Summary
Contact Info
Church of the Redeemer Coop Nursery School
379 Hammond Street
Newton
, MA
02467
www.redeemerpreschool.org/
Tel:
(617) 566-9162
Director:
Susan Chrystal
info@redeemerpreschool.org
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years and 9 months |
| School year |
09/2008 - 06/2009 |
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
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
% of teachers with:
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
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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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| Outside play equipment |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
There are two classes in the school and a wonderfully flexible schedule of days and hours. The children love to bake their own snack and seasonal dishes to bring home. The teacher of the younger class seems a bit distant to parents but the kids really love her and she send them postcards from her vacation!
Parent #2
This is a great, small neighborhood school. The teachers have connections to many families in the area, as they have been at the school for 25 years. They have a sense of play that the children love, and a nice, easy way of disciplining those who need it. Two things in particular appeal to me. First, Sue reads from the newspaper to the children, keeping them informed of appropriate current events. Second, they go on lots of field trips to intersting places like museums, shows, etc. In some years the families are more cohesive than in others.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Founded more than 35 years ago, Church of the Redeemer Cooperative Nursery School offers a warm, nurturing, and happy learning environment for 3 and 4 year olds that prepares them for kindergarten. The school uses classrooms in the parish house of the historic Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill, but has no affiliation with the church.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
We have two classes, the Bumble Bee group for children 2.9 to 3.9 and the Explorers for children 3.9 to 5. Classes typically range from 7-14 children, with two teachers. In addition to the standard range of pre-school activities and art projects, we often have a weekly cooking project that the children participate in, and a visiting teacher for music and Spanish instruction. We frequently take advantage of the nearby MBTA Green line to make field trips to Brookline and Boston destinations. We are also a short walk from the trails and gardens of the 114-acre Hammond Pond Reservation, which we regularly visit for nature explorations.
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.7) |
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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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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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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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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I love both my child's teachers at the Church of the Redeemer. My child is in the Explorer group, which is for the older children. They are terrific when I drop my daughter off, and always let me know how the day went. I look forward to seeing these teachers every day!
Parent #2
There is a wonderful music teacher who also teaches Spanish and has given my children a wonderful grounding in both. Every day the kids take a walk in the neighborhood exploring on their way. I love this level of freedom in the school.
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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Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My child is going to public school, so there was no need for guidance. I have no idea if they provide guidance for those who are interested in private school.
Parent #2
The teachers have over 20 years experience and can assess each child's individual separation issues. When a child is experiencing problems one teacher will take them into the playroom until they are ready to rejoin the group.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
There really isn't a place to screen visitors. The school is in the basement of a church, with the children in their rooms being supervised by the teachers.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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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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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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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 years
9 months
to
5 years
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$6052/Year |
From
2 years
9 months
to
5 years
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$6670/Year |
From
2 years
9 months
to
5 years
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$3584/Year |
From
2 years
9 months
to
5 years
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$4822/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Extended day is available from 11:30 a.m. until either 1:00 or 2:30 p.m..
Calendar Year
School Year
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
Personal referral by friend- this is a small school and applications are generated by word of mouth.
