Summary

Contact Info

Riverside Church of Christ Butterfly School
150 E. Beltline Road
Coppell , TX 75019
www.riverside-church.org/Butterfly_School/Butterfly_School.html

Tel: (972) 745-0372

Director: Kristi Miekes

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Extended day

No

School year

09/2008 - 05/2009

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Wilson Elementary, Flower Mound Elementary, Wellington Elementary

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: 5

Savvy Source survey: Yes

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

Coppell Child Development Center
Coppell Montessori Academy
Stringfellow School
Spanish Schoolhouse (Frisco)

General Info

Basic Stats

% of teachers with:

- CPR

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- Teachers/director meet children at their cars and walk the children into the classroom

- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: $1 minute after 5 minutes

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• yes

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts

Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.3)

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
teachers are being a little lazy.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Mission Statement
To meet the individual needs of preschool-age children in a safe, fun, and Christian learning environment."

"Our Goals
To help children grow and develop intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

"To provide learning experiences that foster a love of learning nad of God in a Christian learning environment that is safe, nurturing, and stimulating.

"To provide positive learning experiences that look like play - which is the way children learn."

-- Excerpted from school literature

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.6)

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					-
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	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

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

Other subjects taught	Spanish				n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
There are 'specials' teachers for music, art, and movement. During those times, the activities are more teacher led. Other times those areas of development are handled in centers and at recess.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.9)

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

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.8)

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 (4.5)

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.4)
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 (4.3)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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 1 years 6 months to 2 years		Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm	$185/Month
From 5 years to 6 years		Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm	$265/Month
From 2 years to 3 years		Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm	$235/Month
From 2 years to 3 years		Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm	$190/Month
From 3 years to 4 years		Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm	$240/Month
From 3 years to 4 years		Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm	$195/Month
From 4 years to 5 years		Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm	$250/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

09/2008 - 05/2009

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $65

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective based on "current students and siblings first, followed by church members. general public welcomed after that at any time." -- excerpted from school literature

Notification occurs: Immediately;Rolling

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Wilson Elementary, Flower Mound Elementary, Wellington Elementary