Summary
Contact Info
Ascension Hand-In-Hand Child Care
6420 Hart Ln (31)
Austin
, TX
78731
ascensionaustin.org/handinhand.htm
Tel:
(512) 345-5335
Director:
Debra Miller
debram@onr.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 |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
2:10 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
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:
5
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
At Hand-in-Hand we strive to provide a well rounded atmosphere where children's emotional, social, cognitive and physical needs are met.
GOALS:
Mother's Day Out - 2-3 Years:
Our main goal for this young age group is to make them feel comfortable away from home, in a school setting. We will work on large and small motor skills, language development and color recognition.
Preschool - 3 -4 Years:
We will work with this group on lengthening their attention span, recognition of numbers and letters, science, math, language development and definition of motor skills.
Pre-Kindergarten:
We will meet the very important challenge of preparing these children for Kindergarten. Math, science, eye-hand coordination and sequencing are just a few of the skills these children will begin to master.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Start with open centers in classroom or outside, then snack; music or art; lunch (parents bring)
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.7) |
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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
Teacher modify curriculum to meet children's needs. Our ratios our low so teacher can easily modify curriculum to modify to meet child's needs. Teachers brainstorm ways to help children developmental milestones.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Hand in Hand is a small, close knit group of teachers and parents. My kids were very happy there and I always felt they cared for my children. They had an open door policy and I was made to feel welcome at any time.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.9) |
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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
Teacher modify curriculum to meet children's needs. Our ratios our low so teacher can easily modify curriculum to modify to meet child's needs. Teachers brainstorm ways to help children developmental milestones.
Teachers send home daily and weekly notes on behaviors and progress. We also have conferences when needed with parents. Also provide monthly newsletter to parents.
Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Director's Comments
Help prepare the parents of what to expect with separation issues. Explain to parents that is it a process that many children have to go through. Will suggest an abbreivated schedule if needed.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Hand in Hand is not located near my house so I cannot comment on how often other parents and children get together outside of school. I have had 2 children attend and they have both loved it.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5) |
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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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
The behavior guidance techniques used by the staff will center around positive reinforcement, positive role modeling by adults, intervention techniques, and redirection.
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Hand in Hand is not a new facility. It could use a 'face lift', but I always felt it was clean and the kids were happy.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (3.5) |
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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 (3.0) |
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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
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
