All Saints Episcopal Church

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Contact Info

All Saints Episcopal Church
209 W 27th St
Austin , TX  78705
allsaints-austin.org

Tel: (512) 476-3589
Fax: (512) 477-5215

Director: Cindy LaPorte
aseds@onr.com

Admissions Director:
Cindy LaPorte

General Approach to Learning

Check Mark Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted Any time
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 3 years

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Two Stars
Quality of teaching Two and Half Star
Development of social skills and work habits Two Stars
Home-school connection Three and Half Stars
Parent community Two and Half Star
Discipline Three Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Four Stars
Safety Three Stars
Handling of separation Two Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  4

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program Yes
Affiliated with a religious institution Yes
Teach religious concepts Yes
Some experience serving children with special needs Yes

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Other Accreditations

Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.3) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three and Half Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check
Art room
Library Check
Spanish and Movement Check
Playground Check

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Not the place for working parents. Nor is it warm or nurturing.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

To encourage spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development in children through a nurturing and guiding relationship with teachers and family, and to provide a developmentally balanced curriculum that fosters a love of learning and the teaching of Christian values and traditions.



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

The curriculum development and implementation are guided by the knowledge that children learn by active exploration. Knowing that free choice and play are essential components in early childhood learning, each classroom has several "centers" and activities daily, and students direct their own activities, while the teachers pose additional challenges to facilitate more complex behavior and to push the individual's thinking even further.

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 (2.0) Two Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Two Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Two and Half Star
Ability to be a part of a group of children Two Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence One and Half Star

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language -
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 - - - - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This school bills itself as "play based," however, my daughter's pre-k class was often just required to sit in seats and completed standardized worksheets-- she even brought home 16 pages of worksheets to be completed over Christmas break.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (2.9) Two and Half Star
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Three Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Three Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Three Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Three Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Three Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Three Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Three Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Two Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.6) Three and Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three and Half Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three and Half Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three and Half Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Two and Half Star
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Two and Half Star

Separation

OVERALL RATING (2.3) Two Stars

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.7) Two and Half Star

Parents:

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Receive newsletters


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Pairs old parents with new parents

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 (3.3) Three Stars
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
I went to this preschool as a child and would not have my son in the hands of anyone else!!!

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Three and Half Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.2) Three Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Three Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Three Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 4 years to
4 years 11 months
$5600/Year
From 3 years to
3 years 11 months
$4290/Year
From 3 years to
3 years 11 months
Mon 8:45am - 11:45am
Wed 8:45am - 11:45am
Fri 8:45am - 11:45am
$2800/Year
From 5 years to
5 years 11 months
$6080/Year

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Any time

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $75.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective based on students already in attendance during the regular august - may school year will have first priority. siblings of active students will be given second priority. children of active communicants of all saints episcopal church in austin, texas will be given third priority. children whose families have been closely involved with the day school will be given fourth priority. when everything else is equal, the application with the earliest date will be given fifth priority.  

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

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