Summary

Contact Info

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Temple Terrace , FL 33617
Tel: (813) 699-4678

Director: Sherran Hepburn
lovelylibra3123@gmail.com

Admissions Director:
Sherran Hepburn

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

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

Student/teacher ratio

5:1

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio

5:1

Established

1990

% of teachers with:

- Teaching credentials

100%

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Located close to public transportation

- Local Pick Up Availble

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- Teachers/director meet children at their cars and walk the children into the classroom

Late Pickup Policy: Please refer to student handbook.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• No.

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs	Yes
• We are able to work with most special needs students.

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

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

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

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					n/a

Quality of Teaching

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

Home School Connection

Director's Comments

Please refer to student handbook.

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Discipline, Health and Safety

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Varies by age, but is generally as follows:
1st Offense: Verbal Warning
2nd Offense: Time Out
3rd Offense: Parent-Teacher Conference
4th Offense: Student Suspension

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

- We keep special snacks for allergic children

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 6 years to 9 years 11 months	3		$75/Week
From 3 years to 5 years 11 months	3		$100/Week
From 1 years to 2 years 11 months	2		$125/Week
From 1 months to 11 months	2		$150/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

We are a home child care service. We provide pre-school and early elem education to our younger students. We are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. We accept infants from birth to children up to age 15 years old. We provide all meals and snacks in our rates. Our rates vry by age and the amount of hours/days needed. Please call us today at 813-810-6233 if you have any questions and to schedule an interview. Special rates available for families with multiple children.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: 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: Recommended

Child interview process: Required for all applicants

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $50

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is not available.

Director's Comments

Comments

In-home interviews are not required but are recommended. If the in-home interview does not take place, your child my be placed on a 2-week trial period upon acceptance. Please call us for more information.

Age/Child Requirements

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted from January 1 onwards.

Director's views on diversity:
We care for a very diverse group. We have students from all over the world. We are open to new ideas and opinions here.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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