Basic Info

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When?

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon. I only offer a 4-day option.

Who?

4 year olds.  Must be potty-trained.  I recommend they turn 4 by mid-July. By law, they must be 4 years old by September 1st to enroll in my preschool.

Where?

In my home in Circle C Ranch off of the 45 and Spruce Canyon Drive in Austin.

How much?

$210 per month Fall of 2025

Discount pricing available for twins

How many?

There will be a class of 6 children.  

When does school start?

Projected Fall 2025 start: Tuesday, August 26th (Austin ISD is projected to start school Aug 19th)

Projected Open House for parents & students: Monday, August 25th at 10 a.m.

What happens with a phone or video visit?

I’d love to meet your child! Unfortunately, we are still in the process of moving to Austin. (I did not want to leave my students in Idaho hanging midway through the year.) For now, I can schedule a phone or video chat and answer any questions and get a feel if I’m a good fit for your family’s situation.

After, we settle into our home I can schedule an in person visit where you can see the classroom and meet in person in July or August. Your deposit is fully refundable until August 10, 2025.

I will also have the open house the day before school so students can explore all the aspects of school–the snack area, the bathroom, the backyard area, etc. I know this is odd. I am happy to provide a copy of my background check, CPR certification, and references.

What would be a typical day for my child?

9:00     Gathering Activity (focus on fine motor skills, social skills, & play)
9:15     Learning Circle (theme, finger plays, books, short video clips, songs, etc.)
10:00   Skill Building (letters, phonics, handwriting, counting, etc.)
10:30   Wash up & Snack
10:45   Stations/Interactive Learning (matching, sequencing, sorting, patterns, etc.)  
11:15    Arts & Crafts
11:35    Active Play--outdoor whenever possible
11:55    Clean Up & Pack Up
12:00    Head Home

What will they be learning at Sunny Start Preschool?

My goal is for each child to have these skills by the end of the school year:

Preschool Academic skills:

  • Write their first & last name
  • Identify uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Write all of the letters–uppercase and lowercase
  • Know the sounds of at least 18 letters
  • Retell a story
  • Understand: up, down, over, under, on, beside, between, etc.
  • Count 1-20
  • Identify numbers through 20
  • Identify 6 basic shapes
  • Identify 8 basic colors
  • Predict outcomes

Preschool motor skills:

  • Hold a pencil correctly
  • Cut with scissors
  • Jump with both feet
  • Hop on one foot at a time
  • Beginning to skip (alternating feet)
  • Draw a simple picture
  • Bounce, throw, catch, kick a ball
  • Zip
  • Button & unbutton

Preschool social skills:

  • Taking turns
  • Follow directions
  • Sit and listen to a story
  • Talk to non family adults
  • Play well with other children
  • Work independently for 10 minutes
  • Follow a routine
  • Clean up their area
  • Respond appropriately

Preschool life skills:

  • Know their full name & age
  • Know their birthday
  • Know what street they live on
  • Know a parent’s phone number
  • Know mom’s & dad’s names
  • Wash their own hands

Field Trips?

My husband and I also host a model rocket launch for the whole family on a Saturday at the end of our “Space Week”. I will probably have at least one other field trip–once I orient myself to Austin. (In Idaho we did a Nature Center/Pond field trip each year.)

What now?

If you have additional questions you may click “Schedule a Phone or Video Visit” button below I will contact you to schedule a visit with just you. I can also answer any questions you have via email or text–whatever you prefer.

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