Summary

Contact Info

Community United Preschool
1614 Ruddiman
Muskegon , MI 49445
Tel: (231) 744-0861

Director: Kristi Porter
MrsKristi1@aol.com

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

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

20

Student/teacher ratio

1:10

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years and 9 months

Extended day

Yes

School year

9/1/2009 - 5/30/2010

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

North Muskegon Elementary, Reeths-Puffer Elementary, Whitehall Elementary, Muskegon Christian Elementary

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

20

Student/teacher ratio

1:10

Established

1969

% 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

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

Features of the Preschool

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

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

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Discipline, Health and Safety

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 3 years to 5 years	20		$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

9/1/2009 - 5/30/2010

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (after application is complete)

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 9 months to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

North Muskegon Elementary, Reeths-Puffer Elementary, Whitehall Elementary, Muskegon Christian Elementary