Day Nursery of Abilene

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Summary

Contact Info

Day Nursery of Abilene
1202 Ash Street
Abilene , TX  79601
www.daynurseryabilene.org/

Tel: (325) 677-2237

Director: Youlanda Hunter
ashstreet@daynurseryabilene.org

Application Information

Applications accepted The day nursery will provide drop-in child care on a space available basis. enrollment interview : 1. parents of children enrolling in our program must make an appointment with the center director for an interview before the children may begin participation in the program. 2. during the enrollment interview, the parent and the center director will discuss day nursery policies, complete essential paperwork, discuss any special needs the child(ren) might have, tour the center and meet staff. 3. the parent (or legal guardian) who enrolls the child (signs the enrollment forms) is the one authorized to make changes to the initial enrollment forms. a new enrollment form must be completed semi-annually (every six months). any changes to the information on the enrollment form must be reported as they occur. health requirements : 1. the parent must provide the center with a written statement from a licensed physician who has examined their child(ren) within the last year. this statement must state that the child(ren) is(are) physically able to take part in the program. this statement must be received within one week of admission. 2. if a physician's statement cannot be obtained, a parent may submit a signed, written statement indicating that the child has been examined within the last year and is able to participate in a child care program. however, this statement must be replaced by a physician's statement within 12 months unless medical diagnosis and treatment are against the parent's religion. 3. the parent must also provide a current immunization record for each child enrolling at the center. periodic updates are required.

Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio 17:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 1 months
Extended day Yes

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio 17:1
Established 1973

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"The goals of the Day Nursery of Abilene are:
to provide an environment and programs that promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of the child as well as the acceptance of cultural diversity;
to provide child care that is flexible and accessible to families;
to ensure availability of afforable child care for children from all economic levels;
to provide opportunities for parent education and involvement.
Clients served include:
to provide an environment and programs that promote the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of the child as well as the acceptance of cultural diversity;
to provide child care that is flexible and accessible to families;
to ensure availability of afforable child care for children from all economic levels;
to provide opportunities for parent education and involvement.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach



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Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety



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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 1 months to
5 years
$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Class Size:
0-11 months - 10
12-17 months - 13
18-23 months - 18
2 years - 26
3 years - 34
4 years - 35
5 years - 35
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Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: The day nursery will provide drop-in child care on a space available basis. enrollment interview : 1. parents of children enrolling in our program must make an appointment with the center director for an interview before the children may begin participation in the program. 2. during the enrollment interview, the parent and the center director will discuss day nursery policies, complete essential paperwork, discuss any special needs the child(ren) might have, tour the center and meet staff. 3. the parent (or legal guardian) who enrolls the child (signs the enrollment forms) is the one authorized to make changes to the initial enrollment forms. a new enrollment form must be completed semi-annually (every six months). any changes to the information on the enrollment form must be reported as they occur. health requirements : 1. the parent must provide the center with a written statement from a licensed physician who has examined their child(ren) within the last year. this statement must state that the child(ren) is(are) physically able to take part in the program. this statement must be received within one week of admission. 2. if a physician's statement cannot be obtained, a parent may submit a signed, written statement indicating that the child has been examined within the last year and is able to participate in a child care program. however, this statement must be replaced by a physician's statement within 12 months unless medical diagnosis and treatment are against the parent's religion. 3. the parent must also provide a current immunization record for each child enrolling at the center. periodic updates are required.

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: If there is no space available in your child's age group at one center, one of Day Nursery's other centers may have space until space becomes available at your first choice center. Or you may put your name on the waiting list at the preferred center, and the staff will contact you when space is available. The Day Nursery is committed to providing quality care for all children. Children will be admitted without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, or national origin. Children with physical or mental handicaps will be enrolled considering the accommodation requirement of the handicap  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 months to enroll.

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