Summary
Contact Info
Paradigm Care & Enrichment Center
1401 Malcolm St
Waterford
, MI
48327
www.paradigmchildcare.com
Tel:
(248) 363-9800
Fax:
(248) 363-0992
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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| 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:
2
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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| Outside play equipment |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
As an early childhood teacher myself, I wouldn't send my kids anywhere else. The Directors have a great understanding of early childhood and developmental appropriateness. They are also both in daily. They have prepared one of my children for Kindergarten and I have another one in the 3 year old program now. The program is well thought out. The other review said they felt like a number. We have never felt that way! We are always greeted and discussions about our children have been welcomes by the Directors and the teachers. There is also very little staff turn over. Some of the same teachers have been there since our 5 year old was an infant. I can't say enough good things about the Staff, program, facility and Directors!
Parent #2
No stars are showing up after the questions. But I would choose 1 star. The staff turnover was significantly high when we attended there. We felt like a number.
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
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Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.8) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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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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| 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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| 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
Once the children are 3 there is not a daily log provided. I think this is ok since my child can tell me about her day. It seems they follow a "No news is good news" philosophy and call parents on an as needed basis.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.7) |
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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
We have been able to schedule conferences for our children when needed. When our 5 year old was struggling with some of the skills the teacher called us to set up a meeting.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) |
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
The building and indoor equipment is great. However, I found many battery operated toys lacking batteries.
Parent #2
This is a fairly new facility. The building and equipment are beautiful and well cared for. I have been told that things that are touched a lot every day like light toys, switches, and door knows are sanitized daily. I have not witnessed any sick children in attendance and have been called to immediately pick my children up when they are sick.
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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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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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Application & Admissions
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
