Summary
Contact Info
All About Kids
2207 California Avenue SW
Seattle
, WA
98116
www.allaboutkids.biz
Tel:
(206) 938-4468
Director:
Deborah Griffin
dcg457@aol.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 |
After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
4 months |
| School year |
Year round program |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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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:
2
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
| Student/teacher ratio |
10:1
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| Average tenure for teachers |
5 yrs.
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% of teachers with:
| - Teaching credentials |
100%
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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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| • Yes, they receive more academic instruction. |
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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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| Some experience serving children with special needs |
Yes
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| • We have a small amount, and are willing to make reasonable accomodations. |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
No
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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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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| Art room |
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| Library |
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Classroom has these play areas
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Playground
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
Our daycare program has a preschool curriculum for our preschool age children. This enables give working parents a place for their child to have preschool and their daily care.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My daughter attended All About Kids from the time she was six months old until she was two. Even after we moved from West Seattle we kept driving across the bridge to bring our daughter to All About Kids because we loved it so much. Debra and her employees were wonderful and clearly adored the kids. They encouraged the children to work out their own social squabbles and provided for lots of (very fun) learning opportunities. Special meals were available to the children who needed them, and daily "reports" were sent home about each kid's day. In 2 years we never had a single problem, and I can't recommend All About Kids highly enough.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
All About Kids
Infant & Childcare Center
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy at ALL ABOUT KIDS is to provide a safe, fun atmosphere for your child while you are away during the day. We encourage independence, self-confidence and consideration for others. We respect each child as an individual with his own potentials, interests and needs.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to meet the needs of parents, children and staff for high quality childcare. We strive to continue developing a curriculum that will stimulate growth and learning for your child. It is the goal of our staff to incorporate anti-bias and cultural diversity as an integral part of its curriculum since children live in a diverse and complex society. We aim to offer a variety of opportunities for your child to help with the development in the following areas:
Personal and social development
Self-awareness
Physical and intellectual growth
Language development
Sensory/cognitive development
The development of a positive self-concept
We understand the need for open communication between staff and parents and will share aspects of your child’s day. We are also willing to set up formal parent/teacher conferences at your request and/or as the need arises.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
PRESCHOOL ROOM SCHEDULE
7:00 am – 8:00 am:
Front room free play and breakfast.
8:00 am – 8:15 am:
Move to preschool room for story time.
8:15 am – 9:50 am:
Free time with snack and projects.
9:50 am – 10:00 am:
Group clean-up time.
10:00 am – 11:00 am:
Table activities and outside time ˝ hr each group.
11:00 am – 11:20 am:
Story time, wash up for transition to lunch.
11:20 am – 11:50 am:
Lunch.
11:50 am – 2:15 pm:
Nap.
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm:
Wake up, restroom, one group outside.
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm:
Snack.
3:00 pm – 4:50 pm:
Free play, group projects. Another group outside.
4:50 pm – 5:00 pm:
Group clean-up time.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm:
Front room free play.
Quality of Teaching
Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Individualized Teaching
Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students
When a child has special needs (whether it be because they are "behind" or otherwise) we will sit down with the parents and come up with a plan that will work for their child.
Home School Connection
Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Director's Comments
We encourage parents to establish a routine that doesn't allow for too much "waiting around" in the mornings. It is our policy that all parents take their child to the restroom and be sure they wash their hands. If it is before 8 am & your child will eat breakfast here, he she needs to be at the breakfast table before 7:50 am.
Children can go to the front window to wave to their parents when they leave. A teacher will help with morning transitions when necessary.
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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
Our goal is to help each child to develop the social skills necessary for group interaction. This is done through positive feedback for good behavior, and by promoting the rewards that come from sharing, working and playing together. We understand that conflict is normal and that each child faces the challenge of learning to share and compromise. Our task is to help the child to develop the inner resources needed in learning to resolve conflict in a positive way. We promote the simple respect for each individual’s rights. When inappropriate behavior is displayed, the child is asked to choose between an individual activity, or remaining in the present activity with a behavior change. If the behavior is not corrected, our response is to place the child in a “time-out” situation, or sitting in a chair for a brief period. We do not “time out” a child by placing them in “in a corner”, we feel this is humiliating to a child. They will be timed-out to sit briefly in view of an adult.
Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
2 years
5 months
to
5 years
11 months
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20 |
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$0/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Tuition covers ten hours a day. Contracted hours are arranged and discussed at time of enrollment.
Calendar Year
School Year
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
