at differnet stations Circle time (talk about what they will do during the day) Blessing Morning Snack Activities at different stations around themes for the week Art Project Free Play (outside wheather permitting) Hand washing/potty Circle time (stories and songs) Music time once a week Chapel time once a week Creative movement once a week Lunch Nap time Free Play (outside wheather permitting) Story time
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.0) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Individualized Teaching
Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students
Expose children to subject but not pressure them
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
All the teachers at the school are very in tune with the children in their class rooms.
Parent #2
I think the teachers could have done better with more support from the director.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.3) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's Comments
Send home daily notes through age 3. We also send home monthly newsletters and sometimes weekly reminders. Parent Teacher Conferences
Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Director's Comments
Diversion to other activities. Encourage parents to call school to check on how child is doing.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Abiding Love is more of a child care center. But, the pre-school class (4-5 yr olds) really prepares them for kindergarten.
Parent #2
My son was not in preschool, but in the infant daycare at this facility. We were overall pleased with everything.
Parent #3
I don't know that they 'welcomed' us to come into the school at anytime, but I did it anyways.
Parent #4
This is a part time mother's day out.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.9) |
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.6) |
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| 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
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Overview
Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline
Children respond best to positive guidance, consistent rules, and reinforcement of appropriate behavior. We do this by telling children what we want them to do (instead of what not to do), giving choices, and using logical consequences to actions. Children are also encouraged to solve their own problems, instead of having an adult do it for them. These guidance techniques help young children become independent.
Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario
Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'
Typically they would encorage Child A and Child C to invite child b into their play. Also encourage child B a different friend to play with that day. Assure children that we are all friends and use kind words even if we play with different children.
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Well the equipment is all older and the building is older, but that doesn't bother me as I know it would some parents. It is well maintained and there is nothing harmful about it, its just older. They do get new toys and books on a regular basis though.
Parent #2
I guess I should try to avoid giving "excellent" ratings to all the survey questions so it doesn't sound biased, but I have nothing but good things to say about this school and their facility.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (3.9) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Food Allergies
Medications
Safety
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
There is plenty of room. We enrolled in October. I would have prefered any other school, but this one has openings at anytime.
