Dallas, TX
Bethany Lutheran Child Development Center

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (3.6)
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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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Description of how teachers work with children who are  "behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

Teachers are able to work with students in center activities to provide enrichment or assistance to children.

Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parent #1
The children have one main teacher and there is usually an aid that helps as well. The children spend the majority of their time with these people, but are also exposed to music, Spanish, and chapel with other teachers. The director is also very hands on in working with the kids as well. It is a very positive environment.

Parent #2
Bethany's CDC provides the students with supplemental chapel services, Spanish lessons, and a storytime instructor. What I like most about the school is the small classes (the teacher/child ratio is great!)

Parent #3
The chapel program is the same thing as their music program. The children don't actually go to a chapel, just the music room. They learn a Bible story and sing a song. The music program does not include instruments for the kids to play (tambourine, xylophone, drums, sticks to tap, etc.) But the songs do include hand motions that the kids learn.

Parent #4
The teachers are stressed to work on curriculum and structure with the children, not necessarily have a good rapport with them or treat them nicely.

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