Summary
Contact Info
Braker Lane Christian Learning Center
11300 Hunters Lane
Austin
, TX
78753
brakerlaneclc.com
Tel:
(512) 837-2268
Fax:
(512) 837-0815
Director:
Marianne Newberry
brakerlaneclc@yahoo.com
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
1 years |
| School year |
Year round program |
Kindergarten Placement
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
6
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
| Average tenure for teachers |
5 yrs.
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% of teachers with:
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year |
Yes
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| • Follows the Texas Pre-K curriculum guidelines
Emergent reading skills
Pre-writing and individually assessed writing skills
“Early Math” program
Sensory, movement, art and music
Graduation celebration in May |
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| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
Yes
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| Teach religious concepts |
Yes
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
Yes
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.2) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
after 3 days in this daycare my child ws coming home with very bad words.after that the director she said she has a some kids with problems ...and that is all???????????
Parent #2
One of the strenghts of this school is the cultural diversity of the staff and the students. I feel like we are part of a family. They have been known to take care of me as well as my son. Mary anne has very little turnover in her senior staff. These children have a huge amount of consistnacy in this preschool
Parent #3
Please see previous comments
Parent #4
would like a parental community that is stronger
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
We believe that the proper raising of children is the key to a brighter future. Our purpose is to create a center that will provide the education and enriching upbringing of children within a fun but focused environment. With our assistance, your child will grow up with the social, emotional, and physical well being to live up to his or her fullest abilities.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Upon arrival each day, the students are given a moment to chat and play with their friends. If they bring in a breakfast, they are given an opportunity to eat. At 8:30 a snack is given and classes move to their rooms. Projects, center time, and circle time activities are done until 10:15. Ath this time we meet for our pre-lunch outside time, song time and lunch. After lunch, nap, clean-up and return to classroom by 2:30 where we do Art and Sensory activities followed by a snack around 3:30. If weather permits, we stay outside until 4:30 to 5:00 and then we clean up the faces and hands and move into our mult-purpose room for a video, stories, or table activities.
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.9) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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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
As the teachers work with children, they begin to see how each child learns. If a child is not exhibiting any learning, a verbal referal to the director is given who will do observations and give insights into the child that the teacher may need to help. Parents are then consulted and a plan is set. Each child is taught at their own pace form 12 months through the Pre-K year. The Pre-K teacher will give quarterly reports to the parents in order to help them communicate with the elementary schools when their child arrives in the fall. We strongly believe that children will learn, but we must let them progress at their own pace. We can encourage them through our enthusiasm and love.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
At BLCLC they have a large art ciriculum. I have boxes of papers and my son loves art to this day. Reece was so proud to bring home his first Pre K report card and works hard in Ms Michelles class for the Pre K graduation. I feel he will be better prepared for Kindergarten after being in this Pre-K program
Parent #2
I receive daily feedback on how well my child is doing in preschool. The teachers are always providing me with ideas to continue to help my child grow and learn outside of preschool. They are always patient with the kids and continuously praise and encourage the kids. They are always fair and consistent when correction is needed.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's Comments
There are quarterly family newsletters, a parent handbook, parent meetings several times a year on current topics concerning parents, and classwork is sent home weekly. The Pre-K has a graduation in May with a reception afterwards.
Separation
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Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This is a full time daycare setting and my child is not yet in the official preschool section, but he does learn a lot and they do have organized learning activities as well as a lot of time for play which I feel is most important at this age.
Parent #2
All the teachers are very personal to the kids. They treat the kids like there own. They build a trust to the kids and parents
Parent #3
My daughter started attending B.L.L.C.C. at 6 months old. The management of this daycare is exceptional. The teachers are friendly, caring and educational driven. When I drop off my daughter, I am 110% confident in my daughter's care. I know my daughter is receiving overall excellent care; nutritionally, academically, socially, medically, behaviorally and most important in a safe, nurturing, loving environment. The staff at B.L.L.C.C. has become a part of our family. My daughter had some speech and developmental delays. She received speech therapy through Pflugerville ISD once a week. It was the consistently and educational training at B.L.L.C.C. that made the profound difference. She was socially withdrawn and didn't interact much with her peers. Her gross motor skills were somewhat delayed. It was the intervention of this daycare that truly progressed her in these areas. I cannot say enough positive things about B.L.L.C.C. They deserve the highest praise and recognition. Most Sincerely!
Parent #4
Reece has been at BLCLC since he was 18 months. He has transitioned through their ciriculum. Alot of these questions were N/A to our situation
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.8) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
In my particular situation, My son had an incident of acting out and screaming inappropriatly for his age. The staff discussed thier concerns about behavior they had not seen before. He had been exposed to a stressful situation and acted out at school. There was a point that I was requested to remove him for the day. The lines of communication were totally open and the situation resolved. I was happy with how it was all handled as they knew something was wrong but we all together reminded him of his inapropriate behavior an he grew from this
Parent #2
Our preschool is located in an older home, but it is ALWAYS well maintained and clean.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Food Allergies
Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
1 years
to
1 years
18 months
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$600/Month |
From
5 years
to
6 years
72 months
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$430/Month |
From
3 years
to
4 years
48 months
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$440/Month |
From
1 years
7 months
to
2 years
35 months
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$460/Month |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
After School Care provided at $220 per month
Calendar Year
School Year
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
no set admissions process
Parent #2
N/A
Parent #3
No I was honest and liked the Directors very much.