Creekwood Cottage

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Summary

Contact Info

Creekwood Cottage
25823 Gosling Rd
The Woodlands , TX  77389
www.creekwoodcottage.com

Tel: (281) 516-3770

Director: Kim Swaffield
creekwoodcottage@gmail.com

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Facilities

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

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
We absolutely love Creekwood.

The school uses Reggio Emilia educational approach, recognized as the world's best practice in early childhood education and a dual language approach (spanish immersion days offered).

In our experience the school offers a hands-on, interactive, interest-based, play-centered, and investigative approach as promised.

Our three year old's capacity for problem solving; as well as other preschool level skills has advance by leaps and bounds in the two months she's been at the school.

The approach coupled with small class sizes and great teaching staff make for a fantastic preschool.

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 (4.2) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Five 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 YES
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - YES
Time & space - Free play with some structure - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - -
Music - Free play with some structure - - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Well thought out plans marry structure (scheduled activities through the day) with opportunity and encouragement of child led learning.

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
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Five Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The staff are top notch and are an integral part of my child's experience at Creekwood. She is made to feel inportant and valuable by all the staff.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.3) 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 Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Two Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Home visits by teachers

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Creekwood offers a unique approach in which my child is truly valued as an individual. It is at its inception and there are great plans for the future of this school We are looking forward to being part of that future.

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Daily emailed presentations allowing parents to "see" what happened during the day.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five 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
Toys are often switched out to keep the children interested. There is a lot of allowance for outside play, including gardening which takes advantage of Creekwood's natural setting.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five 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



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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