Summary

Contact Info

Mommy and Me Multiage Preschool and Summer Camps
Bergin Rd.
Howell , MI 48843
mommyandme8801.tripod.com

Tel: (517) 546-4168

Director: Tara Hardy
hardyfamily8856@sbcglobal.net

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

6

Student/teacher ratio

1:6

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

CSA, Creekside

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

6

Student/teacher ratio

1:6

Established

2004

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

100%

- Masters

100%

- Teaching credentials

100%

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 9:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

No

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs	Yes
• We work to meet the needs of ALL children!

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

Director's Comments

Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
We work as a team to meet the child and families needs!

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Our most basic educational principle is that all children deserve respect. We value the opportunity to join with each family in contributing to the development of their child. Our goal is to provide a variety of opportunities for children to actively learn and explore new experiences. Through these experiences we will nurture the bond between parent and child.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

10:00 drop off
10:30 morning meeting
10:50 Planning
10:55 Work Time
11:30 Review
11:40 Outside
12:00 pick up

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Director's Comments

We respect children and guide them based on their interests.

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	High/Scope Key Indicators http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Educational_Content/			n/a

Director's Comments

The teacher is a guide in the classroom. The activities are set up to entice the children and to further develop their natural curiosity and love of learning.

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching

Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

Every child is treated as an individual. The teacher assesses each child's needs, meets them where they are developmentally and guides them to the next levels.

Home School Connection

Director's Comments

Parents are completely welcome in the classroom all of the time. Communication is always open. Email photos and updates are also functional.

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classroom early on

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

Parents will never be asked to leave a crying child. We work from trusting relationship. Trust must be earned by the teacher. As a parent you have worked to gain your child's trist for their entire life. We will not intrude on that trust. We will add to the trust by developing a trust from your child...no matter how long it takes:)

Discipline, Health and Safety

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Discipline is handled on a case by case basis. The child is always respected!

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 2 years to 4 years 9 months	6		$300/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

We offer 3 day weeks, T-Th. Morning and afternoon sessions are also available. You may enroll for 3 half days for $150/month or 3 full days for $300/month.
We also offer 4 day summer camps. All sessions and camps, the parent has the option to stay and participate or leave.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Welcomed

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Paperwork criteria

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $50

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Rolling

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: With application

Director's Comments

Comments

Teacher is highly qualified as a mother holding a Michigan Teaching Certificate, Early Childhood Endorsement (ZA), and Master's Degree in Education (Literacy and Technology).

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Director's views on diversity:
Everyone is respected in this classroom and encouraged to be themselves.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

CSA, Creekside