Summary
Contact Info
Bluebonnet School of Cedar Park
3420 El Salido Pkwy
Cedar Park
, TX
78613
www.bluebonnetschool.com/index.html
Tel:
(512) 331-9009
Director:
bluebonnetschool@austin.rr.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 |
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:
10
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
Yes
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.5) |
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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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The great strength of Bluebonnet School is in its teachers who are all degreed or credentialed - very unusual in this area. Small group sizes and their individualized assessment and instruction and a real caring atmosphere for families make this the best preschool I have ever seen. I have not even mentioned the free Spanish and music and free Internet viewing for all families. Enrichment classes include piano, Mandarin Chinese, karate, dance and computer classes. The quality is maintained by the fact that this preschool is NAEYC and NAC accredited. It was even awarded the National Child Care Center of the Year in 2007.
Parent #2
Excellent teachers and facilities
Parent #3
My child has been at Bluebonnet for the past five years. Before comming to Bluebonnet I looked at several other schools and have talked to other parents who have chosen other schools in the area. From what I have seen and heard, Bluebonnet is hands down the best school for young children in the Austin area. The lead teachers are well educated in child development and three times a year they assess my childs devlopmental progress. The lesson plans are taylored to my child's interests and on her skill level. The whole school is clean and well kept. The ratios are the lowest I could find in the area. Almost evey month they hold a parent training which came in relly handy during potty training and the my child's traumatic two year old phase. I tell all my friends that this is the place for children.
Parent #4
No weaknesses. Best school I have seen. Love everything about this school...people, curriculum, etc.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
A lifetime of learning begins with the first moment of wonder. Children's natural curiousity about the world around them is the strongest driving force to learning. Children are builders, explorers, scientists, artists and dreamers who learn best through active exploration. They are communicators that need interested and caring teachers who encourage the use of language, instill a love of books and build one on one relationships.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (3.6) |
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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
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
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Parent #2
This teacher regularly identifies two-year-olds who may need additional community-based help - ECI or private psychological assistance.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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
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Parent #2
Parents are encouraged to join in for circle time at the beginning of the day.
Parent #3
This school follows a philosophy of education what includes individual child assessment of social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language development, tracking the development in all areas of each child and the subsequent individualized instruction for each child, based on individual developmental needs identified through the teacher's assessments. Bluebonnet has been accredited since 2004 by NAEYC and is now preparing to be re-accredited under NAEYC's new, far more rigorous standards.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.6) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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
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Parent #2
Multiple playgrounds that are age appropriate
Parent #3
This school offers such a wide variety educational equipment for the children to learn with.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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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
No. All I can say is this is the best facility I have ever seen and I wish the school program went beyond kindergarten.
