Summary
Contact Info
Fingerprints Private School
6181 Esther Way
Frisco
, TX
75034
www.fingerprintspreschool.com
Tel:
(972) 712-2808
Director:
Karen Birmingham
fingerprints@grandecom.net
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 |
Based upon availability |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
1 years and 3 months |
| School year |
Year round program |
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:
6
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
% of teachers with:
| - Teaching credentials |
50%
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Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year |
Yes
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| • This program provides a strong educational foundation for the child who will be in Kindergarten the following year. The curriculum includes development of pre-reading, pre-math, and social skills as well as physical development in both large and small motor skills. Learning materials are age appropriate and exciting to master.
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| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
Yes
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| Teach religious concepts |
Yes
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| • Our curriculum is Christian based. We are a non-denominational school. |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) |
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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
The teachers, administration and facilities are wonderful.
Parent #2
I am impressed with the curriculum at Fingerprints preschool. The curriculum truly prepares age4-5 yr olds for kindergarten.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"It is our priority to give top quality preschool education. A child is born with internal motivation to learn, and they have unbelievable intellectual curiosity to grasp new things. With love and nurturing, a child is capable of learning more from infant to six years of age than any other time in their lives, and that's why its important to have first class programs. We want our children to develop a sense of trust in their environment, which should convey to children that this is a safe, comfortable place where everyone is respected. They have learned to understand, and speak before age three, so we need to continually expose them to new ideas and their learning, therefore, with some degree of organization and discipline, we will make a difference in that child's life."
-- Excerpted from Fingerprints website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
We start our day with arrival time, where there are puzzles, play-doh or other manipulatives waiting for your child. We take this time to greet every parent. Circle time consist of calendar, pledge, bible verse, letter of the week, etc. Playground time is incorporated in our morning. After playground time, the children rotate to centers while the teacher works with small groups either with art or academics. Lunch and quiet time come next and we end our day with stories, songs and fingerplay.
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.6) |
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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
Both teachers are excellent! They are engaged at all times!
Parent #2
We could not ask for a better teacher. She is incredible and genuinely cares for the kids.
Parent #3
The school could use a general activity room for the kids to play in when raining or too cold or hot to go outside. No art or music teacher.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.9) |
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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 Comments
We recognize the values and beliefs you feel are important and reinforce the positive lessons you teach at home. Parent-teacher conferences are held regularly and we encourage parent involvement.
-- Excerpted from the Fingerprints website
Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I am not sure if my school has a parent/teacher conference. I feel like the communication between the teachers and the parents is good. I receive a note everyday about what my child has done at school. Sometimes the notes are specific to my child only.
Parent #2
At the beginning of the year orientation, our school did say they would tell us how our child has progressed.
Parent #3
This school was terrible with dealing with separation anxiety!!!! I actually overheard the teacher telling my son to quit crying and grow up. He was 3!!! We finally left when I dropped in mid day to drop something off and heard the teacher ask him "what's wrong with you...why are you crying? Quit it!" We left that day and didn't go back.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.4) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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
Positive redirection for discipline with Christian principles
-- Excerpted from Fingerprints website
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
All parents use a code for entry into the locked building.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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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 (4.4) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| • Upon hiring staff, we do a thorough background check. |
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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
4 years
to
5 years
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15 |
Mon 8:45am - 2:30pm
Tue 8:45am - 2:30pm
Wed 8:45am - 2:30pm
Thu 8:45am - 2:30pm
Fri 8:45am - 2:30pm
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$0/Year |
From
3 years
to
4 years
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12 |
Mon 8:45am - 2:30pm
Tue 8:45am - 2:30pm
Wed 8:45am - 2:30pm
Thu 8:45am - 2:30pm
Fri 8:45am - 2:30pm
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$0/Year |
From
2 years
6 months
to
3 years
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8 |
Mon 8:45am - 2:30pm
Tue 8:45am - 2:30pm
Wed 8:45am - 2:30pm
Thu 8:45am - 2:30pm
Fri 8:45am - 2:30pm
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$0/Year |
From
1 years
10 months
to
2 years
6 months
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8 |
Mon 8:45am - 2:30pm
Tue 8:45am - 2:30pm
Wed 8:45am - 2:30pm
Thu 8:45am - 2:30pm
Fri 8:45am - 2:30pm
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$0/Year |
From
1 years
3 months
to
1 years
9 months
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5 |
Mon 8:45am - 2:30pm
Tue 8:45am - 2:30pm
Wed 8:45am - 2:30pm
Thu 8:45am - 2:30pm
Fri 8:45am - 2:30pm
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$0/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
We offer a play-n-stay program from 2:30 to 4:00 daily for ages 2 and older. Spanish, arts and crafts, dance and music are offered. Our school year follows the Frisco ISD. We offer summer camps from 9:00 to 2:00 during most of the summer.
The MONTHLY Tuition rates are as follows:
15-18 months
1 Day - $175.00
2 Day - $320.00
3 Day - $380.00
5 Day - $605.00
18-24 Months
1 Day - $175.00
2 Day - $310.00
3 Day - $370.00
5 Day - $595.00
2's
2 Day - $300.00
3 Day - $360.00
5 Day - $585.00
3's & 4's (Pre-K)
2 Day - $290.00
3 Day - $350.00
4 Day - $460.00
5 Day - $575.00
Transitional Kindergarten
4 Day - $460.00
5 Day - $575.00
Calendar Year
School Year
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
none
Parent #2
Applied in a timely manner because they get full.
Parent #3
No
