St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church Preschool

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  • Telephone: (512) 251-9838

Summary

Contact Info

St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church Preschool
1520 N. Railroad
Pflugerville , TX  78660
Tel: (512) 251-9838

Director: Martha Limieux

Admissions Director:
Roberta Andre (co-director)

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait list Yes

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Brookhollow, Highland Park, Round Rock ISD, Hutto ISD

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established 1996

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors 50%
- 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

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

Late Pickup Policy: Program ends and 1:15, and pickup is between 1:15 and 1:30 PM. If parent is late, they are charged a $5 late fee between 1:31 and 1:35, and then $1 / minute thereafter.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
• Yes.
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution Yes
Teach religious concepts Yes
Some experience serving children with special needs Yes
• We meet with the parents and the teachers and recommend professional help for the child. The teachers work very closely with the parents to serve the best needs of the child.

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room
Art room
Library Check
Chapel Check
Playground Check

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

We are committed to providing quality care in a safe, Christian environment, allowing parents an opportunity to take time out from caring from their children, thereby building stronger families.



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

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

Two year olds are mostly play-based, yet the 4's and 5's are definitely ready for kindergarten once they leave.

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
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 Once a month programs for professionally led dance, creative movement, music, and storytelling. n/a

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

Home School Connection



Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.



Discipline, Health and Safety

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

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

Medications

- We call parents when the child needs medication

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 4 years to
5 years
Tue 9am - 1:30pm
Thu 9am - 1:30pm
$115/Month
From 3 years to
4 years 48 months
10 Tue 9am - 1:30pm
Thu 9am - 1:30pm
$115/Month
From 2 years to
3 years 36 months
10 Tue 9am - 1:30pm
Thu 9am - 1:30pm
$115/Month

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

There are 3 different 2 year old classrooms (young, middle, and older 2's). The young 2's only have 7 per class.

Calendar Year

School Year

09/2008 - 05/2009

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year. • Wait listed parents are notified in March (after siblings are registered).

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (in order to receive application)

Child interview process: most parents do bring their child in

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Application fee: $60

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective based on siblings are given priority, then we call from the waiting list, and then we do open registration.  

Notification occurs: Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Brookhollow, Highland Park, Round Rock ISD, Hutto ISD

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