Summary
Contact Info
Coppell Child Development Center
1203 Crestside Drive, Suite 100
Coppell
, TX
75019
Tel:
(972) 462-9429
Director:
Julie Graves
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 phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
1 years |
| School year |
08/2008 - 05/2009 |
Kindergarten Placement
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:
16
Savvy Source survey: Yes
Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:
- Riverside Church of Christ Butterfly School
- Stringfellow School
- First Baptist Church Coppell Kids Day Out
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General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year |
Yes
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| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
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| Some experience serving children with special needs |
Yes
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.4) |
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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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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
CCDC teachers are awesome! My son loves this school. Everyone there knows my sons name; not just his teachers.
Parent #2
Both of my children have attended this preschool and we could not be more pleased! They have a wonderful director and front office staff. Their teachers are incredible and more than prepared my pre-k 4 daugther for her private college-prep school she now attends.
Parent #3
They are always quick to point out every bump and bruise my little one gets during the day, and explain how she got it.
Parent #4
This school offers carline drop off for all ages and carline pickup for carpools (one or more families). CCDC also coordinates entry into the Coppell Christmas Parade. CCDC also provides services like notary, faxing, buy a lunch (in case you forgot), and shopping around Christmas time to help busy parents! This is great!!!
Parent #5
In addition, I believe that CCDC is one of the best schools (if not the best) in the area. They have a wide variety of activities for the children. I was totally surprised that at 2 years old they were beginning to teach them how to use a computer. They expose children to so many different experiences such as science, separate classes for physical education, chapel with stories, singing and dancing, science classes, etc. They also try to make things easier for the parents. In addition to the regular school day which is from 8:45 - 2:00, if on occasion you need child care later in the day, they can stay in the star care program. The Star Care program is an additional after school program lasting until 3:30 (I think) for only an additional $10 a day. Also, if ever needed for an emergency, they will allow your child to attend on days in addition to his regular classes days for a charge - $40 a day. CCDC is a little more expensive than other church based Mother's Day Out or Pre-School programs, but I do think it is worth it.
Parent #6
We have been extremely happy with CCDC in every area.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"CCDC believes that between birth and five years, children exhibit their greatest learning power. and our philosophy is to take advantage of this dynamic stage in their life. Our thematic approach provides and opportunity for the whole child to grow intellectually,socially,physically,emotionally and spiritually." -- Excerpted from school literature
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.8) |
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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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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Individualized Teaching
Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The lead teacher in my son's class is wonderful. He is in the 2 year old class so she provides age appropriate activities for them. She gets on the floor for circle time, reads books and sings interactive songs. The teacher's aid in his class is even more affectionate to my son. She is very loving and is even trying to teach him Spanish, even though it is not in their regular curriculum. I moved my child from a play pre-school last year to a more educational pre-school this year. It was more of a transition for me than for my son. I was used to him being coddled and 'loved on' every day. When he moved to a more educational school I had to change my expectations, however this school made the transition as easy as it could be. They put my son in a class where the teacher was more affectionate and touchy feely because I think they thought I needed it more than he did. I highly recommend CCDC!
Parent #2
There are many 'specials' at this school that set it apart from others. Music, Fun and Fitness, Computer Lab, and Spanish are available to all children 2 and older. Science is offered 3's once a month and to 4's once a week. Library is also offered to 4's once a week. Each 'specials' teacher is highly qualified for the class they teach.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) |
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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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Savvy Source's Comments
"Notes, and verbal communication with caregivers on a daily basis. Open Houses and meetings as well." -- Excerpted from school literature
Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Though there are not formal parent/teacher 'sit down' conferences scheduled, each teacher has a policy that if a parent has a question or issue regarding their child, they will make time to talk face-to-face with the parent at a scheduled time before or after school. A conference during drop off or pick-up is not encouraged so the teacher can have her full attention on the children. The parents are given phone numbers and e-mail addresses of each teacher and are encouraged to keep in contact with the teacher regarding their child.
Parent #2
The question about the preschool helping you to select an appropriate kindergarten or elementary school doesn't apply because that is totally determined by where you live.
Parent #3
I love that they have a drop off lane for morning drop offs. My daughter loves it so much, she claps when we drive up!! (And tells mommy 'byeee'!)
Parent #4
The teachers and staff at CCDC are great. This was our first experience with a preschool and the school made us feel welcome and treated my child as if he was their own.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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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
During summer school before my son was in his current class, he was bitten by another child. This concerned me so I spoke with the teacher and administration about the issue. They assured me that they were taking care of the issue. The child who bit my son did not come back to school in the fall, although I think this was the parent choice, not the school. There have been no problems this year since he has been in his regular class. This incident is the only reason that I didn't check conflicts are handled extraordinarily well.
Parent #2
Parents provide snacks
Parent #3
Snacks are provided by the parents on a rotating basis, not by the school.
Parent #4
the air circulation in their building is different in various rooms. In the hotter months, some of the classrooms can get very warm. They are aware of this problem and continue to try to provide one consistent temp throughout the school.
The equipment, happways, etc...I only rated very good instead of excellent was due to the fact that the building and school are not brand new.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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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Food Allergies
Medications
Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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
4 years
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5 years
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$441/Month |
From
4 years
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5 years
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$384/Month |
From
2 years
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4 years
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Mon 8:45am - 2:00pm
Wed 8:45am - 2:00pm
Fri 8:45am - 2:00pm
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$309/Month |
From
2 years
to
4 years
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Tue 8:45am - 2:00pm
Thu 8:45am - 2:00pm
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$229/Month |
From
2 years
to
2 years
11 months
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$229/Month |
From
1 years
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1 years
11 months
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$123/Month |
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
"StarCARE ( Care After Regular Education) available for ages 2-5 from 2:00-3:45pm Monday-Friday. Cost is $10/day." -- Excerpted from school literature
Calendar Year
School Year
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
No competition just a date.
Parent #2
followed directions and submitted paperwork in time
Parent #3
I worked there!
Parent #4
Everybody gets into the school.
Parent #5
Knew several parents with kids at the school already.
