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Dallas, TX
Bethel Early Learning Center
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neighborhood: Lake Highlands · Telephone: (214) 348-8375 · Website: betheldallas.org
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.5) | 
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year | 
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's Comments
We have daily and/or weekly communication between the parents and teacher and/or director on basic progress and information. We have an annual open house and schedule parent/teacher meetings as needed. We provide information about schools and assist parents if requested. We try to notify the parents of local 'Kindergarten Roundups' when possible.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
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Director's Comments
We request that new students come for one or more visits/playtimes with a parent to help everyone get adjusted and become more familiar and comfortable with their new environment. We prefer the teachers and child to get acquainted and bond a little in advance. We offer for the child to have a short visit without the parent, as well, to help with separation.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Bethel always has an open door policy and stives to keep the lines of communication open. The teachers and director are always willing to talk with me about anything related to my children and are eager to help in anyway with anything we ask them about. The teachers are some of the most loving teachers I've ever known and they are like family to us all. I've never had a problem with separation anxiety. The teachers and director have been wonderful to me and my boys from the first day I dropped them off as infants, and still are to this day.
Parent #2
The questions regarding the separation process don't really apply to my children since they have been at the school since a very early age.
Parent #3
I've been very happy with the care my children have received at Bethel. My children receive a balanced curriculum, with classroom projects and lessons, reading time, crafts, songs, chapel services, playtime, and field trips. The caregivers are kind and loving, and have gotten to know each of my children, tuning into their specific needs. I was especially impressed with the infant program. Each day I received a detailed accounting of what my child ate, how much and when, times of sleep, diapers changed, etc. Caregivers were tuned into my child's specific patterns, and gave him what he needed, rather than forcing him into a pre-set eating/sleeping schedule too early. Whenever I have had questions or concerns, the Director and all the teachers have been very responsive and helpful and are genuinely interested in providing the best care for my children.
Parent #4
Bethel does a great job of communicating with parents through weekly and monthly newsletters. There is a parent board/center with school/church and community information that is updates regularly.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.6) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Receive newsletters
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Bethel organizes monthly playdates for families outside of school time. We've been to a group outing at a park and child-friendly restaurant and everyone has really enjoyed the opportunity to socialize and watch our children play together.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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