Abbott Nursery School Inc

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Summary

Contact Info

Abbott Nursery School Inc
800 Abbott Road
East Lansing , MI  48823
abbottnurseryschool.com/

Tel: (517) 351-7410

Director: Mary Howard - (Director/Teacher)
howardk2@msu.edu

Application Information

Applications accepted Open to 3, 4 & 5 year olds (having birthdays by dec.1) must be toilet trained

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 6 months
Extended day No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Parent community Four Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established 1967

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"The program offered focuses on the development of the child's self awareness and self worth through exploration, creativity and investigation. The staff utilize the natural process of learning through play to present educational activities and experiences. Nurturing Success Is Our Goal !
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"9:00-9:10 12:30-12:40 Arrival - teacher greets child at the car
9:00-9:20 12:30-12:50 Outdoor Play
9:20-9:40 12:50-1:10 Opening - Large Group
9:40-10:50 1:10-2:20 Free Choice Activities / Art Activity / Open Snack
10:50-11:00 2:20-2:30 Snack and Storytime
11:00-11:15 2:30-2:45 Outside Play (weather permitting)
11:20-11:30 2:50-3:00 Dismissal
9:00-9:10 12:30-12:40 Arrival - teacher greets child at the car
9:00-9:30 12:30-1:00 Outdoor Play
9:30-9:50 1:00-1:20 Opening - Large Group
9:50-10:50 1:20-2:20 Free Choice Activities / Art Activity / Open Snack
10:50-11:00 2:20-2:30 Snack
11:00-11:15 2:30-2:45 Show & Tell /Storytime
11:20-11:30 2:50-3:00 Dismissal
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language -
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - -
Time & space - Free play with some structure - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - -
Music - Free play with some structure - - -
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching



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



Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Parents:

- Sit on the board of trustees

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Schedule family field trips

- Encourage play dates out of school

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
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

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 3 years to
5 years
20 Tue 9:00am - 11:30am
Thu 9:00am - 11:30am
$1008/Year
From 3 years to
5 years
20 Mon 9:00am - 11:30am
Wed 9:00am - 11:30am
Fri 9:00am - 11:30am
$1512/Year
From 3 years to
5 years
20 Mon 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Tue 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Wed 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Thu 12:30pm - 3:00pm
$2016/Year

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Open to 3, 4 & 5 year olds (having birthdays by dec.1) must be toilet trained

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Enrollment preferences for re-enrolling students and siblings  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 6 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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



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