Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.1)

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

Monthly newsletters. Weekly Curriculum updates for each classroom. Twice a year parent conferences (or when needed.) E-mail updates form office or room parents. Intake meeting and pre visits before your child starts.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Parents in classroom early on

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

I like to work with each family individually to ease the transition from home to school.

Parent #1
Our two children were both thriving at WUMP. Upon enrolling our youngest (9 years later!), I was thrilled to see so many familiar faces! They remained as enthusiastic and warm-hearted as ever. Giving and receiving communication was never a problem. Many of the parents work full time, and from what I experienced, the level of parent participation was left up to the individual.

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Limit setting will focus on the need to show respect and consideration for others as well as showing respect for the physical environment. The limits will also focus on the need for safety and concern for each child's well-being. The limits will be discussed with the children in an appropriate way for their age level and will be consistently enforced. When behavior is inappropriate and there is a need for adult intervention, an attempt will be made to redirect the child to another activity or try to involve the child in a discussion which emphasizes positive problem solving. Any continuing behavior problems will be discussed with a director and if the teacher and director feel it is necessary, a parent conference may be called, so that parents may be involved in the solutions to the problem.

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'

We do not always deal with it the same way. Ideally, we listen to Child B and show him/her that we understand that it is hard when your best friend is not playing with you. We might try to involve Child B in an interesting activity so he can branch out to other friends, while allowing Child A to have the chance to play with someone else. Alternatively, we might try and find a 'job' for Child B in the game (if we think A and C will be receptive).

Extended Care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Preschool (2.5-5 year olds) have approximately 16 students per class; Pre-K (4-5 year olds) have approximately 24 students per class.

Application Process

Admissions Process