Children's Courtyard (Gattis School Rd.)

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  • Telephone: (512) 828-0458

Summary

Contact Info

Children's Courtyard (Gattis School Rd.)
3801 Gattis School Rd.
Round Rock , TX  78664
Tel: (512) 828-0458

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  4

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.2) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars
Outside play equipment Four And Half Stars

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.6) Three and Half 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 Three and Half Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Three and Half Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four Stars
Cooperation with other children Three and Half 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: (3.9) Three and Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Three and Half Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Three and Half Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Three and Half Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Three and Half Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Three and Half Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Three and Half Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Five Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Three Stars
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute Three and Half Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Three and Half Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Three and Half Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Three and Half Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Three and Half Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.4) Three Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three and Half Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three and Half Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Four Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (2.0) Two Stars

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) Three Stars

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
NONE

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.1) 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 (4.3) Four Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four And Half Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Four And Half Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Three and Half Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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