Program
Our curriculum model focuses on four areas of child development: social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical-motor development based on Texas Rising Star standards. We strive to meet each child where they are to further their development in each area at his or her individual pace.
YOUNG TODDLERS (SEEDLINGS)
Toddlers are encouraged to participate in daily routines to develop self-help skills and foster self-esteem. Educational activities provide opportunities for experiences that help children develop social-emotional, language, and motor skills. Teachers reinforce positive behaviors, set limits, and are consistently available to support the toddler's need for independence and exploration.
TODDLERS (SPROUTS & SWEET PEAS)
Our older toddlers are provided with abundant opportunities to increase vocabulary, develop problem solving skills, and be creative through developmentally-appropriate curriculum. Indoor and outdoor activities strengthen fine and gross motor skills. A love of reading is fostered through stories and daily literacy activities.
PRESCHOOL (BLUEBONNETS)
Preschoolers' growth and development is strengthened through art activities, sensory play, and manipulative toy work. Books and print are used to increase familiarity with the meaning of letters and words. Teachers also use rhymes, finger plays, and songs to introduce phonetic awareness and letter recognition.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN (SNAPDRAGONS)
Children develop writing, phonetic awareness, letter recognition and math skills in small and large group activities. Teachers use highly-acclaimed Scholastic Curriculum as a foundation for their classroom. Social and emotional development continues to mature by fostering positive self-esteem, empathy, and independence.
CURRICULUM
Sweet Briar Child development Center uses Frog Street curriculum for our infant and toddler program, Frogstreet is comprehensive, research- based curriculum that integrates instruction across developmental domains and learning disciplines.
Scholastic Big Day curriculum is used in our pre-k3&4 classrooms. Big Day is researched based and integrates all domains of learning including social-emotional development, oral language, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, art, and physical development.
Conscious Discipline is an additional curriculum used to future enrich our program in social emotional development . It gives children tools to be able to identify their emotions and self regulate which is a vital component in having good mental health.
Children are assessed twice a year and parent conferences scheduled to discuss. Assessments are an important tool teachers use to better know their students, know where children are in their learning and development and customize instruction to meet the child’s needs.
At Sweet Briar CDC conversational Spanish and Spanish vocabulary are focused on within all of our classrooms. Our mission is to prepare students for the increasingly bilingual community that we are honored to be a part of here in Austin.
Programs we offer
Research has shown that high quality childcare and early education programs are instrumental in helping children overcome barriers to learning. At Sweet Briar CDC it is our mission to partner with parents and provide programs that help students and families succeed. Below is a list of programs we offer!
ENRICHMENT
Enrichment programs are special ways we can meet children’s needs through hands-on and fun activities!
We provide the following to our students…
Gardening
Music & Movement Activities
Creative Arts
Physical Activities
The Groovy Bus Gymnastics - additional cost (Click here for link!)
Our toddler class loves doing art projects.
Music & Movement!
NUTRITIOUS MEALS
Sweet Briar CDC provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks for our children. We are a part of the CACFP Food Program that insures nutritious meals are served. If your child has food allergies or special dietary preferences please let us know so we may accommodate their needs.
“Play is the highest form of research”