Summary
Contact Info
Caughlin Preschool
1508 Ambassador Drive
Reno
, NV
89523
www.caughlinpreschool.com
Tel:
(775) 746-3444
Director:
Joanne Taylor Palmer,Program Director, Owner
Jennefer Myers - Infant/Toddler Directo
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Immunization records,
doctor's note stating child is in good health & free of communicable
diseases - permission to give over the counter medications if needed |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 months |
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
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (1.5) |
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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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I wouldn't send my child back to this school if my life depended on it!!!
Parent #2
Charges a ridiculous supply fee and the kids never do any art projects. The communication between the staff and parents is awful also.
Parent #3
I feel that the teachers yell at the kids too much. I would not recommend this childcare facility to anyone at all. There are many better preschools/child care centers in the Reno area.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"Our philosophy, goals, and curriculum are written and organized around solid child development theory. Our professionally trained teachers support guided learning practices that are developmentally appropriate and aligned with Washoe County School District Standards."
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"Circle Time
Messy Table
Cut & Color Table
Creative Art
Outside Games and Activities
Music
Drama
Physical Education"
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (1.0) |
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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
This school does not provide the necessary diversity a preschool should have. Also, their kindergarten is not licensed because the owner does not want to spend the money to get them licensed.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.3) |
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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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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Director never addresses any questions a parent may have or even any concerns. She is never open to suggestions on way to improve Caughlin Preschool.
Parent #2
Bothers me parents are not communicated with when they have concerns.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (2.5) |
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Whenever I would drop my children off in the mornings, the tables would still have food all over them. Also, the bathrooms are also filled with wet toilet paper which is rarely cleaned up. Also, they say that they provide the kids with an afternoon snack. This is not true. The kids are expected to eat what is left over in their lunch as an after noon snack. Since the lunches are not refrigerated, I question whether this is really safe and sanitary.
Parent #2
Toilet paper is thrown all over the bathrooms at all times.
Parent #3
I wouldn't send my child back to this school if my life depended on it!!!!
Health
| OVERALL RATING (1.9) |
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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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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (2.9) |
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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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