Summary

Contact Info

A M B C Christian Academy
2330 East Market Street
Akron , OH 44312
ambcakron.com/index.html

Tel: (330) 733-2551

Director: Karen Rowe : Director

Application Information

Applications accepted

Before a child can begin school we must have: registration form registration payment child enrollment and health information child's medical statement release of child to other than parent parent roster permission form

Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio

12:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

No

Parent Ratings

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

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio

12:1

Established

1993

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I have had all 3 of my children in this pre school all for both 3yr and 4 yr old classes. This school is a wonderful school. I apprecciate all that they have done.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Every child is a unique individual, and the program is planned to meet each child's needs at each stage of development. Since stages are not always related to age, an individualized program can focus on maximum growth in social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual development. The foundations for all later learning are laid during early years and intelligence develops as it is nurtured. A young child learns best in a safe, supportive atmosphere that encourages a variety of learning experiences and generates a feeling of value and self-esteem. Loving, caring adults are vital to a child's growth and serve as models as well as facilitators of learning. Children with special needs or abilities are welcome in this program."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"A typical day includes a variety of activities, which may include:
Free play where children will explore material available.
Bible - this is a time to develop simple Bible truths through the use of Bible stories, songs and finger plays.
Crafts or Art is a time for creating experiencing and following directions.
Snack provides an opportunity for the children to be able to pass out napkins and the snacks on their own.
Circle time provides a time for finger plays, stories, music, calendar time, counting, and informational time about the units.
Three-Year-Old Class
9:00-9:30 Arrival Time, Centers/Small Muscle Play
9:30-9:45 Circle Time - Calendar, Attendance, Songs, Talk
about unit. Finger plays, Letters, Numbers etc.
9:45-10:00 Arts/Craft
10:00-10:30 Large Muscle Play - Outside or Down Stairs in the Fellowship Hall.
10:30-10:45 Snack
10:45-11:00 Circle Time - Bible, Story, Music and Preparation for Home
Three & Four Day 4/5 Year-Old Classes
8:30-9:00 Arrival Time/Centers - Small Muscle Play
9:00-9:20 Circle Time - Calendar, Attendance, Songs, Unit, Finger plays,
Letters, Numbers etc.
9:20-10:00 Arts/Crafts
10:00-10:30 Large Muscle Play - Outside or Down Stairs in Fellowship Hall
10:30-10:45 Snack
10:45-11:00 Circle Time - Bible Story, Music and Preparation for Home"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

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	-	-		-	-
Music	-	-		-	YES

Visual arts	-	-		-	-
Physical activity	-	-		-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This school is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

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 (4.0)

Parents:

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Phone Calls

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The teacher is on top of it..she makes sure all info in turned in correctly.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 4 years to 5 years		Mon 8:30am - 11:00am Tue 8:30am - 11:00am Wed 8:30am - 11:00am	$810/Year
From 3 years to --		Tue 9:00am - 11:00am Thu 9:00am - 11:30am	$585/Year
From 3 years to --		Mon 9:00am - 11:00am Wed 9:00am - 11:00am	$585/Year
From 4 years to 5 years		Mon 12:30pm - 3:00pm Tue 12:30pm - 3:00pm Wed 12:30pm - 3:00pm Thu 12:30pm - 3:00pm	$900/Year
From 4 years to 5 years		Mon 12:30pm - 3:00pm Tue 12:30pm - 3:00pm Wed 12:30pm - 3:00pm	$810/Year
From 4 years to 5 years		Mon 8:30am - 11:00am Tue 8:30am - 11:00am Wed 8:30am - 11:00am Thu 8:30am - 11:00am	$900/Year

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Before a child can begin school we must have: registration form registration payment child enrollment and health information child's medical statement release of child to other than parent parent roster permission form

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First come first basis. AMBC Christian Academy does not discriminate in the enrollment of children upon the basis of race, color, sex or national origin

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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