The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs

Overview

The PREP School of Dripping Springs is a private early childhood campus offering year‑round enrollment for children from infancy through after‑school ages. The location is part of The PREP Schools network and follows the organization’s early childhood education model.

Curriculum and approach

The program model emphasizes a child‑centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum that integrates language and literacy, early STEM experiences, Spanish, music and movement, yoga, and social‑emotional learning. Assessments are used at prescribed grade levels to guide individualized instruction and learning plans are posted outside classrooms.

Facilities and enrichment

On‑site enrichment spaces described for PREP campuses include a technology/STEM room, art studio, multi‑purpose room and an outdoor classroom for nature‑based lessons.
The PREP model also includes a full‑service kitchen and cafeteria space (PREP Café) where lunch is prepared with input from a dietician and designed to align with USDA standards.

Health, safety and family communication

Network safety features described include a single point of entry with biometric access, closed‑circuit classroom camera monitoring viewable from a parent lounge, forward‑facing diaper stations, automatic hand‑washing sinks, a Tender Loving Care (TLC) isolation area for sick children, fully fenced playgrounds, background checks for staff, and an emergency preparedness plan.
Daily electronic updates, photos and reports are provided to parents by email to communicate about each child’s day.

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The Preparatory School of Dripping Springs

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