Staten Island, NY
Oakdale Academy

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.0)

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
School is very clean-- Safety issues and protective issues are a real priority and they hae policies in place to make sure they are followed. The materials are truly wonderful and have my child in developing well.

Parent #2
The inside,when you are able to get in, smells like soiled diapers & everything is sticky. my kids were always sick.

Parent #3
The director is really kind and caring and offers the most of herself to the program. The teachers are well trained and the cassrooms are desgned nice and brightly

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.1)
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 (3.5)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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