Summary

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  3

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.8)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

'The goal of our preschool is to provide a warm, nurturing Jewish environment in which our children can develop to their fullest potential. We support, guide and stimulate the growth of each child, individually, in the following areas: social, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, creative and physical. This is achieved through developmentally appropriate activities including: arts & crafts, literature, dramatic play, music, dance, movement, tumbling, science and cooking. Additionally, our Susan Sims Bodenstein Preschool aims to help our children become independent learners who are able to solve problems and cope with our ever-changing world. We encourage our children to explore and develop their sense of curiosity about the world around them through hands-on experiences. Our children are given ample opportunity to play, share, cooperate, and build self-confidence and esteem.' -- Extracted from the Mishkon Tephilo Susan Sims Bodenstein Preschool website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.8)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Language					-
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-		-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a
Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	-	YES
Time & space	-	-	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	YES
Music	-	-	-	-	YES
Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-
Other subjects taught	'Through Shabbat and the celebration of all the Jewish Holidays, our children internalize our Jewish values and traditions. Songs, Israeli dances, Hebrew vocabulary, stories and Jewish moral development help to accomplish this.' -- Extracted from the Mishkon Tephilo Susan Sims Bodenstein Preschool website				n/a

Quality of Teaching

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

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
One of the teachers in my child's class is male. He's fabulous! He brings all of the qualities of a great teacher as well as special things that only a man can bring. We just love him.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.9)

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classrooms early on

Discipline, Health and Safety

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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The playground equipment is new as of this past summer.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.6)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips