Brookline, MA
Apple Orchard

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.8)
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job
Patient and affectionate with children
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

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Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parent #1
There is a wonderful music teacher who holds weekly sessions with each of the classes. The kids really look forward to these sessions, it's among their favorite activites!

Parent #2
The quality of teaching found at the Apple Orchard is excellent. I have found the teachers to be well educated and extremely qualified for their positions.

Parent #3
Staff is very nurturing and takes time to get to know each child. They are amazingly creative at engaging the children and are very patient.

Parent #4
The teachers have a natural talent when making connections with their students. Both teachers are always smiling and willing to assist my son to help transition him in the morning. My son had a hard time saying goodbye to me in the morning and the teachers came up with different alternatives to help both him and I say goodbye. These two teachers are the best in their field. It was an honor to have them teach my son - My family is very lucky.

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