Summary

Contact Info

BOHRN TO ACHIEVE Childcare & Preschool
1575 S. Clear Creek Dr.
Boise , ID 83709
Tel: (208) 672-0101

Director: Donna Bohrn
donnabohrn@gmail.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

Wait list

No

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

20

Student/teacher ratio

5:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 months

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Maple Grove Elem., Pepper Ridge Elem., Spalding Elem.

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

20

Student/teacher ratio

5:1

Established

1997

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

1%

- Teaching credentials

75%

- CPR

7%

- First aid

7%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Located close to public transportation

- Transport school age children to local schools

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• we offer a academic based preschool program. During the 3rd year we do a reading program with our pre-k group.

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs	Yes
• We adjust the curriculm to meet the needs of children with special needs.

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

large tumble room

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

We believe children learn best in an environment that is warm, loving and provides an educational opportunities for all ages.
We assist parents with instilling manners, self help skills and values.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

7:00-7:30 Table top activities
7:30-8:00 Breakfast
8:00-9:00 Free play (Potty runs/Diaper changes
9:00-10:00 Preschool or toddlers activities
10:00-10:20 Am Snack (all ages together)
10:20-10:35 Potty runs/Diaper changes
10:35-11:00 Music (all ages together)
11:00-11:20 Circle Time Activities
11:20-12:00 Free play
12:00 Lunch (all ages together)
12:40-1:00 Potty runs/Diaper changes
1:00-3:00 Rest/nap time
3:00-3:30 Potty runs/Diaper changes
3:30-4:00 Free play
4:00-4:20 PM Snack
4:20-4:45 Free Play
4:45-5:15 Potty runs/Diaper changes

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

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	-	-		-	-

Visual arts	-			-	YES
Physical activity			-	-	YES

Other subjects taught	American Sign language taught to all ages.				n/a

Quality of Teaching

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

We believe some children need a little bit more one on one time. wether it be a child who is behind or a child that is excelling and needs some challenging instruction. We have excellent child to teacher ratio that allows small if not indiviual time to work on concepts.

Home School Connection

Director's Comments

Daily notes are sent home to connect home to school relationships. We have annual get to gethers and open communication daily with parents when dropping off or picking up.

Separation

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

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

We reassure children with separation anxiety by being there for them through out the day, reassuring them that their parents will return to pick them up.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

We use the positive reinforcement approach. We believe in talking to children at eye level and always reminding children what the rules are.

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'

We would remind the children that at this school we all are friends and that everyone should be included.

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

- We keep special snacks for allergic children

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

- We call parents when the child needs medication

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From to 2 years	12	Mon 7:00am - 5:30pm Tue 7:00am - 5:30pm Wed 7:00am - 5:30pm Thu 7:00am - 5:30pm Fri 7:00am - 5:30pm	$150/Week
From 2 years to 5 years	8	Mon 7am - 5:30pm Tue 7am - 5:30pm Wed 7am - 5:30pm Thu 7am - 5:30pm Fri 7am - 5:30pm	$150/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

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

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Application fee: $50.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Maple Grove Elem., Pepper Ridge Elem., Spalding Elem.