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Austin, TX
Children's Center, The (Jester)

Three Stars

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

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Telephone: (512) 795-8300  · Website: childrenscenterofaustin.com

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Children's Center, The (Jester)
6507 Jester Blvd. Bldg. 2
Austin, TX  78750

childrenscenterofaustin.com

Tel: (512) 795-8300
Fax: (512) 795-8311

Director: Leigh Ann Ballew
lballew@austin.rr.com

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Three and Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Three Stars
Home-school connection
Three Stars
Discipline
Three Stars
Facilities
Five Stars
Health
Three and Half Stars
Safety
Three and Half Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 3
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

The Children's Center of Austin builds its program on the premise that each child is a unique individual with a definite growth and developmental pattern. In addition, we are committed to the belief ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Sample Infant Schedule

Early Morning

Drop-off
Independent Play Time
Book Reading
Mid Morning

Music
Language and Cognitive Activity
Sensory Activity
Afternoon

Gross Motor Skills
Inde...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years to
3 years
Days:
Tue 6:30am - 6:00pm
Thu 6:30am - 6:00pm
Tuition: $410/Month

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Application Information

Applications accepted Upon birth
Wait listYes
Application Information $100
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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