Summary
Contact Info
Jtots Childcare & Preschool
26550 Halsted Road
Farmington Hills
, MI
48331
jtotschildcareandpreschoo.liveonatt.com/home.nxg
Tel:
(248) 471-1022
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Cpr and first aid trained |
Key Statistics
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
6
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Very Clean and organized program.
I need care from 6 in the morning.
Parent #2
On the surface, this daycare looks clean, but we found out otherwise in the 6 months our son was there.
Coming home with stomach flu or mid ear infection almost every week was the reason we decided to discontinue from Jtots.
Also, every morning the children are shuffled across the rooms to maintain the student-to-teacher ratio, but they expect children to abruptly change their schedule to match the new room!!
At Jtots, children under 2 years old are supposed to take two naps in a day, one for 2 hours and the other for 3 hours.
This is way more than required, and what is the point paying them to make your child sleep for 5 hours in the day?
Parent #3
Strenght: Very clean, professional, and well organized program. All children are seperated in groups based on their age.
Weakness: I wish they had a Kindergarten Program
Parent #4
Strengths: Secured access, well structured classrooms managed by homeroom managers, friendly environment,fun-activities etc.
Weaknesses: Not affectionate to kids. At times it feels too professional or I should say mechanical. Also heard stories from my friend that her son would not be fed completely and rather told that he has a big stomach. That is too cruel and I feel concerned for mine. I also doubt their hygiene based on frequent infections my kid has been picking up from there.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (3.1) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Seemed least interested in teaching or engaging in activities with the children. Was sort of mechanical in "following rules"
Parent #2
Teachers are nice and smile. We have teacher over to watch our daughter on evenings.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.3) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I have another mother drive my daughter to school and I pick the kids up after school
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.8) |
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I wont know how well the toys and furniture are cleaned.
I have seen kids with running nose moving around and touching things. I never found teachers bothered to clean them up. My kid used to come home with all dried up nose every evening.
Parent #2
Very well kept us.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
Dont bother with family-run businesses, go to a franchisee where they actually listen to parent's concerns and where they are ready to spend their (your tution) money on actually providing activities for your children.
