Summary
Contact Info
Pecan Street Preschool
500 E. Pecan
Pflugerville
, TX
78660
Tel:
(512) 989-2536
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Deadline for applications |
March 2 |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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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:
3
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.1) |
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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
weakness is the teachers and the school itself lacks a curriculum of any kind.
Parent #2
N/A
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
The Church offers this program out of its basic belief that God is a God of love and that children should have the opportunity to experience this love through relationships with others with a positive learning environment.
Purpose
The purpose of the Pecan Street Preschool is to provide children, 2 to Pre-K, with an atmosphere of Christian love that is conducive to creative play and exploration of the child's world. It is our goal to develop an enthusiastic attitude toward learning, and we desire to help each child become aware of God's love, and in doing so, help them know what a special person he or she is through that love.
We strive to provide opportunities for each child to develop a positive self-concept, be accepting of others, be curious, be expressive, feel loved, feel secure, be full participants in God's world.
Curriculum
Pecan Street Preschool offers a curriculum that is based on the philosophy that children learn through active involvement in their environment. Learning through play is an important aspect of our program. In all classes, teachers provide activities and equipment which are developmentally appropriate and help children grow and learn at their own pace. The daily schedule consists of individual and group activities — music, outdoor play, lunch, story time, and rest time.
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: (3.5) |
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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
Our teacher this year clearly favored the girls over the boys and wouldn't take the time to make transition easy. She wasn't social or verbal for the whole first semester and she actually told my child to "worry about himself" when telling her a classmate hurt him.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (2.9) |
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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
My daughter's classroom would sometimes have a 'floater' teacher in it during the mornings, not specifically to deal with seperation, but just to help manage all the kids.
Parent #2
I feel like security is a big issue at our school. We are on a busy street and they don't lock the doors or keep track of who's coming and going.
General Parent Education
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (1.7) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.3) |
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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
There were several cases of MRSA at our school this year because things weren't being cleaned regularly enough and students were allowed to come to school sick.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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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 (3.7) |
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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
Appily early.
Parent #2
no
