Before the Bell Preschool and Daycare Center

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Summary

Contact Info

Before the Bell Preschool and Daycare Center
2414 Kennington rd
Raleigh , NC  27610
www.BeforetheBellPreschool.com

Tel: (919) 828-1717

Director: Mrs. Dancey
Dyjana@aol.com

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Parent community Three and Half Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Three and Half Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars
Outside play equipment Five Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check
Art room Check
Library Check
Playground Check

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Three Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Five Stars

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 - - - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
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

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.4) Four Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Four Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Five Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Five Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Four Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Four Stars

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 (3.5) Three and Half Stars

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 (3.5) Three and Half Stars

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

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


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Pairs old parents with new parents

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


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Daily note

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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Classrooms are clean, well equiped, and organized.

Health

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



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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