Summary

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

Play-based with some structure

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.

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

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)

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

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)

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	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-		-	-	-

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

Other subjects taught	Computer skills.				n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.5)

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

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)

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 (3.0)

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)

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)
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)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Food Allergies

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

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			$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