PURPOSE & GOALS
We are so happy to offer the Acorns to Oaks Preschool Program!
Our program provides meaningful group learning experiences for preschoolers Monday through Thursday, while parents/guardians are engaged in community affairs, church activities, and other events of their choosing.
Our preschool strives to give children an early love for Jesus and the church while also providing a social environment where children learn to interact and engage with their peers. In our program we use a play-based approach. We believe children learn best when they have self-directed play. We strive to introduce a love of learning through play by allowing many breaks outdoors and in classroom free choice/center-based play time. We know when children are playing, they are happy!! We love happy children!
Our program provides meaningful group learning experiences for preschoolers Monday through Thursday, while parents/guardians are engaged in community affairs, church activities, and other events of their choosing.
Our preschool strives to give children an early love for Jesus and the church while also providing a social environment where children learn to interact and engage with their peers. In our program we use a play-based approach. We believe children learn best when they have self-directed play. We strive to introduce a love of learning through play by allowing many breaks outdoors and in classroom free choice/center-based play time. We know when children are playing, they are happy!! We love happy children!
2024-25 Preschool information
DAILY ACTIVITIES
Each day, children are taught through themed units using a learning center approach. Children will be exposed to letters, numbers, colors and Bible stories. Other classes and special activities are provided through the week. These include Chapel, Science, Music, and Movement.
DATES & TIMES
Our program begins in September and ends in May. We establish our school calendar and send it out to families after enrollment.
ATO hours:
Monday - Thursday
9am-1:45pm
ATO hours:
Monday - Thursday
9am-1:45pm
WEEKLY BIG GROUP CHAPEL
The staff of ATO enjoys teaching all students about the Bible, God, and his Son Jesus. It is our church mission to help others meet, know, and follow Jesus.
We introduce the children to Bible stories in a fun and exciting way with worship music and movement. They even have a fun puppet named Pickels. He is the silly Penguin that brings us Bible stories and lots of joy.
We introduce the children to Bible stories in a fun and exciting way with worship music and movement. They even have a fun puppet named Pickels. He is the silly Penguin that brings us Bible stories and lots of joy.
SPECIAL DAYS
At ATO we believe that children need to play in order to learn. We have created special days through the school year to enrich lessons through large scale dramatic play.
ENROLLMENT DATES & REGISTRATION
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment opens each year for current enrolled families at the end of January.
Enrollment for Current families of the 24-25 school year, begins January 21,2025.
Public Registration opens on February 3, 2025.
Enrollment for Current families of the 24-25 school year, begins January 21,2025.
Public Registration opens on February 3, 2025.
WAITLIST
Parents can join the waitlist if the current class desired does not have space available. To secure a spot on the waitlist, the registration packet must be filled out and a non-refundable fee of $100 must be paid. This fee will go towards the registration fee should a spot open. If you are interested in being on the waitlist, please click the below button to fill out an interest form and we will get back with you.
Click below to register.
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TUITION AND FEES
We currently offer a few options at ATO for attending students.
We are open Monday - Thursday to ages 18 months - 5 years (PreK)
We offer sibling discounts. Please email us for details.
18 to 23 month class options (birthdates between 9/2022 – 5/2023):
2 day M/W - $340
2 day T/TH - $365
4 day – M – TH - $570
2 year old class options:
2 day M/W - $330
2 day T/TH - $350
4 day M-TH - $540
3 year old class options:
4 day M – TH - $530
4 year old-PreK class options:
4 day M – TH - $520
2 day M/W - $340
2 day T/TH - $365
4 day – M – TH - $570
2 year old class options:
2 day M/W - $330
2 day T/TH - $350
4 day M-TH - $540
3 year old class options:
4 day M – TH - $530
4 year old-PreK class options:
4 day M – TH - $520
Activity Fees:
2 day students - $100
4 day students - $125
Will be assessed in October and February
Registration fee:
Registration Fee $150
A non-refundable registration fee for each student enrolling is due at the time of enrollment. This will hold and secure the child's place at ATO.
Waitlist Fee:
Waitlist fee $100
A non-refundable waitlist fee is due for every student wishing to enroll in the waitlist. This fee will go towards the registration fee should a spot open.
2 day students - $100
4 day students - $125
Will be assessed in October and February
Registration fee:
Registration Fee $150
A non-refundable registration fee for each student enrolling is due at the time of enrollment. This will hold and secure the child's place at ATO.
Waitlist Fee:
Waitlist fee $100
A non-refundable waitlist fee is due for every student wishing to enroll in the waitlist. This fee will go towards the registration fee should a spot open.
Teacher/Student Ratios:
18-23 month class 8 students - 2 Teachers
2 year old class 12 students - 2 Teachers
3 year old class 14 students - 2 Teachers
4 year old class 16 students - 2 Teachers
18-23 month class 8 students - 2 Teachers
2 year old class 12 students - 2 Teachers
3 year old class 14 students - 2 Teachers
4 year old class 16 students - 2 Teachers
Information & Resources
OUR TEAM
Robin Bauzon
Director of ATO
Robin is the fun loving and fearless leader who provides the creative direction and structure to the ATO team. She hails from Abilene, TX and has been in the Austin area for about 20 years. Robin is an OG; she started working as a lead teacher our first year opening the preschool in 2015. Since then, she moved on to become the Assistant Director, and in 2019 became our Director of Acorns to Oaks Preschool. Robin is sweet as a peach, loves to get to know the families of ATO and would be happy to talk through any questions you have.