Genesee Street Children's Center

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  • Telephone: (315) 792-3951

Summary

Contact Info

Genesee Street Children's Center
2631 Genesee Street 
Utica , NY  13501
Tel: (315) 792-3951

Director: Mrs. Evelyn M. Kalpin

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

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 (4.0) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room
Art room Check
Library
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

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (2.9) Two and Half Star
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Two and Half Star
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Two and Half Star
Self-sufficiency and independence Two and Half 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 - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - YES
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - -
Music - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Visual arts - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Physical activity - - - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (3.1) Three Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Four Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Three Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Three Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Two Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Two Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Two Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.4) Three Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Two and Half Star
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Four Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three and Half Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Four Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Two and Half Star
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Four Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.5) Two and Half Star

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.1) Three 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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Keep in mind - this review only reflects the issues that I feel the new administration has caused. The cleaning and everything used to be done on a consistent schedule at the end of the day but a few occassions when picking up my daughter, I have been in while the staff was spraying lysol everywhere and yes he thought it was cleaning - but he also would spray the lysol on all surfaces - even eating surfaces and not wipe it off after. he has also been seen spraying this cleaner in the presence of the children.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.3) Four Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four And Half Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Four Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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