Summary

Contact Info

Butterfly Christian Preschool
3525 Bee Caves Rd
Austin , TX 78746
www.butterflypreschool.org/

Tel: (512) 327-6035
Fax: (512) 327-6021

Director: Kathy DeLeon
director@shephills.org

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

While child is in utero

Wait list

Yes

Deadline for applications

May 1

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Extended day

Yes

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Eanes, Austin, Lake Travis, Private

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 4

Savvy Source survey: Yes

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

Children's Center, The (Bee Cave)
Sonshine School
Westlake Hills Presbyterian Preschool

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

No

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts	Yes
• Emphasis is placed on the child’s Christian education

Some experience serving children with special needs

No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

Other Accreditations

ELEA

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.4)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The goal of the Butterfly Christian Preschool is to provide the child with an atmosphere of Christian love conducive to creative play and exploration of the child’s world. Emphasis is placed on the child’s Christian education, social development, mental development, communication skills, and creativity. The Preschool will strive to make school a positive, growing experience.

The Preschool meets these objectives by providing opportunities for each child to participate in group and individual activities. These include: dramatic play, skill building, science exploration, creative arts, readiness skills, creative movement, outdoor play, free choice activities, music, literature, and chapel.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

The Preschool meets these objectives by providing opportunities for each child to participate in group and individual activities. These include: dramatic play, skill building, science exploration, creative arts, readiness skills, creative movement, outdoor play, free choice activities, music, literature, and chapel

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

GUIDANCE TECHNIQUES We believe that when children are provided with a loving, caring, environment, designed to accommodate their needs, to encourage cooperative play, and to accept their personalities, they will be secure and happy. Teachers will use a variety of positive techniques to help children adjust to the classroom experience. The Butterfly Christian Preschool helps children learn to have respect for one another and for themselves.

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
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	-		-	-	YES
Time & space	-	-	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	YES
Music	-	-	-	-	YES

Visual arts	-	-	-	-	YES
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.7)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

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

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Savvy Source's Comments

PARENT INVOLVEMENT Parents are encouraged to participate in structured and unstructured meetings with other parents and with the teachers. Parent-Teacher conferences are held during February and at any other time the parent or staff feels the need to talk. Another way parents participate is through providing snack for their child’s class once a month.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.7)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Encourage play dates out of school

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 (4.2)
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 (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Food Allergies

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 4 years to --	14	Mon 900am - 1230pm Tue 900am - 1230pm Wed 900am - 1230pm Thu 900am - 1230pm	$260/Month
From 3 years to --	14	Mon 900am - 1230pm Wed 900am - 1230pm Fri 900am - 1230pm	$215/Month
From 3 years to --	14	Tue 900am - 1230pm Thu 900am - 1230pm	$170/Month
From 4 years to --	15	Mon 900am - 1230pm Tue 900am - 1230pm Wed 900am - 1230pm Thu 900am - 1230pm Fri 900am - 1230pm	$300/Month
From 2 years to --	12	Mon 900am - 1230pm Wed 900am - 1230pm Fri 900am - 1230pm	$215/Month
From 2 years to --	12	Tue 900am - 1230pm Thu 900am - 1230pm	$170/Month
From 1 years 6 months to --	8	Mon 900am - 1230pm Wed 900am - 1230pm Fri 900am - 1230pm	$225/Year
From 1 years 6 months to --	8	Tue 900am - 1230pm Thu 900am - 1230pm	$180/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Our classes meet from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. There is an extended care option which three year olds and four year olds may choose to attend on either Tuesday or Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 for an additional $30.00 per month (must be potty-trained). The Preschool follows the Eanes ISD calendar. Monthly fees are pro-rated to include all school holidays. Refunds for sickness, vacations, or other temporary absences are not given
Registration Fee: $75 18 mon & 2 yr old $85 for 3 yr olds & 4 yr olds
An annual, non refundable, registration fee is due at the time of registration. At registration, or on May 1st, a deposit of tuition for the following May is due. The May tuition deposit is refundable for students who withdraw only if the child's space is filled within one month, and the refund will be pro-rated depending on the length of time the space was unfilled. Included in the 3-year-old and 4-year-old registration fees is a school t-shirt.

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: While child is in utero

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: None

Deadline for applications: May 1

Application fee: $100

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Director's views on diversity:
Butterfly Christian Preschool admits students of any race, color, religious, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and athletic and other school administered programs.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Eanes, Austin, Lake Travis, Private