Coppell, TX
Coppell Child Development Center

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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Savvy Source's and Parents' Comments

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

"We provide each child a stimulating,balanced program, which allows for special needs and varied capabilities, while offering encouragement and many opportunities for success." -- Excerpted from school literature

Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parent #1
The lead teacher in my son's class is wonderful. He is in the 2 year old class so she provides age appropriate activities for them. She gets on the floor for circle time, reads books and sings interactive songs. The teacher's aid in his class is even more affectionate to my son. She is very loving and is even trying to teach him Spanish, even though it is not in their regular curriculum. I moved my child from a play pre-school last year to a more educational pre-school this year. It was more of a transition for me than for my son. I was used to him being coddled and 'loved on' every day. When he moved to a more educational school I had to change my expectations, however this school made the transition as easy as it could be. They put my son in a class where the teacher was more affectionate and touchy feely because I think they thought I needed it more than he did. I highly recommend CCDC!

Parent #2
There are many 'specials' at this school that set it apart from others. Music, Fun and Fitness, Computer Lab, and Spanish are available to all children 2 and older. Science is offered 3's once a month and to 4's once a week. Library is also offered to 4's once a week. Each 'specials' teacher is highly qualified for the class they teach.

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