Summary

Contact Info

Berea Friendship United Methodist Chikd Development
8001 White Horse Road
Greenville , SC  29617
Tel: (864) 294-7969

Director: Ms Shannon Finley

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Classroom equipment and furniture

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

To give to all children who enter our Christian love by providing nurturing, safe, stimulating care.Yhe well-being and education of every child is our goal as we serve God through serving others.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Gym play 6:30 to 8:30 arrival
8:30 to 9:00 Get ready for the day.Music,center play, storys.
9:00- devotional and curriculum
9:30 snack
9:45-11:15 curriculum
11:30 lunch
12:00 playtime
1:00 naptime
2:30 snacktime
3:00 to 6:00 afternoon activities
(playground,craft,exercise,games)
schedules vary according to age.
Potty times,cleanup times are in between.

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Language					YES
Oral language	-	-		-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-		-	n/a
Storybook reading	-			-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-		-	n/a
Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-			-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-			-	YES
Music	-			-	YES
Visual arts	-			-	YES
Physical activity	-			-	YES
Other subjects taught	Christian values Pottying, 2 year class				n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
My son has learned so much. he can say words that a 6yr old can't say.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions

Drop-in Policy

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

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
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

positive reinforcement

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Food Allergies

- We keep special snacks for allergic children

Medications

- We call parents when the child needs medication

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors
• All staff is checked by Sled and central registry.

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.