Summary
Contact Info
Beary Best Academy
7400 Kings Ridge Road
Frisco
, TX
75035
www.bearybest.com
Tel:
(972) 712-2900
Director:
Sherry Johnson
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 |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
30:2 |
| School year |
08/2008 - 05/2009 |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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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:
1
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
| Student/teacher ratio |
30:2
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Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year |
Yes
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| • "Beary Best Academy offers an extensive Pre-Kindergarten Program using the highly acclaimed Scholastic Early Childhood Curriculum as well as the wonderful Kindness Curriculum. The Pre Kindergarten classes will also explore the world by "traveling" to many different countries where they will learn about different cultures and how children in other parts of the world live......Children will enjoy activities which promote reading readiness, language arts, science and discovery, math skills, and creativity through art, drama and music. At the end of our Pre Kindergarten program, your child will be well prepared for Public Kindergarten." -- Excerpted from school website |
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| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
Yes
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Other Accreditations
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.0) |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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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
Turnover rate is amazingly high!
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"The Beary Best Academy for Children believes that each child should be recognized as an individual and be encouraged to reach his or her full potential. Our goal is to provide your child with an atmosphere that will promote emotional, intellectual, social and physical growth. Our educated, qualified staff will use developmentally appropriate guidance to insure your child's safe and healthy path through each stage of his/her development. We assure you that your child's journey will be both stimulating and safe, and with parental support we are confident that our goals will be achieved and your child will enjoy a healthy and happy childhood. Our staff knows that your child needs a place where he/she receives individual attention, is encouraged to be creative and expressive, is led to new discoveries about his/her world, and can enjoy quiet, nurturing moments."
-- Excerpted from school website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (1.7) |
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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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| 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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| 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
One teacher seemed like she was not really interested in the kids at all. I never saw a child give her a hug or ask her for help. They always asked the assistant. I never saw her even bend down to the level of the child to attend to their needs or try to help them. She just gave verbal directions and sat back and watched.
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (2.5) |
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| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are mostly handled in a competent way, though there have been a few exceptions that from time to time have made me worried about the safety of my child
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
They offer a lot of nice things on the outside and the extra classes...its the teaching in the ithe homeroom and the actual non caring of how a child does their work which is a shame. If you give a child a worksheet to do, I expect the teacher to help them do it. Not just to get empty worksheets sent home and being told thats what they did in class today.
Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
4 years
to
5 years
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30 |
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$150/Week |
From
3 years
to
4 years
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15 |
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$115/Week |
From
3 years
to
4 years
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15 |
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$90/Week |
From
3 years
to
4 years
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15 |
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$155/Week |
From
2 years
to
3 years
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12 |
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$90/Week |
From
2 years
to
3 years
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12 |
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$115/Week |
From
2 years
to
3 years
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12 |
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$160/Week |
From
1 years
to
2 years
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12 |
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$115/Week |
From
1 years
to
2 years
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12 |
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$90/Week |
From
2 months
to
1 years
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12 |
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$90/Week |
From
1 years
to
2 years
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12 |
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$180/Week |
From
2 months
to
1 years
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12 |
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$115/Week |
From
2 months
to
1 years
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12 |
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$200/Week |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
"Beary Best has infant through Pre-K programs. They also offer after-school care and summer camp. Each pre-K classroom has 30 students and 2 teachers. Beary Best is open from 6:30a.m.-6:30 p.m." -- Excerpted from school website
Calendar Year
School Year
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
