Summary
Contact Info
St. Ann Early Childhood Development Center
180 Samuell Drive
Coppell
, TX
75019
www.stannparish.org
Tel:
(972)-393-5544 ext. 1401
Director:
Pat Newby
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, see specific below |
| Deadline for applications |
February 27 |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
1 years and 6 months |
| School year |
09/2008 - 06/2009 |
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:
3
Savvy Source survey: Yes
Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:
- Coppell Child Development Center
- Stringfellow School
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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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| • Yes |
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| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
Yes
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| Teach religious concepts |
Yes
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
Yes
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.3) |
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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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| Music room |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Teachers realy love what they're doing. Even kids who are difficult to deal with are accomodated with awesome enthusiasm.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"Our Mission is to create in each child a feeling of personal self worth and accomplishment. It is our intent to provide a challenging, yet achievable curriculum through which each child will develop spiritual, social, emotional,intellectual and physical abilities. We want to make school a fun and happy place for learning."
-- Excerpted from school literature
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"Includes: music, art, circle time,storytime,learning centers,chapel time,science and show and tell."
-- Excerpted from school literature
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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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
My child is extremely shy and his teachers exerted more than enough efforts to somehow let him feel comfortable in school.
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
"Begin with 'meet the teacher' day, before school begins. At this time we will collectively decide on a "room mom" that will help with communication.
"Mom's coffee, Open house, Christmas programs, Spring programs are all special activities we encourage our parents to come to and be involved with.
"Each child will be given a communication folder. Teachers will stay in touch with parents through newsletters,calendars and other notes and messages."
-- Excerpted from school literature
Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
the school allows parents to participate in special activities, parties and children's presentation.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.7) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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
Teachers will right away put sick kids in an isolated room and call the parents right away
to pick up the child
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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 (4.5) |
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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
2 years
to
3 years
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$225/Month |
From
5 years
to
6 years
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$395/Month |
From
3 years
to
4 years
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$265/Month |
From
4 years
to
5 years
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$395/Month |
From
1 years
6 months
to
2 years
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Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm
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$135/Month |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
All prices shown are for the general public, parishioners' rates are lower.
Calendar Year
School Year
