Summary
Contact Info
A Child's Garden Montessori School
1935 Old Denton Rd
Carrollton
, TX
75006
www.acgmontessori.org/index.htm
Tel:
(972) 446-2663
Director:
Donna Hatter
acgmontessori@verizon.net
Admissions Director:
same
General Approach to Learning
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| Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
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:
2
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The take care of every situation right away without a delay. Love that. Makes me feel like my Child is as important to them as to me.
Parent #2
My daughter has been in this school for 2 years and I highly recommend it; not only because of the family environment, the great location and realistic fees, but because they truly apply the Montessori philosophy in the classroom. As a result, her academic advantage is fantastic and she is truly confident about her knowledge. This school makes it worthy going the extra mile to offer our daughter a well known alternative educational method (Montessori) that is followed and applied correctly.
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
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Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (3.8) |
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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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| 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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| 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
Feedback is given once a week, but not daily. 4 parent-teacher conferences per school year, but the teacher is available all the time and responds promptly to any messages/questions.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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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
It is very unusual to see kids with separation anxiety as most kids want to go to the school, however, at the beginning of the school year, new families are encouraged to come a day after the school has started, so the old students are already settled in and encourage the new ones to join in.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The classrooms have plenty of materials for children to choose from.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Application & Admissions
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
