Summary

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

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.5)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Our goal at Barnes-Miller Child Development Center can best be described by our logo. Overall, our mission is to capture the whimsical joy of being a child! The children represent sports, the art of play. Each child is adorned with a large red heart, symbolizing the gateway in which love travels back and forth. The star symbol was incorporated to show how every child is a star. The physical symbol represents the math and science portion of their experience with us. The swirl is the Celtic symbol for \"eternal youth\". The field of stars becoming the children represents their bright future!
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Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Infant
Our Infants enjoy family style meals and snacks, predictable routines - including resting time, outside time and individual attention.

Toddler
The Toddlers enjoy family style meals and snacks, predictable routines - including resting time, outside time and individual attention.

Preschool
Circle Time: Morning circle is a time to talk about family, weekend activities, school issues, learning themes, calendar, weather observations, songs and stories. This is a valuable time for learning to be with a group, learning to listen and participate in discussions. Along with morning circle time, there are many story circle times throughout the day - in quiet gatherings after play, before lunch and nap.

Pre-K
A classroom day involves a mix of large and small group activities, indoor and outdoor play, along with teacher and child-directed interactions."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (2.2)

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

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	-		-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	-	-
Music	-	-	-		YES
Visual arts	-	-	-		-
Physical activity		-	-	-	YES
Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (3.4)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

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

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.0)

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (1.0)

Drop-in Policy

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

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (2.5)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are mostly handled in a competent way, though there have been a few exceptions that from time to time have made me worried about the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.5)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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