Summary
Contact Info
Carpe Diem Private Preschool
5570 Warren Parkway
Frisco
, TX
75034
www.carpediempreschool.com
Tel:
(214) 619-0699
Fax:
(214) 619-0698
Director:
James Bernard
james@carpediempreschool.com
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 |
While child is in utero |
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:
12
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
% of teachers with:
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year |
Yes
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| • "At Carpe Diem, we prepare children for their future. We want them to have a 'can-do' attitude, be curious about how things work, and develop skills to find solutions to problems.
We use an 'integrated curriculum' approach to teaching. Our teachers don't separate areas of learning by subject. Instead, for example, of isolating math, language, or social studies, we develop themes and special projects in content areas like 'Rainforest Regions of the World' and 'The Circus.' With this approach, children expand their knowledge and skills in many areas related to the topic.
Field trips for our Pre-K students — the zoo, library, post office, children's theater productions — extend their learning in meaningful ways. Special events and visitors, like the Lion Dancers on Chinese New Year — are also important. Parents are also a great resource. Visits by a dad dressed in his pilot's uniform or a mom who is a veterinarian showing x-rays of a dog's injured leg are fun and educational. "
-- Excerpt taken from Carpe Diem Private Preschool publication
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| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
Yes
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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 (4.9) |
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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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| Library |
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Computer Lab
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
We love this school. Carpe Diem has a wonderful program that includes spanish, music and computers that begins from almost the day the child begins attending the school.
Parent #2
Strengths: creativity of curriculum; kindness/compassion/discipline of teachers and staff; encouragement of the love of books, music; other cultures; parent community is fairly "tight" -- parents often socialize outside the classroom
Weaknesses: occasionally, communication could be better in terms of letting parents know what's going on in the classroom -- whether it's a specific class activity or a specific issue/concern going on with their children.
Parent #3
Carpe Diem has been wonderful for my three year old. Her teachers take her high energy and can turn it into positive learnings. She loves her computer class and spanish class in addition to her music class. Her teachers have exceeded every expectation!
Parent #4
Our daughter attended another preschool in Frisco and we were not pleased with their teaching methods or the friendliness of the staff. One of our neighbors recommended that we tour Carpe Diem. We felt comfortable as soon as we walked in the door and so did our daughter.
The kids have centers, music, Spanish and computers every day. Our daughter is learning in an environment that she thinks is so much fun! Her teachers are always attentive and communicate well with us regarding how she did each day.
We are so glad that we found this school!
Parent #5
Wonderful Staff and great program for the children. The teachers are degreed, and not a big turn over rate. My daughters teacher has been there 7 years. The cost is high, but worth the money!
Parent #6
LOVE IT, LOVE iT, LOVE IT!!!!
ALL teachers know my daughter by name!! As soon as we walk in the door, they all say hi, and wave, and smile. This is the first school that my kid went to, she's been there for a year now, and i know that when she's there, i don't have to worry. In a year, she had learned sooooo much!!!
Great school!
Parent #7
I have a two year old daughter that attends Carpe Diem and we love it. It has a great curriculum and the low teacher to student ratio.
Parent #8
It would be impossible to list all the outstanding opportunities that Carpe Diem offers you for your family in only a few paragraphs, you can look that up on line. What you will not find on line is how much love and understanding your children will get at Carpe Diem in Frisco
We had our children enrolled in another program in Frisco before we came to Carpe; we were amazed at the turnover at this other school and the lack of accredited teachers on staff. Our daughter had three different teachers in a three month period due to turnover. We decided to take a tour of the Carpe Diem in Frisco as well as three other pre schools in our area. It took us less than three minutes to decide that Carpe was the right school for our two little ones. The number of teachers that had been with Carpe since the school opened was amazing and we are happy to say that three years later they are all still there. Our daughter moved on the kindergarten this year and the only thing she cried about is that she was not getting to go to Carpe anymore and it was not fair that her brother still got to go there. Of all the great thinks we experienced at Carpe having our child love her school so much that she wanted to stay rather than move on to a big girl school told us we made the right decision when we choose Carpe Diem.
If you are looking for a school that will help your child grow and learn we strongly recommend Carpe Diem. As our children move forward in life we will always know that we selected the best place for them to start.
Parent #9
I would highly recommend Carpe Diem. I have 2 children and they have both attended since they were 12 weeks old (My son is now 3). The teachers are very loving and the turnover is extremely low. My daughter has the opportunity to have the same teachers that my son had, which is excellent for mom and for baby! My husband and I never worry when our children are at school. We know they are safe and happy. Most of all, they love to go to school. Some nights, I have to force them to go home. The curriculum is great - very educational, while still providing lots of time for play. I researched many other schools and Carpe Diem was the only one for us!
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"Every day is an opportunity to nurture the mind, develop the body, and strengthen the spirit. At Carpe Diem, every facet of our preschool -- from our degreed educators and inspired array of programs, to our secure state-of-the-art facility -- is designed to provide your child with an enriching experience and a strong foundation for learning and individual development."
-- Excerpt taken from Carpe Diem Private Preschool publication
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: (4.7) |
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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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| 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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| 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
We have had our children at Carpe Diem for 3 years and the same teachers have been there all three years.
Parent #2
Wonderful Teachers!
Parent #3
My three year old teachers are the best!
Parent #4
For the most part we have been very pleased with the teachers at the school. The assistant directors are always willing to listen to concerns and answer questions and offer suggestions. The school strives for long term teachers and not always having to switch them around. However, when a change needs to be made, they are careful about who they bring into the classroom.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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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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Savvy Source's Comments
"Learning occurs around the clock, not just at school. To help you stay informed and involved in your child's education, we offer:
- Student assessments and parent/ teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Weekly curriculum highlights, calendars, and newsletters posted on the Parent Web Resource Center.
- End-of-day activity reports so you can 'carry the lesson home.'
- Web cam service to see into your child's classroom throughout the day, via the Internet.
- Ongoing parent workshops and seminars, led by child development experts and early education specialists."
-- Excerpt taken from the Carpe Diem website
Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The web cameras in each class room give us a sense of security for our children that we did not find at any other school.
Parent #2
They post on the website the spanish words for the week so that I can work with my daughter outside of school. They also send information home at the end of the day.
Parent #3
This would be a good area to work on for the school.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.8) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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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
One of my favorite things about the building is the lighting - there is tons of light!
Parent #2
After being at another school and reviewing three other school before choosing Carpe Diem we are extremely happy with our decision.
Parent #3
This school is kept up very well! Light and bright, wonderful place to learn!
Parent #4
It would be nice if there was more grass area for them to play on.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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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
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
I looked at many schools and this was the only one I felt really good about
