Summary

Contact Info

Apple Creek Preschool
802 South Alma Drive
Allen , TX 75013
www.applecreekpreschool.com

Tel: (972) 396-0099
Fax: (972) 396-0083

Director: Carol Thies
parents@acallen.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

Students must be at least three years old and be able to recognize 6-8 alphabet letters please call or come by for a tour and more information.

Wait list

No

Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio

14:2

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 2

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio

14:2

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- Teachers/director meet children at their cars and walk the children into the classroom

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

Yes

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

Yes

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Apple Creek Preschool is committed to providing a high quality pre-school that will build each child?s self-esteem by giving positive motivation and enriching learning activities.

Each child?s individual needs are met by providing a wealth of learning opportunities for social, academic, physical and creative growth.

Apple Creek's Mission Statement: Building a foundation of academic and social success through a love of learning.

"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language				YES
Oral language	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-		-	n/a

Cognitive Development				n/a
Math and number sense	-		-	YES
Time & space	-	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	YES
Music	-	-	-	YES

Visual arts	-	-	-	YES
Physical activity	-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught				n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Can't say enough great things about Ms. Nancy and Ms. Diana!

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.7)

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.5)

Parents:

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Monthly Child Reports

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
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

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Food Allergies

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 4 years 6 months to 5 years			$0/Year
From 4 years 6 months to 5 years			$0/Year
From 4 years to --		Tue 12.00pm - 2.40pm Thu 12.00pm - 2.40pm	$0/Year
From 4 years to --		Tue 8.30am - 11.10am Thu 8.30am - 11.10am	$0/Year
From 4 years to --		Mon 12.00pm - 2.40pm Wed 12.00pm - 2.40pm Fri 12.00pm - 2.40pm	$0/Year
From 4 years to --		Mon 8.30am - 11.10am Wed 8.30am - 11.10am Fri 8.30am - 11.10am	$0/Year
From 3 years to --		Tue 12.00pm - 2.40pm Thu 12.00pm - 2.40pm	$0/Year
From 3 years to --		Tue 8.30am - 11.10am Thu 8.30am - 11.10am	$0/Year
From 3 years to --		Mon 12.00pm - 2.40pm Wed 12.00pm - 2.40pm Fri 12.00pm - 2.40pm	$0/Year
From 3 years to --		Mon 8.30am - 11.10am Wed 8.30am - 11.10am Fri 8.30am - 11.10am	$0/Year
From 2 years to --		Tue 12.00pm - 2.30pm Thu 12.00pm - 2.30pm	$0/Year
From 2 years to --		Tue 8.30am - 11.00am Thu 8.30am - 11.00am	$0/Year
From 2 years to --		Mon 12.00pm - 2.30pm Wed 12.00pm - 2.30pm Fri 12.00pm - 2.30pm	$0/Year
From 2 years to --		Mon 8.30am - 11.00am Wed 8.30am - 11.00am Fri 8.30am - 11.00am	$0/Year
From 2 years to --		Tue 12.00pm - 2.30pm Thu 12.00pm - 2.30pm	$0/Year
From 3 years to --		Mon 8.30am - 11.10am Wed 8.30am - 11.10am Fri 8.30am - 11.10am	$0/Year
From 3 years to --		Mon 12.00pm - 2.40pm Wed 12.00pm - 2.40pm Fri 12.00pm - 2.40pm	$0/Year
From 2 years to --		Mon 8.30am - 11.00am Wed 8.30am - 11.00am Fri 8.30am - 11.00am	$0/Year
From 4 years to --		Tue 8.30am - 11.10am Thu 8.30am - 11.10am	$0/Year
From 4 years 6 months to 5 years 60 months			$0/Year
From 3 years to --		Tue 12.00pm - 2.40pm Thu 12.00pm - 2.40pm	$0/Year
From 2 years to --		Mon 12.00pm - 2.30pm Wed 12.00pm - 2.30pm Fri 12.00pm - 2.30pm	$0/Year
From 3 years to --		Tue 8.30am - 11.10am Thu 8.30am - 11.10am	$0/Year
From 4 years 6 months to 5 years 60 months			$0/Year
From 4 years to --		Mon 12.00pm - 2.40pm Wed 12.00pm - 2.40pm Fri 12.00pm - 2.40pm	$0/Year
From 2 years to --		Tue 8.30am - 11.00am Thu 8.30am - 11.00am	$0/Year
From 4 years to --		Tue 12.00pm - 2.40pm Thu 12.00pm - 2.40pm	$0/Year
From 4 years to --		Mon 8.30am - 11.10am Wed 8.30am - 11.10am Fri 8.30am - 11.10am	$0/Year

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Students must be at least three years old and be able to recognize 6-8 alphabet letters please call or come by for a tour and more information.

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Apple Creek Preschool uses a lottery based registration system

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.