Summary

Contact Info

St. Richards Episcopal Preschool
1420 E. Palm Valley Blvd.
Round Rock , TX 78664
www.saintrichards.org/preschool.html

Tel: (512) 248-1789
Fax: (512) 255-4157

Director: Mary Jimenez
preschool@saintrichards.org

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

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Parent Ratings

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

Quality of teaching

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

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.8)

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
St. Richards is a special place. My child thrived there. From day one, she didn't want to come home at the end of the day. The school is so clean and inviting with the kids art projects on the wall. The classes are so fun - art, music, cooking, reading, special outing days etc. My 3 year old finished the year being able to write not only her name, but all the alphabet and many numbers. She also is doing entry level phonics. Socialization is GREAT!

Parent #2
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School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

St. Richard’s Episcopal Preschool’s program is designed based on Christian values and current knowledge of how young children learn. We provide a variety of experiential and creative learning opportunities for the children to make choices and problem solve in the context of a safe and loving Christian environment. The preschool is an inclusive place for a diverse community of learners. Our goal is to encourage life-long learning, and develop the whole child; spiritually, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

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

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

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					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	-		-	-	-
Music	-	-		-	YES

Visual arts	-		-	-	-
Physical activity	-		-	-	-

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
very good balance of structure/free play. There are very specific written weekly curriculum goals for reading, math, science, art etc. that are given to parents weekly. All these lessons are fun for the students and are interactive.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Receive newsletters

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- 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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The playground is behind he building and is large, shaded, and has a great variety of activities. One of my child's favorite things about school!

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

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 4 years to 5 years	9	Tue 9am - 1pm Wed 9am - 1pm Thu 9am - 1pm	$225/Month
From 3 years to 3 years 11 months	9	Tue 9am - 1pm Wed 9am - 1pm Thu 9am - 1pm	$210/Month
From 3 years to 3 years 11 months	9	Tue 9am - 1pm Thu 9am - 1pm	$180/Month
From 3 years to 3 years 11 months	9	Mon 9am - 1pm Wed 9am - 1pm Fri 9am - 1pm	$210/Month
From 1 years 6 months to 2 years	7	Tue 9am - 1pm Thu 9am - 1pm	$180/Month
From 2 years to 2 years 11 months	9	Tue 9am - 1pm Thu 9am - 1pm	$210/Month
From 2 years to 2 years 11 months	9	Mon 9am - 1pm Wed 9am - 1pm Fri 9am - 1pm	$210/Month
From 1 years 6 months to 2 years	7	Mon 9am - 1pm Wed 9am - 1pm	$180/Month
From 4 years to 5 years	15		$275/Month
From 4 years to 5 years	9	Mon 9am - 1pm Tue 9am - 1pm Wed 9am - 1pm Thu 9am - 1pm	$250/Month

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.

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

Child interview process: parents are encouraged to bring in child when they tour

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $65

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective based on church members and existing parents have early registration, parents on wait list are notified on a first-come basis.

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is available.

Savvy Source's Comments

Comments

Registration fee is $65 per family. There is also a supply fee of $75 - $85 depending on the number of days the child attends school.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 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
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