Van Buren Head Start

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  • Telephone: (734) 699-7493

Summary

Contact Info

Van Buren Head Start
9555 Haggerty Road
Belleville , MI  48111
Tel: (734) 699-7493

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. One Star
Development of social skills and work habits One Star
Home-school connection Three and Half Stars
Parent community One Star
Discipline One Star
Facilities Two Stars
Health One Star
Safety One Star
Handling of separation Four Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.0) Two Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway One Star
Classroom equipment and furniture Three Stars
Outside play equipment Two Stars

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

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (1.0) One Star
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions One Star
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
One Star
Ability to be a part of a group of children One Star
Self-sufficiency and independence One Star
Awareness of others’ feelings One Star
Cooperation with other children One Star

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 - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - Not formally part of the curriculum YES
Time & space - - - Not formally part of the curriculum YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Music - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Visual arts - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
A place for kids that do not want to take a nap

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.7) Three and Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Two Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The school does not go over everything, just what you need to start

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 (1.0) One Star

Parents:

- Are required to make donations ourselves

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.2) One Star
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The school is not kept up.

Health

OVERALL RATING (1.0) One Star
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable One Star
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided One Star
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly One Star

Safety

OVERALL RATING (1.0) One Star
Screen and identify all visitors One Star
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others One Star

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
No

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