Summary
Contact Info
Brookline Early Education Program - Driscoll School
64 Westbourne Terrace
Brookline
, MA
02446
www.beeppto.org
Tel:
(617) 713-5471
Fax:
(617) 713-5497
Director:
Principal: Vicki Milstein
Admissions Director:
Lisa Marie Pedro
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 |
Parents begin the application process by obtaining and submitting the application forms. application forms are available at www.beeppto.org and at the unified arts building, 46 tappan street, brookline. |
| Deadline for applications |
December 31 |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 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:
4
Savvy Source survey: Yes
Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:
- Boston University Early Childhood Learning Laboratory
- Apple Orchard
- Brookline Early Education Program - Runkle School
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General Info
Basic Stats
| Student/teacher ratio |
5:1
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Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
Yes
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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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| • All BEEP classrooms are special education inclusive. This means that some of the children enter the program with special needs that have been identified by an evaluation process. As part of the individualized programming that all children receive, these children might also participate in speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and/or physical therapy. Therapists typically work in the classroom with small groups of children. The mix of needs, abilities and interests of our students along with the insights and expertise of our interdisciplinary team result in an enriched environment for all. |
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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 (4.5) |
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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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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The main teachers are an incredible teaching duo. They work together and independently to provide the best possible experience for all the children, both typical and non-typically developing. There are always at least 4-7 assistants and aides in the room, all of whom have shown remarkable professionalism and joy.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Our program planning and implementation are guided by the following major themes:
1. Parents as Partners. A main point of the Brookline Early Education Project is the importance of parents and teachers working closely together.
2. Individual Programming. General program goals are adapted to meet the needs of individual children through a four-step process: observation, individual goal-setting, implementing strategies, and evaluation. The following developmental areas are considered as we organize our curriculum: planning skills and work habits, problem solving, perceptual skills, cognition, language, physical development, and socio-emotional growth.
3. School Competence. A fundamental aim of the program is to enhance each child's opportunity for success in school.
4. Classroom Environment. The class is organized to encourage the child to plan, work independently and successfully complete activities. Teachers are concerned with establishing a cheerful, caring atmosphere in which adults care for children and children care for each other.
4. Staff Team. Our classroom teaching teams consist of a teacher, assistant teacher, and one or more aides, supported by a team of early childhood specialists.
5. Respect and Support for Diversity. We offer inclusive early childhood classrooms which serve children with diverse cultural backgrounds and a wide range of developmental needs. Teachers strive to create a classroom atmosphere that enables children to comfortably explore similarities and differences.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
A sample schedule for the BEEP program includes:
Arrival Time
Circle Time
Activity Time (children make choices among interest centers, which may include Art, Writing/Literacy, Blocks, Dramatic Play, Library/Quiet Reading, Puzzles and Put-Togethers, Easels, Science/Discovery, Games and Math, Sensory, Sand/Water Table, and Computers)
Playground or Music and Movement
Snack
Quiet Reading or Small Groups
Goodbye Circle
Dismissal
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
We had no separation issues so I'm not really sure what happens. There are many staff on hand, but not specifically for separation. The school starts 1/2 the class one day, the other 1/2 the following day and the full class on the next day.
Parent #2
Excellent, nurturing environment
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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
Parents provide children's snack.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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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 (4.0) |
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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
to
5 years
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17 |
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$5373/Year |
From
3 years
to
5 years
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18 |
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$5373/Year |
From
2 years
6 months
to
3 years
4 months
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12 |
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$4530/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Driscoll Young Preschool Extended Day through BEEP
(ages 2.6-3.4)
Location: 64 Westbourne Terrace
Days: Monday-Friday (2, 3, or 5 days)
Time: 11:30-1:30p.m.
Additional Extended Day options are available through individual school-based Extended Day programs. Programs vary by school and your child must be enrolled in a BEEP program at that school to participate. Please contact these programs directly for more information. Driscoll Extended Day: Mary Maligodi, 617-738-4632
Calendar Year
School Year
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
Get paperwork in early.
