Summary
Contact Info
Bethany Lutheran Child Care
3701 West Slaughter Lane
Austin
, TX
78749
www.blcms.org
Tel:
(512) 292-8778
Director:
Linda Shirlery
linda@blcms.org
Admissions Director:
Linda Shirley
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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| Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Anytime |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
1 years and 6 months |
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
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
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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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.3) |
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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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Classrooms with bathrooms down the hall
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Lack of communication with parents. Not very friendly and understanding.
Parent #2
Teachers are loving. The kids get to do a lot of different activities, including music, art, basic academics, social skills, and outdoor play. It's a relaxed, fun and yet structured environment.
Parent #3
Child centered, Teacher truly care about children, low teacher/student ratios, music class once a week, focus on child's self-esteem
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
This program offters theme-based age appropriate curriculum for children ages 18 months through four years old. An important part of the Bethany Lutheran Preschool curriculum is weekly Chapel. Chapel is led by Bethany's pastors every Wednesday at 9:15am and Thursday at 9:30am.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Children are grouped in classes by ages. Each week a different theme is followed in the classroom for example; Tools & Machines, Dinosaurs/Reptiles, Insects/Spiders, or Zoo Animals maybe the theme for the week. Chapel themes are also followed each week. We post the different themes on our web site: www.blcms.org.
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (3.2) |
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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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| 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
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The quality of teachers continues to improve at this school.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (2.8) |
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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 and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Because this is primarily a mothers-day-out program, except for the 4 year olds, a lack of parent cohesiveness isn't really an issue. That said, many parents form friendships in this school and participate in activities outside of school.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.0) |
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.0) |
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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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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Time out is used ONLY if approved by parent
Health
| OVERALL RATING (3.7) |
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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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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (2.9) |
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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
Make sure you are on the waiting list, and check back occasionally to let them know you are still interested.
