Ivy Tilson Center Inc

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  • Telephone: (914) 777-1023

Summary

Contact Info

Ivy Tilson Center Inc
703 Grove Street 
Mamaroneck , NY  10543
Tel: (914) 777-1023

Director: Ivy W. Tilson

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Parent community Four Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Five Stars
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 (4.0) Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four 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 (4.0) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language YES
Oral language - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - 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 - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Time & space - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Visual arts - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.0) Four Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Four Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Four Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Four Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Four Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five 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 Five 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:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
In regards to the below questions, play ground across street but not on premises and while there are not separate rooms for art, music and library, the do art projects daily. They have a music teach come into the classrooms weekly as well as trips to the library, the fun bus, the nature of things comes and brings animals and they take nature walks. Very thought out and creative activities.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five 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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