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:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

" Comstock Cooperative Nursery School, Inc. will recognize, accept and respect each child's uniqueness. Our program is based on these ideas:
1. Provide a program in which a child can explore and grow in self-awareness.
2. Develop a sense of self-worth in each child.
3. Provide a chance for children to interact and relate to peers and adults.
4. Provide a program that will allow each child to succeed as his/her level.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Bathroom
1. Children may use the bathroom at any time with adult supervision.
2. Encourage the child to use the toilet, wipe, flush, and wash hands.
3. Each child washes his/her hands before snack and always after handling any animals.
Clean-up Time
1. Encourage children to keep things cleaned up as they are playing, so that the mess does not become insurmountable.
2. Expect everyone to help, even though they have not played in the area, and offer praise to those who do.
Dressing
1. Expect the children to help themselves, but offer to help when needed.
2. Help children develop a routine. Snow pants first, next boots, jacket, hat scarf and mittens.
3. Encourage children to hang up their own jacket or sweater.
Arrival and Dismissal
1. Children are to leave and arrive with an adult present
2. Be sure that each child has all of his/her belongings and papers to go home.
3. CHECK THEIR BOXES.
4. Morning class beings promptly at 9 a.m. and ends at 11:00 a.m. (3's) or 11:30 a.m. (4's)
Afternoon class begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. (3's) or 3 p.m. (4's)
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

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

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Language					YES
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	-		-	-	-
Music	-	-		-	-
Visual arts	-		-	-	-
Physical activity	-		-	-	YES
Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.9)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

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

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2)

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 (5.0)

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

Drop-in Policy

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

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

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Screen and identify all visitors

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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