Summary
Contact Info
Hillcrest Day School
6275 Hillcrest Road
Frisco
, TX
75035
www.hillcrestdayschool.com
Tel:
(972) 335-7171
Director:
Cheryl Hayes
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
Key Statistics
| School year |
08/2008 - 05/2009 |
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:
5
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year |
Yes
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| • "The Transitional Kindergarten program uses a reading, math, and writing program that incorporates textbooks, writing journals, practice sheets, etc. We believe that language and literacy are integral parts of the curriculum and are incorporated into the daily lesson plan in a variety of ways." -- Excerpted from school website |
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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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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.9) |
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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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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Hillcrest has teachers that have been their for many years and as a parent that is one of the things that I look at in a
preschool.
Parent #2
this school provides wonderful care for my children. They are hiring new staff to even better provide for the children. I understand that it is under new ownership and she is determined to raise the level of education there.
Parent #3
The school is very flexible when it comes to parents needs as it relates to part-time and full-time however I would not recommend sending a child to this school under 3-4 yrs. I don't feel this school is nurturing enough. My child was at this school for about 6 wks. Each day I picked him up, there was a different instructor in the class, no one new his name so security was lacking. I could've walked out of that school with someone else's child and no one would've known. There were several other reasons I decided to withdrawal my child out of this school but the last draw was when I picked him up one day, he was sitting on the floor. When I looked at him, I knew he was not well. I picked him up, by the time I got home and tood his temp. he had a 104 degree temp, no one even new at that school. Further, the director was not there however, I sent her an email expressing my concerns and I never heard back from her. That was really disturbing to me as a first time parent. I felt they obviously didn't care.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"The mission of Hillcrest Day School is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where parents and staff work together to help each child take the next step in his/her life with Success!"
-- 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: (2.0) |
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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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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Only the first teacher we've met enjoy working with children, and she was the reason we started our son at this school. Most of the member of staff/teachers are indifferent, rude to the children (such as yanking children apart)and neglect children (the let my son sleep in a dirty diaper).
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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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
Educating obviously is not a priority of the school. We were impressed by the young toddler teacher, that is why we started our son at this school, but the school forced our son to a big toddler class. This happened a week ago and ever since our son has been having nightmare, turned very violence by throwing objects and afraid of speak.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.7) |
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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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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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
They do have books, but only enough for teachers to read to the children. They have toys, but the teachers do not allow them to play.
Parent #2
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Health
| OVERALL RATING (3.7) |
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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 (3.8) |
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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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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
