Le Valley Christian Childcare & Preschool

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  • Telephone: (616) 527-4890

Summary

Contact Info

Le Valley Christian Childcare & Preschool
4018 Kelsey Highway
Ionia , MI  48846
Tel: (616) 527-4890

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

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

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

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 - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.7) Three and Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I don't think they have a specific curriculum but rather, they work with each child at their own pace & level.

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

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) Three Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Receive newsletters

- 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

- Special Meetings

- 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 (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four 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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