Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours of operation?

Monday – Friday 7:15AM – 5:45PM

What are Peas in a Pod Teacher to Child ratio?

To foster learning, our school intentionally beats the state-mandated teacher-to-child ratios. We have THE BEST teacher-to-child ratios in town!

Infant Class 1:4 (state ratios 2:10)

Toddler Class 1:8 (state ratios 1:11)

Pre K Class 1:8 (state ratios 1:15)

Kinder Ready Class 1:9 (state ratios 1:18)

School Aged Class 1:10 (state ratio 1:26)

Does Peas in a Pod have an enrollment fee?

There is a deposit fee of $250 and a registration fee of $150, totaling $400.

What are your enrollment fees?

There is a deposit fee of $250 and a registration fee of $150, totaling $400.

Do you serve meals & snacks?

Yes. We provide and serve morning snack and afternoon snack. Parents provide a packed lunch. We can keep lunch items, cool and heat up lunch items for children. Parents love this option since that they know exactly what their child is eating and we are able to serve their child foods that their child is already familiar with.

Do you provide transportation for After School Care?

Yes. We pick up from many schools including CSISD schools and ILTexas. We have a super fun after school program for kids ages 4 yrs to 13 yrs old.

Do you have nap time for my child’s class?

Yes. Each classroom has a scheduled nap time set up according to the latest sleep research to give our students the rest, their little bodies need developmentally.

How will my child receive water throughout the day?

Parents provide a clean refilled water cup with the students first and last name labeled to us each day. We use filtered water to refill the cup through throughout the day and we take it outdoors with us on the playground and we give scheduled water breaks throughout the day, indoors and outdoors, including at morning and afternoon snack time and lunchtime.

How will you get my child’s belongings back to me each day? Should I label all of their belongings?

Yes. Parents label all items with the students first and last name including: backpack, lunchbox, dishes, utensils, water cups, nap mat, etc. we recommend inch big orbit labels www.inchbug.com for spill proof cups and baby bottles, and permanent sticker labels from www.oliverlabels.com for everything else.
 

Will you teach my child to read?

es. We teach reading concepts developmentally in all classrooms, and in our formal Kinder Ready class we teach our preschoolers how to read using levels A, B, C little reader books in small groups each week.

Do you have a formal preschool or pre K class?

 Yes. We have a formal Kinder ready program for kids ages 3 years old to 5 years old to help prepare preschool age students for kindergarten.

Do you offer part-time care?

Yes. Although we are primarily a full-time program, we are able to offer a limited amount of part-time care. We have 3 days a week Monday, Wednesday, Friday or 2 days a week Tuesday and Thursdays Space is limited. Inquire about availability by texting 979-204-6113