Jardín de Niños Facts at a Glance

Founded:

2007

Founder/Director:

Adriana Rodriguez

Description:

Jardín de Niños was founded on the belief that reaching children at an early age is the best time to provide experiences that prepare them to successfully maneuver in a multilingual and multicultural world. The school is committed to diversity and developing an understanding and an appreciation for a variety of cultures.

As part of an overall educational approach, Jardín de Niños utilizes a Spanish language program in which the children are immersed in Spanish while participating in activities. Once a child reaches the age of four, French and Mandarin are also introduced once a week.

Ages/Grades:

North Location: 6 weeks - Kindergarten

South Location: 6 weeks - 4th Grade (daycare, preschool, and primary school)

Enrollment:

230 at both locations (as of Jan. 1, 2012)

Staff:

34 teachers and administrative staff at both locations; all instructors are certified native Spanish speakers

Locations:

South Campus: 8707 Mountain Crest Drive, (512) 299-5731
North Campus: 2700 West Anderson Lane, (512) 299-5732
Coming Soon June 2010: Lohman's Crossing at Lakeway

Highlights:

In the process of the following accreditations

  • NAEYC Accreditation (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
  • International Baccalaureate PYP Accreditation (Primary Years Program)
  • Foundation Stages of SEP (Public Education Secretariat) http://www.eduspark.com/standards.html

Extracurricular:

Soccer, ballet, tennis, piano lessons, gymnastics, summer camp, basketball

Tuition:

Rates vary by age and schedule
Day care $500-1000/month
Elementary School $930/month
After school care is available for an additional charge


Curriculum Highlights

Day Care:

  • Personal, Social and Emotional
  • Communication, Language and Literacy
  • Cognitive Development
  • Knowledge and Understanding of the World
  • Physical Development
  • Creative Development

Pre-School and Kindergarten:

  • Knowledge
  • Concepts
  • Skills
  • Attitudes
  • Action

First - Fourth Grade:

  • Who We Are
  • Where We Are In Place And Time
  • How We Express Ourselves
  • How The World Works
  • How We Organize Ourselves
  • Sharing The Planet

Each of the six themes will integrate basic AISD standards all children in a given grade must be exposed to. The difference between Jardín de Niños program and public school programs is the level of depth with which a subject or theme is covered. Jardín de Niños covers themes in depth over the course of six to eight weeks. While an average public school, may cover the theme in just one lesson.