Dallas, TX
Christ Lutheran Church Child Development Center

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (2.7)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
Classrooms are poorly arranged in relation to each other. The noise level is to high. For example if a child is crying in another room you can hear it clearly in your classroom.

Parent #2
this is a rigid military corporate environment. the teachers are uptight due to the administration. it flows through to the parents. plan for some discomfort and awkwardness.

Parent #3
The building is still under construction and will be for the next year or so. It will be beautiful when complete. Now, the smell of paint can be strong and it's kind of a mess.

Parent #4
The teachers are great and the facility is nice.

Parent #5
The new playground is not big enough for all the kids specially when they combine 2 classes together.

Parent #6
Facility is new and well laid out. I see teachers cleaning the toys every evening.

Parent #7
The facility is nice, the teachers are great. The administration is the main problem.

Parent #8
It seems like there is more interest and care given to bulletin boards and art work then there is in the quality of toys and equipment that my child uses.

Parent #9
No shading on the playground in the back next to the alleyway. No climb and slide equipment, only role play structures, sand box and bicycles.

Parent #10
The whole school is very, very noisy. Even when the classroom doors are closed you can hear crying babies from other rooms. You usually can't hear on the phone when you call in because of all the loud background noise. The decible level must be very high. That can't be healthy for anyone in that school. The director can go in her office and close the door for quiet. No other student or staff ever have quiet. Just being in there twice a day with my child is stressful. The loud noise level has to make the teachers stressed and less calm. That can't be good for our child.

Parent #11
It is a new facility, but all the sparkle can't make up for the terrible staff. Also outside play area is hot as heck in summer; poor planning as there is no shade.

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.9)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.9)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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