A Great Start Preschool

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Summary

Contact Info

A Great Start Preschool
5980 Wilmington Pike
Dayton , OH  45459
www.agreatstartpreschool.com/

Tel: (937) 312-1621

Director: Christina Miller Preschool Director
aGreatStart@aol.com

Application Information

Applications accepted Children who will be 2 years old by december 30, we will offer little learners children who are 3 year old by october 31, smart start will be offered children who are 4 years old by october 31, the preschool will offer preschool plus, a program for 4’s and 5’s. (ask about our program for young four’s to be enrolled in this program, we encourage children to be potty trained. completed registration form * current medical statement (on file on child’s first day, and updated every 13 months) * completed child enrollment and health information/emergency transportation form (both sides) * child profile form * signed policy agreement form * medication form completed by physician (* if applicable)

Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio 10:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 3 years
Extended day No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio 10:1

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

""At A Great Start Preschool, it is our primary goal and purpose to provide a Preschool environment in which teachers and students experience an enthusiasm for learning and accomplish successes. We promise to provide the children with ample opportunities to grow socially, physically, emotionally, intellectually, and creatively in our child centered environment.""
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Little Learners Program Daily Schedule
9:00-9:20 Free Exploration 12:00-12:20 Free Exploration
9:20-9:40 Project 12:20-12:30 Circle Time
9:40-10:00 Free Exploration 12:30-12:50 Project
10:00-10:20 Potty Time/Handwashing/Snack 12:50-1:15 Potty/Handwashing/Snack
10:20-10:45 Large Motor Activities 1:15-1:40 Large Motor Activities
10:45-10:55 Circle Time 1:40/2:05 Free Exploration
10:55-11:10 Free Exploration 2:05-2:10 Clean Up
11:10-11:20 Music and Movement 2:10-2:20 Music and Movement
11:20 Dismissal 2:20 Dismissal
Smart Start Program Daily Schedule
9:00/12:00 Arrival/Table Activities
9:15-9:30/12:15-12:30 Circle Time
9:30-10:00/12:30-1:00 Small Group Activities
10:00-10:25/1:00-1:25 Free Choice Time
10:25-10:40/1:25-1:40 Snack
10:40-10:55/1:40-1:55 Music and Movement
10:55-11:15/1:55-2:15 Large Motor (Playground or Hudson Hall)
11:15/2:15 Return to Rooms/Prepare for Dismissal
11:20/2:20 Dismissal
**MWF PM Smart Start: Large Motor 1:40-2:00; Music and Movement 2:00-2:15
Preschool Plus Program Daily Schedule
9:00/12:00 Arrival/Table Activities/Centers
9:15-9:30/12:15-12:30 Circle Time
9:30-10:00/12:30-1:00 Small Group Activities/Centers
10:00-10:25/1:00-1:25 Free Choice Time
10:25-10:40/1:25-1:40 Snack
10:40-11:00/1:40-2:00 Music and Movement
11:00-11:15/2:00-2:15 Large Motor Activities (Playground or Hudson Hall)
11:15/2:15 Return to Rooms/Prepare for Dismissal
11:20/2:20 Dismissal
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach



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Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety



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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 3 years to
4 years
Mon 12:00pm - 2:20pm
Wed 12:00pm - 2:20pm
Fri 12:00pm - 2:20pm
$115/Month
From 2 years to
3 years
Tue 9:00am - 11:20am
Thu 9:00am - 11:20am
$85/Month
From 2 years to
3 years
Tue 12:00pm - 2:20pm
Thu 12:00am - 2:20pm
$85/Month
From 3 years to
4 years
Tue 12:00pm - 2:20pm
Thu 12:00pm - 2:20pm
$87/Month
From 3 years to
4 years
Tue 9:00am - 11:20am
Thu 9:00am - 11:20am
$87/Month
From 2 years to
3 years
Fri 9:00am - 11:20am
$44/Month
From 2 years to
3 years
Mon 9:00am - 11:20am
Wed 9:00am - 11:20am
$85/Month
From 4 years to
5 years
Mon 9:00am - 11:20am
Wed 9:00am - 11:20am
Fri 9:00am - 11:20am
$115/Month
From 4 years to
5 years
Mon 12:00pm - 2:20pm
Wed 12:00pm - 2:20pm
Fri 12:00pm - 2:20pm
$115/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Children who will be 2 years old by december 30, we will offer little learners children who are 3 year old by october 31, smart start will be offered children who are 4 years old by october 31, the preschool will offer preschool plus, a program for 4’s and 5’s. (ask about our program for young four’s to be enrolled in this program, we encourage children to be potty trained. completed registration form * current medical statement (on file on child’s first day, and updated every 13 months) * completed child enrollment and health information/emergency transportation form (both sides) * child profile form * signed policy agreement form * medication form completed by physician (* if applicable)

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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