The Children's Courtyard

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Contact Info

The Children's Courtyard
129 W. Town Center Boulevard
Coppell , TX  75019
www.childrenscourtyard.com

Tel: (972) 745-8055

Director: Kami Tipps

General Approach to Learning

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

Application Information

Applications accepted Upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day Yes
School year Year round program

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Coppell ISD

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

  • Primrose School Of Coppell
  • Creme de la Creme

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Private bus service available


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 6:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
• Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program Yes
Affiliated with a religious institution No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars
Outside play equipment Four Stars

Facilities Include:

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Our programs are designed to ensure your child's academic success by building self-confidence and enhancing skills for intellectual, physical, emotional and social growth. Our younger preschool programs are designed to stimulate a young child's active imagination and natural curiosity for learning."

-- Excerpted from school literature



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 (3.8) Three and Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four 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 Four And Half Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Three and Half Stars
Cooperation with other children Four 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 YES
Oral language - Free play with some structure - - 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 - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - Free play with some structure - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught Computer skills. n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Five Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Five Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Five Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Three and Half Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Three and Half Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four And Half Stars
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute Four And Half Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Four Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Four And Half Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Four And Half Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Four And Half Stars

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

Home-School Connection

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Small group sessions

Drop-in Policy

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.5) One and Half Star

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
None

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.2) Four Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four And Half Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Four Stars

Food Allergies

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four And Half Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 4 years to
5 years
$188/Week
From 3 years to
4 years
$192/Week
From 2 years 6 months to
3 years
$211/Week
From 1 years 11 months to
2 years 6 months
$225/Week
From 1 years to
1 years 11 months
$230/Week
From 6 months to
1 years
$239/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

All schedules and tuition listed above are for full day care, five days a week Schedules/tuition options also include both two and three day schedules and half-day programs. Half-day programs are either 8:30am-12:30pm or 2:30pm-6:30pm.

For 5-day, half-day programs, the tuition runs from $159-$127/week. Three half day programs run from $140-$110/week.

-- Excerpted from school literature

Two half day programs run from $115-$95/week.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $100

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Notification occurs: Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 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

Coppell ISD

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