Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

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

Semi annual parent teacher conferences, monthly family pot lucks, annual family camping trip.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

We allow time for children and parents to transition into our program

Parent #1
Every day the teachers write a note to each parent about what the child did that day. The teachers are also always available to talk about the day and any problems at drop off and pick up. They also have two conferences during the year to discuss the child's development. I know that if I have any questions or concerns I can contact the staff at any time and have my concerns or questions addressed immediately. Very responsive staff.

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.4)
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

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

We do not use 'Time out'. DISCIPLINE POLICY We think of discipline as a learning process, which fosters growth and development. Discipline should be a learning process, not punishment. Children need the security of limits, which tell them what is acceptable as well as what is not acceptable. Teachers will be consistent and firm with their expectations, but at no time will corporal punishment be used. We have three rules that all children are encouraged to follow: 1) You can't hurt yourself 2)You can't hurt others 3)You can't hurt the environment. The teachers will talk about the situation with the child to help them develop the skills and tools needed (words) needed to not only problem solve and negotiate with their peers as well as adults but to help them communicate their wants and needs, also. When problems arise inside or outside the classroom the child will be given: 1) The opportunity to adjust his/her behavior; 2) Choices that allow for individual needs; 3) Re-direction to another activity. With this approach we have effectively eliminated 'time out' in the classroom. When a child is distraught he/she may be removed from the group in an effort to respect the emotional well being of all the children. Our ultimate goal for each child is to learn 'self discipline.'

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'

We talk with the children about feelings and how words can hurt our feelings. We try to give them the appropriate words to use in their communication with each other.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
Although they don't yet have a play structure outdoors, they have a large space and lots of equipment (balls, trikes, etc.) for outdoor play and they regularly visit a nearby playground.

Extended Care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Full Time $1,000.00 per month
5 days per week (7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Part Time $900.00 per month
Plan A: 3 days (7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Plan B: 5 days (4 1/2 hours)

Application Process

Admissions Process