Mountain View Prep

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Summary

Contact Info

Mountain View Prep
2320 Baker road
Acworth , GA  30101
www.mountainviewprep.com

Tel: (770) 218-1950
Fax: (770) 218-0628

Director: Renee Belcher
MVPrep@yahoo.com

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, all/any of the above
Wait list No
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day No
School year Year round program

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Four Stars
Quality of teaching Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Parent community Three and Half Stars
Discipline Four And Half Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Four Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  5

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This school is clean and they follow all state guideline to a T. They are involved with the children and the parents which is very important to me. I have two children who go there and they are very flexible. Great price for what you get!!!

Parent #2
The director is a dream to work with. This facility is family owned and operated and you can tell they really love what they do. The teachers are knowledgable and fun for the children. The director is always there and makes time for you anytime. The indoor "village" is a favorite of my daughters and their water day on Tuesdays makes it so my kid loves going there!

Parent #3
Mountain View Prep is the most amazing daycare. The love and warmth of the owners and teachers is evident in everything they do. I can not believe how much my child has learned. We have been at several other centers, we wish Mountain View Prep had been around for our first two children!

Parent #4
This school is dedicated to their children and spend a lot of one on one time with each child. The teachers have a great history of schooling and love what they do. My son loves his teachers and I as well as others can see him development in education. Clean!!! New toys and equipment!!!

Parent #5
The long hours are a plus, however the there is no sense of comraderie when you pick up your kids. I can't say that they are not providing adequate care, but I can confirm that they don't do it with a smile. You certainly don't get the feeling that they were given the "you catch more flies with honey" rule; their approach to the every day workings of a daycare are just not up to par as far as I'm concerned. You want that "feel-good" familiarity to exude at your daycare and that just doesn't happen here. I'm not sure that I'll keep my children here. Hey, they're new, so maybe they'll get better with time!

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Three and Half Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Three and Half Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Three and Half Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Three and Half Stars

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 - - - - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Montain View Prep provides a very balance curriculum of teacher lead and student exploration.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0) Five Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Five Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Five Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Five Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Five Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Five Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Five Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Five Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Five Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Five Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
It is hard to have a classroom of two years olds. The two teachers in this class are warm, loving, and nurturing.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2) Four Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three and Half Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Four Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Constent communitcation

Parent #2
Weekly Letters/Daily events

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.6) Four And Half Stars
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The owners of MVP bought the school in July and gutted the entire building. Everything looks brand new!

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four And Half Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 1 years to
9 years
$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Ages 6weeks to 12 years. Preschool, daycare. State Curriculum for infant to Pre-K. After school homework program

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, all/any of the above

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: School visit recommended

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $0

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: As space allows  

Notification occurs: Immediately

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: With completed enrollment packet

Financial aid is not available.

Director's Comments

Comments

Application is simple, swift, and painless. Ask us about free week and family enrollment discount.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Director's views on diversity:
We seek diversity to broaden that child's developmental socialization.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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