Summary
Contact Info
Ballard Community Center Preschool
6020 28th Avenue NW
Seattle
, WA
98107
www.seattle.gov/parks/Centers/ballard.htm
Tel:
(206) 684-4093
Fax:
(206) 684-7199
Director:
Apryl Leptich
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 phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
| School year |
09/2008 - 06/2009 |
Survey Information
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
We believe that each child should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and explore at their own speed.
It is our belief that it is important to nurture self-confidence, self-determination, curiosity, physical and mental development in each child. Part of this process is completed through helping each child to develop cooperative relationships with classmates and adults.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
When your child is dropped of he/she will begin the day by exploring our room. Playing in the beans, legos, kitchen, tool bench, blocks, etc. After drop off is complete, circle time takes place. In circle time your child will become familiar with the days of the week and the months of the year. We also go over weather, and the children have a chance to share something if they so desire. From there we dive right into ABC's and 123's, as well as learning how to write our names, and coloring. After that portion is complete the children have a chance to free play in the play room, gym, or outside.
Lunch is another important aspect of our program, this is the first time that children are given a chance to eat with their peers. They are learning to eat their healthy food first, as well as other table manors.
Story time wraps up our fun filled day, sometimes we read longs stories, and other times we read a few short stories before legal guardians arrive to pick up their little ones.
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
Each child has the opportunity to learn at their own pace. If a child is behind, then he or she is given the opportunity to complete their work which gives the child a sense of accomplishment. If they are excelling, extra fun activities will be provided for that child to partake it.
Home School Connection
Director's Comments
Each child has the opportunity to learn at their own pace. If a child is behind, then he or she is given the opportunity to complete their work which gives the child a sense of accomplishment. If they are excelling, extra fun activities will be provided for that child to partake it.
Separation
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Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
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Discipline, Health and Safety
Overview
Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline
Any corporal punishment, physical or mechanical restraint, the withholding of food, or any form of emotional abuse is strictly prohibited. Ballard Community Center would like to provide an environment where you, as the parent/guardian, feel your child is safe. Our goal is to encourage your child to feel free to explore and express him/herself. However, in order to accomplish this, behavior management techniques may be necessary at times.
BCC Uses indirect ways to guide children:
-We provide clear rules and expectations
-We give choices
-We maintain a regular routine
Food Allergies
Medications
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
