Summary
Contact Info
Brookline Early Education Program - Lynch Center
599 Brookline Ave.
Brookline
, MA
02445
www.beeppto.org
Tel:
(617) 739-7516
Fax:
(617) 713-5495
Director:
Pat Vonnegut
pat-vonnegut@brookline.k12.ma.us
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. |
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:
7
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
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, Puzzles and Put-Togethers, Library/Quiet Reading, Easels, Science/Discovery, Games and Math, Sensory, Sand/Water Table, and Computers)
Playground or Music and Movement
Snack
Quiet Reading
Small Groups
Story
Goodbye Circle
Dismissal
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
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I answered always 'provides feedback', but I want to say, when asked. They do not just talk about my child to me when I see them, but if I ask, they always have some response.
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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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Overview
Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline
Discipline comes from the word "disciple" -- someone who follows the teachings of another. Discipline is intended to be a learning experience whereby children are helped to learn positive rules, appropriate ways to express needs and feelings, and respect for the care and safety of materials and people. We want children to develop their own inner controls by understanding limits and the results of their actions. We try to separate the "deed" from the "doer" so no child is made to feel ashamed, embarrassed or "bad." We emphasize and acknowledge the positive behaviors, social skills and work habits of all our students.
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I checked 'never' in response to 'healthy and nutricious snacks are provided' because snacks are not provided by the school, and 'not applicable' was not an answer choice. Likewise, I chose 'never followed' in response to the question about visitors signing in because the school has no policy requiring visitors to sign in, not because such a policy exists but isn't followed.
Parent #2
I am not sure about a screening policy but I do know that if the staff does not recognize you, they will question who you are. You cannot just mill around the building. The door is often locked and you need to be buzzed in. A stranger walking around would be questioned. About sick kids, I do not know of any policy but I do note that mostly sick (contagious) kids stay home.
Parent #3
Some preschools ask children to wear 'indoor' slippers or shoes. Alas, if only all schools could be so clean! Unfortunately, after days and months of mud, sand, snow and dirt, classroom conditions of 'non-slipper' schools can get rather dirty. Bathrooms, in particular, could have used a thorough scrubbing each day.
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 (4.3) |
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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
6 months
to
3 years
4 months
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13 |
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$4530/Year |
From
3 years
to
5 years
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16 |
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$4530/Year |
From
3 years
to
5 years
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16 |
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$4530/Year |
From
3 years
to
5 years
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16 |
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$5373/Year |
From
3 years
to
5 years
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13 |
Mon 12:30pm - 3pm
Tue 12:30am - 3pm
Thu 12:30pm - 3pm
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$2808/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Lynch Extended Day for Groups I, II & III until 3 p.m.
Location: Lynch Center, 599 Brookline Avenue
5 days (2 or 3 day options as available)
Tuition $4,428 5 days
Calendar Year
School Year
