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

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)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Chapel

Playground

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


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