Barton Creek Child Development Center

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Summary

Contact Info

Barton Creek Child Development Center
5611 Travis Cook Rd
Austin , TX  78735
bartoncreekkids@aol.com

Tel: (512) 301-4788

Director: Elizabeth Wheatley
bartoncreekkids@aol.com

Admissions Director:
Elizabeth Wheatley

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 Anytime
Wait list No
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 3 months
Extended day Yes
School year Year round program

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  4

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year No
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Other Accreditations

Monitoring plan level 3 by state

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.1) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars
Outside play equipment Four Stars

Facilities Include:

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

We believe young children learn through play and retain most of their learned information through hands-on experiences. We supply our students with age-appropriate materials, a developmental curriculum, Spanish lessons, and a wide variety of activities. In this environment, children are able to develop their own learning experiences and skills including language, math, social, science, and motor. We make the development of each child's positive self-concept a priority.



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

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

Savvy Source's Comments

Our school has chosen High Reach Learning, an award-winning research-supported curriculum, to use in the classrooms. Through this curriculum, your child will experience a well-rounded balance of learning activities and many opportunities to develop important skills needed to be successful in school.

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Three and Half Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
 Three and Half Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four Stars
Cooperation with other children Four Stars

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

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.1) Four Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Three and Half Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Four Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Four Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Three and Half Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Three and Half Stars
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute Four And Half Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Four Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Four Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Four Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Three and Half Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (3.3) Three Stars

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.3) Two Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Not active in community.

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Director and Assistant director was not there at drop off or pick up time. As got irratated when I talked to the teacher instead of speaking with one of them with any concerns I had.

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

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.4) Four Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four And Half Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Three and Half Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Four And Half Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Four And Half Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 4 years to
4 years 11 months 		Mon 7am - 6pm
Wed 7am - 6pm
Fri 7am - 6pm
 $455/Month
From 3 years to
3 years 11 months 		Tue 7am - 6pm
Thu 7am - 6pm
 $304/Month
From 3 years to
3 years 11 months 		Mon 7am - 6pm
Wed 7am - 6pm
Fri 7am - 6pm
 $455/Month
From 2 years to
2 years 11 months 		Tue 7am - 6pm
Thu 7am - 6pm
 $346/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
1 years 11 months 		Tue 7am - 6pm
Thu 7am - 6pm
 $346/Month
From 2 years to
2 years 11 months 		Mon 7am - 6pm
Wed 7am - 6pm
Fri 7am - 6pm
 $510/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
1 years 11 months 		Mon 7am - 6pm
Wed 7am - 6pm
Fri 7am - 6pm
 $510/Month
From 5 years to
5 years 11 months 		$555/Month
From 4 years to
4 years 11 months 		$555/Month
From 3 years to
3 years 11 months 		$569/Month
From 2 years to
2 years 11 months 		$619/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
1 years 11 months 		$675/Month
From 1 years 1 months to
1 years 5 months 		$745/Month
From 3 months to
1 years 		$760/Month
From 5 years to
5 years 11 months 		Tue 7am - 6pm
Thu 7am - 6pm
 $304/Month
From 5 years to
5 years 11 months 		Mon 7am - 6pm
Wed 7am - 6pm
Fri 7am - 6pm
 $455/Month
From 4 years to
4 years 11 months 		Tue 7am - 6pm
Thu 7am - 6pm
 $304/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

The school has a Mother's Day Out. The hours are 8:00am to 12:00.

Toddlers M-F $470.00 Toddlers MWF $350.00 Toddlers TTH $309.00

Preschool M-F $420 Preschool MWF $320.00 Preschool TTH $280

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Anytime

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $50.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Notification occurs: Immediately

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 months 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

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
No

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