Our preschool is licensed by the state of Texas, and Austin Rising Star has recognized us as a 4 Star program. We use a theme-based curriculum, and believe children learn best through play. Children participate in teacher-directed and child-centered activities, both indoors and outdoors. We maintain low teacher to student ratios.
Special Events and Activities
Every child participates in a Music and Movement class each week. Beginning at age 3 our students attend chapel weekly. We offer Spanish classes to our Pre-K students as well. The children participate in two musical programs each year, including our annual re-telling of the Christmas story. We have special visitors during our study of community helpers, and a petting zoo comes when we have our Rodeo Days celebration in the spring. We offer after school classes for 3 and 4 year-olds, including cooking and an Explorers science class.
Our Pre-K classes go on several field trips that reflect their unit of study. This year some of the places they will be visiting are Crowe’s Nest Farm, Zachary Scott Theatre, and the Austin Nature and Science Center.
The children are invited to participate in two service projects through the preschool. In the fall we collect food for Covenant UMC’s Food Pantry. The children present their offerings at our Thanksgiving celebration. In the spring we visit an assisted living facility and sing for the residents.
Contacting the Preschool
We’re open Monday through Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 1:30. Please call Director Laura Clemens at 346-6366, or you can e-mail us at lclemens@covenantaustin.org.
We are a school year program, and generally follow the AISD calendar.
Openings
We currently have openings in some of our classes. Please call Laura at 346-6366 if you would like to enroll your child.
FAQ’s
These are some of the questions people frequently ask about our program.
Where are you located?
We’re at 4410 Duval Road, which is between Highway 183 and Mopac Expressway. Our school is in the one story building next to the church sanctuary.
How can I arrange to tour the school?
We encourage potential parents and students to visit our school. The director sets aside Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:30 to give tours. If those times are not convenient, please call Laura Clemens at 346-6366 to schedule a meeting time. We can’t always accommodate drop-in visitors, so it’s a good idea to call ahead.
How does your waiting list work?
There is no charge to be on our waiting list. We call families in order on the waiting list once an opening becomes available. Openings can occur throughout the school year. Each year in January we call families on our waiting list to see if they are interested in staying on the list. Those who don’t respond will be removed from the list.
What are the chances of my child getting in if we’re on the waiting list?
Unfortunately, being on the list does not guarantee that a space will be available for your child. After registration is complete openings only occur if families already in the program decide to leave. Sometimes a class will have many children move, but other times no one leaves a class during the school year.
What age does my child have to be to attend your program?
Students must be 12 months old by September 1 to enter our toddler class. We have classes for 2 and 3 year-olds, and our Pre-K classes serve 4 year-olds.
Children must be that age by the September 1 cut-off date.
My child has a September birthday. Is it o.k. to put him or her in a higher age group?
We don’t make any exceptions to our age requirements, even for students whose birthdays are near the cut-off date.
Do you have a summer program?
No, we are closed during the summer. If you want to contact the school over the summer, please leave a voicemail, or send an email. The director does check her messages periodically during the summer, and she will get back to you as soon as possible.
