Covenant Presbyterian Church - Week Day Pre-School

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Contact Info

Covenant Presbyterian Church - Week Day Pre-School
1700 South Josey Lane
Carrollton , TX  75006
www.covenant-pc.org

Tel: (972) 242-2259

Director: Jane Ingebritson, Director of Preschool and Mother's Day Out

Application Information

Applications accepted A child must be 3 on or before sept 1 to be enrolled in pre-school. a child should be potty trained (or close) to be enrolled in pre-school.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 1 years and 6 months
Extended day Yes

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Five Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Parent community Three and Half Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Three Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Four Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.3) Three Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Three and Half Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three and Half Stars
Outside play equipment Three Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check
Art room
Library
Playground Check

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This school is wonderful! You will not find a better place for your child. The teachers treat my children as if they were thier own. You never feel like a number at this school. The teachers will help wth any parenting problem you occur, and offer sound advice for your concerns. The school is affordable and is very helpful in finding the right schedule for you and your family.

Parent #2
Very loving environment, there are small numbers therefore more attention is given as well as a bond with teachers

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Preschoolers have a set schedule each day. A qualified teacher leads the classes in circle time, art, music and movement, learning games, recess and social interactions. "
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language -
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - -
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
each level of the school comes with its own strcture formula. the teachers are never rigidly adhering to a schedule of learning, they all have a curriculum, and activities to accomplish each day, but they really read the class and the mood of the students in thier approach to how they accomplish these activities.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0) Five Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Five Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Five Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Five Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Five Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Five Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Five Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Five Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
All the teachers at this school are loving, caring individuals. There is never a time that they are unable to give an encouraging word or support me with my two preschoolers. When I was concerned with my daughters motor skills and her writing her teachers were there to help her and I to work better together.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.4) Four Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Four Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Four Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Four And Half Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Before school begins we are asked to fill out and extensive questionaire about our child regarding temperment our concerns and any special needs. the teachers learn from this as well as taking the time at the orientation meetings with each parent to ask us how they can help our child during the year.

Drop-in Policy

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Encourage play dates out of school

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I feel very comfortable leaving my child. I have seen unknow people always stopped and questioned


Parent #2
This is an older preschool, it is not state of the art modern technology. It is a clean safe environment for your children to imagine, create, learn manners, and begin to love learning.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 1 years 6 months to
2 years
Wed 9.00am - 2.00pm
Thu 9.00am - 2.00pm
$170/Month
From 3 years to
5 years
Tue 9.00am - 12.00pm
Wed 9.00am - 12.00pm
Thu 9.00am - 12.00pm
$150/Month
From 2 years 6 months to
3 years
Wed 9.00am - 2.00pm
Thu 9.00am - 2.00pm
$170/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
2 years
$85/Month
From 3 years to
5 years
Tue 9.00am - 12.00pm
Thu 9.00am - 12.00pm
$130/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

"MOTHER’S DAY OUT:We do have limited Day Care every day from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Fees Vary.
PRESCHOOL:Extended care will be offered on Tues., Wed., Thurs. from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. There is a $10.00 charge for each extended day.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: A child must be 3 on or before sept 1 to be enrolled in pre-school. a child should be potty trained (or close) to be enrolled in pre-school.

Application fee: $95.00

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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