Summary

Contact Info

The Children's Courtyard (Cedar Park)
2001 S. Lakeline Blvd.
Cedar Park , TX 78613
www.childrenscourtyard.com

Tel: (512) 249-8700

Director: Melva Ramirez
cedarpark@childrenscourtyard.com

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, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

Wait list

Yes

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio

11:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 months

Extended day

Yes

Parent Ratings

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

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: 2

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio

11:1

Established

2004

% of teachers with:

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 6:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: $1 per minute late

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• Help prepare children for Kindergarten

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs	Yes
• Serve children with behavioral needs by adjusting curriculum where needed.

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0)

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

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Well i just enrolled my daughter, at the previous school my daughter cried everyday for 2 weeks. I got her out and now is in the childrens courtyard. She didnt even cry the first day nor has she since then.. I am amazed. This is really a great place to have our kids. I love it!

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

The Children's Courtyard is dedicated to providing the highest quality early childhood development and care. Our innovative approach is exemplified in our beautiful home-like settings that are warm and inviting. Our classrooms are furnished with state-of-the-art, age appropriate equipment designed to meet children's developmental needs.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

1. Transition Time
2. Breakfast
3. Circle Time
4. Stations (children choose station)
5. Circle time to discuss stations
6. Journals
7. Curriculum
8. Outside Play
9. Circle Time
10. Lunch
11. Stations
12. Circle Time
13 Outside Play

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

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				-
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	Computers and Spanish			n/a

Director's Comments

Our curriculum has been developed based on the latest research of how young children learn. We have partnered with Addison-Wesley Scholastic and McGraw Hill to enrich your child's educational experiences. All children have different learning styles and cultures, so our teaching approach takes into account each child's individuality. Our teaching materials include systems for assessment of educational skills so teachers can build concrete, purposeful, and relevant learning activities for each child. This flexible approach accommodates different rates at which children develop and helps each child develop his or her own unique qualities and character. Regardless of age, a child’s day is filled with fun and learning.

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I love it so far.

Quality of Teaching

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

Study children early on in the classroom and document findings. Adjust curriculum according to children's needs.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

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

Director's Comments

Send notes home with children and have Parent/Teacher Conferences

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- 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 (5.0)
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

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Redirection

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
everything good

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 keep special snacks for allergic children

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

- Must have doctor's note to dispense medicine

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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 2 years 6 months to 3 years 6 months	20		$213/Month
From 1 years 10 months to 2 years 6 months	16		$219/Week
From 1 months to 1 years	8		$249/Week
From 3 years 6 months to 5 years	28		$205/Month
From 1 years to 1 years 9 months	10		$231/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year. • Wait list in some classes. Parents are called when there is an opening.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: Required for all applicants

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $100

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is not available.

Savvy Source's Comments

Comments

Our application fee is $100 per child, with a limit of $150 per family. Children must be at least 6 weeks old to enroll.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 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