Creme de LA Creme

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Summary

Contact Info

Creme de LA Creme
1207 West McDermott Drive
Allen , TX  75013
www.cremedelacreme.com

Tel: (214) 495-0941

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day No

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars
Outside play equipment Five Stars

Facilities Include:

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Studies show that the most important years of a child’s brain development and learning patterns occur from infancy to age five. Established in 1982, Crème de la Crème is a national network of Early Learning Centers of Excellence dedicated to making the most of your child’s early years. Crème is designed to create an appreciation and advanced aptitude for learning to help develop the best of the best in your child and provide a long-term advantage at an early age.

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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

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.1) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Five Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Three Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four And Half Stars
Cooperation with other children Three Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

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

Parent #1
The school uses KLM cirriculum. each 30 minutes the children go to a different class room, inturn a different subject...Typically 3 teaches on 8 chlidren, 2 teachers stay with the children throughout the day, and the third teacher, teaching the content

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.7) Four And Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Four And Half Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Five Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Four And Half Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four And Half Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Four Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Five Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four And Half Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Five Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Although not required in Texas, the teacher are degreed, (B.S) in eduction pre school..These are highly professional teachers, which are well guided by management...Outstanding quality

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.1) 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 Five Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Four Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three and Half Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars

Drop-in Policy

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) Three Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Receive newsletters


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
There is not an active parent community

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
This private school is like Walt Disney facilties

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 2 months to
5 years
$0/Year

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
There is no other school I would recommend..

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