Heather's Child's Place

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Summary

Contact Info

Heather's Child's Place
2130 State Route 208
Montgomery , NY  12549
www.heatherschildsplace.com

Tel: (845) 457-5559

Director: Heather Conley-Owner/Director of Heather's Child's Place

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 10 months
Extended day No

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

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 (4.0) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Our number one mission is to provide a safe, loving, caring and educational environment in which your child can grow and learn. Our teachers create a caring and nurturing atmosphere that fosters each child’s creativity and positive self image. At our center we value people: the children in our care, their parents, and our employees. We continually work to earn the trust placed in us. We strive each day to provide the best possible early childhood educational services for our children. We encourage not just learning, but the love of learning! We provide opportunities for each child to expand their intellectual horizons."
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.4) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four And Half Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four And Half Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four And Half 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 - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Time & space - - - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - YES
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.9) Four And Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Four And Half 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 Four And Half Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Five Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Five Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Five Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Five Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Five Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half 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 Four And Half Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars

Drop-in Policy

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

General Parent Education

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The communicatio with the teachers is excellent, they are always available to speeak with you about your children

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.4) Four 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

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four And Half Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four And Half 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

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 10 months to
5 years
$0/Year

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 10 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.



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