Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Child Care
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neighborhood: Bay Ridge · Telephone: (718) 630-2831
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) | |
| Conducts an open house at start of school year | |
| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year | |
| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences | |
| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year | |
| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year | |
| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's Comments
Each day, parents receive a description of the days events. There are yearly meetings and evaluations.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) |
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classroom early on
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Director's Comments
Parents are welcome to call and check on their child or view their child from a distance for a few minutes. Parents may not spend the day at the daycare center.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
In regards to separation anxiety, when my son experienced it, the director and staff were very encouraging. They allowed my phone calls at any time. My child resolved his problem with the help of the staff.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.6) |
Parents:
- Sit on the board of trustees
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Teach children about cultural specific foods and traditions.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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