Summary

Contact Info

Kidz Ink Early Learning Center
1703 Porter Road
Bear , DE 19701
www.kidzearlylearning.com

Tel: (302) 838-5400

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

While child is in utero, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

150

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Southern Elementary, Wilbur Elementary, Porter Elementary, Keen Elementary, Elementary Schools

Parent Ratings

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

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

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

150

Established

2004

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

25%

- Teaching credentials

100%

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• Kidz, Ink's Pre-K Curriculum is Core Knowledge. In addition to that Handwriting Without Tears Program is used as well as Saxon Math and Phonics.

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Other Memberships

National Core Knowledge Organization

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.3)

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

Indoor Playroom

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

To provide a safe, academically challenging and emotionally nurturing environment in which children can move freely and explore their world at their own pace.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (1.7)

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				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	-		-	YES
Music	-		-	-

Visual arts	-	-	-	YES
Physical activity	-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught				n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Their teachers are great, most of the time they are stressed out and not able to work 100%.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.5)

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 (1.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

Kidz, Ink encourages parents to bring their child for 1-2 hours for 1-2 days to sit in the classroom they will be attending. There is no additional charge and this helps the child to get acclamated to the environment before they begin.

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does not connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0)

Parents:

- Fundraise

> Selling candy and pizza

- Are required to make donations ourselves

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Phone Calls

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.2)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled poorly in a way that makes me concerned about the safety of my child

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Redirection and Peace Making Skills

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
They always allow sick children to come to the center. My child has been sick due to this.

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Safety

OVERALL RATING (2.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: While child is in utero, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is not available.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Southern Elementary, Wilbur Elementary, Porter Elementary, Keen Elementary, Elementary Schools