AAA Day Care Center

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  • Neighborhood: Lakewood
  • Telephone: (214) 826-3193

Summary

Contact Info

AAA Day Care Center
5734 Junius Street
Dallas , TX  75214
Tel: (214) 826-3193
Fax: (214) 826-4348

Director: Georgia Jones

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted Upon birth
Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 55
Student/teacher ratio 14:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 1 months
Extended day Yes
School year Year round program

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 55
Student/teacher ratio 14:1
Average tenure for teachers 12 yrs.

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Located close to public transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Features of the Preschool

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three Stars

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Our Purpose: Our concern is to provide happiness and a sense of well-being to all children. We intend to provide a clean, safe and happy environment with an individualized program that will stimulate the intellectual, social and psychological needs of each child.
Our Philosophy: To develop in young children self confidence, independence, and a foundation for life long learning. To provide a child-centered environment that promotes the social and emotional development, cognitive growth and physical well-being. We feel our center is an extension of home, and is the center of the ability to grow."

-- Excerpted from school literature



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

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 (1.3) One Star
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions One Star
Ability to be a part of a group of children Two Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence 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 - - - - 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 - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - Not formally part of the curriculum YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching



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



Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (2.6) Two and Half Star
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Two Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Two Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (2.0) Two Stars

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 not connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (2.5) Two and Half Star
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Two Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Three Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Four Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 4 years to
5 years
$105/Week
From 3 years to
4 years
$110/Week
From 2 years to
3 years
$115/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Upon birth

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $0

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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



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