Summary
Contact Info
Kristinas Little Angels
36 Gaffney Place
Yonkers
, NY
10704
www.kristinaslittleangels.com
Tel:
(914) 403-0059
Fax:
(914) 969-7014
Director:
Kristina Meola
Tinakris@aol.com
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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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 |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
12:3 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 months |
| School year |
Year round program |
Kindergarten Placement
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:
6
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Kristina's Little Angels teaches children through natural play. Our staff observes the children's interactions and encourages them to ask questions and explore where their interests lie.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Children enter the daycare and are greeted by the director. They sit and have breakfast together, as a group. It provides them with peer interaction, as well as establishing table manners. Circle time brings about discussions about typical topics such as weather, days of the week, colors, numbers, and shapes. It includes fingerplay songs, and a chance for each child to be heard.
Outside time is a large part of the day, where the children have the opportunity to "go back in time" and dig for worms, mix water into the sandbox, climb a tree, and have a race with their friend. A hot and home made lunch, and then a period of rest rounds out the afternoon. After nap, the children have free time, story time, centers, music, or art.
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (5.0) |
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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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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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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
Individualized Teaching
Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students
Each child at Kristina's Little Angels is given a chance to be heard. Our teachers work with the children one on one when they surpass the rest of the children, or when they need to catch up. We serve children with Autisem and other issues.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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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 Comments
A successful program uses a triangle which connects the parent, the child, and the teacher. We strive to keep that triangle strong, and encourage the parents to question their child's learning abilities. Our staff discusses each childs personal successes and encourages parents when a child may need outside sources. The staff attends 30+ hours of continuing education to keep informed with the current needs and philosophys of early education.
Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
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Parents in classroom early on
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Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.5) |
Parents:
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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Overview
Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline
Children are taught to respect their peers and teachers. They are reminded what type of behavior is expected. If the inapproprate behavior continues, the child is brought to a quiet area of the room, and needs to rest for a few moments. They are then reminded WHY they were removed, appropriate behavor is repeated, and the child is then welcomed back into the group.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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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Food Allergies
Medications
Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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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
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
2 months
to
5 years
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12 |
Mon 7am - 6pm
Tue 7am - 6pm
Wed 7am - 6pm
Thu 7am - 6pm
Fri 7am - 6pm
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$0/Week |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
We also offer after school care for school aged children
Calendar Year
School Year
