Sitter in Austin, Texas

The Gathering Tree in-home Preschool has ONE spot available for ages 2 to 5 years. Full days (up to 10 hours) or Half days (up to 5 hours). Preschool curriculum emphasizing nature and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math.) Daily schedule includes Circle Time (songs, calendar, map, daily topic), arts and crafts/sensory, free play inside and outside, and Story time before nap/quiet time. Large dedicated classroom with plenty of space to play and lots of toys, games, books, puzzles, Montessori-style lessons on trays, building materials, arts & crafts materials, etc. Large fenced yard with shady Oak trees, a wooden playscape with swings, a garden, and wildlife (lizards, birds, bunnies, foxes, deer, etc). Healthy meals and snacks included. Monthly menus provided. Very low ratio - 4 kiddos maximum. Currently three kiddos, ages 2, 3, and 5. Located in south Austin, near the Y in Oak Hill. Along Hwy 290 between Circle Dr and Scenic Brook Dr. I am a married mother of one preschool-aged son. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology and 15 years of experience working with young children as a preschool teacher and nanny. Ours is a Listed family home with Texas DFPS. I have passed a nation-wide background check. CPR and First Aid certified. Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Rates: Full days: $175/week Mornings only (7:30-12... or 8-1): $100/week Come check out our home and spacious classroom and meet all of us! Thanks for looking! -Jessica