Summary

Contact Info

First Baptist Church Coppell Kids Day Out
590 South Denton Tap Road
Coppell , TX 75019
www.fbccoppell.org/kdo.php

Tel: (972) 462-1643
Fax: (972) 393-0100

Director: Crystal Norris
cnorris@fbccoppell.org

Admissions Director:
Melissa Watrous

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

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

110

Student/teacher ratio

6:1

Extended day

No

School year

08/2008 - 05/2009

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Coppell ISD

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

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

110

Student/teacher ratio

6:1

Established

1996

Average tenure for teachers

6 yrs.

% of teachers with:

- Teaching credentials

60%

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

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

Late Pickup Policy: $5 fee for pickup after 1:55 pm and an additional $5 for every 15 minutes afterwards. If you are late we ask that you call the school and let us know.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• Yes We work on Kindergarten readiness such as social skills, writing, sounds, following directions and so on.

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts	Yes
• We teach biblical truths and bible stories. We do not teach doctrine and so everyone attending will hear about God's love.

Some experience serving children with special needs	Yes
• We have two teachers in every room so that all children's needs can be met. When we have someone who has special needs, the directors and the teachers want as much information as necessary to be able to work with and help that child. We have dealt with children with spina bifida and walking disorders, to severe allergies.

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

No

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.8)

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

We at First Baptist Church Coppell wish to take this opportunity to provide your child with the physical care and spiritual training that will provide them a foundation for further growth in the church, in God and Jesus.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Teachers begin arriving at 8:00 to set up their rooms. At 8:30 staff meets to be briefed on events and to open in a word of prayer, dedicating ourselves and the day to the Lord. Our kids arrive at 9:00 and each room has a beginning activity. Throughout the day each class will attend music time and story time outside of their classroom. Weather permitting everyone goes outside for play and exercise. Each classroom has centers and much of the learning is done there. We use Scripture Bites Curriculum. Everyone brings their lunch and after lunch is nap time. The pre-k classes rest for a short time the first half of the year. A last activity is played while parents begin arriving to pick up at 1:45 pm.

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Director's Comments

We believe that preschoolers are hands on learning. They need to be able to use all their scences while learning.

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	-		-	-	YES
Physical activity	-	-		-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

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

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
My son is in the 2 year old classroom. He absolutely loves his teachers and talks about them constantly! He even wanted to invite them to his birthday party! The environment is fun, exciting and extremely loving. I completely respect the women teaching my son and feel so blessed to have them spending time with my son.

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 (3.8)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
We have been going to KDO for 4 years for our oldest son and 3 for our youngest. Every single teacher either son has had, has been so incredibly kind and loving. My children LOVE going to 'school' and beg to go every day! I can't imagine sending my boys anywhere else!

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.5)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Encourage play dates out of school

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

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Parents in my son's class don't get together as a group.

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- 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 (4.7)
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 (4.7)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Food Allergies

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Medications

- We do not administer medications unless special arrangements have been made with the director.

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

Screen and identify all visitors
• We do criminal background checks on all paid and volunteer staff that work with our children.

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	14	Tue 9am - 1:45pm Wed 9am - 12pm Thu 9am - 1:45pm	$210/Month
From 4 years to 5 years	14	Tue 9am - 1:45pm Thu 9am - 1:45pm	$154/Month
From 3 years to 3 years 11 months	12	Tue 9am - 1:45pm Thu 9am - 1:45pm	$154/Month
From 2 years to 2 years 11 months	12	Tue 9am - 1:45pm Thu 9am - 1:45pm	$154/Month
From 1 years 11 months to 2 years	12	Tue 9am - 1:45pm Thu 9am - 1:45pm	$154/Year
From 6 months to 1 years	6	Tue 9am - 1:45pm	$77/Month
From 6 months to 1 years	6	Thu 9am - 1:45pm	$77/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

08/2008 - 05/2009

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Admissions Director-parent

Application fee: $20

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Everyone enrolled in the present school year is guaranteed a spot for the next year. Open registration is held from 9 am - 12 pm on the 1st Wednesday of March. Enrollement and waiting list is done by lottery drawing. During the year as openings become available we work through the waiting list and if there is none then it is First-come

Notification occurs: Within a week of Open Registration by phone.

Financial aid is not available.

Director's Comments

Comments

Our registration fee is relatively small but is non refundable. Supply fee varies on the number of days a week your child attends and is due prior to August 1 and non refundable after August 1 of that school year.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Coppell ISD