Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.5)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

We send home daily communication sheets about each child's day. We also send out a monthly newsletter.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.4)

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

We encourage parents to talk about school and the school day. We ask that parents drop their child off, give them a kiss and a hug, share with them they will see them at 2:00 and exit. We will love them and provide fun activities for their arrival.

Parent #1
My child has made friends here and I have as well. I have been with these parents and children for 2 years and they will be together through pre-K until kindergarten.

Parent #2
I don't recall what information is given at the end of each year, but feedback is given on a daily basis about my child. What he learned, what numbers and letters they worked on, if he napped or not and so on. Always impressed with the feedback; however, I wish they would give us copies of the songs the kids learn so we can sing with them at home.

Parent #3
I have been very pleased with the academic goals for both my 3 and 5 year old. I have also loved the 'extra' activities that my children receive including Spanish and Music. Overall, our experience has been wonderful.

Parent #4
This is a great pre-school/mother's day out. They have taught my children a little of everything such as, sign language, Spanish, numbers, letters, art, music, kindness, friendship and compassion. I have met many other mothers through the drop off/pick up process and become friends. In my opinion, CCC has gone above and beyond my expectations for a pre-school. A true job well done for the staff at CCC.

Parent #5
It is a mothers day out preschool, so there is not the formality of other schools. The level of education is just as high though.

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.3)
Parents' Opinions
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

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Discipline is:
1. Individualized and consistent for each child.
2. Appropriate to the child's level of understanding &
3. Directed towards teaching the child the acceptable behavior and self control.
(We abide by the Texas Administrative Code of discipline, Title 40, Chapters 746 & 747, Subchapters L, Discipline and Guidance)

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'

We would lead them in their conversation by showing them the proper way to talk to their friends. We would lead them by teaching them that they are all friends and can play together.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
My child loves his school. The walls and classes are painted so cute! It is a very inviting atmosphere and you can tell the children are so loved and taken care of.

Parent #2
On some occassions, kids who are having a melt-down have to leave the room and sit with the coordinator at her desk (sigh, this has even been my child before). I love this because it removes the child from the situation that has caused grief and allows him or her to calm down and assess the situation and talk about it before re-entering the room. They also use the 'time out' method as well as talking to the kids and helping them learn empathy.

Parent #3
I have not witnessed the handling of conflicts between children, but knowing the staff at CCC, I am certain they are handled fairly. I am not sure about all the classroom equipment that is used or available. The rooms are kept tidy and uncluttered.

Parent #4
I don't know if they leaqve the classroom or not, but they do have music time and Spanish class.

Extended Care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

We have 3 different classes: 2 year, 3 year & 4 year. The 2 and 3 year classes have an average of 20 students with an average teacher:child ratio of 1:7 and the 4 year program has an average of 20 students with a teacher: student ration of 1:10.

Application Process

Admissions Process

Director's Comments

Children entering into the 3 year and 4 year program must be potty trained. We must have all paperwork signed as well as a health statement and shot records. Current students receive first enrollment in subsequent years.