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These FAQs and answers cover commonly asked information, addressing parents’ interests in the daily operations, policies, and engagement at Bilingual Minds Learning Center.
Our center operates from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
This includes early drop-off from 7:30 am – 8:30 am, preschool hours from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, and late pick-up from 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
The center is closed on specific holidays, including New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Week, and Winter Holidays. Closures are communicated through notices posted in advance.
Physical play is crucial for child development. The center allows supervised physical play, including extended outdoor playtime, dance, and indoor playtime with age-appropriate equipment.
The curriculum is based on play, imagination, and children’s interests. Teachers provide authentic materials to support exploration and investigation. Children learn concepts in both Portuguese and English.
Schedules changes must be requested in writing to the Center Director at least 30 days in advance. The center will review and confirm the feasibility. Withdrawals also require a 30-day notice.
Our center values the relationship between home, child, and school. Family involvement is encouraged, and teachers conduct biannual conferences to discuss the child’s development.
Outdoor play is encouraged in all weather. Sunscreen and insect repellant are provided. Weather-related delays and closures follow Austin ISD decisions. The center ensures children are appropriately dressed for the weather.
Families can submit an extra hours form or email the Center Director 24 hours in advance for extra hours. Absences should be notified to the child’s teacher, though there’s no attendance requirement for enrolled students.
While teachers can offer babysitting services, maintaining a professional relationship is encouraged. The center is not responsible for outcomes outside its premises.
Information is posted in each classroom, and families receive monthly updates from the Center Director. Notifications about calendar updates, fees, and handbook policies are sent in writing.
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Our center believes in learning through play and relationships, fostering the child’s development in various aspects.
The center is committed to fostering abilities and talents through an inclusive and respectful environment. They value diversity, ensuring all children have opportunities for growth.
The staff is experienced, well-versed in childhood education, and possesses excellent communication skills. They create a positive,inspiring, and caring environment for children to thrive.
Our center follows a problem-solving and conflict-resolution approach, avoiding corporal punishment and time-outs. Teachers focus on guiding children to make ethical and respectful choices.
Families are required to sign in and out, and children will only be released to authorized persons. Car seats are mandatory for children under 8 years old, following Texas State Law.
Tuition is due on the first day of each month. Late payments incur a $25 fee, and unpaid fees after 30 days accrue interest. Chronic lateness may result in the termination of a child’s placement.
The center maintains locked entrances for security. In emergencies or closures, parents are notified through various channels, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children.
Security is a top priority. Entrance doors are locked, and proper sign-in/out procedures are mandatory. Only authorized individuals listed on the Identification and Emergency Information form can pick up a child.
Parents must complete enrollment forms, including essential information required by the Texas Department of Human Services. Submission of all necessary documents is required before the first day of care.
Teachers, trained in child development, communicate with families if additional support is needed. The center collaborates with families to provide appropriate services.
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@ bilingualmindsaustin . May 1
🇺🇸 Tickets for our Arraiá are now available!! Come experience one of Brazil’s biggest celebrations with traditional foods, dance, and games!!
This fundraiser is for the playground in our new space!
Where: 10613 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726
�Children and teens up to 16 FREE! And how much are the tickets? You pick the amount of your donation!
Just click on the link in the bio.
🇧🇷Correm que os ingressos pro Arraiá já estão disponíveis para venda.
Se "ocês" não correrem, vão ficar sem, hein? "Dispois" não digam que "nóis" não avisemos. E olhem que gracinha, as crianças e adolescentes até 16 anos, não precisam pagar pra entrar, "sô."
Pois então, tão esperando o quê? Corre lá no link da bio e garanta o seu ingresso!
E quanto custa? "Cê dicidi!!" É só escolher o valor de sua doação.
Esse ano o Arraiá está arrecadando fundos para a construção do parquinho de nosso novo espaço.
Nosso Arraiá será no centro cultural do Cultura Brasil Austin - CBA
10613 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726
É só clicar no link da bio!
@ bilingualmindsaustin . Apr 18
🇺🇸 Most of the activities that we, adults, offer to children are product-based. That is something tangible that needs to come out of the experience. When we don`t focus on a product as a result of the child`s activity then we offer him/her an opportunity to experiment with many possibilities and be creative because there is no right or wrong. Every time children are playing, the process of doing something is the interval of time where all the important learning and brain development happens.
Come see how children learn at BM Learning Center! Schedule your tour today!Just click on the link in the bio.
🇧🇷 A maioria das atividades que nós, adultos, oferecemos às crianças são baseadas em produtos. Isso é algo tangível que precisa sair da experiência. Quando não focamos em um produto como resultado da atividade da criança, oferecemos a ela a oportunidade de experimentar muitas possibilidades e ser criativa porque não existe certo ou errado. Cada vez que as crianças estão brincando, o processo de fazer algo é o intervalo de tempo onde acontece todo o aprendizado importante e o desenvolvimento do cérebro.
Venha ver como as crianças aprendem no BM Learning Center! Agende sua visita ainda hoje! É só clicar no link da bio.
@ bilingualmindsaustin . Apr 16
🇺🇸 When children are in a space where they can question and experiment, they build new knowledge and develop creativity. The environment at the Bilingual Minds classrooms are prepared every day to promote creativity and the construction of new learning.
Have you visited our school? If not, schedule a visit today clicking on the link in the bio.
🇧🇷 Quando as crianças estão em um espaço que podem questionar e experimentar elas são capazes de construir novos conhecimentos e desenvolver criatividade. Os ambientes das salas da Bilingual Minds são preparados todos os dias para promover a criatividade e a construção de novas aprendizagem.
Já veio conhecer nossas salas? Se ainda não, faça-nos uma visita. Estamos esperando você! Agende uma visita clicando no link da bio.
