Summary
Contact Info
New Horizons Academy Of Pa Inc
700 Cedar Road Lower Level
Jenkintown
, PA
19046
New-Horizons-Academy.com
Tel:
(215) 663-8815
Fax:
(215) 663-8776
Director:
(New horizons academy of pa inc)
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Key Statistics
| School year |
Year round program |
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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| Parent community |
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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:
4
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
Other Accreditations
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.8) |
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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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two indoor play rooms
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Teacher interaction and classroom lessen plans are excellent. The new administration is doing a great job. The room size and decorum are good but can improve.
Parent #2
Ownership has increased fees tremendously over the past year. The center has a ridiculous 9 hour max and a hefty fee if you go over that time. I think they know that a person who works a full time job can't possibly drop off and pick up their kids within that time so they can make more money. This new ownership also has experienced a large turnover with staff. There have been some days recently when I didn't know the staff when I dropped off my kids. There is no introduction when new staff arrives and no notice when staff quit - which has been happening alot lately. Needless to say I am not happy with this place and am getting my children on waiting lists elsewhere.
Parent #3
Before I would have rated this school with a 5 star, however, it not too long ago was bought by a new company (used to be subsidized by Jeanes Hospital). I think that now they are experiencing some minor pangs from this change, however, I am fully confident in the care my children are receiving. I would not send them to any of the other schools I toured in the area. This is where I felt the most at home. Both of my children have been coming to this center since they were young infants.
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
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (3.9) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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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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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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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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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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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
There are several teachers in the room, and they each have different strengths that they bring to the classroom, some are more nurturing/comforting, others are more fun, others are more tradtional,etc - overall they children get a well-rounded experience.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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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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Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This is a daycare (year round) and a preschool and we take advantage of both services, some of the questions are not quite applicable, but I've answered to the best I could to provide a true reflection of the school(if a NA response was not available).
Parent #2
When you first enter the program you are briefly told what to do but it is more of a free for all. No real structure. At least if you bring your child and he or she is crying most of the teachers will take him or her off your hands. There are some you have to aske for help or they won't.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
Parents:
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
I think that overall the center is great, and that while it could use some updating, it has a homey feel (even though it is more of a school house). Also, I think that administratively, the center needs to become more up to date on advanced technologies as they charge the premium rates (and do provide superior care)as all of the many of the well-known centers that offer many of these technology amenities.
Parent #2
Very old building and outdated playground equipment
Health
| OVERALL RATING (3.4) |
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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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Food Allergies
Medications
Safety
| OVERALL RATING (3.7) |
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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
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
I applied when I was only about 5 months pregnant (though my children started when they were infants). There is a waiting list to get in.
Parent #2
Called frequently
